Michael J. McAuliffe

RACINE - Michael J. McAuliffe, 67, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, surrounded by the ones who loved him. He was born in Marinette on September 29, 1942, the son of the late Edward J. and Zella May (nee: Sager) McAuliffe. Michael served his country with the United States Army during the Vietnam War for two tours, 1961 until 1964 and 1964 until 1967. He owned and operated Kozy Interiors Painting and Decorating. Michael collected coins, model cars, and knives. He enjoyed listening to music, shooting pool, all kinds of fish aquariums, and just talking with people. Michael also followed the Packers and the Cowboys. Surviving are the love of his life and soulmate, Linda Hardy; his children, Anthony L. (Susan) McAuliffe, Renee (Brent Moss) James, Tanya Hardy, and Christopher McAuliffe, all of Racine; grandchildren, Tiara, D'Angelo, and Mya James, Travon and T'Ana Webster, Cyrus Johnson- Moss, Taylor Moss, Jonathan James, Bianca Andric, and Daniel Ellis Jr.; sisters, Mary (Jerry) Kringle of Milwaukee and Judy (Richard) Tallale in South Florida; sister-in- law, Sharon McAuliffe of Racine; and special nephews, Mark and Dennis Petrovic of Racine and Petar (Virginia) Petrovic of Union Grove. Michael is also survived by his nieces, other nephews, relatives, clients, and a host of special friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth 'Joan' and Rudy Petrovic; brother, Patrick McAuliffe; and son-in- law, Demond James. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with family in the funeral home on Saturday, February 20, 2010, from 3 until 5 p.m. Military services will follow. In keeping with Michael's directions, cremation will follow. DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY 4600 County Line Road 552-9000 www.draeger-langendorf.com