Michael Zaffino

INDIANA- Michael Brandon Page Zaffino,  32, died suddenly at his home on October 5.  Mr. Zaffino was born in Pittsfield, MA, February 4, 1987.  He leaves behind his mother Judith Page and her husband Doug Nicklien of Buskirk, NY, and father David Zaffino and his wife Ute, of Clinton, NY. He also leaves his siblings, sister Lean Field, brothers Nicholas Page,   and Lucas and Noah Zaffino; and many friends across the country.
Mr. Zaffino graduated from Twin Valley High School in Wilmington, VT, in 2005 before joining the  Army.  His enlistment was cut short by a motorcycle accident that left him seriously injured. Mr. Zaffino was kind, compassionate, and generous.  In the end, he donated his body to science for the benefit of others.    
Services will be held in the spring at the discretion of the family. 

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