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Michael Hendricks Obituary
AGE: 71 • East Brunswick
Born in New Brunswick in 1944 to George and Elizabeth Hendricks, he graduated St. Peter's Elementary School, St. Peter's High School, and Rutgers University (Class of 1967) where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Completing ROTC, Michael was commissioned a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and served in the Republic of Korea. He continued in the U.S. Army Reserve where he retired in 1995 with the rank of Major. He was MVP of the New Brunswick Little League for 2 years in a row and in one game hit 2 grand slams and had 15 RBIs. He played baseball as a freshman at Seton Hall University, then for Rutgers University, and later the New Brunswick Pirates semi-pro. Michael was also an avid Rutgers sports fan, with football being his favorite, and was a past Referee of the Rutgers Touchdown Club. He was an avid lifelong fisherman. Michael worked for Middlesex County where he served as the Director of the Department of Weights & Measures until his retirement in 2007. He also was Manager of Gabe's Sport Shop in New Brunswick, a brother of PBA #203, and a referee/umpire of baseball and basketball games for more than 40 years in high schools and leagues throughout Middlesex County.
Mr. Hendricks is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kathleen McGuire Hendricks; by his children, Kristen Hendricks, Lauren Hendricks, and Keven Hendricks and his wife Mary; by his brothers, George Hendricks and wife Eileen and Peter Hendricks and wife Joyce; and by many loving nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 4-8 pm Thursday at the Gleason Funeral Home 1360 Hamilton Street Somerset, NJ 08873. The funeral mass will begin at 10:30 am Friday in St. Mary Mt. Virgin R.C. Church in New Brunswick. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Rutgers University Foundation for Football at www.support.rutgers.edu or to the St. Jude Children's Research at www.stjude.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Hendricks
Bronwyn Link
January 31, 2016
My condolences to you Kathleen and your family. Thinking of you now and during the difficult time in grieving.
January 31, 2016
My condolences to you Kathleen and your family. Thinking of you during this difficult time, I'm so very sorry for the loss of your partner and love.
January 30, 2016
Hi Mick, will always remember our childhood days in NB. Dodgers, your astute halftime analysis at the RU football games. Sad to see you go, but am sure there is a seat with your name on it upstairs.
John Hansom
Wendee Anstead
January 29, 2016
M y Uncle
I nfectious laugh
C heery disposition
K id at heart
E xuberant
Y ou will be missed!
Wendee Anstead
January 29, 2016
M y Uncle
I nfectious laugh
C heery disposition
K id at heart
E xuberant
Y ou will be missed!
Cathy Albright
January 28, 2016
Sending my sympathy, thinking of you.
Sincerely
Cathy Albright
John Anderson
January 28, 2016
My condolences to the family. Many a basketball and softball game he was the umpire/referee. May your memories bring a smile to faces.
Gina and Ken Corsun
January 28, 2016
Dear Kathy,
Ken and I were saddened to learn of Mickey's death. We hope it helps in some small way to know that you and your family are in our thoughts at this difficult time.
January 28, 2016
Hello Mrs. Hendricks,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kenneth Brown, EHS Choir
Norman
January 27, 2016
Hey buddy. I'm really going to miss that laugh of yours. It was an absolute pleasure to have met you .R.I.P. my friend. My condolences to your family.
Dave D'Alonzo
January 27, 2016
I remember playing shortstop on the Elks 215 in New Brunswick on the Little League field about 400 feet from homeplate of the Babe Ruth field. All of a sudden people were yelling "heads up" when a baseball landed right next to me. I looked up to see who hit that ball. It was Mickey Hendricks. He could really hit a baseball. He was also a fun loving guy who was a friend to all. RIP Big Mick.
Linda "Lefty" Hopkins
January 27, 2016
Deeply saddened, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Smick was such a great guy and a wonderful boss. During the years that I was his secretary, I can honestly say that I never-ever saw him in a bad mood. He was always smiling, had great stories and a great sense of humor. He never had a bad word to say about anyone no matter what the circumstances, which was one of his most admirable qualities. He was always kind to his co-workers.
You're fired! he would always jokingly say. He wrote it on a post-note and put it on my desk (way back when) and although the ink is fading and I have a new job, I still have that post-it note hanging on my office wall. He used to call me Lefty. I have so many great memories of Mickey that I will always cherish. He was definitely one of a kind.
RIP Smick.
I can only hope that there are baseball cards in Heaven!-----
Paul Albright
January 27, 2016
I am sorry to hear about Mickey. My deepest sympathy to his brothers George and Peter, his wife and the rest of Mickey's family.
Bill Baumann
January 27, 2016
I will always miss his great stories on the court. He always made the game we were doing together FUN.
Victor Burgos
January 27, 2016
Mickey was a great guy fun to be with my condolences go to the family
Andy Rios
January 27, 2016
I will miss your wit Mickey,I enjoyed working games with you.Heaven is getting a heck of a guy and we are losing a friend.Prayers go out to your family.RIP Mickey
Michale Nulty
January 27, 2016
Mickey - you were truly a great guy and a lot of fun to be around.
Rest in peace.
Betty Schlatter
January 27, 2016
Kathy, My sincerest sympathy to you and your family.please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Betty Schlatter
January 27, 2016
Kathy, My sincerest sympathy to you and your family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers
Ray Kelton
January 27, 2016
Such A Great Guy
January 27, 2016
My sincere condolence to the family for the loss of your beloved. May the God of tender mercies and peace strengthen and comfort you during this difficult time.
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