Michael Ira Hirschman

Michael Ira Hirschman, 61, of Olney, MD died Thursday, April 15, 2021 in Bethesda, MD. He was the loving husband of Phyllis Lee Hirschman, devoted father of Melissa Lee Hirschman and Max Alexander (Tatiana Fontina) Hirschman. Proud Papa of Emma Mary Hirschman.

Michael was the adored third child and first-born son of Irma and the late Behrl Hirschman. He also leaves behind his sisters, Sandra (David) Spiegel, Marjorie (Charles) Nichols, and brother Lawrence Hirschman. He was Uncle Michael to a host of nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Susan Lee (Robert) Maranto. He will be missed by Coby, man’s best friend.

Graveside services will be held for family at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 19, 2021, at Lakeview Memorial Park, Sykesville, MD. Please note, due to COVID-19, this will a small gathering for family only, masks and social distancing required.

Michael was born in Washington, D.C, and grew up in Silver Spring, MD. He graduated from The Bullis School in 1979. He attended college at University of Jacksonville. Michael had a love for golf which was proven by his bragging rights of a 6 handicap. His parents would drop him off for golf tournaments in the mornings, and pick him up in the late afternoon. Michael worked for his father in the concrete business, for 16 years. He developed an interest in construction and worked with the Korth Companies for several years. After that, he moved on to becoming an owner of the Warren Young Group. Construction never left his blood.

When Michael met Phyllis on a blind date, he knew she was the love of his life. The couple wed on August 31, 1986 and they never stopped the party. They raised two beautiful children together in North Potomac, MD. The family enjoyed many summers spent in both Ocean City and Dewey Beach with their extended families jumping the waves. When his children were younger, Michael loved watching them play soccer and ride horses. Later on, he looked forward to his daily coffee dates with his granddaughter Emma.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Heart Association. If you are unable to make a donation, please take your children out for a round of golf or a fun afternoon at the driving range in honor of Michael.