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MICHAEL FOLAN Obituary
MICHAEL J.
Peacefully at home on October 8, 2012, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of 54 years to the late Mary T. Folan; loving father of Patrick and his wife, Bridget, Maggie, Sally and her husband, Bud and Eamonn and his wife Maureen; brother of Mary Horne and the late Padraig, Bridget, John and Eddie; grandfather of Claire and her husband, Doug, Brian and his wife, Erin, Annie and her fiancé, John, the late Brendan, Emma, Adrienne and her husband, Scott, Sheila, Will, Liam, Sean, Moira and Declan; also great-grandfather of Colton Michael. Michael was born on March 12, 1924 in Mace Carna County Galway, Ireland. He immigrated to the United States in 1949 and ultimately settled in Pittsburgh where he was active in his church and a number of Irish organizations. He will be fondly remembered as the long time host of the "Irish Hour" radio program. Friends received at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, 7441 Washington St., Swissvale, on Wednesday, October 10 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anselm Roman Catholic Church at 9:30 on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 601 Maiden Choice Lane, Baltimore, MD 21228.
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Glenn Rengers
October 18, 2012
My Cousins,
Your Father whom I referred to as Uncle Mike was to me my second Father. He was as strong as they come.
As years have gone by I truly put Uncle Mike and your Mother, Aunt Mary in a special place, my Heart and Memories.
Love your Cousin Glenn
Kelly Family
October 12, 2012
Our deepest sympathies for your loss! My grandmother, Ann Lacey, was a cousin of Mary. Every Sunday after Mass, we would visit my grandparents, and laugh and watch my grandmother dance and sing while listening to Mike's Irish radio program. Many fond memories were inspired by your father! God Bless!
Ed Scott
October 12, 2012
My deepest sympathies for your loss. I remember your dad very well. I can also remember my mom, Margaret Cadigan Scott, had great respect for him as well. God bless.
Michael Martin
October 12, 2012
To the Folan family, living catty-corner to the Folans growing up, Mr. Folan was the voice of authority for the neighborhood. His deep brogue always reminded me of my grandfather, also from Galway. The thoughts and prayers of the entire Martin family are with you in your time of loss. You now have anothe rangel to watch over you. God Bless.
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Kay Kowalski
October 12, 2012
Dear Maggie, Sally, and Claire, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Meg and I will keep you and your family in our prayers. God's comfort and peace be with you all.
Ann Fisher-Hohn
October 12, 2012
Pat, my deepest sympathy. Your father was a wonderfully kind man and a great comfort to me when my own father passed. I will never forget his kindness.
Mary Ann Stegman-Donohue
October 11, 2012
my sympathy to the folan family. my parents were tom and elizabeth donohue and i have fond memories of dances at the irish centre and your dad was there and also listning to him on the Irish hour. he was a wonderful man.
October 11, 2012
Maureen, my deepest sympathy to you and your family... you are always in my thoughts & prayers... hope you remember me.. Sean's Mom - Darlene Burns Bienemann
Michael Shovlin
October 11, 2012
A powerful spirit, an inspiring legacy.. God bless
October 11, 2012
Our sympathy to all of you on your loss. Harvey and Bernie Kart
mac
October 11, 2012
a great man who's legacy is the family he has given to us. he will be missed and remembered - words cannot leave a fitting tribute to such a tremendous person
October 11, 2012
My deepest Sympathy on the passing of your Dad
Bert & Mary curry (Swissvale)
Mike and Marlea Gallagher
October 10, 2012
A great man. Our deepest sympathy to the Folan family.
MaryAnne Rousseau
October 10, 2012
All our thoughts and prayers are with you.
October 10, 2012
To the Folan Family,
It is with great sorrow to learn from my relatives in Pgh. of the passing of Mike. He was a legend in his own time. Many peoples lives were positively affected by his warm and kind ways. He has truly earned his way to Heaven.
May God Bless him and all the wonderful Irish men who have passed away this past year.
