Michael James Whalen

Michael J Whalen (Mike) passed away peacefully on August 10, 2023 at The Elderwoods, Lake Placid ,NY.
Michael was born on August 3, 1944 in Troy , NY to Donald (Bud) and Edith (Mahoney) Whalen. Michael grew up in Lansingburgh where he spent his youth, playing sports at his beloved Lansingburgh Boy’s Club. Michael was a four sport lettermen at Lansingburgh High School where he graduated in 1962. He married the former Maureen C.Henley on April 30,1966 in St. Peter’s Church Troy , NY. Michael was a proud American who served his country from 1965-1972 with the NY State Army National Guard .

Michael began a highly successful 44 yr. banking career in 1962 at Union National Bank in Troy, NY, he moved on to Chemical Bank in Greenwich, NY in 1976 . His final stop was Key Bank in 1983 moving to Plattsburgh , NY. He retired in 2006 as a Sr. Vice President . Michael believed in giving back to his community, he was a long time member of CVPH hospital board, Treasurer and board member ARC, Co-Founder Evergreen Townhouse Community in Plattsburgh. Chairman of Parc board of directors. He was named volunteer of the year by Clinton County Chamber of Commerce. He was a long time volunteer for United Way and was awarded Business Person of the year by the United Way. Mike loved sports , he was a former member of Bluff Point Golf Club. He was proud of his hole in one, a feat matched by his son Matt and grandson Ryan . He was a lifelong NY Yankee fan, Fall was spent watching Notre Dame football and his Washington Redskins. Winter was hockey season, he was a avid Montreal Canadiens fan . His greatest joys came from watching his children and grandchildren participate in sports . He was their biggest supporter even after illness made attending difficult.

Michael is survived by his wife of 57 years Maureen , his son Matthew J Whalen, Daughter Jennifer A Wood (Ronald). Michael was a special Bompa to his five Grandchildren. Ryan M. (Emilie) Wood, Devin P. Wood , Ryleigh C. (Alex ) Walker , Jack M. Whalen, Evan A. Whalen .
Michael was pre-deceased by a infant son Michael Patrick Whalen, his parents Donald & Edith Whalen, In-Laws Richard & Helen Henley , Sister in law Kathleen E. (Kate) Henley.

Dad, We will miss you, You loved us and taught us well.

Calling hours will be Wednesday August 16, 2023 from 2-5 pm at Brown Funeral Home, Funeral service to follow from 5-5:30 pm with Deacon Mark Bennett officiating.

Donations in Michael’s memory may be made the American Heart Association or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.