Michael Readdy

1936 - 2013

PEORIA - Michael B. Readdy, 77, of Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully at 8:00 p.m. Friday, December 27, 2013, at Kindred Hospital, Peoria. Mike was born on November 23, 1936, in Mount Vernon, NY, to Thomas LeRoy and Katherine (McCue) Readdy. They preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister, Eileen Mounts; nieces, Peg (Jon) Secunda and Julie (Jonas) Bandy; nephew, Tim Mounts Jr.; and three great-nieces. Mike attended St. Bernard Grade School, Spalding Institute, and the University of Dayton. He received his bachelor of science from Bradley University and his master of science from Golden Gate University. He served in the US Army Reserves from 1960 to 1966. Mike worked for American Airlines for 40 years, retiring in 1998 as the manager of human resources. His career with American Airlines had him assigned to Chicago, New York, Dallas, and San Francisco, and allowed him the opportunity to travel the world. He enjoyed fly-fishing, and was a member of Trout Unlimited. An avid baseball fan, Mike was a member of the Society of American Baseball Research, and was both a Cubs and Red Sox fan. Mike is donating his body to science; and it was his wish to not have any formal services. Wright & Salmon Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101-9950; or American Lung Association National Headquarters, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004. Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.wrightandsalmon.com.