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MICHAEL KILLELEA Obituary

Michael Patrick Killelea Michael, age 52, died peacefully on November 3, 2010 in San Antonio, Texas after a long illness. Michael is survived by his father, Michael C. of San Rafael; and brothers Timothy and Kevin. His mother, Peggy, predeceased Michael in 2004. Michael is also survived by his aunt, Patricia Springer, and his cousins, Patricia Taylor, Janet Purcell (Cardwell), Maureen Dixon and John and William Cardwell. Michael was born in San Diego and raised in San Rafael, California. He graduated from St. Raphael's Grammar School, San Rafael, and Marin Catholic High School in 1976. Michael pursued a career in the travel industry and worked in that field in San Antonio, Texas for the last 6 1/2 years. He enjoyed travel and planning trips for family and friends; he traveled extensively whenever possible. Friends and family are invited to a Funeral Mass in honor of Michael's life that will be celebrated on Friday, November 19, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Raphael's Catholic Church, 1105 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael. An interment service will immediately follow at Mt. Tamalpais Cemetery, 2500 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael. Contributions in Michael's memory may be made to St. Raphael's Grammar School, Marin Catholic High School or to a favorite charity.

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Published by Marin Independent Journal from Nov. 17 to Nov. 18, 2010.

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john etchevers

November 18, 2010

Mike: Francis Rothman called us tonight regarding the loss of your son Michael.I looked up the IJ and saw that the service was tomorrow. Unfortunately, I have to be down in LA.
You have our deepest condolences. They say the lost of a child is the deepest cut. Rest assure that Monique and I will offer our prayers for the two Michael Killeleas.Your friend, John Etchevers

Lisa & Wade Crowfoot

November 18, 2010

Wade and I send our love, support and condolences to your family during this difficult time.

John Gallagher

November 17, 2010

I attended St. Raphael's and Marin Catholic with Mike. He was a year ahead of me. I also worked with him at Tijuana Taco in high school. He was very dedicated and a hard worker. I was always goofing off at work with my buddies but he really took the job seriously and wanted to do good. And he did. He was a model worker. I think he thought some of the stuff we used to pull at work was pretty crazy and, it was. We got him to smile and laugh quite a bit with our antics and that's what it's really all about. My condolences to the family. He was a good guy.

Mount Tamalpais Mortuary Cemetery-Mausoleum-Cremation

November 17, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Karen Kastigar

November 9, 2010

I was so sorry to hear about Mike's passing. My family grew up only a few houses up from Mike's in the Glenwood neighborhood of San Rafael, Ca. & our families did many, many things together over the years. I am thinking about all of you right now - Mike Sr., Tim & Kevin especially. Much love to all of you. Karen (Geary) Kastigar

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