We Lost a NY Bowhunting Icon ---Mike Chirico

[halfnelson]

 

In Memory of

Michael A. Chirico

 

June 24, 1942 - January 26, 2018

Obituary

 

Michael A. Chirico, 75, of Buchanan, NY passed away with his family by his side on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. Mike was born to Roger and Elsie (Esposito) Chirico on June 24, 1942 in Peekskill, NY. 
Mike married his beloved wife Patricia A. Gorman on May 13, 1967. He retired as an engineer for Metro North Railroad. Michael was an outdoors man who was one of the original founders of the Indian Point Bowman. He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Sportsman Club. He won 1st in NYS Trap Shooting Association 1973 and was recognized many times in the Pope & Young Record Books. 
Michael is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia Chirico, loving children Matthew Chirico (Debbie Cole) and Melanie Chirico- Pfeiffer (Kevin), adored grandchildren Philip and Jack, and cherished siblings Jean Ruh, James Chirico (Betty), Roger Chirico (Jeannette Yannittelli), and Palma Schlour (Dave). Michael was predeceased by his brother Victor Chirico. 
Visitation will be held on Monday, Jan. 29, 2018 from 3-9pm at Edward F. Carter Funeral Home, Montrose, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10am on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at St. Christopher's Church, Buchanan, NY with burial to follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Verplanck, NY. 
In lieu of flowers please make donations in Michael's honor to the National Hospice Organization, www.nhpco.org

 

Mike was an avid bowhunter his whole life and dedicated much time to  enhancing the sport of bowhunting in New York State (Westchester).  He is one of the founders of the Westchester Bowhunters Assn'. created in 1973.  He was the first president of the association. Mike has at least 4 bucks that made the NYS' Big Buck Record Book Club.  Mike also has 4 bucks that made the Pope and Young Record book.  Mike was an official scorer of bucks in Westchester.  

God rest his soul in peace and bless his family!

[halfnelson]

Sure would appreciate it if someone could rotate the pic on the top...can't do it from my computer.

Thanks very much!

[dbHunterNY]

seems like an individual who was involved in the outdoor community. i can respect that. sorry to hear it.

[Lawdwaz]

RIP Good Man.....

[TreeGuy]

Serious accomplishments in his life. Rip

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[Elmo]

RIP

[NFA-ADK]

Some real nice bucks, sounds like he was a great man who really loved the outdoors!  Such a shame when we loose one of the good ones!  RIP.

[hunterman7956]

REST IN PEACE ! FROM THOSE PICS HE WAS A HUNTER THAT KNEW HIS STUFF. GOD BLESS THIS FELLOW HUNTER WHEN HE REACHES THE HAPPY HUNTING GROUNDS......