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Michael worked as a lining foreman for Biszko Contracting Corp in Fall River, Massachusetts for many years before retiring in 2019. He was a caring husband and father who will be greatly missed. Mike enjoyed being outside, especially in the summer. He was an avid beachgoer, gardener, and loved to vacation in Aruba.
Alongside his wife Dori of thirty-one years, Michael is survived by his beloved sons, Michael C. Hardy of Warwick and Justin A. Hardy of Warwick; as well as his siblings, Stephen Hardy (Karen) of Warwick, Richard "Rick" Hardy (Barbara) of South Carolina, Donald Hardy (Irene) of Coventry, Marybeth Sullivan (Greg) of Cranston, Edward "Ted" Hardy (Lisa) of Cranston, and Julie Gaffney of South Carolina.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 10:00AM at St. Kevin's Church; 333 Sandy Lane Warwick, RI.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, Ok 73123.
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Rick Hardy
December 19, 2024
Miss you little Brother, Rest in Peace.. Love u always!
Chris Jennings
December 16, 2023
My heartfelt condolences to all the Hardys. Michael was a terrific guy, great ballplayer and mentor to many of the underclassmen that had the privilege of playing alongside him. May he rest in peace and someday, MIke, we will all reunite. Chris Jennings
Peter Petrarca
December 9, 2023
My deepest condolences on the loss of Mike, May you and your family remember the good times with him
Paul Provencal
December 8, 2023
Mike you will be missed by all the lives you have touched. I will always remember the football games behind your house
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John Greene
December 7, 2023
We are so sad to hear the news of mikes passing.
Enjoyed Mike at Pilgrim High School.
He was always positive and a pleasure to be around
Baseball was his passion.
Thoughts and prayers are with his family.
John Greene & Betty Lane Greene
Arvada,Colorado
Donna Wadbrook
December 6, 2023
I was privilege to go from 1st grade to 12th grade with Michael. Amazing person, great baseball player. Always thought he would make it to the major leagues, that is how good Michael was. So thankful to have known such a good person. My condolences to the entire Hardy family.
Donna Wadbrook
Chris Hinsley
December 6, 2023
Michael was one of the cool kids in forth grade at Randall Holden Elementary
School. SeeYa Mike.
Sue Ekstrand
December 5, 2023
I went to Pilgrim High School with Mike, he was in a couple of my classes, sat next to each other and always had a few laughs. He was a good baseball player too!
Carolyn Pratt
December 5, 2023
I am so sad to hear of Michael´s death. I will always remember his kindness, twinkling smiling eyes and great skills as a Pilgrim High School baseball star.
Sue Peffer
December 2, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
I hope Mike and Jeff are sharing a few beers together.
Sue Peffer
Paul Pietrantonio
December 2, 2023
Dory and the entire Hardy family
So sorry for your loss
Our deepest condolences
Paul and Jean Pietrantonio
Carol Petrarca Vescera
December 2, 2023
Dear Dory and family,
We are so saddened to hear about Mike. We always looked forward to seeing you both at my brother´s and family gatherings. Know that he is at peace, and your happy memories of him will bring you comfort.
With our sincere sympathy,
Carol and Frank Vescera
Rick Hardy
December 1, 2023
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