Michael Robert Zipper, age 54 of Stratford passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at Bridgeport Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Irene Grillo Zipper. Born in Germany, Michael was a police officer in New York for 12 years and was the owner and chef of Gigi's Mangia Bene Deli Restaurant in Bridgeport. Survivors in addition to his wife are his children, Stephen, Sean, Giancarlo, Albert, and Gigi, grandchildren Luciano and Christian and his many family and friends. Friends may call Monday 2-7pm in the Redgate-Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and Gorham Place, Trumbull. Interment will be private at the convenience of his family. To send online condolences please visit www.redgatehennessy.com