Michael J. Rubino, 87 passed away suddenly on Wednesday Nov. 16,2016 at home.

He was the husband for over 61 years of the late Rose M. ( Ranieri) Rubino, who died four days prior.

Michael was the son of the late Ciro and Concetta ( Cirillo) Rubino. He was predeceased by two younger sisters , Rosemarie ( Rubino) Leary and Angelina Rubino. He was born and raised in Bristol, lived in Warren most of his life, West Palm Beach Florida from 2002 until moving to Bristol in 2015.

Michael known as Papa to his family graduated from Colt memorial high School. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Japan.

He was a Foreman at Fulflex Corporation and a former member of the Warren Mechanics Fire Department. A member of the Italian-American Club, the Elks Club, and the Cup Defenders Association. He was an avid reader and golfer who had two holes in one to his credit. He enjoyed oil / acrylic painting and his exceptional artwork was displayed in an art show in Florida.

Papa was loved dearly by his family and he will be sorely missed. He leaves 4 children, Michael (Karen) Rubino of Warren, Karen (Dave) Bidwell of Ct., Gerald (Dawn) Rubino of Barrington, and Paul (Kathy) Rubino of Ma. He also leaves 10 grandchildren Alicia (Josh) Securo, Michael (Sheryl) Rubino , Davio Rubino , Kathryn and Emily Bidwell, Vanessa ( Jarred) Marszalek, Jill (Gino) LaFazia, Nicholas Rubino, Joseph ( Kristin) Rubino, and Peter Rubino, and 5 great grandchildren, Owen and Abigail Securo, Adam and Ryan Marszalek and Michael James Rubino.

The family takes comfort in knowing that he has joined his beloved wife Rose, in Heaven.

Services will be private.

Arrangements by Smith Funeral and Memorial Services, www.wjsmithfh.com