Ossian: April 4, 2018, at age 56 years. Predeceased by his sister, Mary Saunders Beiermann; Survived by his children, Christina Saunders (Brad) Hollrock of Lake Placid & Blake Sawdey of Dansville; his granddaughter, Avery Saunders Hollrock; his parents, E. Philip & Carole West Saunders of Ossian; his brother, Philip M. (Cathy) Saunders of Ossian; sister Patty Saunders (Mark) Redding of Victor. Also, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and many dear friends.
Michael graduated from Dansville Central School and proceeded on to Syracuse University where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management. He had a 35-year career at Saunders Management, where he was most recently President of Essex Properties. He also served as Secretary of the Saunders Foundation.
Michael loved living nearby his family on the family farm. Michael was an expert trout fisherman. He loved collectible cars, motorcycles, motocross, snowmobiling, and was an excellent chef.
Friends are invited to call on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 from 2:00 – 6:30 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree St, Routes 15 & 20A Livonia, where funeral services will be on Thursday at10:30 AM. Private Burial to follow at the Ossian Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Saunders Foundation, 762 Brooks Ave., Rochester, NY 14619. The funds will be directed toward a special project in Michael’s memory at UR/Noyes Hospital in Dansville, NY. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
My heart is broken. Mike was a great friend, I will miss him. Sonya and I are tore up… Our deepest sympathy to all his family. He was a special friend of mine and he always had a smile for me.
Dear Carole & Phil, i just opened my facebook page and was completely taken back to read about Michael untimely death.. it is with tears in my eyes, and a pain in my heart for your lost… please know that my thoughts and love are with you at this most trying time…
Mike will be missed in so many ways. My prayers for you all. Christina, your Dad’s love is for always. May you find comfort in your best memories of him.
Dear Phil and Carole. I am so sorry.on the passing of Michael. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry Mike. I just heard. Such a shock! You were a friend whom i enjoyed working with.
My thoughts are with your Mom, Dad and family. 🙁
Don Seymour
Phil, Carole and family,
I am so sorry you and your family are going through this incredibly sad and difficult time.
I am privileged and grateful to have known Michael. His smile, along with that wonderful laugh, will be always remembered when I think of him.
Carole and Phil, I can’t believe that now Mike is gone. I know how much you love your children and how sad a time this is, but God will help you get through it.
Dear Phil and family,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at your time of great loss.
Sincerely,
Tom and MaryJane Thaney
Dear Phil
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your son. Because i too work with my son,i can imagine to some degree how you must feel. Michael must have been your confidant and best friend.
please know of the sorrow on your behalf
Dear Carole, Phil, Christina, Patty,
I am sincerely heartbroken for your entire family. I am however honored to have been a part of all of your lives because of Michael! I have many wonderful memories that will live on forever!! Please know our entire family is thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Jamie and The York Family
To the family, I’m so sorry for your loss! I have some wonderful memories of Earl Michael!! You are in my thoughts and prayers! Sincerely, Cindy Keir-Davies
Dear Phil, Carole and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Mike always had a smile and hello ..a nice guy.
Dear Phil, Carole, Patty, Philip and family,
I am very sorry to learn of the passing of Mike. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
I pray the memories of Mike will provide you peace and comfort and remain in your hearts and minds forever. May God be with you. Hugs and prayers.
Carole and family,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers
Peace to you all
Sue and Steve
Dear Carol, Phil, & Family; My heartfelt condolences…..Mike has been a good friend for many years….We considered ourselves classic car enthusiast and had many discussions of Muscle Cars and the classics…”I AM HEARTBROKEN” for losing a wonderful young friend…My prayers and thoughts are with you and all of the family..”Gods Blessings & Love” PAUL J LEAST
Carole and family,
We also are devastated with your loss . Please know our hearts are with you and filled with prayer and sorrow .
From FRANCE I learned the passing of MICHAEL, Marie-Therese and I send our condolences to the family on this dark day
From our heart we are with you
Frenchy=Marie-Therese
So very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Phil & Carole: You are both in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time for your family. Blessings to all your family.
Phil, Carole and Family,
Our condolences on the loss of your son, Michael. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Eric & Janie Schwan
Phil and Carole;
My heartfelt condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time for you and your family.
Charis and I send you are deepest sympathy in your loss. May God be with you and your family, is our prayer.
I am saddened to hear of Mike’s passing. I always enjoyed working with Mike on various water and plumbing projects. He was very meticulous in his details and I appreciated his opinion and solicited his advice on more than one occasion. RIP Mike! Until we meet again friend!
My sincere condolences on your Son Michael’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! God Bless!
Aunt Carole and Uncle Phil: Karen and I send our love, thoughts and prayers. I have a very hard time thinking of what to say; I know there is nothing that can be said to alleviate the pain you must be feeling no parent should ever have to bury a child and yet you have had to have had to endure this twice. Please know that your family and friends care deeply for you all and are sending as much love and prayers as we can. I sometimes feel that saying that we are sending prayers seems so meaningless. At times like this my faith is challenged and yet I have never endured the pain that you have endured. Please know we love you and your family. And are very very sorry for your loss. Dan & Karen
Phil and Carole.
I’m so sorry for your loss.. I was a high school friend, and most recently talked with Mike about Fly fishing! He was obviously very passionate about it. My condolences to your family.. RIP Mike !
Dan Drabin
Phil and Carole and family–Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Michael was a wonderful young man and will be sadly missed.
Aunt Carole & Uncle Phil,
We both would like to express our sincere condolences.
No words can take away the pain.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both and the family in this most difficult time.
We send our love .
BIll & Diane West
Carole & Phil,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.
Love & hugs, Judy Brennan
I had the pleasure of working with Michael for over 3 years, when he was President of Essex Property Management. He was a very smart man, a fantastic trout fisherman, and loved talking about old muscle cars from the 60s and 70s. Talking about his children and family always brought a smile to his face.. I will miss him as a friend! Prayers to family and friends.
Carole, Phil and The Saunders Family
I hope that the good Lord brings you and your family the much needed peace during this sad time. My most heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May his soul rest in peace and God bless you all..
Phil and Carole, We are so very sorry for your loss of your son, Michael. Please accept our sincere condolences and know we are thinking of you and your family with kind thoughts, love and prayers. Blessings to all, Dick Forbes & Hazel DeLaney
I am thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Treasure the memories you have of Michael and he will be with you always.
Philip & Carole, and the Saunders Family
I am saddened to learn of your son’s passing. Those we love never truly leave us. May the love of family and friends comfort you during this dark time in your life. Please accept heartfelt condolences.