Michael “Sike” Furlong, 49, of Franklin, died on Friday, August 19, 2016 sadly due to alcoholism.
Born in Framingham on December 23, 1966, he was the son of the late John F. and Barbara (Manning) Furlong.
Michael was a resident of Franklin for most of his life and graduated from Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School.
He worked as a skilled craftsman and finish carpenter for many years.
Michael was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman and loved to be on or near the water.
He is survived by four brothers, John Furlong, Jr. and Frank Furlong, both of Franklin, Robert Furlong of Attleboro and Paul Furlong of Franklin and seven sisters, Patricia Furlong of Spencer, Nancy Riley of Franklin, Linda Furlong of Medway, Tara Hinckley of Franklin, Karen Delorme of Palm Coast, Florida, Lori Furlong of Woonsocket, Rhode Island and Jill Furlong of Franklin.
He is also survived many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral Mass at St. Joseph Church, 151 Village St. in Medway on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Michael’s memory to Learn to Cope, 4 Court St., Suite 110, Taunton, MA 02780.
Arrangements are under the care of the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home, 3 Barber St. in Medway (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com).