Michael John Birleffi

Michael John Birleffi passed away at home in Denver on January 15, 2021, at the age of 65, after a hard fought battle with an extremely complicated open heart surgery in January 2020, followed by a diagnosis six month later of pancreatic cancer, with perseverance & grace. Mike was a United States Army Veteran. He loved God, our country, family and friends, the cabin and to travel. Mike was a positive, kind, and a fun individual that strived to improve himself. He would frequently quote a friend that said, "Never look back always move forward". Mike has a son Anthony Michael, daughter-in-law Cami, grandchildren Madison, Allannah, and Ellanor from Wisconsin and a daughter Taylor Rive', granddaughter Josie from Texas. Two brothers Jeff (son Patrick); Brad (daughter Ashley), (wife Donna) and a sister Vicky Schommer (husband Dan, sons Nick and Matt). Michael was also surrounded by several cousins, nephews, nieces, aunts and uncles, and Karen Magnuson. Mike's parents John and Betty preceded him. Private family services will be at Mount Olivet followed by Military Honors at Linn Grove Cemetery in Greeley, Co. A Special thank you to the staff at VA hospital of Aurora and Denver Hospice. They were awesome and supportive to Michael and his family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the pancan.org (the pancreatic action network).