Sincerely,
George & Patti (Connolly) O'Brien
Sterling Hts., Michigan
October 10, 2012
Dear Folan Family we were so sorry to hear the news about your dad. He was a special Irishman. Please know that all our prayers are with your family at this time. God Bless. Dan, Bernadette, Diane and Keara Durkin.
Lee Bodner
October 10, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ralph & Cissy Villiotti
October 10, 2012
To all of the Folan family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father and grandfather. Mr. Folan was always so kind and caring . He was a great asset to Swissvale and St. Anselm.
Bob Dezort
October 10, 2012
Sally my sympathy to you and your family
October 10, 2012
My deepest sympathy to all. Mike was truly a special man and will be missed dearly. Memories go back a long way touching me from when I was a kid until now, having my own, grown kids. I hope my children can look back some day and say they had someone as wonderful as Mike Folan in their lives. Thinking of you Sally, Mag, Pat and Eamonn...
Mary Jo Campbell
October 10, 2012
To the Folan Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. He was a terrific person. Take care of yourselves at this sad time.
Jeff O'Donoghue
October 10, 2012
Folan Family,
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Mike. Many fond memories with him at Frick Park & always appreciated his encouragement.
Mike is in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Jeff & Samantha O'Donoghue
October 10, 2012
To the Folan Family,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your father. A true icon in the irish community of Pittsburgh. He'll be greatly missed by many. May he rest in peace in Heaven with all his loved ones that have gone before him.
Sincerely,
Teresa Lynn Creighan Crull
October 10, 2012
To the Folan Family
We send our condolences and our prayers are with you in your loss.
Frank Yesko and the Yesko Family
Tricia Hedberg
October 10, 2012
Sending my thoughts to all of you and remembering how great it was to spend time with Mike whenever I saw him.
Alice Fallon
October 9, 2012
I am so sorry. What a great man. He had so much to be proud of. Thinking of all the Folans and praying for you in this tough time.
October 9, 2012
We want to express our deepest sympathies with the loss of your father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all throughout this difficult time.
Brian and Katie Scotece (Dowd)
Lorinda and Ryan Hayes
October 9, 2012
Sally, Maggie, Claire and family-- without your dad and grandfather, we wouldn't have you, and look at the lives you've all touched as a family who embraced their culture. My prayers are with you, as well as a grateful heart for a life well-lived. May God hold you all close at this time,
October 9, 2012
My sincere sympathy to all the Folan Family.He was a great promoter of Ireland and all things Irish. I am glad to have had the privilege of knowing him. With sympathy Kathy Watson and family
Jeff and Sharon Evans
October 9, 2012
Pat, Bridget and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Ed Wintermantel
October 9, 2012
My sympathy to all of Mike's survivors. I was a frequent listener to his radio show and, being a writer for The Pittsburgh Press, I interviewed him for a feature in our Family Magazine. Don't remember much about the story, but I do recall that Mike was a down-to-earth, interesting and cooperative person. The title was "Dear Mike Pleaseplay," because he seemed to jam those words together when reading requests, and he graciously went along with the gentle ribbing. He was fun, and he's in my prayers.
October 9, 2012
So very sorry to hear of the death of your father. He was a great man and a wonderful promoter of Ireland. He will be deeply missed by all the people that had the priviledge of knowing him.God Bless all of you. Kathy Watson
Noreen Corcoran
October 9, 2012
To the entire Folan Family~
I am so very sorry to hear about Mr. Folan's passing. May you find comfort in the love and the many memories he has left with you. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
With deepest sympathy,
October 9, 2012
Our condolences on the loss of your Father, a grand gentleman.
With our deepest sympathy,
Frank and Mary Lou Wyman
Charlene Lemper
October 9, 2012
To Pat, Bridget and family,
So sorry to learn of your loss. My deepest sympathy to you in this difficult time.
peggy mc fetridge
October 9, 2012
To Maggie and all the Folan family my deepest sympthy goes out on the Death of your dad R.I.P. Mike from Peggy and Danny Mc Fetridge
October 9, 2012
Our deepest sympathies are extended to all of you. Your father was a wonderful man and always tried to do what was right.
