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Michael Ferdinand Obituary

Michael Peter Ferdinand
Michael Peter Ferdinand went to be with Jesus on November 14, 2019 after a long and brave battle with cancer. Mike was an entrepreneur, craftsman, lover of golden retrievers, and had a phobia of large social gatherings. He loved his goldendoodle Hamilton, sarcasm, sports cars, his garage, Fox News, The Ark Church, the band Orpheus, and screwdrivers (both the drink and the tool).
Mike was born in Buffalo, New York on December 6, 1950 to Jerome and Phyllis Ferdinand and brother Jerry. In 1963 they moved to Fairfield, Connecticut where he met and married the most kind and patient woman on the planet, his wife Patricia Karen Dietrich. They married on June 20, 1970 and are just shy of celebrating their 50th anniversary. They had two beautiful daughters, Jennie and Julie. Mike graduated with a degree from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. Mike and Pat moved to Saint Louis and then on to Texas where they made a permanent home and became part of "The Wild Moss Bunch", creating deep and rich friendships that last to this day.
Mike founded Interquest Detection Canines in 1988 alongside Debbie Farmer. Interquest grew into a multimillion dollar corporation over the years, sending drug dogs around the world to service both schools and industries. He was also a carpenter, craftsman, and mechanic. Mike rebuilt countless cars including a 1966 Corvette, a 1967 Corvette, a De Tomaso Pantera, and Ferrari F40, just to name a few. He could build a piece of furniture from any picture you gave him. Trains, motorcycles, and boats - anything awesome with an engine - were his absolute favorites. He could make a mean grilled cheese, loved blue cheese dressing, and ate broccoli with mayonnaise on it. Fittingly, Mike's last words included some with four letters that we can't print here because he bravely battled cancer in his last days with the same tenacity and stubbornness that he lived his life.
Mike is survived by his loving wife, Patricia, his daughters and son in laws, Keith and Jennifer Richards and Tommy and Julie Hauser. He is also survived by his beautiful grandchildren Mayra, Will, Andrew, Reid, Austin, Ansley, Sage, and Crew, great grandson, Alex and many other friends and family members. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jerry Ferdinand.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Legacy Foundation at The Ark Church. Services to celebrate Mike's life will take place at The Ark Church in Conroe, Texas on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 1 p.m. Meanwhile, his faithful dog Hamilton will still be waiting by the door for his return.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Nov. 17, 2019.

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Daniel Scinto

November 24, 2019

So very sorry to hear about your lost, but a very nice obituary about Michael. Michael was my friend from Andrew Warde High School, Fairfield, Ct. God Bless Michael and his family.

The Angelo Family Angelo

November 21, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Brenda HAYES

November 21, 2019

You will be missed greatly here on Earth, but we will see ya on the other side.

Wendell Miller

November 21, 2019

Mike, I often think about what you have already seen in heaven. The Glory of our God And Savior. We can only Imagine what that is like. I pray for your Family as they experience the peace that passes all understanding today at at the Funeral, knowing that they all will see you again when it is time.

Jan Day

November 18, 2019

I did not know Mike that well but, did know he was a positive man and very ambitious. When he went for something he went all in and accomplished whatever it was. He & Charlie are back together now. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Know that Mike is in a good place.
Jan Day = Spring, TX. November 18, 2019

Lauri Buchana

November 18, 2019

A good friend and neighbor

Joe Dietrich

November 17, 2019

I will miss you my brother.

Dennis Jones

November 16, 2019

Mike was just a great man to work with. I had the Montana Interquest franchise for More than a dozen years and found Mike to be the man to go to In any situation. He picked me up at the airport many times and allowed me to use his pickup during my days at summer boot camps in Houston. Over the years, even after I sold the franchise, we had great telephone time; politics, dogs and family stuff. What an intelligent and giving man. He will missed by many. He was responsible for guiding me into and through the canine business, one of the most positive adventures in my life. God bless all of his family.

Harry and Carol Crafton

November 16, 2019

We are happy to have known such a good man and amazed at his strength both physically and spiritually through his cancer battle. Heaven has received an awesome soul. Our prayer is that the love and peace of Jesus will continue to comfort you all now and always. In friendship and love, Harry and Carol Crafton

Sleep in Peace Wreath

Toula Sideris

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Richard Easley

November 16, 2019

My prayers go out to the Ferdinand family. Though I didnt know Mike personally, I knew about him through his son-in-law Keith Richards, married to Jennie, his daughter. You will not find a finer family than Keith & Jennie, so Mike, you done well. Our children are our true lasting legacy and Mike, you can rest peacefully in heaven knowing that your work on earth is complete. Blessings. Richard Easley, Waco, Texas

November 16, 2019

Dear Mike, may you rest in Everlasting peace. Mandy and I I will forever cherish our fond memories of "Mr. Mike". Miss Pat, may your faith keep you strong during this difficult time.
We love you!
Jeannie and Mandy

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