Obituary of Michael DiVerniero

Michael “Mic-Dev” DiVerniero, 56 of East Haven, passed away April 14, 2014 at CT Hospice. He was born June 28, 1957 in New Haven to Owen and Helen (Boyle) DiVerniero. Michael is survived by mother Helen of Branford, loving wife of 18 years, Julie (Anastasio) DiVerniero and two daughters; Ellyn and Aimee DiVerniero. Mic-Dev is also survived by brothers; Stephen DiVerniero (Ellen) of Hamden, Joseph DiVerniero (Laura) of East Haven, sisters; Beth Fortuna (James) of Hamden, MaryRose Wiesner (Scott) of Monrovia, CA, three nephews and two nieces. Mic-Dev graduated from Southern Ct State University in 1979 with a BA in Social Work. He was employed at ACES for 34 years where he touched the lives of many students. He was an All-State swimmer at Branford High School in 1975. While at SCSU he excelled in water polo as a goal tender. He was twice selected to the All New England Water Polo team. Mic's greatest thrill in life was coaching swimming. His passion for coaching created a lifetime legacy. After serving as an Assistant for the Orange Otter Swim Team from 1987-1989 he started the Orange Swim Club and eventually founded the Amity Regional Aquatic Club in 1995. During his tenure at ARAC he developed the program into one of the finest Age Group swim teams in the state of Ct. He was twice voted Connecticut Age Group Coach of the year. He also served for 25 years as Co-Head Coach of the Paradise County Club in Hamden with his brother Steve. He was largely responsible for helping to build that program into a swimming dynasty, winning 24 championships in 21 years. Family will receive friends from 4 to 8 PM Monday, April 21, 2014 at the Clancy Funeral Home, 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM on Tuesday, April 22 at St. Vincent de Paul Church, East Haven. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation for the children's Education Fund. Checks should be payable to Zullo & Jacks, Trustee, and sent to their offices at 83 Main Street, P.O. Box 120748, East Haven, CT 06512.