Michael James LaBrake, 45, residing in New Milford, CT passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 3rd. Born in Rochester, NY on February 8, 1976 and raised in Bombay, NY, Mike moved to CT in 1997 to pursue a career in Information Technology. He had recently started a new job for Home Depot Corporate as an IT Senior Project Manager. Mike was a loving father to his son Brandon and lifelong best friend and partner to Brandon's mom, Melissa. Mike was a kind and loyal friend to so many others and a devoted, loving partner, and bonus dad to his girlfriend Raegan and her two children, John and Erin. He is also survived by his parents, Thomas and Rebecca LaBrake and sister Elizabeth. His sense of humor was unmatched and Mike was a wonderful human being who will forever be missed. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Ave., Naugatuck.