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Angela Furch uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, July 21, 2024
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When Michael was born, the nurses asked us what we were going to name him. When we told them Michael, the nurses said, "oh boy, every boy named Michael will give you a run for your money," and they were right.
Weighing in at only 5 lbs 8ozs at birth, you wouldn't think he could make such a HUGH impact on people's lives, but he did.
I've been reading EVERY post that people have been putting on Michael's Facebook page, and from all the messages Dale and I have been receiving, it's very clear that he was so loved and respected. I'd like to share some of the quotes from the posts/messages:
"Some people you never forget, kindest/funniest person"<br>"Best friend anyone could have"<br>"Amazing, loving, caring"<br>"Crazy things we would get ourselves into"<br>"Quick to help others, no matter what, such a giving person"<br>"Infectious smile"<br>"You were family to us"<br>"Absolute kindest soul ever"<br>"Always loved being in your presence"<br>"You made all the difference in my life"<br>"Left a hole in our hearts no one can fill"<br>"Always putting smiles on everyone's faces"<br>"Made us laugh, even on our worst days"<br>"Amazing co-worker"
He was always full of energy and mischief. Coming home from work one day, I found him standing on the dining room table, with the help of his sister Lauren, trying to reach the chandelier so he could swing from it. Another time I found him outside with all the couch cushions in the front yard so he could practice gymnastics. As he got older, the mischief became more dangerous...like riding a skateboard down the hill, ON HIS BACK!. I told him he wasn't tall enough to be seen walking down the hill, let alone riding a skateboard on his back. When Dale got Michael into riding dirk bikes, Michael, Matt and Ryan would go up the hill behind our homes, and ride in the field. One day Dale and I went up there to let him know that we were going to go out to run some errands. As we drove up the hill, we could hear the bikes, but they were in the woods and we couldn't see them. All of the sudden, here comes Michael, jumping over a ramp they made and drove to the top of a mound of dirt. I knew then that his Guardian Angel was getting a work out.
At a parent teacher conference when he was in Kindergarten, his teacher told us, "he's the only one that gets my jokes." And his sense of humor was very keen. It didn't matter which Disney/kids movie we let him watch, if there was one part of adult humor in it...he zoned in on it and would share it at some of the most inopportune times...like the time we were at Friendly's waiting for our check, he was maybe 6 years old. Lauren and I were talking and Michael stands up in the booth, puts his hands on his hips and announces, "What the hell's going on here?", (From Mrs. Doubtfire.) One day when I picked up Lauren and Michael from the babysitters, Michael stood at the top of the stairs, mumbled something unintelligible and ran down the hall laughing, he came back and did it a second time. I asked Aunt Cathi, what did he say and she didn't know either. He was at the age where only his sister Lauren could translate for me, and she told me he was calling me "a flat faced butt sniffer." (From the movie Homeward Bound.) And then there was the time when we were at Red Lobster and he told Dale that he had to go potty. Upon returning to our table, Michael announced from the entry to the area we were sitting in, (we were in the back), "Mommy, I went poo all by myself." He was so proud.
When Michael went into the Air Force, I sent him a picture of a Guardian Angel, kneeling down next to a little boy. While she was plucking feathers out of her wings, she was putting them onto the little boy. She looked a little frazzled as her wing feathers were thinning out from all the times she had to reinforce his. I always told him, "Never drive faster than your Guardian Angel can fly." I even reinforced that just 6 days before he died, to which he replied, "I won't, but she's pretty fast", as I replied "she's getting older", he stated, "she still has plenty of gas in the tank."
Now Michael's Guardian Angel can rest with Michael in Heaven.
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Will Pierce posted a condolence
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Angela & Dale,
Dale, your brother Jim is my oldest and dearest friend. My memories are few and far between, but I clearly remember 1. you as the new Furch kid getting your head stuck in an old playpen and your father telling me to "let him be, he wont have help all his life", and 2. your brother Bill violently pushing me out of the way to help you get out of the "rushing" creek behind your house on Brook Ave.
