Roslyn Estates Village Clerk Michael Tomicich died this past weekend at his home. He was 57.
His son, Noah Tomicich, said his father died peacefully but was “overworked” and “tired.” Noah said the cause of death is unknown.
“It’s really a shock for all of us. I’ve worked so well with Mike for the past seven years,” said Roslyn Estates Mayor Paul Leone Peters. “He’s been absolutely outstanding as the clerk/treasurer. He’s worked tirelessly for the village.”
Noah said his father was selfless and hard-working.
His father always found a way to get involved, from helping Noah earn his Eagle Scout honor to supporting local libraries to caring for his 92-year-old mother, Yolanda Tomicich, said Noah.
“We were like a team. Always made sure grandma [got what she needed],” he said. “No matter what was going on … when it came down to grandma … everything else went to the side.”
Michael loved the outdoors, often fishing, camping or volunteering with local Boy Scout troops, said Noah.
Noah said some of his favorite memories with his father are from their many trips together, from Bermuda to Key West and Michael’s favorite, Disney World.
“He was a Disney nut,” said Noah.
But most of Michael’s time was spent dedicating himself to his work, according to Noah, who described how Michael started his own accounting firm with his friend, John Lundy.
The firm was a success, skyrocketing without any advertisements, according to Noah, who said each of Michael’s clients found his firm from word of mouth because of his great service. His firm later merged into a larger accounting firm, said Noah.
“He was the only one who could do what he did,” said Noah.
Michael put work before himself, making sure each and every one of his hundreds of clients were cared for, said Noah.
Then, Michael made sure each and every one of the Roslyn Estates residents were cared for when he became the village clerk and treasurer at Roslyn Estates, said Peters.
“No matter what time of day or night I needed to speak to him, he was available,” said Peters. “He would come on weekends on his own. If there was an exceptionally windy day, he would come by himself to go around the village and make sure that things were OK.”
And with his mind for numbers, Michael secured an increase in interest income for the village that Peters estimates to be a fourfold increase and secured various grants for the village. He was incredibly organized and proactive in handling village concerns, said Peters.
“He was so selfless he never really gave himself a lot of credit for the things he did,” said Noah.
Noah said he thinks his father would want to be remembered for always trying to do his best by others.
“He always taught me you do the right thing no matter what or who it is for or who’s watching,” said Noah. “You always do the right thing because it’s the right thing to do.”
Michael is survived by his son, Noah, 25, and his mother, Yolanda, 92.
Details for the funeral services are forthcoming.
