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Michael Hyytinen Obituary
Pima, AZ - On March 22, 2025, Lt. Michael R. Hyytinen, United States Navy, Retired, decided today was the day to walk the wind.
Michael was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts on December 3, 1942, to his parents Reino and Virginia Hyytinen. He grew up in Charlemont, Massachusetts. He graduated from Charlemont High School in 1962. He joined the United States Navy in October 1964, where he served for 26 years.
In 1967 he married his bride, Shirley A. Babcock Hyytinen. They lived in many places, including Adak, Alaska. They lived in many areas as Navy life consists of many moves. After leaving the Navy, they dropped anchor in the Tucson, Arizona area in 2015.
He is survived by his bride Shirley A. Hyytinen. He leaves his sisters, Norma Lynch of Charlemont, MA, Elaine Ledger and her husband Robert of Dundee Florida/Charlemont, MA, and Marie Hyytinen of Charlemont, MA. He is also survived by one brother, James (Chief) Hyytinen and his wife Donna Hyytinen. He leaves many nieces and nephews and good friends.
He was predeceased by three brothers, Daniel Hyytinen, Reno Hyytinen, and Jeffrey Hyytinen.
Burial will be held at the Veteran Memorial Cemetery in Marana, Arizona on June 17, 2025 at 11:00 am.
Those who love you will always miss you.
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Gary Tate, Lt. USN retired
June 19, 2025
Sincere condolences Shirley.
Many fond memories from Adak.
Pam (Ainsworth) Miner
May 2, 2025
My sincere condolences to his family . We didn´t cross paths frequently, but he was a bright spot in my life.
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