Michael Christopher Moreau (58), of West Hartford, beloved husband of Marci (DeMeo) Moreau, passed away peacefully at home July 16, 2016 with his entire family by his side.
Michael was born in Hartford, CT on December 10, 1957 and was predeceased by his parents, Aurelien and Annette (Soucy) Moreau. Michael was a graduate of East Catholic High School and Northeastern University.
He was a well-known and acclaimed restaurateur and businessman spending his entire life working in the hospitality industry, beginning his career as a bartender at Jai Alai in Hartford, and operating numerous restaurants including Coach's Sports Bar and Grille, Azul, Simmer and Sauce. Michael served as Vice President/Treasurer and Board Member of the Connecticut Restaurant Association and was a member of the Les Amis d'Escoffier Society. His mantra in life embraced, "enlightened hospitality" and he truly believed it is all about how you make people feel. Michael served as a mentor to many and was always willing to give someone an opportunity in the restaurant business. He often spent many hours helping others get their business venture off the ground. Blessed with charisma, Michael was a friend to all who were fortunate enough to meet him.
Michael's real success and true happiness came later in life when he married his wife, Marci, acquired three step daughters, and soon after, the love of his life, his daughter, Grace was born. From a single man to living with a house full of women, he built a life that will later include his son-in law Rob, and all of whom supported him through his challenges with breast cancer. Originally diagnosed in 2004, Michael chose life and love and for the past eleven years he showed us the true meaning of a hero. He found comfort with his family and his special group of Vineyard friends on the island of Martha's Vineyard. He often said a glass of wine with Mimi and Sir on their deck, a day at State Beach, and a rum punch (or two) at Donovan's was some of the best medicine available. His passion for food, wine and family resulted in some of the most joyous holidays, milestone celebrations and family dinners. You were fortunate to break bread and raise a glass with Michael. Every meal shared with his family and friends was "delicious" to Michael and our dinner table will never be the same!
In addition to his wife, Marci, Michael leaves his daughter Grace Yvonne Moreau; stepdaughters; Allyson Emhoff and her husband Robert, Rachel Spellman and Samantha Spellman and his grandson Remy Joseph Emhoff along with his brother Steven Moreau and his sister Andrea Wojtowicz and her husband Chris. Michael also leaves his many nieces and nephews and so many special friends and relatives. His family would like to thank his dedicated medical team; Dr. John Erban, Mary Beth Singer, Kate Mullen, Carolyn Rooney, and the numerous nurses and staff at Tufts Medical Center for providing the highest level of medical care, friendship, compassion and love for the past eleven years. Michael's medical course was complex and together they championed efforts to ensure we all lived a wonderful life.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick St. Anthony Church, 285 Church Street, Hartford. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Everyone is asked to meet at church. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield. Memorial donations can be made to the Michael Christopher Moreau Family Fund c/o Tufts Medical Center Trust, 800 Washington Street, Box #231, Boston, MA. 02111. For online expressions of sympathy, please visit www.desopo.com.
Published in The Hartford Courant on July 20, 2016
Michael was born in Hartford, CT on December 10, 1957 and was predeceased by his parents, Aurelien and Annette (Soucy) Moreau. Michael was a graduate of East Catholic High School and Northeastern University.
He was a well-known and acclaimed restaurateur and businessman spending his entire life working in the hospitality industry, beginning his career as a bartender at Jai Alai in Hartford, and operating numerous restaurants including Coach's Sports Bar and Grille, Azul, Simmer and Sauce. Michael served as Vice President/Treasurer and Board Member of the Connecticut Restaurant Association and was a member of the Les Amis d'Escoffier Society. His mantra in life embraced, "enlightened hospitality" and he truly believed it is all about how you make people feel. Michael served as a mentor to many and was always willing to give someone an opportunity in the restaurant business. He often spent many hours helping others get their business venture off the ground. Blessed with charisma, Michael was a friend to all who were fortunate enough to meet him.
