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Michael E. Golick

1939 - 2023

Michael E. Golick obituary, 1939-2023

BORN

1939

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Brusie Funeral Home - Chico

626 Broadway St.

Chico, California

Michael Golick Obituary

MICHAEL E. GOLICK Michael E. Golick passed peacefully in his sleep on August 11, 2023, the day after his 84th birthday which he celebrated with family. He was born to Charles and Dolores Golick in San Jose. He grew up in Sunnyvale, attended Catholic schools, Bellarmine Prep School, and graduated from San Jose State University in 1963. In 1970, he moved to Napa Valley to pursue a career in the wine industry. He established Allynwood Wine Company in 1972. He worked as an esteemed sommelier for several nationally recognized wine tastings. He retired to Ukiah, eventually moving to Chico. He is survived by his wife Anna M. Stephens of Chico, his sister Geraldine Pedesky of Honolulu, HI; his daughter Meighan Marquis of Grand Junction, CO.; his son Marc (wife Gina) Golick of Santa Rosa; grandchildren Morgan Bendowski, Denver CO; Griffin Bendowski and Chloe Bendowski of Grand Junction, CO; granddaughter Makena Golick of Santa Rosa. Michael loved gardening, fishing and pheasant hunting. He shared this lifelong passion with his friends, children and grandchildren. He enjoyed a full and adventurous life full of stunning nature, loving family and friends, good food and even better wine. Always with his faithful canine companion by his side. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 767 Elliot Rd. Paradise, CA on September 29, 2023 at 11:00 AM In lieu of Flowers: Please donate to the Arbor Day Foundation at arborday.org/giveatree

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Published by Chico Enterprise-Record from Aug. 22 to Sep. 24, 2023.

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Rosary

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Brusie Funeral Home

626 Broadway, Chico, CA

Sep

29

Memorial Mass

11:00 a.m.

Saint Thomas More Catholic Church

767 Elliot Road, Paradise, CA

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626 Broadway St., Chico, CA 95928

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