Michael G. Denick

1947 - 2018

Michael G. Denick

Poughquag - Michael G. Denick, 71, passed away peacefully at his home on December 8, 2018. Mike was born on May 9, 1947 in Jersey City, NJ, son of the late Michael and Doris Denick.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 48 years, Lorraine (Martin); his daughter Liz and son-in-law Colin; and precious grandsons, Colin and Michael.

Mike is also survived by his extended family, mother-in-law June, George and Cathy, Patty and Andy, Mary, Kathy, John and Jim; loving nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, many aunts and cousins, and Colin's family in California. He is predeceased by his sister-in-law, June Senst.

Mike served in the US Army Reserves from 1970-76. After graduating from Rutgers University, Mike began his career at IBM as an Industrial Engineer and worked his way up to Vice President of Intellectual Properties. He retired in 2005.

Mike coached girl's softball for the Town of Beekman, and was on the executive board of Greystone Programs. He was also a consultant for McGrath Cheese Company.

Mike was a former Mets, Jets, and Rutgers sports fan, always hoping for winning teams. Mike was a 40-year Jets season ticket holder, enjoying tail gating with loyal friends.

Mike loved cruising his boat on Lake George, vacationing in Kauai, taking drives, watching the Smithsonian Channel, golfing with his college buddies and Tom in Myrtle Beach, eating dinners out with friends, going away on vacations with dear friends to Cape May, Vegas, Disney, Maine, Alaska, New Hampshire, The Finger Lakes, and Ireland, and he loved talking about the cheese business with Colin.

Most dear to Mike were the 25 years of Martin family vacations at Lake George. But mostly, Mike enjoyed being with Liz, Colin, Colin, and Mikey…Sunday dinners, birthday parties, and shared family trips over the years. Grampy loved watching Colin and Mikey - playing, fishing, making tents with sheets, building great creations with blocks, tape, and magnets, and digging for worms and bugs.

Mike was so proud of his daughter, Liz, in her teaching career and his son-in-law, Colin, in his cheese business. He loved seeing Liz as a mom, helping the boys to grow in every way.

Mike had a great sense of humor. Everyone enjoyed wit and sarcasm; he was always ready with a silly joke.

Mike, we will all miss you forever. The family thanks all the caring friends, who unselfishly drove Mike to doctor's appointments and chemo, drove Lorraine to the hospital, and stopped by to pay Mike a visit, and brought food to the house. They also thank Judy for her care of Mike.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 14, 2018 at 10 AM at St. John's Church, Pawling, NY. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to H.V. Hospice, 374 Violet Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, Greystone Programs, 200 South Drive, Suite 203, Hopewell Jct, NY 12534, or The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society, 3 International Drive, Suite 200, Rye Brook, NY 10573.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Horn & Thomes, Inc. Funeral Home, 83 East Main Street, Pawling, NY.