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Michael A. Basileo

06/27/1943 - 07/09/2025

Michael A. Basileo obituary, 06/27/1943-07/09/2025, Clinton, MD

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06/27/1943

DIED

07/09/2025

Michael Basileo Obituary

Michael A. Basileo, 82, of Fort Washington, MD, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully on July 9, 2025. Mike was born on June 27, 1943 in Paterson, New Jersey. He married his best friend, Jean, on August 28, 1965.
Mike earned his Bachelor's Degree from the Newark College of Engineering in New Jersey, and later his Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering from The George Washington University in Washington, DC.
Mike worked for the Federal Government for 48 years, ending his career with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and was a co-founder of the Fort Washington Soccer Association. In his over 40 years in youth soccer, Mike introduced many to the sport and guided them as a coach, referee, and administrator. Mike enjoyed reading, fixing everything, rock concerts, weird music concerts, and being a true friend to all who knew him. Mike also tolerated the cats he lived with, though he grew to love them like they loved him. He was a beacon of knowledge, support, and positivity. Dude was a genius, plain and simple.
Mike is survived by his wife of 60 years Jean; his son Brian (Shaquita); his only grandchild and a light of his life, Savannah; his sister Mary Ann; his sister-in-law Jo Ann Van Winkle; and many nieces and nephews. And his feline friends Molly and Charlie.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents Angelo and Emma, his daughter Karen, and his son Chris. The family thanks everyone for their outpouring of love and support. Online Condolences may be made at:

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Published by The Washington Post from Jul. 17 to Jul. 19, 2025.

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Tom Huppmann

July 19, 2025

Mike was truly a legend at NOAA for well over 45 years. He was one of the few "go to" guys to make sure operations went smooth and efficient.
Condolences to his family.
~Tom Huppmann (NOAA/NOS/COOPS retired)

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