Michael Formikell

July 26, 1951 - March 17, 2021

Michael Formikell, 69, of Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Upstate University Hospital with his loving wife and daughter by his side. He was predeceased by his parents, Albert, and Jessie (Mackay) Formikell. Mike served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He married the love of his life, Mary on May 23, 1992. They were together for 40 years. He retired from Upstate University Hospital as an MRI Supervisor in the Dept. of Radiology after 36 years. What he loved about the job was working with his team and interacting with patients, especially the children. He was very proud of the MRI imaging he did on Beau, a rare, white-handed Gibbon at the Burnet Park zoo, that led to the surgical intervention that saved his life. Mike always had a smile on his face. Mary and his daughter, Maddy were the center of his world. A loving husband, father, and favorite brother-in-law. Michael always enjoyed going on long drives and road trips with Mary. His favorite pastime was golfing with his daughter, Maddy, best friend since Kindergarten, Bob Badolato, and best bud, Brian Stewart. He had his own personal Geek Squad in good friend, Mike Nicolucci. Mike especially enjoyed his home on Oneida Lake, family get-togethers, hanging out with the Hedricks, and bird watching. Some of our fondest and dearest memories stem from vacations spent in Cape Cod, Universal Studios, and Walt Disney World, where despite his better judgement, would go on any thrill ride Maddy wanted. His life lesson was to always say please and thank you. He was a member of Northern Pines Golf Club, and the Anaren Golf League. Along with his parents, Mike is predeceased by his boss, Joe Moro, who was like a father to him and Doris Nelson who was like his second mother. He is survived by his wife, Mary Formikell; his daughter, Maddy Formikell; his daughter from a previous marriage, Shannon Formikell; one granddaughter; brother, Donald (Nancy) Formikell; as well as the family of Doris Nelson, who was like a second family to him. A special thank you to Dr. Thomas Vandermeer, the Upstate OR and 8E staff, especially Jeremy and Alyssa. You will forever be my always, bottom of my soul, still the one. Calling hours will be held on Monday, March 22, 2021 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME 3401Vickery Rd. (Corner of Buckley Rd.) N. Syracuse, NY 13212, immediately followed by a funeral service in celebration of Michael’s life at 6:00 PM in the funeral home. To attend the funeral service remotely, please use the link on Michael’s tribute page at tjpfuneralhome.com at 6:00 PM on Monday, March 22. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Upstate University Hospital or Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital.