Michael "Honeyman" Mack Class of 2010
Submitted by Pauline Rute Hall 1952 <Grammypgh@aol.com> on 14/Jan/2012 Message: Michael "Honeyman" Mack, age 19, of Newburgh, NY entered into heaven on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 after a courageous battle against Ewing's Sarcoma. A 2010 graduate of NFA, he is the son of Anthony M. and Cynthia Mack and the brother of Sarah Marie Mack. Michael was born with the heart of an angel on May 31, 1992, from the Book of Wisdom being perfected in a short time, he fulfilled long years. Mike lived for baseball! He's played Little League since T-Ball, Modified and JV for NJH and NFA as well as travel ball with the Cyclones, Mets and Renegades. For many years he played on All Star Teams for the Towns of Newburgh and New Windsor and the City of Newburgh. Mike truly was the #1 biggest Yankees fan! The highlight of his life was getting to talk to and have his picture taken with Nick Swisher in the Yankees dugout! Michael will live on through his proud parents and sister (Eric Mulhbauer) of Lowell, MA; maternal uncles, John Yeomans of Pine Bush, Joseph Yeomans (Yuka) of the Hamlet of Wallkill, paternal grandmother, Irene Mack of Cornwall, paternal uncles, Jeffery Mack (Patricia) of Highland, Joseph Mack (Jacqueline) of the Hamlet of Wallkill, Schitzel, Roxie and Bella at home, 11 cousins and countless beloved friends that he loved with all his heart. Entering into Heaven, Mike was welcomed by his maternal grandfather, William D. Yeomans (GPA), maternal grandmother, Eleanore K. Yeomans and paternal grandfather Anthony Mack. Friends and family are invited to come together and celebrate Mike's beautiful life and share special memories on Sunday, January 15, 2012 from 2 to 6 p.m. and on Monday, January 16, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc. Michael would love everyone to come wearing Yankees or team spirit attire! Special heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Dr. Regina Macatangay at Memorial Sloan Kettering for never giving up hope, carrying Michael through and doing EVERYTHING humanly possible to help Michael in the fight for his life. Also a special remembrance to his brothers and little sister who loved him and will never forget him. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Michaels honor to Corporate Angels Network: www.corpangelnetwork.org or www.harlemrbi.org Arrangements are under the care of Christian D. Garrison of the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc. 845-562-0068. |