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for Michael O'Grady
patricia roboski
February 4, 2020
Missed but not forgotten.God Bless Bear and all his loved ones.patty tyz
Steven Kokensparger
December 2, 2016
I just found out about Mike's passing earlier this year. He was a good man with a razor sharp legal mind and he will be greatly missed.
Paul Goodburn
March 19, 2016
All my best to the O'Grady family in this difficult time. I will always remember -- and do my best to emulate -- Mike's generosity and enthusiasm. He was never happier than when he was going out of his way to help a friend.
February 29, 2016
Alison, I just this moment found out about Michael's passing. I'm so very sorry and my heart goes out to you and the whole family. Someone just told Alec and he called his Dad and me. We have been out of town. If I'd could have we would have been at the service. We send our love and sincere heartfelt sympathy to you all. Carol, Albert, and Alec Clairmont
Life Fitness & Kuba
February 18, 2016
We all miss Mike at Lifetime Fitness. I miss his mentorship and friendship. Great man.
Barry Wenrich
February 18, 2016
Michael is surely someone who will be missed by all that knew him. He always made me feel like he was a person who cared for his fellow man. He was always willing to help you if you needed it. I consider myself a very fortunate person to have known him. My deepest thoughts go out to his family. Michael was one of the good guys here on earth and now the heavens have one more star.
Joanna Grimm
February 15, 2016
My deepest love goes out to all the O'Grady's.I met Michael way back in 1975-'76 while on Spring Break, down in Key West, after many fun nights at the Green Parrot, Duval St, sunsets on the pier, the tomato man, camping on Bow Channel,& then sharing a wonderful, long ride back to OSU in Stan Reeves' white van.I was lucky enough to get to know this group of friends(we pretended to be a rock band at one stop!!) Then daily (almost) breakfast & studying in Pomeranian Hall, helping Michael get that darn language requirement from OSU done, so he could go to Law School. He was a gentleman with the greatest sense of humor & I LOVED sparring with him intellectually. My Dad was a Professor at Columbia at the time & that seemed to give me some credibility.Michael was such a grand buddy & helped me in any way he could. That NEVER changed over the years. Always there for his family & friends & then our children & he even touched the next generation, helping w/a legal situation that helped our grandson -because that's the character this gentle giant possessed.I still have a birthday note, in true "Bear" fashion- 5/3/82 on memo paper that has at the top "From the desk of Michael P.O'Grady& he stapled 5 pages together. I will cherish it forever.He spoke of his family in this note-that being a driving force in deciding whether or not or when to move back to Columbus.Then I vividly recall the night we met Alison..She brought out the sparkle in his eyes- this was it!!Then came weddings, babies..life. I admired his undeniable strength & fortitude- this was a man who LOVED life & lived his life with all the right priorities, integrity & loyalty. His family was always #1..Stories out at the farm, while playing Ping Pong, about bunk beds & the constant hullabaloo of being the oldest of 12 siblings!Flash forward to Michael & Alison's wedding, our times in Lakewood. What happy memories you both are part of, that I will always treasure. I like to imagine,Michael's in heaven , having philosophical debates with my Dad,Perry who simply adored & admired him & playing cards with Greg, Mountain, Casey..the list goes on.I will keep you in my heart & prayers, dear friend. I know the most important thing to you was to be sure Alison & the kids were ok. Be at peace & pain free, you sweet, kind, SMART man. I'm so grateful to have called you my friend. God Bless & keep you.My deepest condolences to this wonderful family who showed me what family really means, when times get tough..God Bless you all.With all my love, Joanna
February 15, 2016
Mike was a wonderful caring man who will be missed.. He and I served on the North Central Mental Health Services Board of Trustees. He 's been on the board since 1007 and served as its Chairman for 2 years. He cared deeply for the less fortunate and worked for their well being. I will miss Mike. He was a good man and a super good guy. Aron Ross
Gil Greene
February 14, 2016
I knew Mike for many years as a fellow board member of North Central Mental Health Services. Mike was a great person to work with on the board. He was a very knowledgeable and caring person. I will greatly miss him. He and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Taylor
February 12, 2016
Dear O'Grady Family, I've very blessed and proud to have called Mike a friend. I love how he loved people and truly cared. He always got so excited at progress. In the midst of conflict, I always remember he saw "two problems here". Bless you all. I'm sure your hearts are broken having loved such an amazing man. He loved you all deeply. May the God of all comfort bless your hearts now.
February 12, 2016
Katie,
I am so sorry for your loss of your brother. I'm sure you have many awesome memories to cherish.
My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family.
Marisa (Mascherini) Dennis
Mary Ann Mulligan Maricle
February 12, 2016
Dear Allison and Family. So sorry to hear about your husband. He sounded like such a nice man. My prayers and sorrow are with you and your family
February 12, 2016
God bless all the O'Gradys, loved ones and friends of Mike you are being prayed for.Love,patty tyznik roboski
Andrew Tenekedes
February 12, 2016
A lifelong friend. There is an entire heartbroken community from Athens (O.U.) who held Michael in the highest regard and esteem. It was a privilege to have known him. My condolences to Alison and her children, as well as all of Michael's very large family.
Kate Anderson
February 11, 2016
My deepest condolences to the entire O'Grady family. Mike was a wonderful and kind person - he will be greatly missed by so many.
