Michael Floyd

Michael Floyd

Michael Floyd Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Russell & Pica Funeral Home - West Bridgewater on Sep. 22, 2025.
Michael Kevin Floyd, 62, of Wheaton, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on September 17, 2025, after courageously facing an extended illness.

Born February 1, 1963, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Michael grew up in Brockton, Massachusetts, surrounded by a large, nurturing family and guided by his Christian faith. He graduated from Brockton High School and the University of Massachusetts Amherst, then built a nearly 40-year healthcare career starting at Merck & Co. and culminating as Executive Director at Quest Diagnostics, where he led health equity initiatives serving underserved populations.

Michael met his wife Tami in 1994, and together they shared many years of partnership and adventure. Their blended family included Tami's daughter Kiara and their children, Malachi and Mikaela. His children were the center of his universe, and he was a most devoted champion. His generous spirit extended to nieces, nephews, and extended family whom he welcomed with open arms.

Michael forged meaningful connections wherever he went, beloved for his adventurous spirit, infectious humor, and remarkable knowledge. His favorites included lemon pound cake and ice cream (perfect ratio required), Sunday football while multitasking, any project or business venture, the outdoors, and staying connected with friends. Among his greatest passions was uniting family through genealogy research and reunions, reflecting his belief that shared heritage strengthens our bonds.

Michael is survived by his mother Janet McAllister; wife Tami Floyd; children Malachi, Mikaela, and Kiara; sisters Gloria and Michelle; and numerous extended family. He was preceded in death by his father Bill Dodson and sister Vivian.

Following cremation a Memorial Gathering will be held in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 441 South Main St., (Rt28) West Bridgewater on Monday, October 6th from 11:00AM-12:00PM with a funeral service in the funeral home at 12:00PM. Memorial contributions may be made to any local Boys and Girls Club.

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Albert Wu

October 6, 2025

I have a fond memory from the first time I met Michael. He had travelled with Bonnie Reyna to meet with us at Miss Shirley´s classic breakfast joint in Baltimore. We were there to discuss a potential collaboration between the Quest Diagnostics Foundation (aka Quest for Health Equity) and Baltimore CONNECT, the non-profit network of community-based organizations that I directed at the time. He was warm, natural, easy-going and positive. He listened attentively to our needs and helped us work out a plan. This set us on course over the next year to co-develop a successful grant proposal. The funding allowed an evolutionary leap for our organization - as a result of the collaboration we were able to hire our first executive director as well as direct regrants to 12 of our member organizations. He was catalytic and crucial to our progress. I always looked forward to our meetings. I am sad that we will not be able to work together in the future. Our success is part of his legacy.

Warmest regards from the team at Baltimore CONNECT, Inc
Albert W. Wu, MD, MPH
Professor, John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Health and Medicine

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