Michael Aswad Obituary
Michael F. Aswad
Of Hillcrest
Ret. Director of Emergency Services/Fire Coordinator for Broome County, Michael F. Aswad, 71 of Hillcrest passed away Wed. Oct. 20, 2021 at his home. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles E. & Mary Aswad and his in-laws, Henry & Florence Knapp, brother-in-law Al Smith and nephew Christopher Johns.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Sharon, daughter & son-in-law, Darcy & Christopher Johnson, Iowa, his grandchildren, Connor & Lily, his siblings, Lu-Anne & Brian Kellett, Wilmington, NC, Mark Aswad, Locke, NY, Bonnie & Jim Norton, Greene, Theresa Smith, Wilmington, NC, Thomas & Brenda Aswad, Red Creek and also several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and: "His Camping Family" along with his family and many friends throughout the First Responder Community.
He was a member of the NYS Assoc. of Fire Chiefs and NYS Fire Coordinators Assoc., member of Hillcrest, Chenango and Port Dickinson Fire Depts., and was a former volunteer with Broome Ambulance.
A Memorial Mass will be offered on Sat. Nov. 6, 2021 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church 1031 Chenango Street Hillcrest. The family will receive friends at St. Francis of Assisi Church on Sat. Nov. 6, 2021 from 9 to 11 a.m. prior to Mass. (Masks required inside). Memorial contributions in memory of Mike may be made to: Lourdes Hospice 4102 Vestal Rd. Vestal, NY 13850 or Alzheimer's Association CNY Chapter Franklin Sq. Station Box 12226 Syracuse, NY 13218. Online condolences may be made at: www.omaddenfh.com. Arrangements by the Osterhoudt-Madden Funeral Home 69-71 Maple Street Harpursville. A MADDEN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME.
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Tammie Hotaling
October 26, 2021
What a loss. I always respected him because what you see is what you get. The best director Broome Co Communications ever had. He was dedicated and he was real. God bless his family.
paul stratton
October 25, 2021
I am deeply saddened by Mike's death. I express my deepest sorry for your loss of Mike. Mike was and a great man and did a lot for the people in Broome county. He did lots to improve emergency services in Broome county and I as a man living in Broome county would like to say R.I.P. Mike and thank you for your over 25 years of service to the people of Broome county
Ed/Mary Cross
October 25, 2021
Sharon we were shocked to hear about mike passing away we have have a ton of good times together camping our hearts and prayers go out to you Ed and Mary Cross
Colleen Vroman
October 24, 2021
So very sorry for your loss however I can´t help believe he is at peace hugs to your family
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Debra Eaton Meier
October 24, 2021
Sharon my thoughts are with you and your family. Always enjoyed the parties with Mike and you was never a dull moment always laughing. He will surely be missed by many.
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