Michael Lavelle Burruss Sr.

Michael Lavelle Burruss Sr, 69, affectionately known as “BIG MIKE” transitioned into his eternal rest on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

Mike was born on October 4, 1953 in New Haven, CT to the late Clara Burruss-Jackson and the late Paul Lavelle Burruss.

He attended Troup Middle School & graduated from Richard C. Lee High School.

“Big Mike” leaves to cherish his memories (5) sons: Michael Newman, Rodney Burruss-Snape, Michael L. Burruss III, Science Burruss & Malik Burruss, (4) daughters: Katesha Jones, Mychel Dixon, Cherish Burruss,  & Juanita Sumler & ex-wife Patty Sumler-Burruss, 28 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren & one surviving sister Regina Berryman. A host of nieces & nephews & loves ones to cherish his life.

He was predeceased by 2 sons, Michael L. Burruss Jr & William M. Burruss, (7) brothers, Robert Coleman Jr, Kent Maynard Sayles, Clifton Tyrone Coleman, John Thomas  Sayles, Eugene Donald Burruss, Terry Calvin Burruss & Jeffrey Ray Burruss, (6) sisters, Essie Rodriguez Blygen, Ivy Mae Coleman, Lucille Sayles-Conner-Jones, Lavetta Y Burruss & infant twin sisters.

A celebration of Michael’s life will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 11am. Viewing from 9-11am at Beulah Heights First Pentecostal Church 782 Orchard Street New Haven, CT 06511. Interment to follow at  Evergreen Cemetery 769 Ella T Grasso Blvd New Haven, CT 06519. Condolences may be expressed at Colonialfunerals.com.