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MICHAEL WELCH Obituary
MICHAEL ANTHONY WELCH (Age 61)
Of Annapolis MD, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Compass Regional Hospice, Centreville MD. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer March 2018 and received treatment at Lombardi Cancer Center, Georgetown University. Born February 3, 1957 Lakehurst NJ, he was the son of Dolores Welch of Annapolis MD and the late Robert Welch of Clinton, MD. Mike was a long-time resident of Alexandria VA. He loved dance, music, good food and anything tech-related. His closest friends describe Mike as a renaissance man. In addition to his mother, Mike is survived by sister Patricia (Pete) Gabardini of Marco Island FL; brothers Thomas Welch of Grasonville MD, Robert (Pam) Welch of Springfield VA, Stephen Welch of Clinton, MD, James Welch (Laura Roehrig) of Durham NH, John (Kim) Welch of Fort Pierce FL; nephew, Matthew; nieces Devan, Julianne and Jessica and many friends and extended family. He also leaves special friends Donna Johnson and Lami Jeffrey-Coker. Mike participated as an anatomical donor to Georgetown University School of Medicine. A celebration of life will be scheduled Spring 2019. Expressions of love: Alexandria Singers www.alexandriasingers.com and Compass Regional Hospice www.compassregionalhospice.org
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Joaninha Ecsodi
October 14, 2018
Met Mike when i lived in usa in the same building in 2002 and became good friends. Always funny, kind, a true friend. I was sad with the news. But no longer he suffers and is in my prayers. May God help with faith and courage all the family on this dificult time
Lewin Wanzer
October 14, 2018
Mike was one of the best persons I have met in my life time. Honest and true to himself and always did what was right. I was really shocked when I got the news. I am praying for the family during this time and would like to receive word when his passing will be honored in the spring. God bless you all.
Karen Brown
October 13, 2018
'Shocking news to hear that Mike is gone. Everyone who ever met Mike instantly loved him, he was easy going and had a great sense of humor, just like his brothers. Much Love to the Welch family during this difficult time.
Jane Stewart
October 13, 2018
Mike was such a bright light in all situations! Loved his great smile. A true gentleman who is greatly missed by his Alexandria Singers family. Rest In Peace. ❤
Gloria Gelabert
October 13, 2018
I loved singing with him and having our salsa dancing in the hallways of Convergence! We will miss you Michael!
Becky Bantug
October 13, 2018
I will always remember Mike's love for music and dance. He would dance with the ladies to make sure everyone had a great time. His wry sense of humor was always on the spot and would liven the conversations at our family parties where he was always present. He was a natural Filipino that way! He will be missed!
Rosita Ramos
October 13, 2018
Mike was very special to me and my family. We have fond memories of him in our home, just relaxing , eating , drinking and earnest discussions of life and politics. He opened my world to dance and music and I'm grateful for that. I will miss you.
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