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BORN
1948
DIED
2018
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Marvin Mich Obituary
Rochester - November 21, 2018, age 70, from complications due to pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by family in his final moments. Marvin is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Kristine (nee Krier); daughter, Rachel (Scott) Abbett; son, Nathaniel; and beloved twin grandchildren, Daniella and Liam. Marvin is also survived by his siblings, Patricia (Ralph) Zuzinec, Dennis (Elaine), Gerry (Margo), Don (Sue), Paul (Maria), Peter (Frank Nardine), Richard (Pat), Robert (Anne), and Kathy (Mike) Torine, as well as many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Marvin is predeceased by his parents, Urban Peter and Mary Louise (nee Daniels), twin sister, Marilyn (Mark) Ladwig, and brother, Joseph.
Marv was born July 27, 1948 in Kenosha, WI. He was ordained a Roman Catholic priest in the Diocese of Milwaukee in 1974. He earned a Master of Divinity from St. Francis de Sales Seminary, a Licentiate of Sacred Theology and a Doctorate of Sacred Theology from the Accademia Alfonsiana in Rome.
Marv was the Director of Advocacy and Parish Social Ministry at Catholic Family Center from 1999 until his death. He was Academic Dean and Associate Professor of Christian Ethics at St. Bernard's Institute (now St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry) in Rochester from 1982-1999. He wrote and co-authored several books and many articles on Catholic social teaching and interfaith dialogue.
Marv was committed to social justice advocacy and education locally and globally. He was involved with many activist organizations, including: Rochester Alliance of Communities Transforming Society (Roc/ACTS), Greater Rochester Coalition of Churches, Children's Agenda Interfaith Collaborative, African Family Services Foundation, Catholic Diocesan Public Policy Committee, Labor Religion Coalition, Rural & Migrant Ministry, and the St. Mary's Social Justice Committee.
Marv was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was the family chef, resident handyman, and always up for a game of Scrabble. He will be deeply missed.
Friends may call Friday, November 30, 4-7 PM at Anthony Funeral Chapel, 2305 Monroe Ave, Rochester. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, December 1st, 10 AM at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 15 St. Mary's Place, Rochester, followed by interment at Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Roc/ACTS (https://sites.google.com/site/rochesteracts/) or African Family Services Foundation, 160 Merriman St. Rochester, NY 14607. To share a memory of Marvin or send a condolence to the family visit www.anthonychapels.com.
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Carol Arentz Grasso
December 10, 2018
To all the Mich family:
Sorry for your loss. His spirit lives on in the many lives he touched.
Jeanette Brey Froehle
December 9, 2018
I am very sorry for your loss.
December 4, 2018
To Marv's family, how fortunate were those of us who knew Marv: a man of integrity and a man seeking justice for all. His lips, heart and actions gave the same message. I thank God for his life and his generosity, and I ask God to comfort and bless each of you.
Sister Kay Schwenzer, RSM
Ruth Fischer
November 30, 2018
I send my heartfelt sympathy to you during this time of loss. Only through working at CFC was i blessed to meet and work along side this special man as he shared his gift of leadership and love for social ministry. And, Rachel, I remember you to as my volunteer interpreter for the deaf person in my class when I was teaching. I was unaware of his midwestern roots which I share . I was not aware of his illness as I am retire. Although he is no longer with us in flesh, his spirit and legacy lives .
November 28, 2018
Sending heartfelt condolences to the family at this very sad time.
May God's promise found in John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again, comfort your heart and give you peace, strength and hope in the days to come.
Kimberly May
November 28, 2018
May the memories you have surround you with love during this difficult time. Marv was a "light" to many. Thank you for sharing him with all of us! God bless.
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