Michael Joseph McNamara

I knew Mike and Julie during their OLLI years. They encouraged me in my love of reading and writing poetry. Their positive outlook and good sense of humor were a tonic to me. I won't forget them.

I miss Mike every day. He had a great sense of optimism and humor, was full of interesting stories, and gave me good advice and encouragement on my writing. he and wife Julie were and still are a force for good in my life. Wherever you are, Mike, and Julie, I salute you.

Before we left D.C. in 2003, Mike and Julie were among our dearest friends. We are sad to know of their passing. We shared so much together, especially our love of art and great dinner parties! So many happy memories of lovely times together. And so happy to celebrate their 50th with them and the family. Our sincere condolences. Love, Terence and Joanne Cooney

Fun memories as a classmate at Ocean City (NJ) High School (class of '54). He was destined for great things.

Mike was my poetry professor at OLLI. He always had jokes to share and loved critiquing our poems. We also met Julia a few times. What a cool couple. I send my sympathy to the family. Joan Lunsford

You will be missed. You & Julie were always so kind to me.

I’m very sad to hear of the passing of Mr. McNamara and his beautiful wife Julia. They were always so pleasant and cheerful whenever I saw them. They will be greatly missed.

I am so very sad to hear of the passing of Mike and Julia. They will be greatly missed. I loved hearing Mike's jokes and stories, they always brightened my day!

When we were much, much younger, Mike schooled me in the gritty realities of combat in Viet-Nam. When we were much older, I learned from him the smoothness and subtleties of Shakespearean verse. Mike was a man worth knowing. He will be missed.