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Lawrence Mick Obituary
Rev. Lawrence J, devoted son of the late Robert and Emma Fries Mick. Dear brother of Frank (the late Mary Jane and Virginia) Mick, Joan Mick, the late Rev. Robert Mick and Richard Mick. Also survived by many caring relatives, friends and parishioners. Born October 20, 1923, Ordained March 12, 1949, died January 9, 2017 at the age of 93. Reception of the Body Ceremony, Thursday January 12, 2017, at 5 PM at St. Antoninus Church, 1500 Linneman Road, 45238, with visitation to follow until 9 PM. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:30 AM at St. Antoninus Church. Burial will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery Friday 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Athenaeum of Ohio / Mt. St. Mary Seminary, (Rev. Lawrence J. Mick Burse, in check memo), 6166 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45238. www.meyergeiser.com.
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September 5, 2018
Fr. Mick headed the Gregorian Chant choir, and I was in his choir in 1963 - many fond memories. I last talked to him in 1977 about the church abandoning Gregorian Chant and the Tridentine Mass. I remembered him from time to time over the years. Today (9/5/2018), I found a Christmas card that he sent me in 1973 (45 years ago) and decided to look him up -- and found that I missed him by 20 months. Jim Skala, Hartselle, Alabama
Henry Schultz
April 2, 2017
Father Mick was a true "Father" and friend to hundreds and hundreds of Athenaeum seminarians, myself included (1966-1970).
We loved trying to do our best in choir, even when we could not sing or chant all that well. We all came away with a lifelong appreciation of Gregorian Chant.
- I still sing "Sacerdos et Pontifex" -- that he composed for the papal nuncio's visit in 1968 -- to my grandchildren.
For those of us who chose not to go on to ordination, he was the "go to guy" for our wedding ceremonies. He was the celebrant for many an ex-seminarian's wedding. And he kept up a correspondence with many of us after seminary, pounding out messages on his typewriter.
And who can forget living in the 40-man dormitories at St. Greg's where he served as principal and dormitory prefect. We would see that bald pate coming under the red exit light during a pillow fight or other mischief, and dive back into bed "pretending" to be asleep. It didn't work...he knew instinctively who the ringleaders were and came right to their beds with his flashlight. "Leroy, what was going on just now?" And we COULD NOT LIE TO HIM!! We would spill our guts and fess up just like little kids. And he would never yell or get angry...just tell us he was disappointed (and we'd feel TERRIBLE because we let LJM down) and assign us a week of duty cleaning the "Jakes."
A man's man, priest's priest, and just a beautiful human being. He left his mark on us all and will NEVER be forgotten.
Henry Schultz
Timothy Mohr
March 4, 2017
I was a student for the Youngstown Diocese at St. Gregory''s from 1955 to 1961. Fr. Mick was the teacher who introduced me to Gregorian and classical music. I became one.of the cantors in the liturgy and this has continued to be a ministry now into my senior years. He was a wonderful counselor, saintly priest, and a principal loved by all the students. He was always approachable and a confidant for many..the archdiocese of.Cincinnati was blesses by his service to the Church these many years. May he rest in.peace.
Tim Mohr
Bob Brady
January 23, 2017
I would like to extend my sympathy to Fr. Mick's family, friends and parishioners. Fr. Mick was on the faculty of St Gregory Seminary during my student days there. He fostered in me an appreciation of classical music, opera Gregorian chant and liturgy. He took care of me when I fracture my collar bone playing basketball. He and Fr Mac (Norbert McCarthy) took several of us to Pittsburgh to visit a fellow seminarian who had taken ill during the school year. I felt honored when he included several of us in a seminary choir to sing at St Peter in Chains after the renovation there. He was a great priestly role model for all of us.
Bob Brady, Class of "58
Deacon Forrest Wallace
January 14, 2017
I have never known a more kind and generous person. Fr Larry helped give my children their love of music. I will never forget hearing him play in the evening in the Rectory on that baby grand piano. Eternal rest my good friend.
Pat Murphy
January 12, 2017
God has called from us this special person, and though we mourn his death, we rejoice that he has passed into eternal life to live forever in God's kingdom. All of us knew and loved Father Larry in a special way, and all of us knew what a special person he was. For though age and infirmity have taken their earthly toll, nothing can diminish his true stature before God. For:
Though his voice fell silent, he spoke with strength and conviction.
Though his body became frail, his determination never wavered.
AndThough his eyes became weak, his vision remained clear.
He was pastor, mentor, confessor, and uncle to many, but mostly he was simply a friend to all who needed one.
May the angels lead you into paradise, Father Mick, and may you dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Amen.
Sylvia Lonneman
January 11, 2017
Our Dear Kind Hearted, Loving Caring Rev Lawrence Mick ... Remember us earthlings as you Revel in Your Eternal Reward ... When Trials & Tirbulations pass our way we know your warm spirit will be there to walk us through ... You already are Dearly Missed ... God Bless You and the Repose of your Soul ... The Robert E Lonneman JR Families ...
Bonnie Mclaughlin
January 11, 2017
Fr. Mick had a gift for helping those dealing with the loss of a loved one. I will always remember his help and kindness.
Mark Mick
January 10, 2017
Uncle Larry truly lived a full life in service of the Lord. Having never known my Father (Larry's younger brother), being near Larry gave me an image of what my Father must have been like - patient, loving, kind to everyone and always faithful.
When we were kids, knowing we were fatherless, Larry frequently took time out of his schedule to be with me and my brothers, and would take us for a swim and sauna, lunches and long walks around visits to St. Greg's. And then there were the Christmas night celebrations every year, where we would sing Christmas carols into the night, led by Grandpa Mick, Larry, Bob and Frank. The evening would be topped off by Larry and Frank's duet on the piano, and Grandma Mick's rendition of "Inky Mouse". These are many great memories accumulated over my entire life. I can still picture Larry and Bob singing "O Holy Night" to perfection like it was yesterday.
Larry and Bob would walk the 4 miles or so distance from their house to my family's place in Hamilton for Thanksgiving dinner each year. I know Larry missed Bob so much during the years he survived him. Now they are walking together again.
Ray and Judy Feldman
January 10, 2017
Judy and I extend our deep sympathy to the Mick family and to all whose lives were touched by Fr. Mick on the death of this wonderful man and priest.
My first memories of Fr. Mick go back to 1959 when he was principal of St. Gregory Seminary High School while I was a freshman student. Over the subsequent 67 years, I've heard many words of appreciation and admiration from those who knew Fr. Mick.
May he rest in peace, and may he watch over us as he shines in the Perpetual Light of Our Savior at the Heavenly Feast.
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