Jean Miller
February 11, 2016
Katie and all of the O'Grady family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss.
eileen corrigan/ Mooney
February 11, 2016
Dear Alison, Tina and all the O'Gradys,
Buster & I are so sorry for your loss. Mike was truly a force to be dealt with...and how lucky were we who were friends and family! I had so much fun going back & forth w/him about issues in our Child Support Agency days, only to have him say, "Okay, now switch with me and argue the other way!" It was great practice for dealing with Legislative Services in Columbus years later! He was a true friend...and will be so missed. We are heartbroken that we're unable to attend the Memorial, but you will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Safe home Michael O'Grady, safe home.
-eileen corrigan
Barbara LaForrest
February 11, 2016
To the O'Grady Family,
My thoughts are with you. Michael and Alison are responsible for getting Rita and my brother Alan LaForrest together. I am eternally grateful as I have come to know the strength and support the O'Grady family has for each other. Michael will be missed.
Sharon Boyer
February 11, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the O'Grady family. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Marcy Goad
February 11, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the O'Grady family I worked with Mike at the Attorney General's office, such a great guy great personality and he will be greatly missed.
Karen Isaac Lawhorn
February 11, 2016
Katie and the entire O'Grady family. My prayers are with you all through this time. The memories will live on forever. May he rest in peace in comfort
February 11, 2016
You were a great person to have known. You will be missed.
Naomi Winfield
Deborah Norris Matthews
February 11, 2016
I have had the pleasure of knowing many of Pete's 12 children. Mike was a special guy and I will miss seeing him.
Eileen and Bob Barrow
February 11, 2016
To dear Alison, Pearse, Meghan, Owen and Annie,
Please know,we are holding you all in loving thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Michael has passed into God's realm, beyond the pain and cares of this world....
Dan Stewart
February 11, 2016
So sorry to hear. I will miss his smile and sense of humor. Always appreciated his advice & support in my legislative campaigns. A true "people's Democrat". Prayers and love to the O'GRADY family. May your faith and strong family give comfort.
Jill Jones
February 11, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending healing thoughts and prayers to the entire O'Grady family during this difficult time. Blessed to have known Mike and will cherish the memories of good times spent with him.
Angela Raffa-Keeling
February 11, 2016
Sending Prayers and Hugs to Allison and all your loving children and brothers and sisters. May all of you find comfort with each other. Love, Angela & Joe Keeling
Mary Ann Swepston
February 11, 2016
Tina and Siblings, so sorry for your loss. May time and sharing your memories sooth your hearts.
George Walton
February 11, 2016
To the O'Grady family,
I am very sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike was always great to anyone who needed assistance. I enjoyed working with Mike during my career at the Attorney Generals Office.. RIP
Melvin Harris
February 11, 2016
It saddens me to learn of Mike's passing. He,indeed, was a wonderful, good and welcoming person with whom I became acquainted through mutual mental health interest. I know that I will miss him as will many many others. I believe that Mike created many good memories for many. Prayers and thoughts go out to your family.
Cookie Letner
February 11, 2016
To the family, wife, children, brothers and sisters and nieces nephews... We would like to send our condolences to you all for the untimely and much too soon passing of Michael O'Grady. I was blessed to have been in his presence twice, both times at a dinner with his brothers and sisters. His sister Mary, Terry Letner is my sister in law so I was invited to be with this huge funny group of people. I watched as Michael teased, laughed, bear hugged his family. He decided to turn his teasing on me and we had a blast. He was gracious and funny to the servers and sincerely appreciated his time with his family. I hope and pray you all take time to remember him, remember his personality, remember his laugh, remember his hugs, remember his dreams. He was an amazing man he did amazing things for our community and he left us much too soon. Again our condolences to you all.
Megan Wackernagle
February 11, 2016
Love and prayers to your family. Mike was an exceptional man, it was an honor to know him.
Bill Oneill
February 11, 2016
May you rest in peace my friend. Justice Bill Oneill.
Bill McDonald
February 11, 2016
Words are inadequate. He was a great guy. I enjoyed working with him at the Attorney General's office.
M Baisden
February 11, 2016
So sorry for your loss but know that John is in a better place and at peace. May God be with your families at this difficult time.
Alan LaForrest
February 11, 2016
To a brother-in-law, friend and neighbor, I will miss you greatly. May you rest in peace.
margaret mitchell
February 11, 2016
To allison and children and all the rest of the family my sincere condolience prayers for the family
Michael Braunstein
February 10, 2016
It was not possible to meet Mike without seeing what a kind, wonderful man he was. My sympathy and prayers go out to his large, loving family.
Cindy&Cassie Stephen
February 10, 2016
Michael, you will be greatly missed! My heart goes out to all of you! A kiss to you my friend until we meet again.
Much love,
Kathy Mulligan Myers
February 10, 2016
I am very sorry for your loss. Mike was the Section Chief at the Attorney General' s office when I worked there and he was a fantastic boss. He was always very kind and genuine. I am lucky to have known him. My prayers will be with you and your family.
Wendy and Joe Buck
February 10, 2016
Dear O'Grady family,
I know how much you love and will miss Mike. Your family's love and strength is well known to the community and everyone who has been lucky enough to know you. Sending prayers of comfort to you.
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