Michael C. Bingham, a man devoted to his family, his church, his work, and his community passed away on October 29th, 2021 in Stratford CT Michael was born July 26th 1953 in Beaver Falls, Pa. and spent his early years in Warren, Ohio and Hightstown, NJ. He graduated from Hightstown High School in 1971 and graduated from Colgate University in 1975. After college Michael played in a band called The New Suburbans for several years as he tried to figure out what to do with the rest of his life. He continued to be involved in music and various bands throughout his life, including reunions at Colgate University. Michael first became involved in his love for journalism working for Worcester Magazine in Worcester, Mass. He then settled in New Haven CT and started his own magazine called Business New Haven where he was Editor and part owner. After many successful years there, Michael helped to start a competing business magazine, New Haven Biz. Michael was a journalism, media studies, and communications professor at Southern Connecticut State University and Sacred Heart University. He also found time to get involved in community activities while living in Stratford including the Historic District Commission and the Old Stratford Neighborhood Association. He continued his music career as a member of several choirs, including the Trinity Episcopal Church choir at Trinity Church, New Haven for many many years. Michael was married to Nancy Monk and was completely devoted to his stepson, Christopher, participating as a coach in many of his son’s sports. An avid sports enthusiast himself, besides being a runner and tennis player, he also participated in one of his favorite pastimes - summer Sunday morning softball at Greene Park in Monterey, MA. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Patricia Gould Bingham; his sister, Patricia Bingham Gibson; and his brother, Peter Bingham. He is survived by his sister Kay Sofet of San Antonio, Texas; his brother Robert Bingham of Richmond, Virginia, his ex wife, Nancy Monk, his son Christopher Monk of Shanghai, China, many nieces, and nephews and many, many friends. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Pistey Funeral Home in Stratford. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Trinity Church on the Green in New Haven, CT. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Church on the Green, 950 Chapel St., 2FL, New Haven, CT 06510 or to The Mighty Quinn Foundation, 1850 Elm St., Stratford, CT 06615