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Michael Aaronson Obituary
Michael Bernard Aaronson was born on January 24th, 1992 and passed away on November 13th, 2019 at the age of twenty-seven. He was a graduate of Villanova University and was about to complete his last year at Fordham Law school. He interned at the law firm of Norton Rose Fullbright this past summer and was offered a full-time position upon his graduation. Michael is survived by his mother, Dorothy, his father Theodore, his brother Robert Aaronson, his stepfather Alan LaFiura, grandparents Sabina and Eugene Witek, grandmother Hazel Aaronson, uncles, aunts and cousins. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Michael was a loving son, brother and a friend to many. He loved life, the study of philosophy, was an avid reader and an incredibly talented academic.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, December 7th at the John Krtil Funeral Home from 11AM-1PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions in Michael's memory be made to Fordham Law School. Contributions to the Michael Aaronson Fund can be made online at law.fordham.edu/giving or by calling 212-636-7637 and should be made in memory of Michael Aaronson. Additionally, checks may be mailed to: Development Office, Fordham Law School, 150 West 62nd Street, New York, NY 10023.
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Ian
October 5, 2024
I asked Win to track you down for me because I wanted to reconnect. You were always very kind to everyone including me. You always were authentic. We had one group where I was left hanging a bit and you jumped in and helped me. I´ll never forget that man, you were a really good guy, I´ll see ya on the other side.
Alex Smith
December 8, 2022
Mikey just over here thinking of you. I went home (NYC) this year for Thanksgiving, and everyone couldn't stop talking about you and sharing old stories. You are so missed.
Love,
Alex Smith
July 9, 2020
Michael, I think of you everyday and miss you terribly. I carry you with me in my memories and heart. I have to hope that one day I will see you again.
Love,
Averi
December 2, 2019
Michael- You were loved and respected by all that knew you. You will be missed.
Love,
MD
Sarah Stanley
November 28, 2019
You were one of the good ones and you will be missed. For someone so defined by writing, it is hard to put you into words. Your Keroucian spirit lives on:
"And as I sat there listening to that sound of the night which bop has come to represent for all of us, I thought of my friends from one end of the country to the other and how they were really all in the same vast backyard doing something so frantic and rushing-about."
I like to imagine there's a place where each version of ourselves exists. In another place, in another time, you're still out there. Just a kid, eager to feel it all on a warm New York night.
Rest with the greats now.
Sandy Poole
November 27, 2019
Impressionable, charming, fun-loving with a contagious smile. Michael had a fiery passion that was infectious to those around him, and still lives on in our hearts today. Michael, you are truly unforgettable and will be missed!
Sending my sympathy and an embrace to all of those dear to him.
Elana Ladeuil
November 26, 2019
Michael there is nobody like you. You painted the world in different colors and taught everyone how to see. Your wild burning heart deeply shifted anyone fortunate enough to be in the realm of who you are. You are with us, with promises to spread the beautify you embodied. Love you always.
Lukas Marker
November 21, 2019
Mike I miss you so much man. We became such close friends over the past two years. We had so many great memories that I will never forget. You were a great man, but you were an even better friend. My condolences to the family. I love you brother and you'll always be in my heart.
Denise Prendergast
November 20, 2019
I am so incredibly sorry to learn of your loss. Michael was a bright light in so many ways, smart charming and driven. He showed great kindness to so many people, including my niece when she was 4 and he called to wish her a happy birthday. There are so many stories I am reminded of now where he was a helper, a revolutionary and a philosopher. My heart goes out to you all.
Jina Vu
November 19, 2019
Knowing you at JH Darbie when you were 19, you were full of energy and always smiling. Rest in peace my friend, you will be missed.
Anna and Paul Freiman
November 19, 2019
Our deepest sympathy. Our son Eric considered him a great kid and he will be missed.
Seva
November 18, 2019
Michael. Man. I love you. You taught me so much, opened my mind to see the world differently. You are a great one-in-a-lifetime individual. Love and miss you.
November 16, 2019
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. May your treasured memories of Michael always fill your heart with love and peace
John Price
November 16, 2019
Rest In Peace Michael. We'll miss you down here.
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