Bristol County man killed in Taunton highway crash being remembered as services announced

A Bristol County man who died after a multi-vehicle highway crash on Monday morning is being remembered.

According to Tim McGuirk of Massachusetts State Police Media Relations, shortly after 10:45 a.m., Troopers assigned to the Middleboro Barracks responded to a serious crash in Taunton involving 2 tractor trailers on Interstate 495 south (mile marker 24).  

Taunton Fire and EMS responded to the scene and pronounced one of the operators dead at the scene. The other driver did not sustain injuries.

The decedent was identified as Michael Sarnie, 60, of Mansfield.

According to an obituary, Sarnie was “always ready with a helping hand, a warm hug, or simply his presence when it was needed most. Mike had a natural gift for storytelling and could strike up a conversation with anyone, always ready to share a cherished memory, offer words of wisdom, or reminisce about his favorite collector shows. His passion for collecting, especially Batman and other superhero memorabilia, was something he loved to share with those around him. A true craftsman at heart, Mike took great pride in his ability to build or fix anything, using his skills to help others whenever he could. Whether through his stories, his collections, or his craftsmanship, he found joy in connecting with people.”

Mike’s funeral service will be held at 1:30PM, Friday, February 21,2025, at Schlossberg Family’s Chapel on the Hill, 824 Washington Street in Canton, with the interment to follow at Sharon Memorial Park.

Shiva will be held at the home of Remi & Gary Kuphal of Franklin immediately following the burial.

In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made in Mike’s memory to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 www.Dana-Farber.org.

The cause of the crash remains undetermined at this time.