Michael I. Waters

He was born on May 7, 1953, in Tonawanda, New York, to the late James and Madle (Burgans) Waters.

Michael graduated from Ripley Central School with the Class of 1971. He dedicated many years as both an employee of the Ripley Town Highway Department, as well as a grape farmer taking pride in his work.

He was an avid fan of everything baseball, especially of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers. He enjoyed being outdoors, sitting on his swing, watching the sunset, casual drives, golfing, fishing, motorcycles, and most importantly, being a full-time grandpa. Whether he was cheering from the sidelines, sharing stories, or simply spending time with his grandchildren, those moments meant the world to him. Michael will be sadly missed by everyone who loved him.

Michael is survived by his wife Sandra “Sandy” May (Steinhoff) Waters whom he married December 11, 1976; children, Christopher Waters (Casie), Shaun Waters (Michelle), and Terri Skinner (Justin); brother, Alan Waters (Prudence); sister, Ruth Bydke (Thomas); grandchildren, Christopher, Walter, Alexander, William, Eleanor, Connor, and Markus.

Friends and family may call at the William D. Elkin Funeral Home, 65 South Lake Street, North East on Wednesday, July 22nd, from 2:00 p.m. until time of a funeral service at 5:00 p.m.Officiating service is Pastor Phil Johnson. Private interment will be held at Quincy Cemetery. Please send condolences to elkinfh.com (http://elkinfh.com/).