Michael L. Irish

Michael L. Irish obituary

Michael L. Irish

Michael Irish Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The House of Day Funeral Service, Inc. on Dec. 22, 2025.
Mr. Michael Irish was 38, affectionately known as "Mikey I", passed away on December 17, 2025. Michael was born March 5, 1987 in Toledo, Ohio, to Mae Osley and Izell Nelson.

Michael was the love of the party. He loved to listen to music, dancing, cooking. He was a family man, that enjoyed making everyone laugh and cracking jokes. Michael was a Jack of All trades. Everyone that knew him loved him. He loved football and was true blue Dallas Cowboys Fan.

Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, Essie Irish and Willie Irish; brother Terry Irish; uncles, Willie Jr.; aunts, Gloria Hobbs, Vessie Conner, Sheila, Shirley and Mary Irish.

Michael Leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, Mae (Michael Osley) Izell Nelson; son, Johnathn; sister Sheila and Constance; brothers, Frederick, Devon, and O'dell, Half sister, Erica; half brothers, Jamel. Jamal, Izell #1, IZell #2, Terrence and a host of loving relatives and friends

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