Michael Kenneth Early, age 75, of Peru, New York, passed away on August 22, 2024, at Meadowbrook Healthcare. Mike was born on October 10, 1948, in New York City, the son of Charles and Mary Early. Mike retired from Clinton Correctional Facility in 2003 as a Corrections Sergeant. Mike is survived by his significant other of 44 years, Beryl Noelting. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Clifford Blasius; his nephew, Colin Saunders and his wife Sherri; his niece, Shannon von Hassel and her husband Douglas; his great nephew, Carter von Hassel; his great niece, Morgan von Hassel and his Mulvehill cousins; Ann, Margie, Mary Ellen, Kevin, and Janie. Also his in-laws, Dale (Joanne) Noelting, Conni Harblin, Diane Perault, Russell Noelting, Lynn (Scott) Sylvester, Terry (Karen) Noelting, Scott Noelting, Linda Noelting, many nieces and nephews, and many neighbors and friends. In addition to his parents, Charles and Mary Early, he was predeceased by Beryl's parents, Royal and Alberta Noelting; in-laws, Jeff Noelting, Gary Harblin, Ronald Streeter, and Randy Baldwin. One thing is for certain, Randy met Mike at the Gates of Heaven with open arms and they are now getting into some kind of mischief. There will be no visitation or funeral services. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to the Elmore SPCA, 556 Telegraph Road, Peru, New York 12972. Arrangements are with the Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, New York 12901