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Michael Alicino Obituary
AGE: 54 • Cooperstown, NY
Michael Alicino, 54, of Cooperstown, NY died on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Michael was born in Metuchen, NJ and had lived in Chagrin Falls, Ohio before residing in Cooperstown, NY. He graduated from Delhi State in Landscape Design, planted, and cared for many beautiful gardens.
Michael is predeceased by his mother, Mary Regina Alicino and his two brothers; Frank and Nicholas Alicino. He is survived by his father, Nicholas J. Alicino; his two brothers, Thomas Alicino and his wife Diane of North Brunswick and Mark Alicino and his wife Karen of Fairfax, CA; three sisters, Christine Alicino of San Francisco, CA, Mary Alicino of Chicago,IL, and Rita Wheatley and her husband Joseph of West Greenwich, RI, also a sister-in-law, Carole Alicino of Cooperstown, NY and 11 nieces and nephews and 4 greatnieces and nephews.
Mike's family and friends were graced with his gentle soul and a smile that he often shared with them and all who came his way. He was fiercely loyal to those he held close and would offer the "shirt off his back". Mike was a work horse whose connection to the land and all its creatures was evident in his devotion to Red River Farms in Cherry Valley, NY for the past two decades.
A private service was held on May 29th 2015 for the immediate family at The Costello-Runyon Funeral Home, 568 Middlesex Avenue, Metuchen. Memorial donations may be made to The Woodstock Sanctuary, providing care for neglected farm animals. http:/woodstocksanctuary.org
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Bryce Kendrick
December 1, 2024
I was browsing obituaries to look at my uncle Frank`s page and I saw Michael´s name pop up after a brief Google search. Frank was my uncle and was married to my mother Dana´s sister Sue here in Kansas City. I now take care of my grandmother Bea, Frank´s former mother-in-law. I wanted to take this opportunity to share my condolences, but also in hopes that someone in the Alicino family we´ll see this and know how much Frank not only meant to myself but also my aunt and the rest of our family here in KC. Unfortunately my grandmother has now lost both of her Children and I am her only living grandchild. My mother, Dana Ketterling-formerly Dana Kendrick, was found to have stage four bone liver and cervical cancers in April 2019 and after a five month battle, she passed September 30, 2019, two weeks after her 59th birthday. Primarily being raised as an only child, I can remember many holiday meals being bounced around on my uncle Frank´s knee. He used to talk like Donald Duck when I was a kid, and it used to make me laugh and laugh. I´m almost 40 years old now and I would like to think they´re all up in heaven rejoicing together as we celebrate the holidays watching over us all.
Happy holidays and God bless
Richmond & Christine Hulse
May 24, 2023
Beautiful memories of Mike around Cooperstown. We have two trees that he planted on our farm and my wife and I often look at them and think of him.
Justin
May 24, 2021
♥♥♥ Thinking of you Mikey
Debi Devigili
August 15, 2019
Mike was my very first boyfriend at age 11. So sad to hear of Mike's passing. He surely had a gentle soul and a beautiful heart and smile. Debi Damm - Metuchen NJ
Tom Mullady
August 1, 2019
My old friend. My teammate , my fishing buddy, and my friend who looked out for me at the worst time in my life. This cold world Is colder without you.
Tom Mullady
June 11, 2015
Mike, one of the best natural athlete to ever come out of chagrin falls ever unreal athlete. Your brother Timmy Vince.
lissa zaleski
June 10, 2015
To the Alicino Family.
So sorry for your loss, i only met him once when i was very young girl at his brother Tom's wedding, but what an impression he made on me for the rest of my life.
Mike Wise
June 5, 2015
I knew Mike as a kind and generous soul back in High School. Glad he loved and was loved. Mike Wise (Chagrin Falls - 1980)
June 5, 2015
REST IN PEACE, MICHAEL
THE CLEGG FAMILY
CHAGRIN FALLS, OHIO
June 4, 2015
From Delhi. Days to Cooperstown your smile always warmed my heart. Dale
NIck Galicz
June 3, 2015
You will be missed Mike...peace brother
J Sworan
June 3, 2015
Rest in peace Chagrin brother
Pat & Ted Spencer
June 2, 2015
Rip Mike
Melissa and Allan Manikas
June 2, 2015
Your legacy will be the fond memories we have of you and our garden we enjoy..
