Michael R. Hojohn

Michael (Mike) R. Hojohn, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 29, 2022, peering out the porch of his Canada Lake camp over the oasis of flower gardens he so meticulously and pridefully cultivated over the past 20 years.
Mike, a remarkedly rare individual -- the likes of which will be just as hard to find as the distinct treasures and antiques he keenly discovered and affectionately shared with those he loved – inspired several generations by unequivocally and unapologetically being true to his character. In fact, Mike himself noted it best at the top of his everyday to-do list notepad: "I was whom I was born to be."
Born on June 9, 1948, in Johnstown, N.Y., Mike was a graduate of Johnstown High School. Following graduation, Mike served his country by caring for his brothers and sisters in arms as a medic in Vietnam and traveled to various parts of the U.S, acquiring stories and friendships along the way. Mike eventually resettled in Fulton County where, with his forever youthful persona, served the greater community for the next several decades via many of his acquired talents, including finished carpentry, landscaping, and antiquing. Appropriately -- his good nature too large for a single community -- Mike made Palm Springs, Calif. his second home following retirement.
At heart, Mike cared greatly about the happiness and well-being of others, as countless anecdotes and stories will confirm. A model example and point of pride of Mike's selfless compassion, care and support was the time he spent caring for his grandfather, "Poppy Dick."
Mike is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and other family, friends and lovers who had the good fortune of knowing him; nearly all of whom experienced perhaps his most sincere expression of affection: An eccentric and legendary prank. In addition, Mike took great pleasure in camping, hiking, kayaking, frequenting garage sales, gardening, and hosting friends and family at his camp.
A celebration of life in Mike's memory is forthcoming with details to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, Mike's family asks that anyone affected by his passing plant a flower in his memory and take a moment to appreciate the same peace and serenity Mike had experienced when doing so himself.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the A.G. Cole Funeral Home Inc., 215 E. Main Street, Johnstown, NY.
Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.agcolefuneralhome.com