Name: Michael J. Higgins Funeral Service Inc.
Address: New City, NY

Darn Mike always thought we would get together again. I guess we lost touch in the '80s, kept in touch when you were in the army in Isreal. Recall how you used to ask me about my time in the U.S. Army when we worked at Sigfried Motors. Well, you reached that part of your dream at least, still have that vase you sent me when I got married in 75, with the letter inside it. I will have to find it,  it's packed away since we just moved to a log house on the Okanagan Lake in B.C. so I reached my dream as well. Here it is 2021 and I am just finding out about you. Looks like you had a great family and a great life buddy, glad of that anyway.
Perhaps we will walk together someday in a different place.

So so sorry to hear, Mike was a great guy, soft spoken, but knew how to get his point across, a real communicator.When I worked for him i felt like a friend, not just a contractor, he'll be greatly missed, not only by friends and family but by anyone who had the good fortune to meet him.                       Jim Phase

Dear Stephanie and family, I'm so sorry about your husband. I didn't know him, but just watching this moving video and reading the expressions here, I feel like I do. We will be praying for you all in the days and months ahead. If there's anything that I can do, please let me know. From all of us here at Guideposts OurPrayer, you have our deepest sympathies. I'm so sorry. God bless you. Michelene Murphy-Staib (Danbury, CT)

Dear Stephanie, Jason and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Mike's passing.  He was such a fun-loving person and will be greatly missed.  I really enjoyed watching our boys Joshua and Jason grow up together as well as all of our talks during their basketball games.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  

In Deepest Sympathy,

Alicia, Joshua and Melina Weisberg

I am saddened in hearing of Michael's passing. We worked together, on and off, for the last 25 years. We shared both a professional and social relationship. Michael always asked about my children and then I would ask about his sons.  His sons were very dear to him. I will miss all our design and construction discussions. May God Bless Michael and his family during this difficult time. Please accept my sincere condolences.

My condolences to the Hirsh and MZM families.... 
Al Garlick

Mike was a very passionate and active member of the community.  I remember seeing him at town and legislative meetings and hearing him speak.  He got up once and wanted to lend a hand in rebuilding the local animal shelter but his offer was not accepted and the county has not moved forward with anything to benefit the animals in the past five years.  I am sad to hear about his sudden passig and I offer my sympathy to his family, neighbors and friends.

Stephanie,

My condolences to you and your family on hearing of the loss of Michael.

May his life be a blessing to all those who knew him and may God comfort you and the family during these days.

May you be granted a long life.

Served with Micheal between 1975 / 76 he loved Israel and was so full of life.

Daniel Jackson

London. England.

Our entire staff here at Monsey Glass send our sincere condolences.  Our thoughts and prayers go to Michael and his wonderful family. He will be deeply missed.

Dear Stephanie, Zach, Mark, and Jason: Ora, the kids and I were devastated to learn of Mike's passing. They fondly remember meeting him and your family here in Tel Aviv. Military service bonds are very strong and Mike remained a good friend throughout the years. We mourn with you in your loss and offer our prayers to you, the boys and Mike.

Mike was a classmate of mine at Teaneck High, and no one who knew him could forget his smiling face and ready laugh. My prayers are with you all.

i had the pleasure of cutting michaels hair these pass 2 years that i have been at bruno 1 salon beauty centre he was a great  man to talk to very wise and humble god  bless   . adele

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dear Stephanie and Darlene,
My heartfelt condolences go to both of you and your families during this very difficult time.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Deborah Habeeb-Clark

Dear Stephanie....Steve and I and our entire staff here at Agnello's send our Prayers  and Deepest And Sincere Sympathy to you and The Boys during this difficult time...if you need anything at all please feel free to contact us

Dear Stephanie and family,

Mike was a college pal who was in my Spanish class at Hamilton. Although I had not seen him since 1970 when I left Kirkland to attend Vassar, I always remembered him as a kind, witty and well liked person. I send you deepest condolences. The pictures were just beautiful.

Dear Stephanie and family,

Please accept my sincere condolences on your truly, sad loss.

Gillian Ballard

Stephanie,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband.  Sending my deepest condolences to you and your family.  You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.  

Fondly, 
Joanie Murphy (from yoga class)

Dear Stephanie and Family,

We are so very sorry to hear about Michael... Please know that our hearts are with you.

Love, 
Lisa and Brian Mindich

We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for strength, peace, and comfort for you and your family.

Michael was a dear college friend -  this is such sad news.  He is in my heart and I extend my sincere condolences to his loving family.  The pictures posted are a wonderful testament to a life well lived.

I wish to share my profound sorrow on Mike's passing. I have known and worked with Mike for 30 years and in that time I have always admired his capacity to see the good side of things  whether easy or difficult. His kindness and devotion to others is clear in the relationships he made and held. Contracting is one of the most difficult businesses there is but he not only succeeded, he also nurtured incredibly strong devoted relationships with his partners, staff, subcontractors and clients. Everyone stayed with Mike because he was caring, honest, smart and someone you could depend on. This staying power is unique and a testament to the very special person he was. He adored his family and his face would light up each time he spoke of them. I will always remember him. I send my deeply felt condolences to his  family and to his partners, Rob and Magic, who were like brothers to him. You are in our hearts.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

We're so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I always looked forward to speaking with Mike during our frequent golf lessons. He would always end the lesson with an "ok I got it ". Right to the point! He will be badly missed through out this community that he loved. You're all in our prayers.

Thank you for providing these wonderful photos for us to remember Mike by. As one of the architects who Mike worked with professionally, his family should know how much he spoke about them and how proud he was of them. Mike was a person we all grew to rely upon as he built so many excellent projects for us over the last fifteen years. He was a kind, trustworthy, honest and wise colleague who will be missed greatly on both the personal and professional levels. Our hearts go out to his family and to his colleagues.

Beautiful pictures. Sending love and prayers at this most difficult time. xo

We are so sorry for your loss.
Tommy and Maureen Landers, New City, NY

What beautiful photos and wonderful memories to treasure.  We are thinking of you all and sending lots of love and big hugs from the west coast.
xxx
Meryl, Chris, Madeleine & Jenna

OBITUARY

Michael Ross Hirsch

24 April, 1950 – 12 July, 2017

Michael J. Higgins Funeral Service Inc.

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