I learned today. My heart and prayers go out to you and Angela, and to all Micheal's family and friends. I believe in heaven and I believe your son will be waiting there with a smile. Be safe all.
Will & Marilou Pierce
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Roger Gregory posted a condolence
Thursday, July 11, 2024
I just learned of him passing haven't heard from him in a couple weeks. I met Michael at Whiteman AFB he lived across from me our dogs would play together. We would sit around a fire pit on the weekends listening to music way too loud and throw burning sticks at people driving too fast on the road. He was an all around great person, gone way too soon. Rest easy brother.
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Amarissa Scelsi uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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Michael Furch
I've been really struggling with the words to say. First, I love you so very much! You were always so goofy and happy. There wasn't ever a time we were around you that you weren't in a good mood. Even though I know you weren't always feeling in a good mood, you didn't show it. Me and kea always felt like your little side kicks, from playing cars with us to showing us wrestling moves. One minute we'd be upright giving you hugs and the next you would flip us upside down and we still never knew it was coming. I can never not see a red crayon and not think of you. You used to ask me and kea what we wanted to be when we were older, we'd explain our interests, and you come back in the most silly voice saying "I want to be a red crayon when I grow up!" There's so many other memories but these stick out to me like they were yesterday.
As we got older I didn't get to see you as much as I wished. I want to thank you for the time you invited me to hang with you after a family get together. Somehow you knew I wasn't feeling the greatest mentally. You just invited me to chill with you and we just talked for a long time. I'll never forget that. Thank you for the advice when I asked you about my dog Rocky. You didn't hesitate to explain your training with Jett and the things I could do to help Rocky. Thank you for the times you messaged me just to say hi and see how I was doing. Thank you for fighting for our country. Thank you for being silly, all the laughter and the loving person you were. I will miss you so much.
Love,
Issa ❤️
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Jacquelyn Furch uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, June 29, 2024
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34 years on Earth, I had a privilege of knowing you for 29 of them. My dear cousin Michael Furch, saying you will be loved is an understatement. We will forever Love, Care, and Cherish you. All of the accomplishments made, for every joke that was told, & memory built. From the ketchup sandwiches, visiting you at work, talking about the meteorologist dream you had, to the long talks about the ups and downs of life, the Air Force and need I say the list continues. Thankyou you for being an adventurous soul with me, especially at the lake; Tubing, fireworks, s’mores and more talks about aspirations in life. Cousin I especially thank you for being a big little brother to me. Your laugh and smile is imbedded in my head. Save me a seat up there for later, tell gram and gramps hello for me.
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Nicole Furch uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, June 29, 2024
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Michael could not say my name at a young age, so I became Troll! It stuck for 30 some years! We will miss you and that great smile Michael!
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Kenya Hairston posted a condolence
Friday, June 28, 2024
Michael was the older brother I needed while at Whiteman. He was easily one of the friendliest and most genuine people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He was my shoulder, my wingman, and one of the best I have ever known. Michael made my life infinitely brighter and I know he's content with his bestie Jet. I love you, Michael. Rest peacefully.
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Karaleah Scelsi-Sheard posted a condolence
Friday, June 28, 2024
Michael I’m at a loss for words, I can’t believe you’re gone. Thank you for being the best cousin, all my memories of growing up and our family get together was all getting to hang out with you and playing games. You always got the bin of match box cars out to play with us and chase us around. You always had the best sense of humor and always had us laughing. You were such an amazing person with the best personality. Thank you for everything. Words can’t even express how thankful I am to have had such a wonderful cousin. Give Omi (Mimi), Opa and Jet the biggest hugs for me. I love you so much Michael.
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Matt foltyn planted a tree in memory of Michael Furch
Friday, June 28, 2024
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Christopher Soliani uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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Furch was the first person I met at Whiteman and we immediately hit it off together. From launching fireworks on the 4th of July to Kayaking in the Ozark’s to playing golf. As much fun as we had, he helped me mature and taught me everything he knew about work, cars, and everything else he was into. He has left a mark in my life that I will never forget and I know he’s now watching down over all of us.
