Michael Cousin Obituary

1964-65 freshman year basketball season. 2nd-to-last game of the season, I think. We were 0 for the league at that point, playing Oak Park at home. The 'Mick' took the game over, scoring 30 points! - which was the margin of victory: 71 - 41. It was the highlight of our year... I always felt if the coaches had just let Mick play without berating him all the time for his occasional mistake, we would have won quite a few games that we lost. But 'positivity' wasn't in their vocabulary, I guess. ~ Gershon (Gordy) Wolf, teammate and friend

'The Mick' -- Mick and I played on the same basketball team for HPHS freshman and sophomore years. Junior and senior years, I was either hurt or MIA, while Mick carried on. He was a great talent, much greater than people knew. May he (continue to) rest in peace, and my belated condolences to Carole and Howie. ~ Gershon (Gordy) Wolf

I just looked up Micky and learned he passed years ago .....we were basketball rivals in high school for 4 years (I went to Oak Park)......our fathers worked in WWII together....

Then we became poker buddies at DU....great personality.....great point guard ....l

Condolences to his friend and family

Tom Andersen

the piano, amazing. and all the places he took you to hear him play! art taturm. herbie hancock and others. never would have known about them except for mickey. (anyone know what happened to pat kelly ? )

My sincerest condolences go out to Mickey's family.

He was a great guy. From the minute I met him as a skinny 5-yr-old kid in Braeside, until he was the grown up man in the city, he was always the same Mickey. With that twinkle, that easy laugh, a big heart-and pants that never seemed to stay quite up.

Every time I would run into him, it was like he had just seen me yesterday. He will be dearly missed by many. Losing Mickey was a real loss for all of us who grew up with him.

The reunion this year will not be the same without Micky Cousin. But all the people who loved him will be there to honor his memory.

To Mickey's Loved Ones,

I consider it a joy to have grown up with Mickey as a good buddy. He's a true character; I've never met anyone who reminded me of him. If sheer will and desire had been enough, he surely would've become a 6 and 1/2 foot BB player!

In senior year we had study hall together, and we were so bored that we counted down the days until graduation. Years later he met me and my daughter for lunch at the Board of Trade, just squeaking past the dress code in worn Converse sneakers and his rumpled tie hanging loosely around his collar.

At our 20 year reunion we sat apart from the crowd.

Mickey and I spent quite a bit of time together at our 20 year high school reunion. I wasn't planning on attending our upcoming 40th reunion, but I've decided to go in Mickey's honor.

I will always hear his gravelly voice in my head, and the way he'd shoot a sarcastic comment out of the side of his mouth. And what a sensitive, deep soul he also was.

As sad as I am, I can't imagine what this loss must be for you. My thoughts are with you.

Micky was a great guy. He always had an interest in how others were doing. I'll miss not seeing on Saturday mornings.

Mickey will be greatly missed. I always enjoyed listening to his take on things, and he always lent me his ear as well. I will always cherish my memories of him.

To Mickey's Family-
I was surprised and saddened when I heard of Mickey's passing. I got to know him over the years, and was always touched by his kindness, concern for others, and wisdom. He will surely be missed, and my thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.

Michael offered me great support and friendship. I'll miss him.

Mickey was a great guy, understated and funny, making wiseguy comments under his breath in the back of the room. But whenever I heard anyone ask him for advice or a comment, he was perceptive and thoughtful and kind.

My deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones.

To Mickey's family, particularly Carole,
I am sad to hear about Mickey's illness and death. I've enjoyed 'running into him' periodically over the years since high school; he was always so full of life. I hope one of those times, I confessed the big crush I had on him so many years ago.
I'm so sorry about your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
warmly, Lorra

To Michael's Family, Friends, and loved ones,
My family and I are very sorry to hear of your loss. We knew Michael was ill and had been in the hospital, but we are so sorry that we did not know how severely ill he was.
It seems time passes by so quickly, because it seems so recent that my girls and I ran into him and were chatting with him one day. He mentioned with such a sense of pride that his daughter was getting married. He seemed to understand children so well and I believe he was a great judge of character, since he seemed to understand people so well. I'm sorry my girls and I didn't get a chance to say "good-bye". We saw him coming home one day not too long ago, and I guess we thought we'd talk to him later to see how he was doing.
I suppose that's why I wanted to write this to all of you in hope that it would bring some comfort to each of you, especially his son and daughter, to know that there are people who think very highly of your Dad and will miss him. We hope the many wonderful memories you have will comfort you during this sad time.
It certainly was our pleasure in having had the opportunity to have known him.
And as I read the other expressions, I have to smile and agree, Michael did mention that he had a great jump shot. He seemed very happy to be able to boast about that.
With Sincere Sympathy,
The Ellis Family

To the Family,

I have not seen Mickey in recent years but did bump into him from time to time in the neighborhood and we always took time to catch up. My fondest memory with Mickey was pretty memorable as he and his then wife Peggy spent the better half of the day with me while I was in labor with my first child until it was time to go to the hospital. His encouragement and presence helped me through a difficult time as he had already gone through the trials and tribs of becoming a parent months before. He was one of the nicest guys I knew and I hope he rests in peace.

Robin Edelstein

Though I haven't seen Mickey in about four decades I can remember him as if it were yesterday from our days at Indianola. He was a terrific person who always took an interest in everyone. I will never forget how he was there when I needed him. Also, as Jimmy said, his jumpshot was a thing of beauty.

Dear Carole and Howie,
I am so sorry to hear about Mickey--my fondest memories of him are as my dear, fun classmate at Braeside school: kidding around, questioning the teachers, playing the piano. I was so looking forward to seeing him again at our 40th HPHS reunion this summer. I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss.

Mickey Cousin,
Camp Indianola people like me, Jim Udesky,
are all in shock.
He was my hero, a year older, and a group ahead, but he served to inspire me to be the best I could.
A terrific athlete in all sports, but his jump shot was especially a thing of beauty, and he never feared to put it up. His piano playing, even during childhood, was cheered by the campers before the start of our weekly movie.
God bless Mickey Cousin! We all loved him.

Temmi, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your friends at Ritchie Court

Dear Carole and Howie,
My fondest memory of Mickey is from our college days in Denver - he was funny, smart and everyone's friend. Mickey and you, Carole, were inseparable - you were each other's best friends and he was your protector. Seriously, I thought he would never let you date. I loved listening to him play the piano in our dorm in Denver. And when your dad passed away, Mickey was the rock for Shirley. Sadly, that Mickey has been gone a long time and I know that makes this loss even more heartbreaking. Hold on to the wonderful years of memories - there were many.
With love,