Michael's real success and true happiness came later in life when he married his wife, Marci, acquired three step daughters, and soon after, the love of his life, his daughter, Grace was born. From a single man to living with a house full of women, he built a life that will later include his son-in law Rob, and all of whom supported him through his challenges with breast cancer. Originally diagnosed in 2004, Michael chose life and love and for the past eleven years he showed us the true meaning of a hero. He found comfort with his family and his special group of Vineyard friends on the island of Martha's Vineyard. He often said a glass of wine with Mimi and Sir on their deck, a day at State Beach, and a rum punch (or two) at Donovan's was some of the best medicine available. His passion for food, wine and family resulted in some of the most joyous holidays, milestone celebrations and family dinners. You were fortunate to break bread and raise a glass with Michael. Every meal shared with his family and friends was "delicious" to Michael and our dinner table will never be the same!
In addition to his wife, Marci, Michael leaves his daughter Grace Yvonne Moreau; stepdaughters; Allyson Emhoff and her husband Robert, Rachel Spellman and Samantha Spellman and his grandson Remy Joseph Emhoff along with his brother Steven Moreau and his sister Andrea Wojtowicz and her husband Chris. Michael also leaves his many nieces and nephews and so many special friends and relatives. His family would like to thank his dedicated medical team; Dr. John Erban, Mary Beth Singer, Kate Mullen, Carolyn Rooney, and the numerous nurses and staff at Tufts Medical Center for providing the highest level of medical care, friendship, compassion and love for the past eleven years. Michael's medical course was complex and together they championed efforts to ensure we all lived a wonderful life.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick St. Anthony Church, 285 Church Street, Hartford. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Everyone is asked to meet at church. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield. Memorial donations can be made to the Michael Christopher Moreau Family Fund c/o Tufts Medical Center Trust, 800 Washington Street, Box #231, Boston, MA. 02111. For online expressions of sympathy, please visit www.desopo.com.
Published in The Hartford Courant on July 20, 2016
Michael Christopher Moreau (58), of West Hartford, beloved husband of Marci (DeMeo) Moreau, passed away peacefully at home July 16, 2016 with his entire family by his side.
Michael was born in Hartford, CT on December 10, 1957 and was predeceased by his parents, Aurelien and Annette (Soucy) Moreau. Michael was a graduate of East Catholic High School and Northeastern University.
He was a well-known and acclaimed restaurateur and businessman spending his entire life working in the hospitality industry, beginning his career as a bartender at Jai Alai in Hartford, and operating numerous restaurants including Coach's Sports Bar and Grille, Azul, Simmer and Sauce. Michael served as Vice President/Treasurer and Board Member of the Connecticut Restaurant Association and was a member of the Les Amis d'Escoffier Society. His mantra in life embraced, "enlightened hospitality" and he truly believed it is all about how you make people feel. Michael served as a mentor to many and was always willing to give someone an opportunity in the restaurant business. He often spent many hours helping others get their business venture off the ground. Blessed with charisma, Michael was a friend to all who were fortunate enough to meet him.
Michael's real success and true happiness came later in life when he married his wife, Marci, acquired three step daughters, and soon after, the love of his life, his daughter, Grace was born. From a single man to living with a house full of women, he built a life that will later include his son-in law Rob, and all of whom supported him through his challenges with breast cancer. Originally diagnosed in 2004, Michael chose life and love and for the past eleven years he showed us the true meaning of a hero. He found comfort with his family and his special group of Vineyard friends on the island of Martha's Vineyard. He often said a glass of wine with Mimi and Sir on their deck, a day at State Beach, and a rum punch (or two) at Donovan's was some of the best medicine available. His passion for food, wine and family resulted in some of the most joyous holidays, milestone celebrations and family dinners. You were fortunate to break bread and raise a glass with Michael. Every meal shared with his family and friends was "delicious" to Michael and our dinner table will never be the same!
