Michael G.
Boulanger, age 56, of Rome,
died suddenly May 17, 2009.
He was born July 5, 1952, in Newport, Vermont, a son of
George and Madeleine Trotier Boulanger, and
graduated from Rome Free Academy
in 1970, Utica School of Commerce and Empire
State College. Mike was employed as a
recreational therapist at Central New York
DSO, and received the “Employee of the year
award” in 1976. He was a member of the Mt.
Zion Ministries.
Mike was an avid wood crafter. He
participated in many craft shows and made
many friends along the way. Mike had a
passion for the entertainment and movie
industry, and worked as an “extra” in movies
and soap operas, filmed in New York
City. He was a
member of the Screen Actors Guild, where he
met many famous and known actors and
actresses. He was an avid traveler and
Cruise enthusiast and for years arranged
Cruise excursions for hundreds of fellow
State employees, cruising to several
countries around the world.
Michael is survived two sons, Jason and
Adam, and foster children, Scott Ryan and
Nick Rose, all of Rome; his father and
step-mother, George and Nancy Boulanger of
Rome; a sister and brother in law, Jane and
Ron Barnes of South Lake; a brother and
sister in law, Paul and Jennifer Boulanger
of Rome; a niece and two nephews, Sara
Boulanger, Paul Boulanger and Dan LaGasse;
aunts, uncles, cousins and many special
friends; and his two dogs, Barkley and
Mackenzie. He was predeceased by his mother,
Madeleine.
