Michael Power of New Suffolk died on Oct. 7, 2025, at home. He was 68 years old.
He was born at Nassau Hospital in Mineola on June 20, 1957, to Bill and Betty Power.
Mike grew up in Great Neck and spent summers at his grandparents’ house on Fisherman’s Beach, where he developed a deep love for the water, including boating, fishing, local history, and gardening. Mike was a Snap-on dealer for 30 years, starting in the San Francisco area and eventually moving to the Providence, Rhode Island, region. Prior to Snap-on, he worked for Newsday, delivering the newspaper to the North Fork daily. His family said he loved food, cooking, and especially grilling. In his spare time, he enjoyed restoring old boats. He was known for always lending a helping hand to anybody who needed him.
Mike was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his siblings Catherine Power-Mulford (Ralph), Elizabeth (Betsy) Power, and James (JK) Power.
A celebration of Mike’s life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Ostrabama R.C. Church in Cutchogue, with a reception to follow at Touch of Venice in Cutchogue. DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck is serving the family.