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Debbie Hill lit a candle
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
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Angela,
My very heartfelt condolences to you, Dale, Lauren and your families on the loss of Michael. May he Rest In Peace.
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Monday, June 24, 2024
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Shane Kean posted a condolence
Monday, June 24, 2024
Mike,
your smiling face will be greatly missed by the Latham Advance Auto Parts team. Rest in peace buddy.
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Jordan Ailshire uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, June 23, 2024
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On one of the many many nights we would play man hunt (basically hide and seek in the dark) Furchy decided to climb a tree. He was veryyyy intoxicated (he had the next day off so it was okay lol) and he kept climbing, and then we heard “crack” “thud thud thud”. Next thing you know, there he was laying on the ground. He got right back up saying “ow” but laughing it off. There is so many great memories with him, he was family to me. He would always make me laugh, and he was there when I was sad. He was like an older brother to me. He will be missed dearly. ❤️
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Amanda Stone uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, June 23, 2024
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Furch and I went through the thick of our Air Force training together. He was the class behind me in tech school and luckily we got stationed together at Whiteman AFB in Missouri. We spent a lot of time together for the first few months, lots of meals and laughs. We even got to go on our first TDY together to New Mexico. We climbed a mountain in our off time and we never let Furch live down the fact that it took him a bit longer because our legs were a bit longer than his but he always knew it was in good fun and took it like a champ. We had good times and rougher times together, but I will forever be grateful for all the time I got to spend with this beautiful soul. It breaks my heart to know that he isn’t here anymore, he had so much left to offer this world. Everyone who knew him is a better person because of it.
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Jade Gaines uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, June 23, 2024
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He would come over and play card games and manhunt at night with the family and it just felt like he was apart of our family, I will always have memories of his jokes and the funny things he would say and the joy he brought to everyone around him
- Jade Gaines
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Kayla Ailshire uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, June 23, 2024
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I will never forget the first time I met Michael, he was walking his dog outside, and my kids stopped and asked if he wanted to play on tire swing with them. I came outside and started talking to him. I asked him if he knew my high-school daughter, if he rode the school bus or drove to school. Michael smile and giggled, and said "mam I am almost 30 years old, but thank you for thinking I was in high school" It was a little embarrassing, but from then on he referred to me as "mama Kayla"
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Pat McSorley Anders posted a condolence
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Dale and family,
We went to school together, Dale, and I now live in Guilderland. I saw this tragic news about your son on the local news. I am so very sorry for your loss - Mike sounded like a wonderful guy and son. Thoughts and prayers to you all at this very difficult time. I hope your many memories of him keep his spirit alive for you.
Pat McSorley Anders
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Lana Foster posted a condolence
Sunday, June 23, 2024
I first met Michael as a sweet, shy, first grader when I worked in the Library at MacArthur Elementary. Little did I know what a huge part of my life he would become! When we started building our house next door in 2003, he came over and greeted us. He and Ryan quickly became close friends…a friendship that never wavered…and Michael became part of our family. He was there in the day to day: seeing me come home with groceries and running over to help me carry them in, greeting me when I came home from work as he was hanging out in the garage with Ryan, Evan and Matt. I can’t think of a significant event in our lives…and especially Ryan’s…that he wasn’t part of. He was such a part of our family that all of our family and friends knew him as well. Four weeks ago, he sat at Ryan’s dining room table with all of us for hours…just like so many times before. It was a special evening and when Michael left to go home, he gave me one of his great hugs as I told him how much I loved him. Our hearts are breaking and we are grieving for you and with you. Dale, Angela, Lauren, Corey, Caster and Atlas. Michael was a gift and a blessing. We will never forget him.
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Sunday, June 23, 2024
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Sunday, June 23, 2024
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Ray and Penny MASTIN posted a condolence
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Remembering Mike and Abbey working together at Ross Park. We are so sorry to hear about Mike
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