Michael Coady Allen, 55, of Danbury passed away on January 3 at Danbury Hospital after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Michael was born on October 22, 1954 in Warren, Ohio. He is survived by his parents, Peter and Fran Allen of Heritage Village, Southbury; his sisters Cathy Abbot and her husband Philip of Lexington, MA; Nancy Allen and her partner Charles Crowley of Petersham, MA; Melanie Allen of Woodbury, CT; his brother James Allen and his wife Madeleine of Newtown, CT; and his sister-in-law Joan (Tilbe) Allen. Michael was predeceased by his younger brother, Jeffrey Allen, in 2007. He also leaves many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Michael was a highly accomplished pianist, vocalist, and musician. His passion for music stretched from leading his Wakefield, MA high school marching band to performing with the Greater Bostonians, the Massachusetts Youth Wind Ensemble, and at many venues from Boston to New York City. Michael completed his major in piano and trumpet at Hartt School of Music at Hartford University and continued his piano studies in New York City. In addition to music performance, Michael was active in community theater and local radio, was an accompanist for various Hartford musical theater productions, and performed professionally in the wider region.
Michael lived his life with tremendous courage and will be missed by all.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Catholic Charities, 30 Main St. Suite 503 Danbury, CT 06810.

Cemetery: Cemetery Not Applicable

Location: Munson-Lovetere Southbury

Funeral: Church Not Applicable

Services: a memorial service will begin at 2: 30 p.m. Burial will be private.

Visitation: A memorial gathering will be held at the Southbury Funeral Home of Munson-Lovetere, 235 Main St. North, on Sunday afternoon, January 10, from 12: 00 to 3: 00 p.m.