Michael Francis McGinley

Michael Francis McGinley

Nov. 20 1946 - Sept. 17, 2023

BUTTE - Michael Francis McGinley died on September 17, 2023, at the South West Montana Veterans Home in Butte, where he resided for three years.

Mike was born Nov. 20 1946, the oldest of six boys to Jack and Sam McGinley. Mike received his education at St. Josephs Grade School and was a proud graduate of Boys Central class of 1965 where he was sports manager for all of his four years, and where he made many lifelong friends.

After graduating, Mike attended Montana Tech and the U of M for a short time. He was drafted into the Army and was trained and served as a Medic, stationed in Germany. After his discharge he returned to Butte and worked as a radio dispatcher for the Butte Police Dept, he later joined the Police Dept. and served for several years before moving to California where he worked in the IT field for various companies, and worked in property and facilities management in the Bay Area, and started his house painting business. He volunteered in the rescue missions and homeless shelters of San Francisco for many years. Mike was an active member in the AA community for over fifty years.

Mike is survived by his brothers: Tim (Char), Larry (Kim) and John, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers: Kevin and Pat.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at the SWMVH for the care and compassion they had for Mike while he was in their care. A special thanks to Mike's cousin Pat Thompson and his good friends Bob Corr and Mike McGrath for helping

Mike get the care he needed and deserved.

A luncheon in honor of the life of Mike McGinley will be held Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Metals Sports Bar and Grill from 12:00 Noon until 3:00 p.m. in the Team Room. Express condolences at www.wayrynen-richards.com.