HUDSON FALLS – Michael “Morris” Allen Franzen, 60 of Hudson Falls, passed away, after a short illness, on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at his home, with his wife by his side.
Born on March 24, 1958 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Theodore and Claudia (Thompson) Franzen.
Following his graduation in 1976 from Hudson Falls High School, he attended Clarkson College of Technology in Potsdam. Mike graduated in 1980 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. After college, he was employed from 1980 to 2014 at NCR in Ithaca. Mike moved back to this area to be the Brewery Manager at Davidson’s Brothers in Queensbury and then in May of 2015, he began working for Ball Corporation in Saratoga Springs.
On October 2, 1982, he married Johanna Cerone in Deer Park.
Mike was a member of the Glens Falls Elks Lodge and the Davidson Brothers Brew Pub.
He loved playing golf, volleyball, cross country skiing, the “Angry Beavers” and his annual Memorial Day weekend camping trip at Battlegrounds. Mike also enjoyed riding around in his BMW, drinking craft beer and surfing the web on his computer.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his father in law Raymond Cerone and his brothers in law, Daniel Cerone and James Cerone.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Johanna Cerone of Glens Falls; his siblings, Deborah Lewis and her husband, Emrys of Hudson Falls and Jeffrey Franzen and his wife, Gail of Cicero; his mother in law, Elinor Cerone of Deer Park; his sister in law, Cathy Cerone of Ohio; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Funeral Services will follow the calling hours at 4 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.
The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, 101 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.
I will miss you terribly my friend. Life will not be the same without you. Godspeed Morris. ❤❤❤
We have no words as we are in shock at Morris” passing. I (Rod) came to know you thru the Bruso’s gang. I am deeply saddened. I am numb.
We would like to offer our deepest and most sincere condolences and may the soul of Michael rest in peace.
Sincerely
Ingegerd & Gote Hjelm and family. ❤️ /Sweden.
Mike will surely be missed by all especially his friends at NCR. My condolences to his family in this sad time.
Mike, you were a wonderful guy with a sense of humor I really appreciated. I am going miss you my friend. -Bob
Dear Mike,
We are so terribly saddened, but take comfort that you are no longer in pain, and now in heaven. You will be missed every single day and I am blessed to have had your friendship and sharp humor in my life since 1997. Many prayers for your family and friends.
GK
Morris, your special brand of humor will be sorely missed. You definitely helped make my Davidson’s days all the more fun. Until next time, Umberto
Sincerely, Marietta
Love and hugs to Johanna.
I would like to offer my sincere condolences and sympathy to Johanna and Mike’s family and friends! Mike was a wonderful colleague and friend! I will miss him greatly. – Andrea
Our sincere condolences to Mike’s family, friends and work colleagues.
Sending my deep sympathies to Michael’s wife, family, and friends. I remember Mike as a true professional with a wonderful attitude as a colleague. You will be missed Mike. -Todd
I worked with Mike at NCR back in the 80’s and always got such a kick out of his sense of humor! He was an all-around terrific guy and am shocked and saddened at this news. Sympathies to his family and friends.
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing, We worked with Mike at NCR. Prayers to the family and may all your memories help in your days ahead.
To Mike’s family my deepest sympathies to you all. Mike was one of the good guys, and a wonderful colleague. He always took time to help out his fellow co-workers. God Bless you Mike.