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Michael J Purdy

1961 - 2018

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Saturday

September

Visitation

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Saturday, September 29, 2018

Bailey Funeral Home - Mendham

8 Hilltop Rd.

Mendham, New Jersey, United States

(973) 543-4720

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Saturday

September

Celebration Service

6:45 pm - 7:15 pm

Saturday, September 29, 2018

Bailey Funeral Home - Mendham

8 Hilltop Rd.

Mendham, New Jersey, United States

(973) 543-4720

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BRENDA MOORE posted a condolence

Monday, March 4, 2024

I've not seen or heard of Mike since we were all kids in junior high school and high school. I can honestly say I do remember Mike with a smile, as he always was friendly, polite and smiling. Mike seems to have had a wonderfully fulfilled life with a loving family. One couldn't wish for more. My sympathies to you all.

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Rima Batal lit a candle

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

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I just learned about the passing of Mike. I am so sorry to hear this news. I worked with him in various capacities, he was always lovely to deal with as a client. this is so sad.

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David Shadrack posted a condolence

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

I'm so sorry to hear of Mike's Passing. Memories of his company in New York City and the Hamptons are some of my most precious.

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Paul Hurlburt posted a condolence

Monday, October 1, 2018

Mike and I were close friends when young teenagers and stayed friends until his university years. After that we got busy in careers. We knew each other from church and hung around with a bunch from there. We went to camp Kwasind, snowmobiled and water skied around Lake Muskoka, made about 4 or 5 road trips to Nova Scotia. We did a lot of unclever things together. One trip to N.S. We went through Quebec at around 80-90 mph because his Monza Spyder had caught on fire and we had to make a ferry reservation 3 hours later than when we intended to leave so we had borrow his mother's Buick Century. Mike crashed the Century into the guard rail in New England on the way home because he fell asleep. It was a fun trip. We spent a lot of time in McDonalds in those days. We went to Bruce Springsteen, Supertramp, The Who, and Toto concerts and destroyed our hearing. We played hockey on Friday nights, neither of us much good. We had a lot of fun together. Mike was a great friend. I will never forget Mike or the good times we had. I pray that God will comfort all of you.

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Dave and Inday Tersigni posted a condolence

Monday, October 1, 2018

I met Mike many years ago when I joined the Bank of Nova Scotia shortly after University. Mike had already been at the Bank a few years and very graciously welcomed me to the trading desk that he had quickly become an integral part of. Later I followed Mike to New York and worked with him there a few years before he left to continue his successful career at Commerz Bank. Over the years I had lost touch with Mike but I often look back fondly at our shared experiences. Mike was a uniquely optimistic man. Nothing kept him down for long, he thought big and had the ability and drive to realize what he imagined possible. Purds will be missed by his many friends at the Bank of Nova Scotia and in the Financial Markets around the world. Our sincere condolences to Kerri and the kids,

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Timothy Minasian posted a condolence

Sunday, September 30, 2018

I was saddened to hear the news of Mike's passing. I knew he was battling cancer and thought he had turned the corner in his struggle with it. I ask his family to please accept my condolences. I was a colleague of Mike's at Saudi Investment Bank in Riyadh and was glad to call him a friend of mine. I wish the best for Mike's family in this time of ordeal and anguish and pray they can find some solace in their time of grief. Most sincerely, Tim Minasian Manchester, NH

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Susie Raftery Riggio posted a condolence

Saturday, September 29, 2018

I just learned this awful news. I haven’t seen Mike and Kerri in many years but Will never forget his sense of fun, his booming voice greeting me, his friendship, Canadian-ness, intelligence, good and big heartedness. I am heartbroken for his beautiful family (and for me too having missed all these years!). I wish I were with all of you at the service to say goodbye xxxxxx

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David & Kerri Finnegan posted a condolence

Saturday, September 29, 2018

Our deepest sympathies and condolences to Mike's Family. Kerri & I knew Mike from his Toronto Saracens Rugby days. Mike was simply a great guy. We have some great memories of Mike from that time. Rest in Peace Mike. David & Kerri Finnegan.

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Thomas Fallows posted a condolence

Saturday, September 29, 2018

I will miss Michael badly. He was a beacon of joy and happiness for many of us in the Riyadh expat community. He was also an insightful leader for change and improvement in the bank where we worked (the Saudi Investment Bank). I really enjoyed his partnership in the office. And in evening discussions, he always had a cheerful smile and friendly comment. It was obvious he loved his family and cherished his returns to New Jersey. I am sorry I am out of the NYC region today hence unfortunately cannot join the celebration of his life this afternoon. My prayers are for him and his family

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Linda Challenger posted a condolence

Saturday, September 29, 2018

Dear Purdy and Klepper Families, We are so sorry to hear that Michael Purdy has passed away. We send our deepest heartfelt condolences to all. Michael will be greatly missed! Lots of love Linda (cousin to Michael) Jeff and Breanna - Ontario, Canada

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Robert G Kaptain posted a condolence

Saturday, September 29, 2018

I had the privilege of working with Mike at SAIB in Riyadh, Rarely have I met an individual who was a forthcoming and pleasant to work with. It has been my great honor to call him not just my boss but my friend and to have shared experiences and work in the investment world. I had looked forward to spending time together in Florida after he "beat" the cancer. We had just recently corresponded about investment philosophy and portfolio strategies. My condolences to all.

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Tom Merkel posted a condolence

Saturday, September 29, 2018

I served with Michael on the Board of Trustees, American International School-Riyadh. Michal gave of his time and talents unconditionally. My wife Barbara and I offer our condolences to his family during this difficult time.

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Chris Rideout posted a condolence

Friday, September 28, 2018

I met Mike (Purds) when I arrived at my first Saracens training session in Sunnybrook Park in August 1988. Although we didn't know each other well when we were at Western (we both played rugby for Western), Mike was welcoming, engaging and very friendly - he helped my transition to big city Toronto from small city Alberta by letting me know I was amongst friends. I heard the news from Chris Hoskins personally and shed a tear in Mike's memory. I'm glad I got a chance to see and spend a little time with him this past June in Toronto. My thoughts go out to Carrie, Jack, Julie and Gavin on their loss - a truly great guy in my memories..

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Thursday, September 27, 2018

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