Born in Jersey City, February 11, 1953 and best known by all for his generosity, love of children and animals as well as the owner of Mike’s Ice Cream for more than 40+ years, Mike bought and ran the establishment initially as a well-known ice cream chain back in the 1970’s. Unsatisfied with the restrictions and product, he broke free and created his own recipes, most famously, Oreo Smash, with many more to follow and eventually branching out to ice cream trucks and restaurant distribution.
Mike is predeceased by his father, Bernard F. Flaherty. He is survived by his beloved mother, Theresa (Walsh) Flaherty; son, Jason Flaherty; daughter, Stacey Mizeski; grandchildren, Tyler, Marissa and Julia Mizeski; brother, Kevin Flaherty; sister in law, Carolyn Flaherty; sister, Tara Acquaviva; and brother in law, Michael Acquaviva, nieces, Vanessa Bustamante; Samantha Acquaviva; Holly Flaherty; Amber Flaherty; great nephews Angelo Bustamante; Michael Bustamante and many friends, both near and far.
The loss to our family and community is unbearably immense but the memories will live on………
A Memorial Mass for Michael will be held Friday, March 22 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Church, 1219 Paterson Plank Road, Secaucus, NJ.
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