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Michael Kleinke Obituary
ALBANY - Michael J. Kleinke Jr., 17, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023, with his loving family by his side.
Michael was the son of Michael Kleinke Sr. and Jessica Kleinke. Michael enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He was an avid skateboarder and sneaker collector. He enjoyed working on cars with his father and the time he spent traveling with his mother. Most of all, Michael cherished the time he spent with his niece, Nicole as well as going to concerts with his brother, Jonathan.
In addition to his parents, Michael is survived by his brother, Jonathan R. Kleinke; sister, Callista L. Kleinke; niece, Nicole M. Kleinke; grandparents, Thomas P. Fine, Robin L. Mochrie, and Bonnie F. (the late Thomas J.) Kleinke; great-grandparents, Edwin (Anne) Tribley and Eugenie Kleinke; as well as many other family and friends. In addition to his grandpa, Michael was predeceased by his great-grandparents, Carmela and John Fine, Gail Ridgeway, Audrey and Clarence Scoons and Edward Kleinke Jr.
A celebration of Michael's life will be held on Sunday, May 21, from 1-5 p.m. at Stanford Heights Fire Department, 250 Morris Road, Schenectady. Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie on Monday, May 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. with a funeral service to follow at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Michael's name to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region, 139 S. Lake Ave., Albany, NY, 12205 or at rmchofalbany.org.
To leave a special message online, please visit NewComerAlbany.com.
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friend
May 26, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
A Mom
May 20, 2023
Peace
AUNT PAT & UNCLE JERRY
May 20, 2023
BONNIE, MICHAEL, JESSICA AND ALL THOSE WHO LOVED MICHAEL JR. BELIEVE! HAVING THE FAITH TO KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE REUNITED IN HEAVEN MAKES LIFE POSSIBLE. WE HAVE NOT SEEN MICHAEL JR. SINCE HE WAS A LITTLE TYKE AND REGRET THAT WE MISSED SO MUCH, BUT THAT DOES NOT STOP OUR HEARTS FROM ACHING. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR PRAYERS FOR PEACE AND LOVE TO ALL.
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