Mike was a family man who cherished his daughters Erin and Emily. He had an extended family of friends, enjoyed sharing fine wine and loved motorcycle adventures. His motorcycle travels took him to all fifty states. #YFH
Mike was a gentle giant and lover of life whose compassion for others defined his actions.
After graduating from Palatine High School, Mike joined the Marines and served in the Vietnam War with distinction.
He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of South Carolina with a B.S. degree in Accounting and Finance with a membership in Phi Beta Kappa and Beta Gamma Sigma. He was a Certified Financial Planner with Ameriprise and in his retirement took an active role as a partner and shareholder of Travinia Italian Kitchen Northeast.
Mike is survived by his wife Becky, daughters Erin L. Haggard and Emily Haggard Vitaliani, her husband Matt Vitaliani, and his father and mother-in-law Ben and Frances Gaffney.
In leu of flowers, we proudly support Semper Fi & America’s Fund. www.semperfifund.org.
Due to Covid-19, a memorial service will be held in the spring.
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