Michael J. Dick – November 6, 2009

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Michael J. Dick, 59 years of Hayward Hill, Canadice, formerly of Columbus, Ohio died Friday November 6, 2009 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY after a lengthy illness. He was born in Rochester, NY September 10, 1950 the son of Jack G. and Julia Nagy Dick. Mike was a 1968 graduate a Pleasant View High School and then furthered his education at Ohio State University where he attained his BS Degree in Economics. He served his country in the Vietnam War where he was awarded a purple heart along with countless other medals and awards. Very active, along with his wife Karen, in community affairs, Mike was an avid lighthouse collector, a NASCAR and Casey King fan, and was one of the best Ohio State Buckeye fans. He was Past Commander and member of the Honeoye-Hemlock American Legion Post, Past Patron of the Honeoye Eagle Masonic Lodge, and Past Associate Patron of the Honeoye Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Along with being employed by C.H. Beverage Distributors of LeRoy, NY, Mike and his wife, owned and operated Libertees Custom Imprinted Apparel in Canadice. As a talented actor, Mike participated in many local plays and musicals which he delighted to be part of.

Mike is survived by his wife Karen; step-sons, Robert S. and Lisa Graham of Georgesville, OH., Aaron H.J. and Sara Graham of Bloomfield, NY; 3 grandchildren, Tyler R.R. Graham, Marcus B. Graham and Abigail J. Graham; brothers, John G. and Patricia Dick of Fairhope, AL, David M. and Linda Dick of Columbus, OH; sister Ann P. and Robert Thompson of Fairport; nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call Tuesday 3-7 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia. A Celebration of Mike’s Life will be held Wednesday, 11:30 AM at the Canadice United Methodist Church, Canadice Hill Rd., Canadice with Rev. Mary Martin, the celebrant. Graveside services will be held in Georgesville, OH, at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Canadice United Methodist Church, 5945 Canadice Hill Rd., Springwater, NY 14560, or the Honeoye Eagle Chapter #350, Order of the Eastern Star, 125 Longview Blvd., Livonia, NY 14487. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

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