Michael James O’Hagan

Michael James O’Hagan of Connelly Springs, NC, died on January 28, 2026, peacefully after a long series of health issues. He was surrounded by his immediate family at his passing.

Michael was the son of John Francis O’Hagan and Grace Mary O’Hagan née Outwater. He was born in Yonkers, NY on April 4, 1952.

In 1957 his family moved to Briarcliff Manor, NY. He graduated with many scholastic and athletic honors from Briarcliff HS in 1970. Michael had the choice of many Colleges and Universities that offered academic and athletic scholarships in the Northeast. He chose to attend Cornell University. While at Cornell he played football and baseball.

After College Michael returned to Briarcliff and worked at the family-owned local restaurant, The Briars, where he was instrumental in growing this family run business.

In the late 1980’s the family decided to sell the restaurant and Michael turned to the Corporate Security industry. He started out with Wells Fargo in NYC and continued his career at several different banks including MBNA in Delaware. He finished his career at the Bank of America in Charlotte, NC. He was instrumental in developing cutting edge security technology at Bank of America.

He married Deborah Kaufmann of Briarcliff, and they were married for 20 years. They have 2 children, Sarah Grace O’Hagan and Timothy Michael O’Hagan. Michael is also survived by his 9 siblings, John O’Hagan Jr (Rhonda), Gary O’Hagan (Marcia), Jane Tambone (Frank), Donald O’Hagan (Alane), Brian O’Hagan, Elizabeth Cassidy (Daniel), Patricia O’Hagan Schoen, Christopher O’Hagan (Mary) and Theresa O’Hagan. He has many many nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends who will miss him terribly.

He was preceded in death by his sister Hope Susan O’Hagan and dear brother-in-law Jon S. Schoen.

Michael’s life will be celebrated at a later date this spring and we hope you will keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.