Mr. Michael H. Cady, 56, of Newtown died Monday July 21, 2008 at Danbury Hospital. He was the husband of Madeline Weckerle Cady.
Mr. Cady was born July 3, 1952 in Waterbury a son of the late Robert S. and Julia L. (Binns) Cady. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1970 and from Waterbury State Technical College in 1972 where he obtained his Associates degree in Engineering Technology. He worked as a Mechanical Engineer for Sealed Air Corporation. He was a member of the Connecticut Street Rod Association and also served as their past president and current secretary. He was also the Crew Chief for the #608 Lakester race car of the Dauernheim Biglow racing team and a member of the support crew of the E/STR #1986 owned by the Dripps Bibby racing team at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. He was a member of the Connecticut State Vehicle Safety Inspection Team for the National Street Rod Association.
In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his son Michael H. Cady Jr. of Pensacola, FL, three brothers Ralph E. Cady of Silver Spring, MD, Richard H. Cady of Lansdale, PA, and William S. Cady of Woodbury, a sister Eleanor Cady Ingram of Brewster, MA, three nephews, a niece and a grand-nephew. He was predeceased by his first wife Susan Beers Cady and their son Scott Andrew Cady.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis, Suite F227, 1659 Branham Lane, San Jose, CA 95118-5226. Or donate online at www.coalitionforpf.org.

Location: Munson-Lovetere Southbury

Services: A funeral service will be held on Thursday July 24th at 11: 00am at The Southbury Funeral Home of Munson - Lovetere, 235 Main St. North. Burial will be private.

Visitation: Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Wednesday July 23rd from 6: 00 - 9: 00pm.