Michael A Daddona

Michael A. Daddona Jr. age 78 of Bethlehem, formerly of Oakville passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 19, 2022 from injuries sustained in an auto accident earlier in the week. He was the devoted husband of Ida (Johnson) Daddona. Mr Daddona was born in Waterbury on April 16, 1944 the son of the late Michael A. Daddona Sr and Ethel (Slack) Daddona. He was educated in local schools and graduated from Watertown High School. Michael's career was dedicated to the construction industry. He was an a retired member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 478 and in 1971 he founded his own company, Daddona Construction. He loved to be around heavy equipment, building things and even built the house he and his family lived in for many years in Oakville. Michael loved to travel, enjoyed camping with his family but all of that was secondary to him in his role as husband, father and grandfather and great grandfather. He was always happiest surrounded by his family. His life was a blessing, his memory a treasure, he was loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure. Left to honor his legacy and cherish his memory, besides his loving wife of 58 years "his bride" are his children; his son, Michael K. Daddona and his wife, Irene of Bethlehem, his daughter, Shelley Rinaldi and her husband Frank of Bethlehem, his brothers; Jack Daddona of Oakville and Jay Dodd of Grapevine TX and his sister, Patricia Gizzo. Michael and Ida were blessed with 5 grandchildren; Michael Daddona, Joseph Daddona and his wife, Maegan, Rachael Daddona, Stephanie Peck and her husband, Shaughn, Jenna Rinaldi and her fiancé, Chris Bonnetti, and three great grandchildren; Mckenna and Sophia Daddona and Avery Peck. Michael was predeceased by his grandson, Jacob. Funeral services for Mr. Daddona will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 10:15 a.m. from the Casey - O'Neill Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 742 Main St Oakville CT to Fathers House 523 Main St Watertown for a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery Watertown