To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one. Michael leaves behind his wife, Lee Levin, daughters Johanna and Emma Hirsch, brother Mark Hirsch (Abby Mandel), brother-in-law Laurence Levin, nephew and nieces Matthew Simon Hirsch, Rachel and Zoe Levin, sister-in-law Dina Copelman, and a bevy of other family members, friends, and colleagues, for whom his memory will burn brightly. Dr. Michael G. Hirsh 1937 - 2021 Obituary Memories and Photos ADD A MESSAGE OR PHOTO Passed away peacefully at his home of natural causes on November 28, 2021, at the age of 84. He fought the good fight till he could fight no more. As a child, Michael played in his maternal grandfathers shoe repair shop on Broome Street, using a small hammer to drive tiny nails into hunks of scrap leather. Michael Hirsch Send Flowers MICHAEL HIRSCH OBITUARY In Loving Memory of Michael Hirsch 1954-2005 "If Tears Could Build a Stairway" If tears could build a stairway And memories a lane, I. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Avenue. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Editor Mike Hirsch has died following a nearly three-year battle with ALS. MICHAEL MURRAY HIRSCH A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Aug. 11 at Cathedral Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Let others know about your loved one's death. His lifelong commitment to social justice may well have taken root there. Obituary Gary Hirsch passed on Saturday August 20th due to complications of Agent Orange lung cancer and dementia. Michael was a master woodworker. (60 years old). A Celebration of Life will be held following visitation from 2:30pm to 5:30pm at the Lima Eagles, 800 W Robb Avenue, Lima, OH 45801. He received his nursing degree from Christ Hospital School of Nursing in 1995, where he was the recipient of the Archdiocese of Newark award for compassion in nursing. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Michael L. Hirsch to pay them a last tribute. Alternately charming and exasperating, funny and disputatious, Michael was a big man with a big personality who largely charted his own course and had only two main regrets in his life: That he never finished his Ph.D. and that he passed up the opportunity to see John Coltrane and Ornette Coleman in concert! I worked with Mike at West Hudson Hospital for several years with a great group of nurses. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. 3 Elyse Drive Over the years, he was involved in numerous protest movements and organizations, including the early Students for a Democratic Society, the antiwar movement of the 1960s and 70s, the International Socialists, Ed Sadlowskis campaign for leadership of the United Steelworkers of America, the Democratic Socialists of America, the Left Labor Project, and New Jewish Agenda. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. . & he will be with my prayers..May he rest in peace. He was an avid golfer and had various golf trips around the country. Menu. After earning a B.A. Michaels devotion to political activism was mated to an enduring commitment to the life of the mind. He was lovingly surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, and caregivers. It was in this experience that he discovered his passion for adventure and for traveling the world. When Michael was eight, the family moved to Washington Heights, a few miles, but a world away, from the Lower East Side. I still can't believe I will never receive another crazy YouTube video from you. Mike fought a courageous three-year battle against lung cancer, determined to live his life to the fullest extent possible. You have funeral questions, we have answers. Landmark Irish pub in Rochester goes on the market, A true-crime book. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Noting that this will be for Jason Hirsch's College Fund I grew to appreciate the description. Alas, posting-up was not his strong suit. I drove through an 8-foot pile of leaves, followed by a pack of tweens and teens popping wheelies on their bicycles. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? I will miss my brother Bob, sister Linda and sister Kathy more than I can ever let them know. from the New School for Social Research, pursued graduate studies in sociology at the University of Chicago, and completed an M.A. This is his final installment. Nichtsnutz means mischievous child. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. from Long Island University, in 1967, he received an M.A. