Michael E. Earick, MD of Quail Ridge, Boynton Beach, FL passed away peacefully at home on August 13, 2023. Born in Erie, PA on January 28, 1935 to Michael and Angeline Lizzi Earick. Michael attended Erie Cathedral Prep Highschool where he was an all-city wrestler. From 1952 to 1956, he was a pre-med student at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. He attended medical school at Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia, PA then returned to Erie, PA where he practiced general/family medicine. 1970 to 1973 residence in Ophthalmology at Pittsburgh Eye and Ear returning to Erie where he practiced Ophthalmology with his partner Howard Levin, MD until retiring in 2000.

Michael was a life-long lover of golf.  For 40 years, Michael was a member of the Erie Kahkwa County Club before moving to Quail Ridge County Club in Boynton Beach, FL. Michael was a people person.  He was humorous, wise, honest, compassionate, conscientious and never missing a day in the office.

Michael is survived by his wife of 59 years, Janice (nee: Mangold) , three daughters, Andrea (Bob) Challinor of Diablo, CA, Diane  (Jim)  Woodworth of Davidson, NC, Suzanne (Angelo) Masciantonio of Radnor, PA , 8 loving grandchildren, Drew and Grant Challinor, Paige and Ian Woodworth, Giancarlo and Siena Masciantonio and Andrea Lawrence and Sara Harvey.  He is predeceased by his brothers, Leonard and Frank; and sister, Christine Hayes and a beloved cousin Dr. Joseph Cerami and many dear friends.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, August 24, 2023,10:30AM at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, 840 George Bush Blvd., Delray Beach, Florida 33483.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Michael's memory to Shriners Hospital for Children or to Trustbridge Hospice in West Palm Beach, FL.