September 26, 1946—July 9, 2016
Michael Thomas Tucker, 69, was born on September 26, 1946, in New York City. He passed away on July 9, after his recent move from Stamford, Conn., to Seattle.
He grew up on Long Island, N.Y. Michael received his bachelor’s degree in psychology and English at Washington College in Maryland. He later earned his MBA and DBA at Boston University. For nearly 30 years he was a finance professor in the Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University in Connecticut. Last December he retired as professor emeritus.
During his tenure at Fairfield University he developed a keen interest in incorporating environmental and social justice issues in his teaching. Before his retirement, he trained with the Climate Reality Project and later presented climate related programs.
Earlier, Michael had an interest in entrepreneurship. When he lived near Concord, N.H., he owned Isis, a women’s clothing boutique. He also owned a typesetting and book production business and, as a wholesaler, he imported knit goods and jewelry from South America.
He enjoyed hiking and leading a reading discussion group at Fairfield University.
In Seattle, Michael Tucker is survived by his wife Sharyn Skeeter, his son Jason Tucker and daughter-in-law Anna Tucker. His sister Alice Bruno, niece Rachel Perks, and nephew Matthew Bruno live on Long Island, N.Y. He has cousins, grandnieces and a grandnephew. He was predeceased by his parents Nathan and Selma Tucker of New Jersey.