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Michael Dugas Obituary
Michael Dugas, 58, of Willoughby Hills, Ohio, went to be home with his Lord Thursday, June 16, 2020.
Born in Pittsburgh to Steve and Valeria Dugas, he graduated from Burgettstown Area High School.
He began his career in the Navy in 1980, and with more than 28 years in military service he retired as chief in the U.S. Coast Guard at Cleveland, Ohio's District 9 Command Center under Admiral Parks. There, Michael was an operations specialist, supervising search and rescue covering the Great Lakes. His list of medals, certificates and accomplishments during his life are too great to list. His professional career also included US Air and the Star Lake Amphitheater.
After retiring, Michael attended additional college courses, where he studied and was on the dean's list for emergency services, engineering, photography and the culinary arts.
He is survived by wife Deborah; son Andrew; daughter-in-law Leawna; stepdaughter, Jennifer and his grandchildren, Katrina, Arianna and Alex.
Due to the coronavirus, no public service will be held. He will be buried with military honors at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies at 11 a.m. Friday, July 24.
In lieu of flowers, please give to your local food banks, homeless shelters or to the Red Cross in his memory.
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Steven Wayne Rotsch
July 24, 2020
Carla and I send our condolences to the Dugas family.
Mike Rencheck
July 21, 2020
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. May god bless Mike, you, and your family. We grew up in Slovan, and were friends throughout high school, and after. Many good memories.
Judy Bovalina
July 20, 2020
Valeria and Steve, My deepest sympathy.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joel Patterson
July 20, 2020
Sorry for your loss served with Mike at Uscg MSO Pittsburgh. Very good man and shipmate. Rest in peace Chief
Cathy marbury
July 20, 2020
o sorry for your loss. I have so many good memories of growing up with the three of you. Michael was a great person who truly served his country. Our country needs more like him. Peace and blessings in this difficult time.
Cathy (Dugas) Marbury
Richard bartoletti
July 20, 2020
I grew up with Michael he was my body and a very good guy he will be M ISS ed It was a shock to hear that he passed away at a young age Rest in peace Old buddy
martin dugas
July 19, 2020
Mike was an outstanding person. He took his time getting his feet on the ground but when he did he took off running, Mike was friend to everyone and was not afraid of any battle. You will be missed by all that knew you. Rest in peace Mike
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