Michael Newman, 25, of Branford CT died on Wednesday August 9. Born in Holyoke, MA, he grew up in East Longmeadow, MA and Langhorne, PA before moving to Branford, CT in 2016. Michael was a graduate of Neshaminy High School Langhorne PA, and received a bachelors degree in Film and Media Arts from Temple University in Philadelphia. Michael hoped to one day pursue his passion for film production. He was currently employed by Amazon in Windsor Locks CT. He leaves behind his broken-hearted parents Lisa (Bartolucci) and Christopher, his sister Sarah and Brother Matthew all of Branford, CT and was pre-deceased by his older sister Lauren (1995). Michael was laid to rest next to his sister, Monday August 14th, during a private graveside service at Hillcrest Park Cemetery, Springfield MA. Memorial donations can be made to your local ASPCA. For more information please go to curranjones.com.