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the church with Father Zach Etienne officiating. And finally, I dressed as a bulldog and drove over five beloved Boo-Bah toys of mine, leaving streaks of Boo-Bah color on the pavement. I followed this path and began a fascinating career. Morning Call Opinion Editor Mike Hirsch and his sister-in-law, Sue Hirsch, laugh while decorating cookies Dec. 4, 2021, at his home in Macungie. Would you like to offer Michael Hirshs loved ones a condolence message? The first round is in the books for the ROC Fish Fry Faceoff, and what a week it was. Steven A Hirsh Obituary With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Steven A Hirsh of Middlefield, Ohio, born in Chardon, Ohio, who passed away on February 14, 2023 at the age of 60. Mike enjoyed spending time with Robin and found peace in going to the lake home in Indian Lake. Mike died Wednesday night. He is survived by : his son Michael A. Horton (Alisha); his sisters, Maryalice Horton and Theresa Sanislo (Dennis); and his grandson Kaleb. Diana graduated from Bryn Mawr College with a degree in Political Science in Meanwhile, may we cherish his memory and honor a life led in full. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Dance with the angels my friend. She was born to William and Ora (Burch) Harvey Feb. 24, 1936, in Hiawatha. He was born September 3rd, 1937 to Sally (Abel) and Sydney Hirsch. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was always willing to help others. He was employed by various machinery manufacturing companies, including Master Tool & Die, Benerson Corporation, Deluxe Industries, and George Koch Sons. I have one message to pass on to my family, friends, neighbors and co-workers: I love you to Pluto and back. Every night just before drifting off to sleep, Mel and I would count our blessings, and there were many despite our adversities. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Obituary. She was welcomed into heaven by her parents George and Jean McGovern, and her brother Charles McGovern. Private Diana Craig Hirsch of Silver Spring, Maryland died peacefully in her sleep of congestive heart failure at home on Saturday, January 7, 2023. He is also survived by his cherished friend, Vernon L.C. I will miss you my good friend! Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. We appreciate your support. Obituaries Section. Search by Name. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. He made me feel welcome and treated me like family. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Michael Hirsch, a veteran labor activist, journalist, raconteur, and devotee of Karl and Groucho Marx, passed away on December 16, 2021, after a valiant multi-year struggle against cancer, myasthenia gravis, and other medical issues. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. He was born on April 24, 1950 to Audrey and Raymond Hirsch. Mobile Register and Baldwin County Homepage. Karen is survived by her beloved husband Donald Hirsch. He was lovingly surrounded by his. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot concedes defeat, Southern California home sales fall to all-time low, Denver just got a direct flight to this Caribbean island known for music history and vegetarian cooking, NYC Mayor Adams dismisses need to separate church and state, declares himself a servant of God, Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Memorial contributions may be made to American Red Cross, 610 S Collett Street, Lima, OH 45805. You are in my prayers and thoughts. However, I did my best to be in the moment as much as possible and to enjoy my time with my Mel, my daughters and their partners, my neighbors, friends, co-workers and pets. Rest in peace Mike , you will be sorely missed by all. The most informative person i have ever known. My condolences to the family and loved ones. Send a gift to a service or familys home. I saw humor as a way to bring people together. (My family usually tolerated my high jinks, even enjoyed them, but collectively put their foot down, saying I went too far to set up a betting pool to choose which day I would die.). He was born on April 24, 1950 to Audrey and Raymond Hirsch. Submit an Obituary . ', Woody Harrelson: 'COVID mandates are absurd! Ethel O'Brien, BMC. There is no photo or video of Steven A Hirsh.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Sign the Guest Book. Mike was born September 1, 1954 in Lima, OH, to Bernard "Bernie" and. MICHAEL HIRSCH OBITUARY SPRINGFIELD - Michael Joseph Hirsch, 40, of Springfield, IL died at 4:12 A.M. Saturday, April 4, 2009, in his home, surrounded by his family, after a heroic battle. 2016 Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services | All Rights Reserved |Website Design by Anne Decker Marketing. We are sad to announce that on September 15, 2020, at the age of 75, Michael L. Hirsch of Evansville, Indiana passed away. '. His business became an art form. 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