Michael Stanley Maxwell Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Cohoes, NY Michael Stanley Maxwell, 59, passed away at Samaritan Hospital under hospice care on June 13, 2021, after battling numerous health issues. Born in Cohoes in 1961, he was the son of John E. and Helen Mnich Maxwell. He was an outstanding high school track athlete and was known throughout Cohoes for riding his unicycle around town. He had a passion for the outdoor life and loved fishing. He also enjoyed listening to heavy metal rock and playing the drums in bands formed with friends. He is predeceased by his mother and father. He is survived by his loving daughter Alicia (Mark) Oresz and grandson Tristan Oresz, his sister Christine Maxwell, brother Jay (Maria) Maxwell, sister Susan (Keith) Eagle; several aunts and uncles and many cousins, nieces and nephews. A remembrance of Michael will take place at Marra Funeral Home on July 17th, relatives and friends are invited and may call between the hours of 3pm and 5pm. Mike was a big fan of very casual attire, so please feel free to dress accordingly. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Maxwell’s memory may be made to an alcohol/substance abuse organization, such as the Care Coordination Services/Project Safe Point under the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany (app.mobilecause.com, in the comments please ask to have the donation go to Project Safe Point), or to hospice providers, such as Community Hospice of Albany. The family would like to thank all of the doctors and nurses at Samaritan Hospital and the DCI Rubin Dialysis Center of Troy who have provided excellent care for Mike over the years. They also wish to thank the staff at The Eliot Assisted Living of Troy and Evergreen Commons of East Greenbush who also provided excellent care.

Michael Stanley Maxwell

August 30, 1961 - June 13, 2021