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Michael Hourigan Obituary

Hourigan, Michael J. Sr. NASSAU Michael J. Hourigan Sr., 74 of Nassau, passed away at home on January 23, 2020. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late William and Catherine (Carmody) Hourigan. Michael was an Army Veteran having served his country honorably. He was a car enthusiast and was the proprietor of Bills Motor Sales and Michaels Auto Sales in Albany and Schodack. Michael enjoyed traveling and cooking and was extremely proud of his Irish Heritage. He is survived by his loving wife Linda Hourigan; sons, Michael J. (Kristen) Hourigan Jr. of Calif. and John T.(Carrie) Hourigan of Schodack; daughter, Shelley (Neil) Schoenberger of St. Petersburg Fla.; brothers, Patrick (Patty) Hourigan of Colonie and Thomas J. (Catherine) Hourigan of Clifton Park; sisters, Mary Alice Kennedy of Albany and Maureen (Jack) Adriance of Colonie; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. He was also the loving nephew of Pat Carmody and Donald Carmody. He leaves his beloved dog Hoppy. Michael was predeceased by his siblings, Billy Hourigan, Kathleen Hourigan and Roseann Jeffers. A funeral Mass will be held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 125 Eagle Street in Albany on Wednesday at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Thomas P. Mooney Funeral Home, 11 Elm St. Nassau on Tuesday evening from 5-8 p.m. Interment will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Colonie. In lieu of flowers, donations in Michaels memory may be made to the Community Hospice, 310 S. Manning Blvd. Albany, NY 12208 or to Saint Kateri Tekawitha National Shrine, P.O. Box 627, Fonda, NY 12068. Online condolences may be offered at Mooneyfuneralhome.com



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Published by Albany Times Union from Jan. 26 to Jan. 27, 2020.

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Metro Mike

January 21, 2023

You were a great man Mike, a lot of great years on Hunter Ave.
Keep resting easy my man, you are missed.

Tom McGraw

January 28, 2020

John- My condolences to you and your family on your fathers passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mike Sousa Jr.

January 28, 2020

Mike was a loyal friend to all. He will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.

Mike and Kathy Sousa

January 28, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Paul & Louise Giuliano

January 28, 2020

Our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear brother....Paul & Louise Giuliano

Michael Reinhart-Marcucci

January 28, 2020

Michael you will be missed my friend, Hunter Aves Mayor will love on in a lot of people, I haven't seen you in years and I really wish I did, I can still see you running around the garage at the end of Hunter Avenue cracking jokes and moving around again you will be missed my friend rest easy

Barbara Ritschel

January 28, 2020

Tom, so sorry to hear about your brother. Prayers for you and your family.
Barbara Ritschel

Matthew Sousa

January 28, 2020

Mike was a friend for a long time. He was always a true gentlemen and one of the nicest guys I have had the honor of knowing. The world lost a good man. So sorry for your loss. I will miss our conversations and I will always value our visits back in the day...

Lewis Dolgin

January 27, 2020

Mike was a family friend. He was very helpful to my late brother Lenny. He was kind to my deceased parents also. Mike did many auto repairs for me. Mike always had me laughing. Mike was a cool person. R.I.P. Mike

Alan & Arlene Berger

January 27, 2020

Linda, Michael, John, Shelly, Patrick, Tommy, Mary Alice, Maureen, spouses and family, Although we may not be there in person, our hearts are with you, every split second of the tough days ahead for all of you. Mike's beautiful smile and contagious laugh will never be forgotten. Our first cousin born, was a fearless leader to us all, right from the beginning, to his braveness to the very end. Rest In Peace, Cousin Michael----The Leader Of The Pack. Love To All

Mark Kulzer

January 27, 2020

Tom and Family,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. My thoughts are with you.

Carol Whaley

January 27, 2020

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Remember the good times you all shared

Lynda Essenter

January 25, 2020

Michael, John & Shelly
My sincere condolences on the recent loss of your dad. May you find comfort knowing he is at peace.
Lynda Essenter

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