Michael Lisej, age 65, of Stratford, passed suddenly on January 8, 2014 in his home. He was born in Klagenfurt, Austria on December 8, 1948; to the late Julia and Michael Lisej Sr. Survivors include his sister Catherine Lisej, brother Peter Lisej, and his sister-in-law Michelle. He leaves behind his nephews John Lisej, Peter James Lisej Jr., Jonathan Lisej, and Roger Thomas; and nieces Tanya Lisej, and Kimberly Rillstone, and his beloved pet and companion, his cockatiel Dino. Funeral services and internment are private, and have been entrusted to the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford. A memorial service and reception to honor his life will be held in the spring.