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MICHAEL PALMER MEALEY

1940 - 2021

MICHAEL PALMER MEALEY obituary, 1940-2021, Midway, PA

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1940

DIED

2021

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MICHAEL MEALEY Obituary

MEALEY MICHAEL PALMER May 16, 1940 - Dec. 29, 2021 Michael Palmer Mealey, age 81, passed away on December 29, 2021, in Park City, Utah. He was born on May 16, 1940, in Oakland, California to Thomas R. and Patricia Mealey. He married Judith Seaverns on May 14, 1970. Mike was an avid skier, golfer, and world traveler. He also held many respected positions throughout his life, including serving in the U.S. Army (where he was awarded the Bronze Star), co-founder and President of Mealey Publications, Inc., being named Publisher of the Year by the National Newsletter Association, presiding as President of the National Newsletter Association and Stars and Stripes Alumni Association, serving as President over the Board of Trustees at the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur in Villanova, Pennsylvania, and serving as a board member at the Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City, Utah. Mike is survived by his wife, Judith, his daughter Elizabeth (John) Yocum, his sisters, Pam Gillotti and Barbara Mealey, and his granddaughters, Amanda Yocum and Samantha Yocum. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas R. and Patricia Mealey, and his brother, Timothy Mealey. There will be a Celebration of Mike held on Monday, January 17, 2022, from 4-7 P.M. at the Stein Eriksen Lodge, 7700 Stein Way, Park City, UT 84060. Another Celebration of Mike's Life will be held in Pennsylvania in the Spring of 2022 (details still pending). www.probstfamilyfunerals.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Jan. 4, 2022.

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Alan Otero

December 7, 2022

To my dear friend Mike, RIP,you will be missed by me

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Tim & Janet Creedon

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Judy & Roger Kent

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Steve Edgcumbe

February 23, 2022

I was saddened the learn about Mike's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to Judy and the family. I was an editor for Mike and Judy in the 1990s. The company they created was a wonderful place to work. Mike and Judy were the most kind and generous employers and people. There truly was a family-like atmosphere around the office. We did a lot of good work and we had a lot of great office parties and celebrations. I was fortunate to be a part of it all. I have a lot of good memories. Thank you. Rest in peace, Mike.

Tom Eno

January 31, 2022

It was an honor to know Mike, and I would like to express my sorrow to Judy for her great loss. Rest in Peace, my friend.

Scott Jacobs

January 12, 2022

When they say "they don't make them like that anymore," they are talking about Mike Mealey. I have never seen a company owner care more about the people he employed - as noted in the tributes, he got the biggest kick out of handing paychecks out to each & every employee. He loved success & celebrations. It wasn't going to work each day - - it was going to a place where your second family resided and worked as a team. And what a teacher - I learned so much about all aspects of journalism, newsletter publishing, the law, giving back to young journalists, and, of course, enjoying life. My condolences to Judy and Mike's family. I was so sad to hear about Mike's passing. His life touched many and we are so grateful.

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Amy (Spencer) Bauer

January 10, 2022

Rest in peace Mike. To Judy and the family, my deepest condolences to you. As a former employee, I appreciate all that you and Mike did to create, support, and foster the success of your employees and customers. Mike´s kindness and generosity will not be forgotten. I will always cherish the memories and nostalgia of my time at Mealey Publications - always highlighted by my frequent pleas for Mike to hand-sign marketing letters, or a surprise exchange of greetings throughout the narrow hallways of the Wayne office. And I will never forget the hand-delivered paychecks, taking time to celebrate success, allowing a little leeway for humor with office shenanigans, and providing a sense of belonging to something greater ... Business and life lessons that I hope I can pay forward to others. I hope that Judy and the family know how many lives were touched and inspired by Mike´s journalist integrity, natural business leadership, and a good sense of humor. May God´s grace be upon you all during this difficult time.

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Chris & Bill Lytton

January 4, 2022

We will always cherish our friendship with Mike. He had a true zest for life, and could tell the "Easter" joke again and again and have us all rolling in the aisles. We will treasure so many happy and fond memories. Judy, we offer to you our most heartfelt condolences and our prayers.

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