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Michael Lawrence Bigelow

Portland, Oregon

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Michael Lawrence BigelowSept. 11, 1948 - Dec. 4, 2023 Michael was born in Niagara Falls, N.Y., to Donald Bigelow and Ellen [Oboth] Bigelow Sept. 11, 1948. He was raised in Erie, Pa., and spent his early life helping care for his siblings and playing competitive sports. He graduated High School at...

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To the Bigelow Family, I was very sad to learn of Michael's passing. I attended Cathedral Prep and Gannon with him. Although I lost contact with him over the years, I was not surprised to see that he had led a full and distinguished life surrounded by a loving family. May God comfort each of you with the warm memories of the lives that you shared with him. Ernie DiSantis

I am writing to share my condolences. Michael and I shared an amazingly similar path in our early years. At Prep from 1962 to 1966 then Gannon from 1966 to 1970 then into the National Guard in 1970 discharged in 1976. Michael was a friend for many of those years. I have a scar on my right wrist I got one day when helping him move to a new apartment. I lost my balance and caught myself in the back of a pickup truck in a bucket of broken glass ! I moved to the Pacific Northwest and some years...

Michael is prince among men. Too many priceless memories with this great man who prioritized his children; being the best person he would be; giving so much of himself to those he loved and who loved him. My life is so much more enriched from knowing and loving this best of humanity. I miss him daily. X

I was Michael´s assistant for six years at Waggener Edstrom. He was the very best that mankind could offer. ALWAYS kind, considerate, respectful and so funny! Coincidentally, my family is also from Niagara Falls, NY so Michael and I were kindred spirits. His holiday card was always the first one I received and set the tone for the new year - always grounded in love and gratitude for the many gifts we receive every day. I´m so very saddened to learn why that card will never arrive. My...

Michael always a class act with humbleness always. A good man. Pat & Roberta Schreck.