Michael Teddy Litwinko

Michael Teddy Litwinko, of Colchester, passed away at the William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich on June 15, 2026, after an ongoing illness.  He was 38 years old.  Michael was born in Hartford, CT on September 18, 1987.  He was the son of Teddy and Maria (Smycz) Litwinko.  Michael grew up in Colchester and was a graduate of Bacon Academy with the class of 2005. He was a communicant of St. Andrew Church in Colchester.  From a young age, Michael was the right hand of his mom. He loved doing extreme sports like skateboarding and snowboarding, quad riding, motorcycling, skydiving, and many other outdoor activities. He always loved going to Salmon River to go fishing to clear his head and find peace. He was also a talented artist; he loved stargazing, animals of all kinds, and hard rock music. Michael worked in construction with Leithal’s Land Care. He loved action, speed, and the beauty of the world outdoors.  Most importantly, he was a loving son, a good brother, and a true friend to all who knew him.  He will be sadly missed but always remembered with love by his fiancé, Jessica Lewartowski, with whom he made his home in Colchester; his stepson, Joshua Lewartowski; parents, Teddy and Maria Litwinko of Colchester; brothers and their spouses, Mark (Jenna) Litwinko of Colchester and their daughter, Lillian Litwinko; Thomas (Alexis) Litwinko of Colchester and their daughters, Juniper, Everlee and Maya; and many extended family members and friends. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, June 18th from 4 – 6 pm at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Rd, Colchester.  The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 19th at 11am directly at St. Andrew Church, 128 Norwich Ave., Colchester.  Burial will follow in New St. Andrew Cemetery.  For online condolences or to share a story of Michael, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com    

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