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Michael Deutsch Obituary

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Michael Deutsch

Fairfax, VT

April 14, 1972 - June 12, 2013

Michael Deutsch Obituary

Michael J. “Meistah” Deutsch Essex Michael Jacob “Meistah” Deutsch, 41 passed away unexpectedly at his home in Essex on June 12, 2013. The local music community was stunned and saddened to learn that the musician known familiarly as "Meistah," had passed away. He was a talented multi-instrumentalist musician who played in a number of local bands, including, among others, Outer Mongolia, the Black Sea Quartet and, most recently, Space Tiger. That last band was fronted by his son, Aidan Patterson Deutsch. People will remember Mike in his many roles, because Mike took on so many roles in his life. First and most importantly, he was a father; to Aidan who made him proud every day, and to Charlotte who simply lit up his life. He and the love of his life, Ericka, bought a house together in Essex, ran off to Hawaii to get married, and then settled down to raise a family. Mike was a musician, skilled and creative on the mandolin and many other instruments. He was the brilliant Chief Financial Officer of Healthy Living Market and Café, where he did dazzlingly creative work, setting up systems and strategies that amazed everyone involved. He was a huge and happy part of the Healthy Living Community, and will be missed so very much by everyone there. He was a hero in many ways to so many people. Mike leaves behind his wife, Ericka; a son Aidan; daughter Charlotte; his parents Max and Miriam (Rittner) Deutsch; a sister Robyn Deutsch, his Uncle Norman Rittner and wife Roberta, his cousins Renee’ and Heather Halpern, mother and father in law Kevin and Denise Weik; sister-in-law Keely Weik-Anderson and three nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday June 16, 2013 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at A. W. Rich Funeral Home – Essex Chapel, 57 Main Street, Essex Jct., VT 05452. There will be no public funeral services held. Inurnment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in Mike’s memory may be made to Spectrum Youth & Family Services at www.spectrumvt.org. The family invites you to share your memories and online condolences by visiting www.awrfh.com.

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