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Michael Friel Obituary
Mr. Friel passed away Nov. 18, 2015, at University Hospitals of Cleveland.
He was born Aug. 14, 1954, in Cleveland.
He was a loving husband, father, son and grandfather, who loved spending time with his family. Mike also enjoyed going out to restaurants and riding his motorcycle, and had a passion for classic cars.
Mr. Friel was the owner of Friel Fence.
Survivors are his loving wife of 25 years, Doreen Friel; children, Michael Friel II, Matthew (Michelle) Friel, Donna (Brian) Jesenovec, Debbie (Joe) Heintz and Scott (Kristine) Raymond; grandchildren, Dustin, Ryan, Ashlyn, Megan, Matthew II, Memphis, Nick, Timmy, Julia, Donovan, Johnny, Samantha, Scotty Jr., and Anthony; mother, Billie Friel; siblings, Jim (Barb) Friel, Bill (Debbie) Friel and Tom Friel; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Maria Friel; grandson, Joseph Heintz; father, James Friel; brother, Rick Friel; and sister-in-law, Kathi Friel.
Family will receive friends from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
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Dawn Antosh
November 21, 2015
I met Mike at DeMarco's coffee shop. Over the years he shared many words of wisdom with me and opened my eyes to a lot. He told it like it was and I will forever be thankful for knowing him and will miss his smile and laugh.
June Vanatta
November 21, 2015
Thoughts and prayers to the Friel family. So sorry for your loss. RIP Mike
Daniel Aquila
November 20, 2015
Sending thought's and prayers to the family and friends of Mike. He was a great guy, kind heart and even better fence man..He will be Resting in the Big Fence Company in the heavens above.
tim ridenour
November 20, 2015
everyone is so right.mike is a great person and no one will forget him for that reason.he seen people for who they where and never judge people and did not lie to you.im so sorry to here we all have losted a great friend.he is with god now r.i.p.
Steve K.
November 20, 2015
Mike was a real man. Great laugh and fun sense of humor. I got a lot of sound advice from Mike. He will be missed.
Barb Law
November 20, 2015
I met Michael when I worked as a hostess at Flavors on the Vine. He was such a sweet man and always had a smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. R.I.P Michael.
Kathie Kintz
November 20, 2015
My love, thoughts and prayers are with you Doreen and family. May God hold Mike in the palms of His hands.
Karen Brooks
November 20, 2015
My condolences to the family of Mike. I came to know Mike as a fence contractor working in the City of Willoughby. Had the pleasure of inspecting his work. I am sure Mike will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him. RIP Mike.
Dr.& Mrs. John and Michelle Brownlee
November 20, 2015
Sending prayers to the family who I've known my whole life....I am so very sorry for your loss!
Mrs.Michelle Brownlee
November 20, 2015
Mike was an amazing...funny..loving man and he will be greatly missed! I am so sorry for the family's loss!! Love you all
Jenn Cattell
November 19, 2015
Doreen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the days ahead.
November 19, 2015
Sorry for your loss Mike lived on the next street to me. Mike and I walked to Kennedy jr. high. He was a great friend to have, lost contact in high school. But I saw him here and there. He will be missed by all.
Vince Lugar
Nancie Mann
November 19, 2015
My thoughts are with you and the entire family. From all the beautiful words of condolences, I can tell he was a wonderful person and will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Judy Berardinelli
November 19, 2015
Mike was a great guy that I knew well in high school. Always funny, happy, and kind. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with Mikes family.
D McBride
November 19, 2015
You are in my prayers
joanna and eli cater-barbari
November 19, 2015
May his memory be Eternal
Dennis Dirk
November 19, 2015
Mike has always being a great friend. We had many good times including all the classic car shows we went to. Mike was always there when you needed him no matter what. We are sure going to miss him. Our condolences go out to Doreen and his beautiful family.
November 19, 2015
The Eastlake Community Blockwatch offers our condolences on your loss. Thoughts and blessings are with your family.
Tammie Mitri
November 19, 2015
Words can't even express how much you will be missed but the memorie will live for ever rest in peace my friend.much love The Mitri/Green Family
Jim Friel
November 19, 2015
Rest in Peace Uncle Mike
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