Michael Hamilton Kuziv passed away on December 28, 2021 at the age of 78 in Orlando, Florida where he has resided for the past 26 years. He was born on January 13, 1943 at Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia, where his parents, Lt. Col. Michael Kurziv and mother, Bette Larue Kuziv, were stationed while serving in the Army during World War II.
As a young man Michael chose to serve his country as a U.S. Marine and was a Vietnam Veteran. Following an honorable discharge from the United States Marine Corps, his career achievements included hotel restaurant management, sales and management in the auto industry, and real estate, where he excelled as a broker/realtor/teacher. Michael enjoyed golf, and in his early years was an avid golfer and an award-winning bowler.
Michael is survived by his wife, Carolyn McManis Kuziv, son, Sean Michael Kuziv and wife, Kay, and grandchildren Kaylin Alyse Kuziv and Ashlyn Breann Kuziv. Michael is also survived by two brothers, Christopher T. Kuziv (Chuck Turner), and Mark Stephen Kuziv and spouse Rene Kuziv.
Through the years Michael touched the lives of many people during his 78 years, and will be missed by his family, friends, neighbors, and business associates who knew and loved him.
This heritage started 67 years ago with Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, who founded the First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1934. In 1938 Francis E. Loomis, son of Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, received his license to practice Mortuary Science and in 1941 established Loomis Funeral Home of Winter Garden, FL. 
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Mark Kuziv says
Thank You for all of the BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES………
You will live on in all of our HEARTS!!!!!!!!!
Your Loving Brother Mark
Terrence Hamilton Thorn says
I wish I had been able to say goodbye, Cousin Mike. – You were the first of our Generation of 10 cousins and I always looked up to you with admiration because we were the Boomers raised by the “Greatest Generation” and in the 1960’s you were the oldest and coolest ! My heartfelt condolences to all that knew you, especially your son, Sean who is the first of the generation of second cousins who was born at the same time of our Grandfather’s (Col. Hamilton Thorn) passing. I hope to see you again.
joel gooch says
Mike was a long time friend of mine. We spent many good times together. He was TRULY a friend, not one to forget a friendship. He leaves an opening in my heart and I will always remember him for the fine person and great friend he was.
My condolences to his family.
I just discovered his passing because I tried to call him yesterday to set up a golf trip with him.