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January 28, 2011
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Monday, January 31, 2011 from 11 AM to 1 PM. Burial will follow at the Laurel Grove Cemetery in Totowa, NJ.
Michael T. Nershi, 89, died on January 28 at Oneonta Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Oneonta, NY.
Mike was born April 8, 1921, the fifth of seven children to Thomas (Toufic) and Anna (Ruda) Nershi in the family home in Union City, NJ. His early years were spent in Union City where he graduated from Emerson High School in 1938.
Mike served in the US Navy from 1943-1946. During this time he was stationed in Australia on the submarine tender USS Clytie. Following the service, he attended George Washington University, receiving his Bachelor of Arts in 1949 and Bachelor of Law in 1950. After working briefly in New York City, Mike settled in Gloversville, NY in the early 1950s, where he became a member of the Fulton County Bar Association, practicing law with Ernie Abdella and later with Andrew Schlusberg. Mike then became the attorney for the Gloversville Urban Renewal Agency. He also served as assistant city judge in Gloversville. Mike was also law clerk for the New York State House and Senate in the mid 1960s, and law clerk for New York State Supreme Court Judges Willard Best, Arthur Aulisi and Carrol Walsh and Fulton County Surrogate Court Judge Michael Mazzone. Mike retired in 1996 after the death of Justice Mazzone.
Mike was a member of many organizations and active in local politics.
Mike was an avid reader, enjoyed family gatherings, traditional jazz and smoking cigars in his earlier years. Never having a TV, he followed the news and especially baseball on the radio. Mike was dedicated to the well being of his family and friends, giving freely of his time, legal expertise and financial aid. His meticulous work ethic and attention to detail made him highly respected in the area.
Mike is survived by a brother, Meno, and wife Edna of Keystone Heights, Flordia along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother George and sisters Wedad, Helen and twins Gladys and Beatrice.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Mike's memory be made to: Friends of Bassett, 1 Atwell Road, Cooperstown, NY 13326.
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Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Monday, January 31, 2011 from 11 AM to 1 PM. Burial will follow at the Laurel Grove Cemetery in Totowa, NJ.
January 28, 2011
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Monday, January 31, 2011 from 11 AM to 1 PM. Burial will follow at the Laurel Grove Cemetery in Totowa, NJ.
Michael T. Nershi, 89, died on January 28 at Oneonta Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Oneonta, NY.
Mike was born April 8, 1921, the fifth of seven children to Thomas (Toufic) and Anna (Ruda) Nershi in the family home in Union City, NJ. His early years were spent in Union City where he graduated from Emerson High School in 1938.
Mike served in the US Navy from 1943-1946. During this time he was stationed in Australia on the submarine tender USS Clytie. Following the service, he attended George Washington University, receiving his Bachelor of Arts in 1949 and Bachelor of Law in 1950. After working briefly in New York City, Mike settled in Gloversville, NY in the early 1950s, where he became a member of the Fulton County Bar Association, practicing law with Ernie Abdella and later with Andrew Schlusberg. Mike then became the attorney for the Gloversville Urban Renewal Agency. He also served as assistant city judge in Gloversville. Mike was also law clerk for the New York State House and Senate in the mid 1960s, and law clerk for New York State Supreme Court Judges Willard Best, Arthur Aulisi and Carrol Walsh and Fulton County Surrogate Court Judge Michael Mazzone. Mike retired in 1996 after the death of Justice Mazzone.
Mike was a member of many organizations and active in local politics.
Mike was an avid reader, enjoyed family gatherings, traditional jazz and smoking cigars in his earlier years. Never having a TV, he followed the news and especially baseball on the radio. Mike was dedicated to the well being of his family and friends, giving freely of his time, legal expertise and financial aid. His meticulous work ethic and attention to detail made him highly respected in the area.
Mike is survived by a brother, Meno, and wife Edna of Keystone Heights, Flordia along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother George and sisters Wedad, Helen and twins Gladys and Beatrice.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Mike's memory be made to: Friends of Bassett, 1 Atwell Road, Cooperstown, NY 13326.
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