Michael V. Altieri, 23, of 213 Norton St., New Haven, died suddenly at his home.Oct. 3, 2009. He was the beloved son of Gary and Linda Mirto Altieri of Hamden, brother of Theresa, Maria and Matthew Altieri, all of Hamden, grandson of Albert and Margaret Mirto of Branford and the late Enrico & Laura Altieri.Also survived by several aunts ,uncles, and cousins;Jeffrey, Dena,Kristen, tricia, Kim, David,Amanda, Jessica, Kimberly and Albert. Michael graduated from Hamden High School in 2004 and was currently a Junior at Southern Conn. State Univ., majoring in Philosophy. He was an active member of the Cresecnt Players within the Theatre Dept. He also worked as a technician for theaters in Conn., NewYork, Penn. and Virginia and was lighting Designer for the NYC Fringe Festival. He won first place at the Tech Olympics ACTF and loved all aspects of the performing arts. Michael was known for his unique sense of humor, his passion for new technology, his car Eleanor, the Beatles and riding his Honda Rebel motorcycle. He always had a joke at hand and was willing to help anyone and always managed to bring a smile to his or her face. Mike will be remebered as a vegetarian who refused to eat junk food, loved being barefoot and was concious about the environment. Most importantly, Mike will be known for his uncanny ability to bring people together. Whether it was the Theatre group, fellow Philosophy students, SCSU staff or new roommates, Mike would use his wit, cvharm and intelligence to find a common bond within the group and grow their frendship. He was beloved by all as reflected in the multitude of comments on his facebook wall. The "Boy Genius" has finally won "The Game" and his friends will always " lose" He has backed into his designated parking space in Heaven, next to Poppy Harry and Grammy Friends are invite to go directly to St. Rita's Church, Thursday at 11 o'clock for Mass of Christian Burial and may call at ther Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home, l022 Dixwell Ave., Hamden on Wednesday from 4 to 7 P.M. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to benefit the theatre program at Southern Conn. State Univ., made payable to SCSU Foundation, Altieri Memoral Fund, 501 Cresecnt St., Engleman, Room A215, New Haven, Ct. 06515