Michael Kay Obituary
December 16, 1948 - January 2, 2026
LOVING SON, BROTHER, UNCLE, AND FRIEND
Michael was a hard working and honest man, who enjoyed the simple things in life.
He was a jack of all trades, had a heart of gold, and would help anyone with anything.
Michael will be dearly missed.
Funeral mass will be held on Friday, February 6, at 10AM at St. Mary Catholic Church 730 S Lafayette Ave, Royal Oak, Michigan. Visitation at the church begins at 9:30AM.
Final resting place Great Lakes National Cemetery Holly, Michigan.
Memorial tributes are suggested to Forgotten Harvest Oak Park Food Pantry.
32515 Woodward Avenue, Royal Oak, MI 48073
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