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Happy Birthday Michael. I think of you every June 6.
Sandy Boyd
June 06, 2022 | Los Gatos, CA
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Obituary
June 6, 1956 -- March 26, 2009
Cremation rites were held for Michael V. McGettigan, 52, of Coos Bay, under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary.
Michael was born June 6, 1956, at Menlo Park, Calif., the son of Edward P. and Betty Ann (Brummend) McGettigan. He died March 26, 2009, at Coos Bay.
He was raised and educated in Menlo Park, where from age 11 to 18, he played the French horn with the California Youth Symphony and he also played French horn and the saxophone with the Duke Ellington Orchestra. During that same time, he learned to play golf at Stanford Links which became his other passion. He lived in New Orleans, La., from 1991 to 2000, when he moved to Coos Bay. He had worked as a caddie at Bandon Dunes since it opened in 2001.
Michael was a talented musician, he released several CDs of piano music that he had written and was currently working on his third album. He also was an accomplished chef and barbecue aficionado.
He was kind and caring and he possessed a gentle warmth. He will be missed greatly by his family and numerous friends.
Michael is survived by his mother, BettyAnn McGettigan of Napa, Calif.; brother, Peter McGettigan of Santa Cruz, Calif.; and sisters, Martha McGettigan of Napa and Mary McGettigan of Coos Bay.
He was preceded in death by his father in 1989.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 267-4216.
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This obituary was originally published in The World.
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June 6 is so difficult. I think of you all the time and wish I could talk to you - I listen to your music and wish the world could hear how wonderful and talented you were - love from your sister, Martha
Martha McGettigan
June 06, 2018 | Pope Valley, CA | Sister
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Thinking of Michael on his birthday.... Such a lovely kind and creative person. So many memories that I will always treasure. I will listen to one of your songs today.
Sandy Boyd
June 06, 2017 | Los Gatos, CA
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February 27, 2016
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Dearest Michael--although I would rather remember your birth day and your life, I find it difficult on this day not to think of the call I received at work at 4pm on a Thursday afternoon--one of the most sad calls in my life. So today, another Thursday, I will be thinking of you but good thoughts only. It is March Madness--something you and I shared--and I will watch the games with you in mind and heart. Miss you Mouse--love you always. your sister, mary
mary mcgettigan
March 26, 2015 | Coos Bay, OR
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As 2014 winds to a close, I am remembering holidays past. Wishing you were here to create new memories. Thinking of you with love always--your sister, mary
December 23, 2014
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Happy Birthday Michael
June 06, 2014
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I just learned of Michael's passing moments ago as I was searching for St. Raymond's classmates for an upcoming reunion. I'm shocked and saddened.
My memories of Michael were mostly from early school days at St. Raymond's ...first through third grade, I think. I was always struck by his long, thick eyelashes and beautiful brown eyes! He was a sweet boy. He used to say when he wanted something, 'Oh, please? I'll be your best friend!' So cute!
My Sincere condolences to his sisters,...
Kim Carrillo Rolla
July 22, 2013 | Menlo Park, CA
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Happy Birthday Michael---a day of joy remembered. Thoughts and memories of you abound today--sweet and bittersweet. You live in the stories I tell my friends and loved ones---funny, sad, tragic, meaningful--all told with love. Thinking of you especially on this day. I love and miss you Mouse--your sister, mary
mary mcgettigan
June 06, 2013 | Coos Bay, OR
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