Write a commentMichael Joseph King, 68, of Binghamton, passed away on July 9, 2026, at the Grand Nursing Facility in Chittenango, NY, after an illness of several months.
Michael was born in Ireland Army Hospital, Fort Knox, Kentucky on July 25, 1957, the son of Sgt. Frank E. and Rita (Hibbert) King.
Mr. King was a graduate of St. Paul's Academy and attended Oswego High School. He later received his GED from Broome Community College. Mr. King worked for several years at Lander Corporation in Binghamton where he was a shipping supervisor and a union steward.
He eventually relocated to Colorado Springs, Colorado where he worked in construction, was proprietor of Future Now Personal Computers, and trained as a chef. In 2005, Mr. King was ordained as an Interfaith Minister in Colorado. As a result of a motor vehicle accident, he was disabled and unable to continue his career.
Mr. King enjoyed music, cooking, and drumming. He took great pleasure in spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and his nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his daughter, Andrea King Smiri of Madison Wisconsin; his brother, David W. King of Oswego; his brother-in-law, Daniel Hanley; and two infant nephews, Craig Hanley and Owen King.
Mr. King is survived by 5 grandchildren: Usamah, Khalid, Ammar, Nesreen and Yasmeen Smiri, all of Madison, Wisconsin and 2 great grandchildren, Isabella and Zainab Stopzynski, also of Madison; his sister, Barbara Hanley, Oswego, NY; two brothers, Robert (Carol) of Montpelier, VT and James (Nancy) of Mattydale, NY; and sister-in-law Linda King of Oswego. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Calling hours will be at Dowdle Funeral home, 154 East Fourth St. Oswego, New York on August 22, 1-3 PM.
Interment will be at St. Paul's Cemetery, August 22, 10:30 AM.
