W. Michael Losinger

W. Losinger Obituary

Losinger, W. Michael ALBANY W. Michael Losinger, 72, died suddenly Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at home. Born in Elmira, Mike was a graduate of Southside High School and then the University of Tulsa. He received a master's in divinity at Colgate Rochester Divinity School. Mike had a long and varied career: as youth director in the Episcopal diocese of Rochester and later, assistant to Bishop Robert Spears Jr., as an administrator in City of Rochester government, as Monroe County commissioner of elections, as deputy director of the State Office of Business Permits, executive deputy director at the State Board of Elections, and deputy commissioner for operations of the Department of Motor Vehicles. In all his roles, his history was one of political activism and community organizing in the pursuit of justice. One of his proudest achievements was being among the first of those arrested in Rochester protesting the Vietnam War. Most meaningful to Mike was his founding and support of the Damien Centers in the Capital District, drop-in centers for persons living with AIDS, and his creation of the AIDS Care Team in conjunction with Eddy Visiting Nurse Association. Mike is survived by his spouse of 32 years, Robert Englert; and his sisters, Jo Ann Losinger of Pittsfield, Mass., Sharon Thompson (Bruce) of Oklahoma, and Susan Odegard (Philip) of Vermont, as well as a wide community of friends an extended circle of family by love and choice. A memorial Eucharist of Thanksgiving celebrating Mike's gifts to all of us will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 21 Hackett Blvd., Albany on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Human Rights Campaign, 1640 Rhode Island Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20036-3278; the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester, 935 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14607; or the LGBT Ministries of the Episcopal Dioceses of Nicaragua and El Salvador, in care of the Diocese of Maine, 143 State St., Portland, ME 04101. To leave a message of condolence for the family, send a sympathy card, or obtain directions to the church, please visit: HansFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Apr. 22 to Apr. 25, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for W. Losinger

13 Entries

David Almon

April 16, 2020

My condolences to the Losinger family. While with Motor Vehicle he was instrumental in the implementation of Quality Management. May he R.I.P.

April 24, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. I know losing a loved one is hard to go through, I will keep you in my prayers. May you draw close to God at this time,

Rebecca & Adam Edwards

April 24, 2013

So shocked and saddened to hear of Mike's passing....I met him first as a patient at our dental practice and we became fast friends....having much in common....dogs and gardening....will miss his smiling face "Oh, so much"...so honored to have been a part of his life and to have been invited to his wedding to Bob....:-((

Amy Kerr

April 23, 2013

He will be missed.

April 23, 2013

Remembering your great love story today and always.

DAVID ALMON

April 22, 2013

MIKE WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN INTRODUCING QUALITY MANAGMENT TO NYS DMV UNDER COMM. PAT ADDUCCI................HE WAS A QUALITY GUY WHO CHANGED DMV'S ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE

April 22, 2013

Dear Bob and Losinger family:
We were saddened to hear of Mike's sudden passing. Mike will be remembered for his many selfless works in the community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

John and Anna Marie Bonafide and family

April 22, 2013

Dear Bob, We were shocked to learn of Michael's passing. He was a roll model for all of us in government and always found a way to make ervyone he worked with try a little harder and do better for those we served.Our deepest sympathy to you and Michael's family members. We are still in Arizona and Our love, Betsy and Howard Relinsorry we can't attend Michael' service.

Larry Estey

April 22, 2013

For Mike's life and all he did for his communities...and simply for his friendship, I give thanks.

April 22, 2013

Dear Bob;

I had the privilege of getting to know Mike when I worked at another State agency several years ago when he was at the Board of Elections. I will always remember his kindness, humor, cooperation and compassion. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Bob Boehlert

Vaughn Nevin

April 22, 2013

I knew Mike as a leader of AIDS care teams. He was a man of great compassion and integrity in that role and I assume in every aspect of his life. My sympathy goes out to Bob and to Mike's sisters who have lost him in their lives. His friends and all those who knew him share your deep sense of loss, as does this world miss his light.

Perry Junjulas

April 22, 2013

Dear Robert, Jo Ann, Sharon, & Susan - I was so sorry to hear of Michael's passing. Michael was an incredible source of inspiration and help to me over the years as we grew the Albany Damien Center when I arrived in 1998 to where it is today. I could always count on Michael's frank advice and help when I needed it. Today at lunchtime, our Damien Center living room is full (standing room only!) - a testament to Michael's vision and compassion that will live on as each person living with HIV/AIDS receives the care and support they so deserve.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,
Perry Junjulas
Executive Director
& Person Living with AIDS
The Albany Damien Center

Karen Krauss

April 22, 2013

Mike's family - Bob & Siblings
I worked with Mike at the Office of Business Permits and I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you.

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