What is your first memory of Michael? Share a favorite memory you have of Michael. Tell us about a special moment you shared with Michael. Describe a time when Michael made you laugh or smile. What is something you will always remember about Michael? Talk about a shared experience you had with Michael. What is something you did together that you enjoyed? Describe a place or activity that reminds you of Michael. Tell us about a personal story or anecdote involving Michael. What is something you learned from Michael?

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

Michael Anthony Craine

Obituary

Guest Book

Michael Craine Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 31, 2025.

Mike was a gifted photographer, professionally capturing many major league sporting events and concerts in New York City early in his career, seeing all of life's beauty through the lens of a camera. He was a licensed boat captain and sailor, an avid researcher and advocate for mental health, a seeker of authenticity and alignment with nature; he had a heart like no other. His passions were the ocean and Montauk, where he resided for over 20 years. He was known for helping those who needed a hand, guidance, an understanding ear, or shoulder to lean on. The Montauk community was his family and his home. Mike will be greatly missed by all lucky enough to have known him.

He was deeply loved and survived by his mother, Renate Craine-Sutterlin, sister Renate Gleysteen, brothers Stefan and Daniel Craine, in-laws Peter, Kristy, and Denise, nephews Theodore, William, Aidan, and Patrick, niece Maya, great nephew Axel, and his many wonderful friends.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sign Michael Craine's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

Recent Activity

Yesterday

Maggie Keogh posted to the memorial.

September 3, 2025

Michael Smith posted to the memorial.

September 3, 2025

Barbara Passy posted to the memorial.

11 Entries

Maggie Keogh

Yesterday

I am so surprised that Mike transferred to another plane of existence and may he be at peace. When I would arrive montauk from New York and would see Mike, his warm hello and "how are you" were so authentic that I settled down in my body.
I will miss you in many ways that I know and many ways that I didn´t realize were here. Safe travels and lots of love, Maggie keogh

Michael Smith

September 3, 2025

Michael, Thank you so much for your openness, support and friendship over these many years. Also, for giving me the nick name "Irish" and our many conversations before and after our gatherings. My tear ducts are doing more than simmering. I miss you so much.
Rest, my dear friend, rest. Love, IPad Mike, "Irish"

Barbara Passy

September 3, 2025

Michael was one of the most humble people I ever knew. He was very intuitive, generous and always had something positive to say. I am sending love and prayers to Michael´s family and friends. Michael, you will be missed greatly!

Bea

September 2, 2025

I only recently met Mike, yet he had a beautiful aura around him - one that I felt even on our zoom squares. He touched my heart even from afar. Prayers for healing, love, warmth and comfort to all the lives he touched and those that shall miss him deeply.

Bea

How you can show support

Send flowers

Consider sending flowers.

Add photos

Share their life with photo memories.

Plant trees

Honor them by planting trees in their memory.

Follow this page

Get email updates whenever changes are made.

Donate in Memory

Make a donation in memory of your loved one.

Share this page

Invite other friends and family to visit the page.

PAUL TAVERNIER

September 2, 2025

My Condolences, to family & friends.
I am lucky to have known you. And have taken your advice several times
GOD BLESS

Mike G

September 2, 2025

Michael is a brilliant bright light for all of us on the East End of Long Island. Every time we ran into each other, Michael graciously shared the Love in His Heart.... a treasure and a precious gift for all of us. Om Mani Padme Hum Beloved Michael

Joe Fisher

September 1, 2025

Very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Loved spending time with him. He was a good man! Rest In Peace, Michael, always!!

John Kowalenko

September 1, 2025

Mike was always there to help with photographing many of the biggest East End fundraisers .... His shots from Ladles of Love ( to benefit the East End Food Pantry Network) Dennis Craine Benefit Concert (Paul Simon, Garland Jeffries, Susan Vega, Phoebe Sno), Ladles of Love at Stephen Talkhouse (East Hampton Food Pantry).. and a number of private events, hold special moments in time for me....

michael pratt

September 1, 2025

Always a positive message every time we spoke

Richard Monahan

September 1, 2025

To the family:
Mike was a wonderful contribution to our meetings and then to our lives. He attended a lot of meetings, initially shy to share but finally felt at home and opened his heart for all to see. Many times he ended with, "I don´t know what I just said...", but we all did. He was precious! God bless.
Dick M.

Mary C

September 1, 2025

To the Craine family--so sorry to learn of Mike's sudden passing; what a loss! He was a kind, courageous man, well loved by the many people who knew him. His spirit and insight will be missed greatly.

Showing 1 - 11 of 11 results