Michael J. Durkot
1949 - 2021
Michael J. Durkot
1949 - 2021
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1949
DIED
2021
Michael Durkot Obituary
He was born May 3rd, 1949, in Pittsburgh PA, the son of Michael J. and Irene M. (Dembowski) Durkot.
Michael graduated from North Catholic High School in Pittsburgh (class of 1967) before becoming a proud Penn State University Nittany Lion, earning his B.S. '71, M.S. '75, and Ph.D. in Physiology '77. Following graduation, he served as a Research Fellow in Surgery at Shriners Burns Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Harvard Medical School. Michael went on to serve as a Research Physiologist with the United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine in Natick, MA, before his retirement in 2011.
Known by his many friends for his great sense of humor and love of animals, he was an avid golfer and fisherman, as well as a connoisseur of good and not-so-good movies. His prolific knowledge of Pittsburgh and Boston sports facts was a source of pride owed to his lifelong love of athletic competition. He continued to have spirited discussions about Penn State football after every game with his friends from graduate school.
Michael is survived by his son, Andrew Durkot and his wife, Miranda of New Market, MD; one sister, Shirley Dugan and her husband Thomas of Erie, PA; nephew Ryan Dugan of Erie, PA; niece Erin Dugan of Charlotte, NC; niece Kelly Yochim and her husband Jeffrey of Erie, PA; nephew Thomas Dugan and his wife Heather of Suffield, CT; former wife and dearest friend Anne Marie Durkot of St. Michael's, MD; and many close friends across the country.
Calling hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 1st, 2021 at Burton Quinn-Scott Funeral Home, 3801 West 26th St. Erie, PA 16506. A Mass of Remembrance will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 2nd, 2021 at St. Patrick Church, 130 E 4th St. Erie, PA 16507.
Gifts in Michael's memory can be made to the Erie Humane Society, 2433 Zimmerly Rd Erie, PA 16506.
Send condolences at www.BurtonQuinnScott.com.
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3801 W. 26th St., Erie, PA 16506
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Joan Yarnall
November 27, 2021
I had the pleasure of sharing an office with Michael during my first year in graduate school at Penn State. We would all call out "Hey Mikey" (from the then popular Life Cereal commercial) every time we came into the room to find him at his desk. During our too brief time together, long and enduring friendships were forged. When Mikey was at his desk, fun and laughter reigned. He was the center of so many hilarious moments, pranks, and being just plain silly. He will always hold a very special and happy place in my heart. My world was a better place because "Hey Mikey" was in it. I offer my deepest heartfelt sympathy to all his family and friends.
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