Michael E. “Stewy”

Michael E. Stewart "Stewy", 68, of Turin New York, son of Fred and Charlotte Stewart of Watson, tragically passed away at his home on September 12th 2025. Mike was born in Lowville on December 24th 1956. He graduated from Lowville Academy and Central School in 1975. He married Sharon Boshart of Turin in 1982 where they built a house, had two children and spent 43 years together. Mike spent his early working years at Whetstone State Park as a lifeguard then he worked for VS Virkler and Sons, Suburban Propane and Bush's Fuel as a delivery driver. He then began his 25 year career in New York State Corrections and Community Supervision from which he retired in 2014. "Stewy" loved sports and was an outstanding athlete. Mike played football, wrestled and baseball during his school years As a senior in high school he was champion in the 155 pound weight class in the Central Oneida League Tournament, Tri Valley League Tournament, Frontier League Tournament where he was crowned CO-Most Outstanding Wrestler, Section III Class B Tournament and Section III Interclass Tournament. Mike finished his high school wrestling career with a 33-2 record along with being one of the captains of that undefeated wrestling team. He continued with his love of wrestling by officiating at all high school levels for at least 20 years, and his love of football continued by playing in the Watertown Rough Touch League where he won "Most Outstanding Athlete" etc. Mike played fast pitch softball for 35 years and during that time, accumulated far more accolades than we can count. Through the years, he played for many teams but the local ones were Bakers' of Lowville, The Central Hotel of Glenfield, and finally Memories, in Watson. From second base, "Stewy" had the skill to engage in any play, and was a fierce opponent from the field to the batter's box. He competed in five Men's ASA National Tournaments but in Aurora Colorado in 2000 while playing for McKie's, they brought home the Class C National Championship. When Mike wore a jersey for any team, he wore it with pride and dedication to the game. Throughout his career in Corrections, while playing fast pitch, Mike also competed in the "State of New York Police Olympics" where he won, once again, many accolades over the years from 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1997. Besides sports, he was also very committed to his family. Mike is predeceased by his parents, Fred and Charlotte Stewart of Watson. His siblings are Pam Birchenough and her husband Jim, Charlie and Patty Stewart, Pat and Jane Martin, Claude Stewart and his partner Marylou Guignard and many nieces and nephews. He has two sons, Derek and wife Wendy, and Collin and wife Karly. He also has two grandchildren, Jonathan and Kellie and grandpets, Quincy, Paisley and Aspen. After retirement from work and sports he loved hunting, cooking and helping his family with chicken barbecues, pet sitting, mowing and plowing snow, etc. The Stewart family would like to extend our greatest thanks and appreciation to all the dedicated, professional and compassionate first responders that assisted us through this difficult time. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Turin Volunteer Fire Department in Michael's name. A Celebration of Life will be held in the future. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Michael E. Stewart "Stewy", please click here to visit our sympathy store. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Michael E. Stewart "Stewy", please click here to visit our sympathy store.