Rick & Christine Hulse
June 2, 2015
Mike: You will be deeply missed. We will always think of you as we look around at all of the beautiful things you did with your hands and the hearts you touched.
June 2, 2015
We are so sorry that we will not be there to wish him well into the future. He has been in our lives for many years, and we will miss him so much....sending grievences to his dad.
Patsy and Bill Smith
Jennifer Victory
June 2, 2015
Mike was an almost daily presence in our lives, a gentle soul & a good friend. We feel his absence terribly & miss him.
The Victory Family
Paula Hansel Newman
June 1, 2015
Such a wonderful person who will be sorely missed. Your smile lighted up everyone's life. Gone too soon Mike. We will miss you. My condolences to your family. I will miss you. Paula
Nicholas Laskovski
June 1, 2015
Thanks Mike, for taking the time to teach me a few lessons around Cooperstown - regarding life, regarding plants - always willing to lend a helping hand.
peg wilson
June 1, 2015
I had the pleasure of seeing Michael daily at the gym, he was such a kind soul and always brought a smile to our faces. My condolences to his family he will be greatly missed. RIP my friend.
Shiela Shaul
June 1, 2015
Mike was a kind and loving soul. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers to all his family. I am very sorry for your loss.
Robert Poulson
June 1, 2015
Mike was a very special person. He always had an engaging smile that brightened the day. I will miss him. My condolences to his family.
Justin Ross
June 1, 2015
I first met Mike at red river farms we had a instant bond. Over the years we did many landscaping jobs together and had a great friendship. I will miss him terribly. My condolences to his intire family.
Chrissy Freeland Beebe
June 1, 2015
Mike was a very kind and gentle soul. He made many friends over the years and all who knew and loved him will miss him very much. My deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace Mike....
June 1, 2015
Michael was a great friend and co-worker for many years. His warm heart, infectious smile and incredible work ethic made him a joy to be around. Our family will miss him for many years to come and our heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Alicino family. Safe travels, Mike.
Cory, Michael, Xander, Campbell and Lillian
Joanie Graff
June 1, 2015
Thinking of all of you and wishing you peace and healing.
Brendan O'Connor
June 1, 2015
I've known Mike from around Cooperstown for ~15 years. Several years ago I saw him at Spurbecks Grocery and he asked me if I was interested in having a cat. Serendipitously I had been looking to adopt a cat. The next day I visited his home and picked up a nice kitten. While there I discovered that Mike had several cats in his house and the surrounding property. They were strays and Mike took them in, had them spayed/neutered, fed and housed them, etc. It was then that I discovered Mike to be a kind, considerate and gentle soul. He will be missed.
Laura Wallace
June 1, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to the Alicino family. Michael was a very special person and i have such beautiful memories of him, at the tender age of 12 we met at Tommy's pond ice skating, i will never forget that day, he will always have a special place in my heart. No words could ever express how i feel. I am so blessed to have known and been a part of Michaels life, he was one of a kind with a beautiful heart. May he rest in peace.
norma wood
June 1, 2015
RIP MIKE.My condolences to the family,so sorry for your loss,thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Hart
May 31, 2015
A beautiful soul and good friend,Rip Mike
May 30, 2015
My sincere sympathy for your loss. May our Heavenly Father give you strength and bless you with peace during this difficult time. Psalms 29:11
Julie, Regan, Matt Robinson-Barnes
May 30, 2015
Such sadness. My family had the opportunity to get to know Mike though our business. He always had a smile and a good word. Mike was a great treasure and will be missed. We will miss seeing him in the area and having lively conversation. His smile was contagious. Much love and condolences to his family.
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