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Michael McAfee Obituary
October 16, 1942 - August 3, 2019
Town of Newburgh, NY
Michael J. McAfee, retired Curator of History at The U.S.M.A. at West Point for over 48 years and a long-time area resident, entered into rest on Saturday, August 3, 2019. He was 76.
The son of the late Joseph and Geraldine (Landis) McAfee, Michael was born on Friday, October 16, 1942 in Athens, OH.
Michael graduated high school in Athens, OH and went on to earn his BA as well as his MA from Ohio University in 1964 and 1966 respectively. He attained his Ph.D.-ABD, from the University of Cincinnati in 1970. He then began his career at U.S.M.A. Michael was also a Senior Advisory Editor of Military Images magazine, writing a continuing series entitled "Uniforms & History." He was also a long-time member of The Company of Military Historians.
Michael married his beloved Judith (Stutzman) McAfee. Judith predeceased Michael in 2014.
Michael is survived by his sons, Scott McAfee and his wife, Katherine and Todd McAfee and his wife, Mitzi, both of Newburgh; grandsons, Marshall and Miles McAfee.
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Jon A Brown
December 16, 2020
To the sons of Michael and Judith McAfee, Scott and Todd, you have my condolences over the recent loss of your father and also your mother in 2014. My name is Jon Brown. I was the first cousin to your mother Judith. If you would to talk to me someday about your parents, call me at area code 850-375-4767. Again, please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of both of your parents. Jon A Brown
David Reel
August 6, 2019
Thoughts and prayers are with the McAfee family during your time of loss. Mike was a scholar without equal, and encyclopedic in his knowledge of military uniform. We will miss him.
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