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Michael Hourihan Obituary
Mike was born on Feb. 6, 1978, in Hartford, during the blizzard of '78. His infectious smile and Irish wit always left a wake of new friends and laughter wherever he went. Whether you needed a Netflix recommendation, his truck to help with a move, or an appetizer for a party, Mike would always deliver. He was passionate about his sports and was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, UConn Huskies, and Carolina Hurricanes/Hartford Whalers. Mike also enjoyed music, stand-up comedy, attending concerts, commandeering jukeboxes at local establishments, cooking, fishing, and spending time with friends and family. Mike was a member of the Class of 1996 at East Windsor High School. He graduated from the University of Connecticut with a BS in Marine Biology and later went on to Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he earned his MS in Fisheries Management. He was employed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in St. Peterburg, Florida as a Fisheries Biologist.
He leaves his mother, Jeannette Ryan (Dennis) of Somers; sister Patricia Weldon (Gregg), of Bluffton, South Carolina, brothers John Hourihan (Marilyn) of Stafford, and Thomas Hourihan (Kerry), of Fort Myers, Florida. He also leaves a niece, Stephanie (Jay); nephews Stephen, Mitchell, and Finnian; and great-nephew Gentry. He was preceded in death by his father, John F. Hourihan.
Per his wishes, Michael will have a private burial at sea.
The family plans to hold celebrations of Mike's life in Florida and Connecticut at a future time.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Hourihan
Rene Bechard (Woods)
July 18, 2022
To the Hourihan family, I am so very sorry to learn of Mikes passing. Deepest condolences to all who loved Mike.
Melissa and Cliff
April 13, 2022
Melissa and Cliff
April 13, 2022
Melissa and Cliff
April 13, 2022
Melissa and Cliff
April 13, 2022
Mike and I have been good friends for over 10 years. I was just rereading some messages from recently to over the years. Our hearts are heavy. I am in disbelief that I am even writing a We will miss you message. Sending hugs to his family and friends. You will be forever be missed.
Leah
April 11, 2022
To his family..I am so so sorry for your loss. Mike was one of the kindest, caring, funny people I have ever known in my life.
I will miss you tremendously and wish I had just one more time to let you know how much you meant to me, my heart is in pieces love you always
Haylee Watkins
April 11, 2022
Mike, your smile, humor, and contagious laugh could light up a room. You´ll be missed by many. May you Rest In Peace & fly high.
Leah
April 11, 2022
To the family I am so so sorry for your loss...I am still in disbelief that he is gone. I have been praying and will not stop. Mike came into my life right when covid hit and were were literally locked down together for at least 6 weeks we had so much fun when the world was going crazy around us. My heart is broken He was one of the most caring , loving, funny people I have ever met in my life and I will be forever grateful that I got to spend the time with such a wonderful soul.
I love you Michael RIP
James Edward Hourihan
March 18, 2022
On behalf of the Hourihan's of Newington, Art & Arline (parents) and myself James , Brian, David & Ann we are sorry to hear of your loss. *Please let us know if a CT church ceremony happens as we would welcome seeing you all in person in celebration of your son's life. James Hourihan *206-779-4544
Rob Roberts
March 18, 2022
Jeannette, Patty, John and Tom - so sorry to hear about the loss of Mike. Passing along condolences and prayers from my family and my mother Louise.
Amy "Bushy" Ennis
March 18, 2022
I´ll miss you Miiiiiiike - so many good times, laughs and memories. Hugs to you my friend now and forever.
Christina "Crista" Dugan
March 17, 2022
Rest in peace my friend You were such an inspiration within our youth
JP Collette
March 17, 2022
Words can´t express my sadness. Mike wasn´t just my friend, he was a brother to me and his family my second family. So many memories and so many moments spent together.
Mike, May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rain fall soft upon your fields. and until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Julie Poteat
March 17, 2022
I am so sorry that the world lost such a sweet, funny guy. Truly such a tragedy, sending my sincere condolences to his friends and family, he will be missed.
Kori Meacham Sullivam
March 17, 2022
Sending heartfelt condolences to his family and all of his EW friends. How tragic to lose someone so young.
Kimm Shaw
March 17, 2022
RIP Mike, we will remember you forever and love you even longer than that.
Alonzo Mansfield III
March 17, 2022
My deepest sympathies to the Hourihan Family.
Becky Stanley
March 17, 2022
Sending prayers and condolences to the family. Sorry to hear the sad news about Mike. I was a coworker and friend of Mike's and he always brought a smile to my face. I have fun memories of him from work, my retirement party, seeing him at music events and trivia on Tuesdays. He will be missed.
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