Michael Ziegler, 71, earned his wings on July 23, 2023. He is preceded in death by the love of his life, wife Ellie Ziegler, parents Florence and Sid Ziegler, grandparents Sally and Harry Krauss, along with in-laws Maddie Levitt and Edward Glazer. He will be forever treasured by his sister Ronnie Grunfeld and her husband Steve, nephew Sam Martin, niece Jill Comer and great nephews Quinn and Logan. Michael also remains in the hearts of his in-laws Jeff Glazer, Suzie Burt, Linda Toohey and nieces Anna, Julie, Megan, and Liz. In addition to his family, Michael’s kind heart, quick wit and encyclopedic knowledge of sports will be greatly missed by his large circle of friends and colleagues.
Michael was born April 15, 1952 in New Rochelle, New York, He spent his childhood in nearby Great Neck, where he served as captain of the Great Neck South High School tennis team, clinching the New…