Michael Howard Hassick

1948 - 2016

Michael Howard Hassick obituary, 1948-2016, Oneonta, NY

BORN

1948

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home

14 Grand Street

Oneonta, New York

Michael Hassick Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 17, 2016.

Michael Howard Hassick, 68, of Oneonta, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016, at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.

He was born on May 17, 1948 in Hancock, the son of Arvilla (Hassick) Jordan and Robert W Jordan.

He married Rose Hassick on Aug 20, 1971, in Milford Center.

Michael graduated from Oneonta High School in 1966. He served with the United States Marine Corps from 1967-1970. He was on Hill 881S during the siege of Khe Sanh in 1968 where he earned 2 purple hearts. He was a life time member of the DVA, Military order of the purple heart. Also a member of the VFW and American Legion.

Michael was employed by Osterhoudt Commercial Refrigeration for 35 years.

He is survived by his sons, Robert (Janine) Hassick of Canajoharie and Brian (Kristina) Hassick of Milford; four grandchildren, Kyle, Marina, Logan and Josh; sister Christina (Daniel) Hromada, brother David (Gina) Hassick, and sister Robin (Peter) Conte; goddaughter Brittany Conte; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his loving wife of 44 years Rose Hassick; both his parents and his oldest sister Patricia Kelsey.

A funeral service will take place on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 11 am at the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand Street, Oneonta. Friends are invited to greet the family on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 from 5 to 7 pm, also at the funeral home.

Burial with full military honors will take place in Glenwood Cemetery, Oneonta.

In lieu of flowers please feel free to donate to the American Diabetes Association or Oneonta American Legion.

Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website: www.grummonsfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home of Oneonta.

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August 15, 2017

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Dale Scouten

I am sorry to hear that Mike has passed away. I was stationed with Mike at the Marine Barracks in Fort Meade at the NSA. I remember Mike as being a proud Marine. I has finally found him on Facebook and the military site "Together we served". I had wanted to connect with him but did not get a response, Sadly I found out why, when searching online. All that knew Mike, know that he was proud and sometimes hard headed. A proud Marine to the end. Semper Fi Mike, wish I had found you sooner.

October 21, 2016

Joanne Rourke

I am very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Mike was very friendly and enjoyed teasing at times, he was a brave Marine Veteran whom I met at the Stratton VA Medical Center. Mike will be missed by all those whose lives he touched. He dearly missed his beloved late wife Rose. Thank you for your service to our country. Rest in peace.

October 20, 2016

Gene Schmidt

Known Mike since 9th grade and am glad of that. From baseball team, softball teammate, classmate, fellow Marine and friend I am so glad to have known him as all these. Miss you Mike RIP SEMPER FI

October 20, 2016

Linda Henry

Go in peace, Mike. So glad to reconnect and spend some time together durng the 50th reunion. Linda Henry (Billings, MT)

October 19, 2016

Joan Kollgaard

My sympathies to Mike's family on his passing, which was much too soon. I'm glad that I was able to talk with him at our class reunion, and that he seemed in good spirits that night.

Joan White Kollgaard

October 19, 2016

Bob Tamburello

RIP Mike You will be missed

October 18, 2016

The service from your loved one will never be forgotten from the continued memories by you and your family. Keep him in your heart and always cherish the service he provided for all of us to live comfortably and enjoy our beautiful country. Please accept my sincere condolences. Sempre Fi!
Michael E Preston Classmate and fellow Veteran

October 18, 2016

Bernie Nowotny

I was saddened to hear of Mikes passing. I spoke with him at the reunion and it was like we were teenagers again May he rest in peace.

October 18, 2016

Wendy Fisher

I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. May the Lord comfort you through this difficult time.

October 17, 2016

Eddie Fieg

So sad to learn of the loss. Mike always a big brother to me. Good student, tremendous athlete, one of America's finest -- Marines. Who-Rah!!!

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