Michael T. Carmody

Michael T. Carmody, a devoted community member and cherished friend, passed away November 7, 2025. He fought a courageous battle against medical complications resulting from a diagnosis of West Nile Virus.
Mike was born in Omaha, Nebraska on April 17, 1939 to Emmet and Lillian Carmody. He spent most of his young life in the area. He was a devoted son and especially loved spending time on his grandparents farm. A meaningful and significant achievement of his youth was earning the Eagle Scout Badge.
After graduating from high school, Mike attended the University of Nebraska to study marketing. He left school for a time to serve in the United States Marine Corps. He never forgot those years, proudly carrying with him the lifelong honor of being a Marine. He returned to complete his studies at University of Nebraska, receiving his degree in marketing. While attending U of N Mike played football. He cherished being a member of the team, wearing number 97. He remained an avid football fan for the rest of his life. He went on to pursue graduate studies in law at the University of Indiana.
After receiving his degree, Mike moved to Paris, France to work for Cathay Pacific. After several years, he returned home spending the next eighteen years with Wilson Leaning Corporation. He was the recipient of the Wilson Learning Agency of the Year Award. He became the president of Marketing Managing Concepts, spending countless hours training business leaders and staffs in China and other parts of the world.
During his retirement years, after attending The Skip Barber Racing School, he raced formula cars and Indy Lights. Mike and a friend started RAOFT Motor Sports. He raced his vintage Brabham race car and his Formula Mazda for several years. He had great fun driving his race car.
As a proud member of the Grosse Pointe Rotary Club, he believed deeply in service above self and dedicated countless hours to community projects. He truly loved being a Rotarian and cherished the dear friends he made. He served as executive secretary for many years and actively worked on the "Three Million Pound Challenge." He became Rotary assistant governor and ran the Friday Lunch Bunch. One high point was proudly leading a team on a humanitarian mission
overseas to East Timor. Later, Mike, along with other Rotarians, happily planned and oversaw the renovation and reimagination of the Rotary Tot Lot, a premier Rotary project that will serve children of the community for many years to come.
His other community efforts include being division manager of United Way and an executive member of the Buckeye Council for Boy Scouts of America.
Michael is survived by his long-time partner Mary Tipp, son Scott Carmody, daughter Kelly Carmody, granddaughters Hope and Kylie Carmody, niece Becca Baggenstoss, nephew Robbie Baggenstoss and late sister, Patty Baggenstoss. He is fondly remembered by friends and all who were fortunate to have known him.
Mike was happiest sitting at his computer planning what to do next, watching football, loving his dog, Willow and spending time with Mary. He will be missed by all.
Visitation will take place on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 4:00-8:00pm at Chas. Verheyden, Inc., 16300 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Park, MI.
For anyone wishing to make a donation in Mike's honor, please consider:
Grosse Pointe Rotary Foundation
P.O. Box 36366
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48230