The Jumba and Lipchick Families
Kathy & Bill Brake
October 9, 2012
Eamonn & Maureen, Please accept our sympathies. The Folan family is in our thoughts & prayers. May your cherished memories help you through this time of sorrow.
Kathy Hunter
October 9, 2012
To all the Folans and their extended families. I was sorry to hear of yet another Irish icon going with God. May he rest in peace with God in all his loved ones already gone. Prayers for all of you. Sincerely, Kathy Hunter
Dennis Murphy
October 9, 2012
My deepest sympathies. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Mike was a man I so much admired. He will be missed by so many.
Bernice Fisher
October 9, 2012
Dear Maggie and Sally,
Our sympathy in the passing of your father. I remember when your Mom taught me to make scones; being a good teacher she insisted that I do everything myself as she watched. Afterwards when we had tea with those scones your Dad, after tasting one gave me a little amile and told me to keep trying!!
Your Dad and Mom raised great children and in turn delighted in watching outstanding grandchildren grow and prosper. He gladly accepted his role in your lives and passed along his Irish Heritage to each generation.
Bernice and Rege Fisher
Michael Bartley
October 9, 2012
Mike often chuckled when I told him of our family Sunday schedule when I was a child. Church at St. Rosalia, then home to listen to "The Irish Hour" with Mike Folan. It was mandatory. Sympathies to all you wonderful people whom I have the privilege of knowing. Mike's legendary ways, his love and loyalty and gentle Irish demeanor live on.
Johnny Connolly
October 9, 2012
To the Folan Family-
Sheila and I are very sorry for your loss. Mr. Folan was a great man. He was a man of faith and a major part of the Irish Community of Pittsburgh. He truly will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ar Dheis De go raibh a Anam. Johnny Connolly
October 9, 2012
To the Folan family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Maggie Kirshner and Winnie Conway
Kevin & Jessica Shaughnessy
October 9, 2012
Dear Pat, Bridget and family
May God give you peace in this difficult time and may you find comfort and support in each other.
John & Maggie Latsko
October 9, 2012
To all of my cousins...your Dad was THE best Dad, Grandad and husband. He will be tremendously missed, but absolutely and truly never forgotten. His love will always surround you. I'll cherish forever the memory of his hugs….so wonderful. Our best thoughts and love always,
Paula Lim
October 9, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the entire Folan family. I have fond memories of sharing family gatherings with them at the home of relatives........
Rick Bodner
October 9, 2012
Growing up on Wayne Street was made a little easier with "Mr Folan" around. Warm smile and a kind hello made me feel safe. Thanks Mike.
October 9, 2012
To the Folan Family,
Our deepest sympathy to all. We have many fond memories of your father/grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers to all at this very difficult time.
Davey,Sharon,Caitlin and Patrick Price
jeanne cherry
October 9, 2012
Maggie, Pat, Sally and family, so very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I remember him fondly from our childhood, I just loved to hear him speak. In my observance, he was the epitome of what a father should be. I know he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diana Pawlowski
October 9, 2012
Folan Family - I am so sorry to hear of your father's death. He was such a wonderful spirited and kind person. I loved his warmth and personality. He will be sorely missed.
Jim Horgan
October 9, 2012
Mike Folan was one of the great teachers in my life. Through his example, I learned how to be a man, how to hold your head high and how to live with integrity. He taught me to respect a person for owho they are even if their views are quite different from your own. He also taught me not to trust the lid on a sugar dispenser. A truly great man, he will be missed.
Anna Marie McMuldren
October 9, 2012
To The Folan Family,
Deepest Sympathy on the passing of Mike. He always had a smile on his face and will be missed by the Irish Community.
The McMulren's
Tootie Stetter
October 9, 2012
To the Folan Family, We are very sorry to hear of your fathers passing. We always enjoyed his company and listening to him on the radio. Always had a kind word for everyone he met, have fond memories of all the Irish events and non-Irish. We are so sorry we cannot be there as we are right now in Germany. Please known you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tootie & Patricia
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