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Michael Biglow Obituary

Biglow, Michael

Michael Biglow, 75, of Harveys Lake, former resident of Cortlandt Manor, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday March 10, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his loving wife. Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Charles S. and Molly Kaufman Biglow. He was a graduate of Lawrence High School, Cedarhurst, NY and Baruch College. Michael had worked for 18 years for the New York Public Library as a program analyst, and retired as a manager from Broadview Network, Queens, NY. He also served in the Army National Guard, and volunteered for the Meals-on-Wheels Program in New York and Pennsylvania.

Michael enjoyed playing bridge with his friends and spending time with his wife of 32 years, Flora Franconi. He is survived by his loving daughters, Corey Biglow, Peekskill, NY and Jamie Biglow, Washington, D.C. He was also a loving brother to his sister Arline Isaacs, Port Washington, NY, uncle to Joel Isaacs, New York, NY and Susan Edelblum, Sands Point, NY and her children Chad, Molly and Zoe.

To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com.

Donations: Meals on Wheels Association of America

https://www.mowaa.org/donate

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Published by The Journal News on Mar. 13, 2016.

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Dianne Gregg

March 5, 2019

Flora: I still think of Mike frequently and what a wonderful personality he had. I will always picture him raking chestnut burrs out on the road. Remember the good times and the egg rolls!!

March 17, 2016

Dear Flora,

I was heartbroken when I heard the news. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Judy Ganis

March 15, 2016

March 15, 2016: Flora and family. I am so sorry to hear about Mike. He was young. Please call on me if you need anything.

Sincerely,

Inez and Joel Benedict

Mariano, Fosco, Anna and their families Franconi

March 15, 2016

Dear Flora,
our most sincere condolences. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

With heartfelt condolences

March 14, 2016

Dear Biglow Family,
As you persevere in Prayer (Romans 12:12) to the Almighty God (Psalms 83:18), may He give you His Holy Spirit to help you endure your loss, now, and in the weeks ahead.

March 13, 2016

Hi Flora,
I am I total shock, I had no idea Mike was not well..ill call you this week....thinking of you and Corey and Jamie, my deepest sympathies are with you all.
Ilene

March 13, 2016

I am deeply sorry for the loss of your husband. Words may never diminish the sorrow of your loss, but as days go by, may God strengthen and comfort your family. (John 5:25-29)

Tom & Barb Field

March 13, 2016

Flora and girls, please accept our sincere condolences on Mike's sudden passing. Our good New York friend will be sorely missed at our Thursday breakfasts. Mike, who can we talk to about genealogy and Ancestry.com now? You were making great progress on your tree.

Lorry Gunn

March 13, 2016

Flora, Corey and Jamie: So sad to hear of Mike's sudden passing. I know what a huge loss this is for you and my heart is with you. Sending loving thoughts and hugs.

Ann Makelainen

March 12, 2016

So sorry Floria,Jamie,and loving sweet dauaghter inlaw to be Corey . May you always know you have a beautiful angel watching over you!

Eric Neikrug

March 12, 2016

Dear Flora, Mafalda and I were shocked and saddened by your loss. We offer our condolences to you and your family

dianne gregg

March 12, 2016

So full of life; so caring; so happy!!
We will have a long was to go to know another such person as Michael. My heart goes out to his family and especially to Flora. What a wonderful couple. Remember the good times; the card games; the laughter. RIP Mike.

March 12, 2016

Dear Flora,
My heart goes out to you and your daughters. I am so sorry to hear of
your husband's death.
Love,
Cathy Doyle

Susan Maharis

March 12, 2016

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Marilyn Williams

March 12, 2016

Flora so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers as well as your children.

Laura & Preston Trusler

March 12, 2016

Flora, Corey and Jaime,
We are holding you in our thoughts and prayers; and embracing you with our love. We're quite certain Tobey was waiting for him, to go for a long walk.

Tony Carey

March 12, 2016

Dear Flora, we were shocked and saddened to hear of Mike's passing. We will keep you in our prayers during this time of sorrow.

Ailene Boice

March 12, 2016

I was shocked to read of Mikes passing. We will miss his visits at Twin Oaks golf course. So sorry, Flora. Sending prayers your way.

Jayne & John Gregg

March 12, 2016

Flora and family ,
John and I were shocked to hear of Michael's death. Our most sincere prayers go out to you and your family .

Rita Ruotolo

March 12, 2016

Love you Flora...My Heart within your soul as you grieve...

Rita Ruotolo

March 12, 2016

Will Always Remember Mike walking Toby to the lake where me & Apollo would meet them and we'd talk 'cause the dogs actually got along! It was Cool! Miss You Mike! Love You Flora! (always remember Carol King....she makes you feel good)

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