Published in the February 26, 2019 edition.

NEW HAMPTON, N.H. — Michael Faragi, 84, of New Hampton, N.H. died February 21, 2019 at Lakes Region General hospital, in Laconia, N.H.

Born in Saugus, Mass. on February 17, 1935, he was the son of Philip and Damiana (Ferro) Faragi.

Michael grew up in Saugus and attended Saugus Schools. He was a resident of Wakefield, Mass. for many years. He has been a resident of New Hampton since 1997.

Michael worked as a serviceman for Boston Filter, in Charlestown, Mass. for many years and then for Filter Sales and Service, in Burlington, Mass. for 15 years.

Michael was an avid football fan and loved his dog “Pixie.”

Michael was predeceased by his daughter, Lisa Kalinoski, who died in April of 2017.

Michael is survived by his wife Carol H. (Doucette) Faragi of New Hampton, his son, Michael J. Faragi and his wife Nancy of Derry, N.H., two grandchildren Michael David Faragi and Jillian Mia Faragi, many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held in the Mayhew Funeral Home, 204 Daniel Webster Hwy., Meredith, N.H. on Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 300 N.H. Rte. 25, Meredith, N.H.on Thursday, Feb. 28, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Msgr. Gerald Belanger, Pastor, will be the celebrant. A committal service will be held in the Puritan Lawn Cemetery, Peabody, Mass. on Friday, Mar. 1, at 11a.m.

To sign Michael’s Book of Memories; www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com.