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Michael McAnaw Obituary
McAnaw, Michael D., a 16 year resident of Somers, NY, formerly of Brooklyn, died Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel, NY.
Mr. McAnaw was born July 23, 1956 in Brooklyn, NY to Michael and Carol Ann (McHugh) McAnaw of Brooklyn, NY. He was graduated from Brooklyn College with a Bachelors of Science.
On October 9, 1988 Michael married Judi Rubin in Cambridge, MA.
Mr. McAnaw was a financial advisor for 20 years, first with the Bank of New York and then most recently with Edward Jones Investments in Somers, NY.
Through the years, Mr. McAnaw took part in many a community organization including past president of the Somers Chamber of Commerce and presently serving as president of the North Salem Chamber of Commerce. He was an honoree of the Somers Education Foundation and active with the Somers Library. Mr. McAnaw was a past board member of the Temple Beth Elohim in Brewster, NY as well as an avid Mets, Rangers and Syracuse basketball fan. He enjoyed the outdoors hiking and kayaking.
Michael's daughters were the center of his life. He enjoyed traveling with them and participating in school events such as Sarah's marching band. He was there to assist Emma with her Gold Award through Girl Scouts as well.
In addition to his parents and his wife of 24 years, Mr. McAnaw is survived by his two children, Sarah and Emma McAnaw, both of Somers; three sisters, Kathleen Feminella of Millburn, NJ, Colleen Russo of Brooklyn, NY and Linda McAnaw McGuinness of Brooklyn, NY; his mother-in-law, Suzanne Rubin of New Bedford, MA. Also 10 nieces and nephews, Carol Grauer, Cassie Russo, John Feminella, James Russo, Jack Rubin, Drew Burke, Josh Rubin, Evan Burke, Veronica McGuinness and Michael McGuinness.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:00AM at Temple Beth Elohim, 31 Mt. Ebo Rd. N., Brewster, NY. Interment following at King David Cemetery, Putnam Valley, NY. Beecher Funeral Home, 1 Putnam Avenue, Brewster, NY will be assisting with the funeral arrangements. www.beecherfuneralhome.com
Contributions in Michael's memory may be made to Temple Beth Elohim Butterfly Garden, 31 Mt. Ebo Rd. North, Brewster, NY 10509 AND/OR Somers Education Foundation, PO Box 401, Somers, NY 10589 AND/OR Stephanie Crispinelli Humanitarian Fund, C/O Westchester Community Foundation, 200 North Central Ave. South, Suite 310, Hartsdale, NY 10530.
Mr. McAnaw's family will be sitting Shiva on Tuesday afternoon following the funeral services and on Wednesday and Thursday from 2:00pm to 8:00pm.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael McAnaw
April 6, 2018
I'm Michael's cousin and I was there. Loved him lots.
Mike Rosenblatt
June 11, 2013
I just heard about the passing of Mr. McAnaw and my wife & I are deeply saddened. Michael was my dads financial advisor & became ours after my dads death. He always treated us with the highest respect & professionalism. My wife & I will truly miss Michael. Rest in peace.
Joseph Moore
May 17, 2013
I just found out about this today .Emma was in my Eco class and on Parents Night, Mr. McAnaw was very nice and asked me if I needed anything. Sure enough , Emma arrived the next day with a bundle of useful items that I made use of. I thought he was so thoughtful . I am so sorry to hear this news.
Judi Freeman
May 14, 2013
Rose and I will miss Michael very much. He was a wonderful and kind person. Rest in peace Michael.
Socorro&George Lux
May 13, 2013
Dear Michael, words can not express how sad I was when I heard the news. The help you provided me and my parents Somers was incredible. We will miss your smile and personality. Rest in Peace. Lux Family.
Noreen Meringola
May 11, 2013
Rest in Peace, Michael. Have so many cherished memories of when we were younger and I spent summers with Grandma and Grandpa. Will always remember your comical personality and your smile. Thoughts and prayers to Judi, Sarah, Emma, Uncle Mike, Aunt Carol, Kathy, Colleen, Linda, and their families. Love you.
Hope & Jim Mazzola
May 11, 2013
We were so saddened to hear of Michael's untimely passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Zohar Family
May 10, 2013
Michael will be missed in the neighborhood and our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. He was a wonderful person who donated so much time to our community.
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