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Michael Lynch Obituary

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At 34, life was great for Michael Lynch, known to friends as Morty. He was always on the move — running on the shore at the Jersey beach where he lived, doing chores while carrying his year- old daughter, Caroline, in a backpack carrier, working out at a downtown Manhattan gym, dealing with corporate bonds and trusts at Cantor Fitzgerald in the World Trade Center or putting his 6 feet, 8 inches on a basketball court anywhere.

He played basketball at Manhattanville College in Purchase, N.Y., and earned a degree there in business and finance. During high school and college summers, he would fly to Ireland and play in a league in Dublin, not far from his father's family.

If clients wanted to mix basketball with business, they found the right broker. At 6:30 a.m. on Sept. 11, he and a client played basketball at Chelsea Piers. At 8:33 a.m., he was on the phone with his mother making plans for a birthday party a week later for his wife, Michelle, and a nephew and a niece. Later that morning, his mother kept calling his office number. No answer.
Published by The Gazette on Oct. 4, 2001.

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ethan cannon

October 1, 2023

You were such a great man you had so much to do in the rest of your life. may you rest in piece

S J. Friscia III

May 27, 2014

In Memory
With Honor & Respect.

September 11, 2013

megan(big red)and the entire Lynch Family.
So sorry,prayers are with you.
we will never forget.
All are love.
Reardon family.

Jocelyn

May 1, 2013

Hi, my name is Jocelyn. I am so sorry for your loss. I'm doing a school project about remembering the victims of 9/11 and I'm researching Michael. If you could contact me with any information about him I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you and please accept my deepest sympathies.

Lyn McKissick

September 12, 2009

My deepest sympathies go out to your family, Michael. I will never forget 911.

Christina Manos Bocek

September 11, 2009

Michael and I went to Manhattanville together - the class of 1988. He was truly a lovely person - always a smile and a hello, and never ever the nastiness that is associated with the "jocks." It felt like he just would not be a person to judge others. I cried when I learned that he had died at the towers, and I still cry for him, and for all the others every September 11th.

Jim Ralph

February 18, 2008

Michael, I read your profile tonight from the NY Times. It mentioned you were on the phone with your mother on 9/11. By coincidince, she called my office today. She sounded good. She wanted me to say hello to my father. I'm sure she wants to say hello to you someday too.

February 11, 2008

God Bless Michael Lynch. He is a true hero. My thoughts and prayers are with his family always. I did not know Michael, but i to lost a family member that day..

P Tabbernor

December 16, 2006

In remembrance....

Kristine

November 22, 2006

As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.

Bernadette Hoban

January 24, 2005

Dear Lynch Family, I had the pleasure of working with Mike at New York Life. he was a true gentleman. I enjoyed working and knowing him very much. He will never be forgotton! Never Ever!

Pat McCann

September 14, 2004

I had the privledge of being Mike's High School Bsketball Coach. Mike, St. Rose H. S. will long remember you. I know I will. Rest in peace!

Luz Enid Ross

September 11, 2003

I worked with Mike at New York Life Insurance Company in the Pension Department. He was kind and funny. I think of Mike, and even though I never knew them, I think about the family he left behind. It's funny how his memory pops into my head. I could be going about my life's routine, and I'll just start to think about him. He will always be remembered. My heart will always ache for all who suffered on September 11th.

christopher cusack

September 11, 2003

To Mrs. Lynch and Meagan, This is a voice from the past.......I'm sorry I fell out of touch, but my heart broke wide open when I heard that Michael was lost.....I just wanted to let you know how you are both in my prayers and thought whenever I hear this date mentioned....God bless Chris Cusack (Chrissy way back then!!)

MARIAN SCANNELL-SLAKMAN

April 26, 2003

DEAR MICHELLE,

YOU MAY NOT REMEMBER ME BUT WE WERE GREAT FRIENDS IN GRAMMER SCHOOL. WHEN I SAW YOU ON THE NEWS I COMPLETELY BROKE DOWN.WHAT YOU MUST OF WENT THROUGH. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU & YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS. GOD BLESS.

MARIAN SCANNELL-SLAKMAN

Kimberly Arnett-Ordonia

September 12, 2002

Dear Michael and family,



At a memorial service last night at our church, everyone in the building was given a name of a hero--I received yours! I will always think of you and pray for your family, especially your wife and your daughter. My heart truly aches....still. God rest your soul. Amen.

Gerry Cahalan

September 10, 2002

Michael,



One year later and it seems like yesterday. We think of you all the time. We pray you are safe in heaven and watching over your girls and the rest of your family. We miss your bright smile, rest in peace.



Love,

Gerry, Butch & Andrew

Angie Campbell

May 4, 2002

May you rest in peace forever more.

February 26, 2002

DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL MAN MICHAEL (MORTY) LYNCH AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY JESUS AND ST.MICHAEL GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN

Rich Bolton

January 12, 2002

Rest in peace Lynchie

Teresa Jahn

December 24, 2001

America Cries

We see your sorrow-

and our hearts cry....

We can not erase your pain

but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-

-the American people-

are beside you.

We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,

the strength that gives you courage,

and the words to lighten your spirits.

And when we are left speechless

may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts

to ease your sorrow.

May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-

-the American people-

face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn

Dixon, IL

Judy

December 7, 2001

Rest in peace with God!

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