In addition to his wife, Marci, Michael leaves his daughter Grace Yvonne Moreau; stepdaughters; Allyson Emhoff and her husband Robert, Rachel Spellman and Samantha Spellman and his grandson Remy Joseph Emhoff along with his brother Steven Moreau and his sister Andrea Wojtowicz and her husband Chris. Michael also leaves his many nieces and nephews and so many special friends and relatives. His family would like to thank his dedicated medical team; Dr. John Erban, Mary Beth Singer, Kate Mullen, Carolyn Rooney, and the numerous nurses and staff at Tufts Medical Center for providing the highest level of medical care, friendship, compassion and love for the past eleven years. Michael's medical course was complex and together they championed efforts to ensure we all lived a wonderful life.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick St. Anthony Church, 285 Church Street, Hartford. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Everyone is asked to meet at church. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield. Memorial donations can be made to the Michael Christopher Moreau Family Fund c/o Tufts Medical Center Trust, 800 Washington Street, Box #231, Boston, MA. 02111. For online expressions of sympathy, please visit www.desopo.com.
Published in The Hartford Courant on July 20, 2016
Michael was born in Hartford, CT on December 10, 1957 and was predeceased by his parents, Aurelien and Annette (Soucy) Moreau. Michael was a graduate of East Catholic High School and Northeastern University.
He was a well-known and acclaimed restaurateur and businessman spending his entire life working in the hospitality industry, beginning his career as a bartender at Jai Alai in Hartford, and operating numerous restaurants including Coach's Sports Bar and Grille, Azul, Simmer and Sauce. Michael served as Vice President/Treasurer and Board Member of the Connecticut Restaurant Association and was a member of the Les Amis d'Escoffier Society. His mantra in life embraced, "enlightened hospitality" and he truly believed it is all about how you make people feel. Michael served as a mentor to many and was always willing to give someone an opportunity in the restaurant business. He often spent many hours helping others get their business venture off the ground. Blessed with charisma, Michael was a friend to all who were fortunate enough to meet him.
Michael's real success and true happiness came later in life when he married his wife, Marci, acquired three step daughters, and soon after, the love of his life, his daughter, Grace was born. From a single man to living with a house full of women, he built a life that will later include his son-in law Rob, and all of whom supported him through his challenges with breast cancer. Originally diagnosed in 2004, Michael chose life and love and for the past eleven years he showed us the true meaning of a hero. He found comfort with his family and his special group of Vineyard friends on the island of Martha's Vineyard. He often said a glass of wine with Mimi and Sir on their deck, a day at State Beach, and a rum punch (or two) at Donovan's was some of the best medicine available. His passion for food, wine and family resulted in some of the most joyous holidays, milestone celebrations and family dinners. You were fortunate to break bread and raise a glass with Michael. Every meal shared with his family and friends was "delicious" to Michael and our dinner table will never be the same!
In addition to his wife, Marci, Michael leaves his daughter Grace Yvonne Moreau; stepdaughters; Allyson Emhoff and her husband Robert, Rachel Spellman and Samantha Spellman and his grandson Remy Joseph Emhoff along with his brother Steven Moreau and his sister Andrea Wojtowicz and her husband Chris. Michael also leaves his many nieces and nephews and so many special friends and relatives. His family would like to thank his dedicated medical team; Dr. John Erban, Mary Beth Singer, Kate Mullen, Carolyn Rooney, and the numerous nurses and staff at Tufts Medical Center for providing the highest level of medical care, friendship, compassion and love for the past eleven years. Michael's medical course was complex and together they championed efforts to ensure we all lived a wonderful life.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick St. Anthony Church, 285 Church Street, Hartford. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Everyone is asked to meet at church. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield. Memorial donations can be made to the Michael Christopher Moreau Family Fund c/o Tufts Medical Center Trust, 800 Washington Street, Box #231, Boston, MA. 02111. For online expressions of sympathy, please visit www.desopo.com.
Published in The Hartford Courant on July 20, 2016
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