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Michael G. Urban at 57

by Norton Funeral Home
1/8/2011

HOLLISTON- Michael G. Urban, age 57, a Framingham Firefighter, died peacefully, Friday, January 7, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a six-month battle with Mesothelioma.

He was the devoted husband of thirty years to Maureen (Delaney) Urban of Holliston.

Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Helen Urban and was the nephew of the late Joseph Urban.

His dedicated public service spanned 24 years as a member of the Framingham Firefighters Local 1652. He was also a carpenter and cabinet maker by trade. Mike was a true outdoorsman who respected nature. He especially enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a member of many sportsman associations.

In addition to his wife, Maureen, he is survived by his daughters, Jessica Urban of Philadelphia, PA, and Kelly Urban of Santa Barbara, CA.

He is also survived by in-laws whom Mike considered true siblings: Paul and his wife Alicia Delaney of Granada Hills, CA, Bob Delaney of Norfolk, Chuck Delaney of Oakham, Jan Delaney and her husband Tom Nee of Bourne, Jeanne and her husband Eric Clapper of Holliston; his aunt, Carol Kenney of NH, and cousins, Chris Bean, Beth Comeau, Joey Kenney and Peter Kenney; and many loved nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral with full fire department honors on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at 10 AM from the Norton Funeral Home, www.nortonfuneralhome.com, 53 Beech Street (corner of Union Avenue), Framingham, followed by a funeral Mass at 11 AM in St. Stephen's Church, 251 Concord Street (Route 126), Framingham. Burial will follow in the family lot at St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Framingham.

Visiting hours at the funeral home will be Monday from 4 – 8 PM.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the International Mesothelioma Program, c/o David Sugarbaker, MD, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115