Michael P. McKendry

I found out today about Michael. Great guy,I was also on 2nd floor Ave and we used too swap albums and go to see him Artie, Sweet Lou and Mike Dowling in the Quiet Country concerts.
Cathy and I will pray for him and the family.

I found out today about Michael. Great guy,I was also on 2nd floor Ave and we used too swap albums and go to see him Artie, Sweet Lou and Mike Dowling in the Quiet Country concerts.
Cathy and I will pray for him and the family.

I got my SFC magazine today and found out about Michael. Great guy. Also was a Ave Maria 2nd floor resident. We used to swap albums and I went down to Avalon to see his band Quiet Country .
Will be praying for him and family.

Today, the Saint Francis University magazine arrived with the sad, sad, sad news that a great natural athlete, musician and all round nice guy, Mike "Mickey Mantle" McKendry, passed away. He was a fellow denizen of the second floor, Ave Maria Hall, one of several students who were part of our own "Ave Fraternity". In May 1972, we both were moving on. He, a senior, was graduating, and I, a junior, was transferring to Penn State. He was the last person I spoke with from SFC when he took me to Ebensburg to catch a bus. I can still him as clear as bell. It was one of those an emotional but manly moments saying good. We promised to keep in touch but knew were going in different directions. We never did. However, a couple years back I found a few long lost pictures from the SFC days and posted them on Facebook. It is a photo of him surrounded by a couple of his many friends attending a SFC basketball game. Mike, looks for me at the Pearly Gates. Oh, yeah, bring a football. You were a dam good quarterback and always found me in the end zone.

Mary and family,
I think Elton John must have met Michael, possibly at a McKendry Brothers gig. For surely Sir Elton wrote this lyric with Michael in mind: "And I thank the Lord there's people out there like you". I am sincerely thankful to have met and known Michael. God bless you and ease your grief.

My heartfelt condolences to Mary and all of Mike's family. What a good man to have known. I will treasure memories from our days at CDHS, learning the Trio's songs, and playing music in the basement at D Street--and Mike's adroit nudging of Willy Zapf into letting us at those Martin guitars. I'll also treasure being Old Friends. When we reconnected after many years of hiking different paths, Mike was the same generous, interested friend. It's a comfort that his recordings with Eddie will stay with us. God be with you, Michael P!

I am truly sorry for your loss. Michael will be missed but he will never be forgotten. A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for the are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us they live on. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. Sincerely, Mary

Michael was a great friend, since our years in grammar school. We played baseball and music together all these years. His sense of humor always had everyone in stitches. We always left His presence with a smile on our faces for the rest of the day.Will miss you fellow Hitchhiker.

A wonderful musician with a warm personality, Mike will be so missed by the many fans and friends he gathered over years of spreading his joy through his talent. My prayers are with you, Mary and family, during this time. You are not alone in your grief. Love, Michele Foley

Sorry for your lost.he will be surely missed.he was a great musician mike i loved his music.

Sharing his gifts with others, Pop gave beautiful memories and now he does rest from his labors of love. The Giver of every good gift and perfect present can be depended on for all his promises.Psalms 62:7-12.

Mike was a great person and truly gave us a wonderful gift when he and Ed performed for my sister and brother-in-law's gatherings. Made some lasting memories thanks to them God bless his family. And thanks to them for allowing us the honor of being witness to the music.