Saratoga Springs, NY - Michael R. Dormin, 21, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2015 after battling complications related to his recovery from leukemia. Michael was born on September 28, 1994 and lived in Pearl River, NY before his family relocated to Saratoga Springs in 2004. Michael graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 2012 and went on to the University of Iowa, where he studied mechanical engineering for two years before his diagnosis on June 3, 2014. Michael loved music and played many instruments. He loved cars, skateboarding, power lifting and his favorite past time was snowboarding at Gore Mountain. Survivors include his parents John and Ann Sullivan Dormin; his loving sister Elizabeth; longtime girlfriend Kayla Miller; grandparents William and Patricia Dormin and grandfather Roland Sullivan along with many uncles, aunts, and cousins. He is predeceased by his grandmother Barbara Sullivan. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 8pm Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). His wonderful spirit and joy will be celebrated with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 at The Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway by Rev. Thomas H. Chevaliar, pastor. Burial will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery, West Ave. Memorial donations can be made in Michael's memory to the Ronald McDonald House Charity in New York (rmh-newyork.org). Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.