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Michael White Obituary
ELSMERE - Michael White, 69, of Elsmere, entered into eternal rest Thursday, December 21, 2023, at St. Peter's Hospice Inn.
Born in Albany on January 9, 1954, he was the son of the late E. Herbert Sr. and Anna Mae (Morrison) White.
Mike was a Smart TD Local 212 member working for CONRAIL, and retired from CSX Transportation in 2014, after a dedicated career based at the Selkirk Yard. He was also a lifetime member of the Sons of the American Legion, Post 1040. Mike tended bar at multiple venues in the region and often donated his time to serve at special events. He enjoyed trips to Las Vegas, NASCAR and frequently attended horse and auto racing as well as spent a lot of time at Gochee's Garage.
Mike was predeceased by his granddaughter, Kennedy; and siblings, Sharon (White) Martinez, Ethel (White) Cullen, and Robert White.
He is survived by his son, Jason White; grandson, Carson White; sibling, E. Herbert White Jr. (Jean) of Schenectady; and many nieces and nephews.
Mike was a great prankster and storyteller who always kept his friends and family laughing. The most important part of his life was family, and he will be forever loved and cherished by all those that knew him.
Cremation has taken place through the care of Simple Choices, Inc.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: the American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the White Family, online at: SimpleChoicesCremation.com
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Sue Flansburg
January 21, 2024
So very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. May he RIP, with his brother Bobby, and mom Anna Mae.
Richard A. Spinosa
January 2, 2024
I passingmet Mike in 1965,I am so sorry to hear of Mikes passing he was quite a nice guy
Michael Skelton
December 27, 2023
Mike and my self retired the same year , his humor made work interesting. RIP Mike.
Michael J Donahue
December 26, 2023
This is such sad news. My condolences to Mike's family. Mike and I grew up in Delmar living just 4 houses apart on Elsmere Avenue. I have so many memories that fill a lifetime. We spent so much time together growing up as kids, as teenagers and then as young adults before we moved on to our "adult lives" and I got married and moved away. I remember us listening and loving the same music - Grand Funk Railroad was a favorite ("Closer to Home" and "I'm Your Captain" were favorites of Mike's that we used to listen to over and over). We liked the outdoors - went camping on Cape Cod and spent countless summer days on Warner's Lake with our friend, John, at his camp there, where we swam, listened to more music and met new friends. We used to go to lunch at his mother's luncheonette in Delmar and she cooked us hundreds of hamburgers over the years. He was funny and could always make me laugh and get me to put down the serious things and go have fun. Now that he is gone, I can see how he made such an impact on me when I was young. He lived life at full throttle. I just saw Mike a couple of months ago at My Place in Delmar and we promised to get together again and relive old stories. Now I am so sorry that we didn't get to do that. I will always treasure Mike and his memory and the memories of all the things we did together in the neighborhood and beyond over the decades that we knew each other.
Rest in Peace, Good Friend.
- Mike Donahue
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Charles otten
December 26, 2023
Condolences to the family. Worked with Mike on the Railroad. He'll be sadly missed.
Cynthia L Morrissey
December 24, 2023
Rest in peace brother. Art and Cindy House
Cindy Zboray Kruzinski
December 23, 2023
Herb and Jeannie, so very sorry to hear this news. I was able to reconnect with Mike every Friday at My Place. He was always busting on me and telling jokes. He was a happy soul. May He RIP.
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