Obituary of Michael J. Bartis

Michael J. Bartis, 28, of Melrose, an avid snowboarder and golfer, loved country music and sports, especially his "Miami Dolphins", entered into eternal life on Friday, October 13, 2017.

Michael was born in Virginia Beach, VA on May 1, 1989 and is the son of  Richard R. and Lynne Kyer Bartis of Lithia, FL. Michael is a graduate of  Hoosic Valley Central High School, Class of 2007. Upon graduation he attended HVCC, Siena College and graduated from the University of Tampa with his B.S. in Sports Management and then graduated from Empire State College with a B.S. in Accounting. 

Michael was an Accountant employed with the Stillwater Central School District.

In addition to his parents Lynne and Richard, Michael is survived by his love Emily Roden and their two cherished daughters Audrey and Charlotte Bartis of Melrose, his brother Richard M. (Katy) Bartis of Troy, his sister Heather (Jason) Stinson of Niskayuna, paternal grandparents Richard and Jane Scullen Bartis of Troy, maternal grandparents Gerry Kyer of Speigletown and the late Harold Kyer, he is also survived by his aunts, uncles, two nephews, one niece and several cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours on Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon at Transfiguration Parish (formerly St. Bonaventure' s Church  in Speigletown) Troy, NY 12182 and to his Funeral Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated in Church at Noon by the Rev. George P. Fleming.

In lieu of flowers and for the benfit Michael's cherished daughters, Audrey and Charlotte, it would be appreciated if you would kindly make a memorial contribuiton to the Michael J. Bartis Memorial Fund, c/o John J. Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc., 565 Fourth Avenue, Troy, NY 12182. Please make checks payable to the Michael J. Bartis Memorial Fund.

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