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Michael Michael Obituary

MICHAEL, Michael L. 61, of Brookline, died of cancer on October 19, 2010. Devoted husband of Carol Brown Michael; beloved father of Rachel and Joshua; son of Carola & the late Walter Michael; brother of Suzanne Michael and Karen Allen; brother-in-law of Bill Allen, Robert & Bonny Brown and Alan & Marion Brown. Michael grew up in Flushing, NY, attended Bayside High School, and graduated from Colgate University in 1971 and Georgetown Law in 1974. He began private practice in NY in 1975. An industry leader in financial regulation and ethical decision-making, most recently he was a Senior Fellow at Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government, John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard, and executive fellow at Bentley College's Center for Business Ethics. From 2006 to 2009 he was Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at Natixis Global Associates International. He had served previously as' Chief Compliance and Ethics officer at Fidelity Investments. Michael was known for his uncanny wit and gift for words. His intelligence and sense of humor delighted those around him. He loved to travel. His keen eye and sensitivity to natural beauty are captured in his photographs. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave. Boston (parking available on the Riverway) on Thursday, October 21 at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers, remembrance may be made to the Massachusetts General Hospital Palliative Care Service or Cancer Center, c/o MGH Development Office, 165 Cambridge Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 19 to Oct. 20, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Michael

16 Entries

Eileen Gallagher Harrington

October 19, 2022

With Michael´s family and friends as they gather to remember him and his gifts to them today.

Maureen Dwyer

October 13, 2020

I miss Michael’s sense of human and warm smile. It was so obvious talking with him that he deeply loved and respected his family. I feel like being around him made me want to be more appreciative of those things too.

Eileen Gallagher Harrington

October 20, 2016

I am remembering Michael on the 6th anniversary of his death. In 1968, we led high school students through Europe from Brussels to Prague and back. Michael made it significant, moving, fun and eased the way for us all. His memory and his life remains a treasure down the years.

Judi Mahon

January 25, 2011

Dear Carol: Its Judi Mahon. I was Michaels assistant at Tucker Anthony. I am so very very heartbroken to hear of Michael's passing. I write this through my tears -- I know too how much Michael loved you all so very much. Even though it has been many years, I remember this so strongly. He was an outstanding human being and I feel priviledged to have had the honor of knowing him. May God bless you and the children. In Sympathy, Judi

Dan Borden

November 7, 2010

I am very sorry to learn of Michael's passing. The fiery power with which he strove to answer life's questions will never be matched. His memory will live with us throughout our days. My deepest sympathy to Carol, Rachel and Joshua.

November 4, 2010

I am deeply saddened to hear of Michael's passing. Michael was truly a remarkable man - intelligent - caring - sensitive - witty - a pleasure to work for and an honor to know. I worked for Michael at Fidelity Investments and enjoyed every moment - he was a friend to everyone. I will always remember his love and devotion to his wife and children - he was happiest when talking of them. Michael - "The world will be a lesser place without you - and heaven will be a greater place with you"! I regret that I was just informed of Michael's passing - and did not have the opportunity to be at the services to express my sympathy to Carol, Rachel and Joshua - Michael loved you dearly. With my deepest love and sympathy - Lucille Murray

Donna Gilardi (Bowles)

November 3, 2010

Michael was such a special person! I had the pleasure of working with him and knowing him during his tenure at Fidelity Investments. He will be forever remembered and greatly missed by all.

James Bone

November 2, 2010

Michael and I worked together at Fidelity Investments. I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing and would like to convey my most sincere sympathy. Michael was a person of integrity and I valued his insight, wit, humor, and well reasoned approach to doing business. Michael always took a personal interest in the people around him and I am better for having known him.

October 28, 2010

Dear Carol,Rachel and Joshua,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Please accept my deepesst sympathy for the loss of your dear husband and father. I remember him as a strong and helpful man, available to help whenever needed. Fondly, Susan Dechter (krantz)

October 27, 2010

Michael and I go back to junior high in Flushing, wonderful recent French lunch near Harvard Square, and his brilliant talk on business ethics to DC's SEC, where he broke up the audience by opening with a posted high school photo of my old distinctionless appearance. I regret my inability to be in Boston last week to express deep admiration and loss of Michael's calm strength, warmth and ethics reflective of a noble family.
Mark Kreitman

Michael Elias

October 26, 2010

I come be this news with great sadness. I hadn't spoken with Michael since High School and only very recently, within the last few months, took the prelimanary steps to become reaquainted by friending him on Facebook. I had heard that he was ill but did not know it was so grave a situation. I tresure my memory of him from so long ago and offer my sympathies to those with whom he shared his life. You must be grateful for whatever time you had with him. He was a large and gracious spirit.

October 20, 2010

Our thoughts are with you. May you get comfort from knowing his was a life well lived. Suzanne Salamon and Alan Einhorn

Elisabeth Marsh

October 20, 2010

Oh no !
Our thoughts are with you dear family and friends. How difficult it must be to say good bye to a gentle person like Michael. I remember in particular his thoughtful kindness to my son when he was a little boy.

Matthew Marsh

October 20, 2010

My dearest sympathies to the family of Michael. The happy memories of us (Michael, Alan, Nick and myself) attending KNICKS games are still very fresh in my mind. Although I am abroad, I am very glad I was able to see Michael a few years ago at Nick's wedding. He was a wonderful person. My heart goes out to you all...

Maureen Dwyer

October 20, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with your family & friends as we celebrate the life of this wonderful man. Memories of Passover with Michael are ones I hold dear as his sense of family and tradition were so genuine and admirable. His kindness and witty sense of humor always made me feel at home. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.

David Shore

October 20, 2010

My deepest sympathies to your family. I had the honor of working for Micheal at Fidelity at a time when I was diagnosed with Cancer. His compassion and support were very special and something I will always remember fondly. I had the privledge of working again with Michael in another capacity a few years later and his sense of deceny, his love for family, and his ethical character and sense of humor made our time working a true pleasure. I will always remember him fondly and wish your family peace at this time.

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