Honeoye Falls: Michael Joseph Barnhoorn, age 60 of Honeoye Falls, peacefully passed away on August 31, 2021, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Loved ones that will miss Mike until they meet again include his daughter, US Army Staff Sgt. Suzanne W. (Patrick) Beardslee, one grandson, Flynn E. Beardslee; four siblings, twin brother, Daniel J. (Andrea) Barnhoorn of Scottsville, Stephen A. Barnhoorn of Honeoye, Bart J. Barnhoorn of Honeoye Falls, and Toni (James) Sloan of Avon; two nieces, Nickki L. Barnhoorn (Russell Johnson) and Lydia A. (Christopher) Wright; two nephews, Elliott J. Guthrie and US Army 2nd Lt. Christopher W. Barnhoorn; great-niece and great-nephews; and many cousins in the Netherlands and Texas.
Mike’s life story began on August 2, 1961, as the oldest twin son born to the late Bart J. and Rebecca Y.M. (Wilcox) Barnhoorn at Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua. The childhood years for Mike were spent growing up with his siblings on Honeoye Lake and at the family home on White Road in the Town of Richmond.
On June 22, 1979, Mike and his twin brother Dan graduated from Honeoye Central School. During his school years, Mike was a member of Boy Scout Troop 10 in Honeoye, Rocket Club, and the Wrestling team. Following graduation from high school, Mike was the Store Manager at the former Treble’s Red and White, Honeoye. In addition, Mike also worked part-time as a bartender at the Briarcliff Room restaurant.
In 1987, Mike moved on to another job as a Punch Press Operator at Stever-Locke Industries in Honeoye Falls. At the time of his passing, Mike was a 25-year employee at Star Headlight & Lantern Company in Avon as head of the Metal Fabrication Department. Throughout his career, Mike was highly regarded and valued for his strong work ethic.
Over the years, Mike resided in West Bloomfield, Canadice, Scottsville and Honeoye Falls. An avid gardener like his late father, Mike was known for his green thumb. He also enjoyed ice fishing, hiking, hunting, collecting antiques, watching football games on Sunday afternoons, and most importantly, spending quality time with family. On the lighter side, Mike had a colorful, robust sense of humor, enjoyed pulling pranks, and making people laugh.
A Funeral Mass will take place at 11AM on Tuesday, September 7th, 2021 at St. Mary’s Church, 8961 Main Street in Honeoye, Rev. William F. Laird, officiating. Stephen Barnhoorn will deliver the eulogy. Burial will immediately follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Honeoye. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests contributions be made in memory of Michael J. Barnhoorn to the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Memories of Mike will be cherished by his family, friends and co-workers forever.
