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Michael graduated from the Diocese Boys' School in Hong Kong and came to the United States in 1962 to attend Iowa State University. He moved to Boston for his graduate studies in Chemistry at MIT.
Michael began his 30+ year career with Boston Public Schools as a math and science teacher at English High School in 1971. During his career he served as a teacher, a principal, and in various leadership roles within the school department. He retired in 2007 after 10 years as Headmaster at Charleston High School. Improving public education in Boston was his life's work.
Michael and Susan met while working on the Adult Ed program in Chinatown in 1971. They married in 1972 and raised four children. Just recently, in December, they hit a milestone of 50 years of marriage.
In his retirement, Michael found immense joy in his grandchildren. He was rarely without a camera and spent endless hours editing and printing photos of them to share. "Gung gung," as he was known to the grandkids, was always up for a 3-hour ride on the T or a trip to the museum. Even as the kids have gotten older and moved on from wooden trains to video games, he could always be counted on to produce a shiny new car or a Lego set from his ever-growing toy closet.
This past year has been a year of many losses for Michael. In April, his first-born son, Monbill, passed away unexpectedly in Bermuda. One of his last surviving aunts passed in August, and his brother, John, lost his battle with cancer in October.
Michael passed away at the age of 79 on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, in Boston. He is survived by his wife, Susan, his son, Monnard, his older daughter, Monnette Yoshino and her husband, Brian, his younger daughter, Monique Liu and her husband, Kenneth, and his brothers, Tony, Bernard, and Edmond. He leaves behind six grandchildren, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Family and friends are welcome to attend a memorial service, to be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Josiah Quincy School in Boston at 10:30am.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to your favorite charity in Michael's name.
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Chuck Aversa
February 20, 2023
Michael was my principal at the Taft. He was a great principal and a wonderful person. My condolences go out to his family, his wife, and especially his two daughters whom I taught at Boston Latin School.
Marchelle Raynor
February 12, 2023
My condolences to the family. As one of the members of the High School office , I remember the fun times and the "seriousness"of Michael. "Know the right thing to do and do the right thing"
Mary Russo
February 10, 2023
Michael was one of the finest persons I know and one of my good friends in the Boston Public Schools for many years. I will always remember his brilliant mind, his generous spirit, his expertise in leadership, and, especially, his unfailing sense of humor. He helped so many school leaders in his career. His life was a blessing to all who knew him. Sincere condolences to Susan and his children.
Mike Sabin
February 9, 2023
Michael was a mentor to me when I was a new principal and I will always be thankful for his guidance. He was a good and brilliant man.
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Sissy Connolly
February 9, 2023
My sincere condolences to all of Michaels Family! I was Michaels´s secretary at Charlestown High School for many years. He was a great Boss to me and we got along well. Rest In Peace Michael. Sissy Connolly
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