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Michael Sean Bergin

1970 - 2022

Michael Sean Bergin obituary, 1970-2022, Washington, DC

BORN

1970

DIED

2022

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Joseph Gawler’s Sons, LLC

5130 Wisconsin Ave NW

Washington, District of Columbia

Michael Bergin Obituary

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Michael Sean Bergin

Michael Sean Bergin (born October 21, 1970) of Rockville, Maryland passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at the age of 51. Mike was the beloved son of Dr. Francis Bergin, Jr. and Mrs. Carol (LeClair) Bergin of Bethesda, Maryland. Mike leaves behind his siblings Francis Bergin, III and his wife Kelly of Madison, New Jersey; Katie Bergin and her husband Brian Peterson of New York City; and Erin (Bergin) and Collin Earnst of Foxboro, Massachusetts. Mike was a beloved and devoted uncle to Aileen Bergin, Aidan Bergin, Kieran Bergin, Mary Clare Earnst, Liam Earnst, and Colleen Peterson. He leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who loved him dearly.

Mike will be remembered for his sense of humor, thoughtful messages on greeting cards, artistic talents, love of classic rock music, and passion for sports, especially the Boston Red Sox. He was a graduate of Mater Dei School and Georgetown Preparatory School. In recent years, Mike was an usher at The Imagination Stage in Bethesda, Maryland.

The family will receive visitors at Joseph Gawler's Sons Funeral Home in Washington, DC on Thursday, September 22 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, September 23 at St. Bartholomew's Church in Bethesda. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mike to the Montgomery County, Maryland affiliate of The National Alliance on Mental Illness (namimc.org).

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 21, 2022.

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Marilee Fitzgerald

September 15, 2023

We think of Michael all the time, especially when we watch a sporting event. We have wonderful and lifelong memories of Michael cheering on his teams - especially the games that Patrick played! We love all the Bergins.

Christine Davison

September 22, 2022

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Bergin Family.
Love, The Davisons

Joe Baker

September 21, 2022

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22

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Joseph Gawler’s Sons, LLC

5130 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016

Sep

22

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Joseph Gawler’s Sons, LLC

5130 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016

Sep

23

Funeral Mass

9:00 a.m.

St. Bartholomew's Church

Bethesda, DC

Funeral services provided by:

Joseph Gawler’s Sons, LLC

5130 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016

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