Michael A. Yarnot, 69, of Manchester, CT, beloved husband for 46 years of Joyce (Ancavage) Yarnot, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 1. He was born on July 7, 1943 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania , the son of the late Michael P. Yarnot and Helen (Kulak) Yarnot. Mike served 4 years in the US Navy aboard the USS Preserver and USS Sheldrake. Prior to retiring, he was employed for 37 years by the US Postal Service, in Hartford. His favorite pastimes were fresh water fishing in many Connecticut lakes and rivers, and his yearly fishing trips with his buddies to Lake Sydenham , Canada. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, adoring grandfather, and loyal New York Yankees and New York Jets fan. In addition to his wife, Joyce, he is survived by his son, Michael J. Yarnot and his wife, Colleen, of Ellington, CT, their children Julia, Meghan , and Rachael; his daughter, Melissa Yarnot of Manchester, CT, and her son Logan; his sister, Sharon Grant and her husband Joe of Webster, NY; and close friends and relatives, Edith and Patrick Gavin of Cranford, NJ, and Andrew Parnell and his wife Judy of Hunlocks Creek, PA, and many other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his infant son Stephen, and his brother Francis. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 9 from Tierney's Funeral Home, 219 West Center Street, Manchester, CT, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 at AM at St. James Roman Catholic Church, 896 Main Street, Manchester. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be held on Monday, July 8 from 4 to 7 PM at Tierney's Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mike's name may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 59 Cold Spring Road, Suite 315, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. For online Condolences please visit www.tierneyfuneralhome.com.