Michael Montaigne

PITTSFORD - Michael Montaigne of Pittsford, Vermont, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning on December 29, 2015, at Rutland Regional Medical Center at the age of 63.
Michael was born on July 5, 1952, in Hackensack, New Jersey, the second child of Jerry and Doris Montaigne. He married Norma Bonesio on August 15, 1981, and they resided in Rutland, Vermont, before purchasing their home in Pittsford, Vermont, in 1983.
Michael graduated from Amity Regional High School in Woodbridge, Connecticut, and attended the United States School of Professional Paperhanging in Rutland, Vermont. Michael eventually became the head instructor of the school.
His passions were golf, fishing, music, playing guitar, helping others, and his bears. Michael, of course, will continue to root for the Chicago Cubs to win the World Series. His family and friends appreciated him for his offbeat wit, sense of humor and selfless commitment to helping others. Michael was truly grateful to all those whose lifes touched his. Friend of Bill.
Michael is survived by his wife, Norma; his mother, Doris Montaigne (nee Brady); his sister, Mickey, and her husband, Ernie Mattei, and their four children: Rebecca, Christopher, David, and Amanda.
Michael was predeceased by his father, Jerry, and his brother, Paul.
There will be a gathering of family and friends for a Celebration of Life from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2016, with a Service of Remembrance from 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Furnace Brook Wesleyan Church, 67 Gecha Lane, Pittsford, Vermont, on Route 7.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, Vermont, or Vermont First Tee, c/o Vermont Golf Association, P.O. Box 1612, Station A, Rutland, Vermont. (Snow date: Sunday, January 17, 2016, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)