Michael Edward “Mike” Walsh, born April 26, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY to Edward Michael and Grace Catherine [Dalton] Walsh, passed away on July 4, 2014 in Apache Junction, AZ at the age of 70. Mike served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, following his four year term, he served in the Air Force Reserves and then the Air National Guard. Following his military service, Mike started working at Boeing Company where he worked on the Apache Helicopters as a Final Flight Line Inspector until retirement. Mike was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Mike even enjoyed working on cars and boats, but nothing brought him more joy than spending time with his family. Mike was preceded in death by his parents and his son Matthew Walsh and is survived by his beloved wife Cheryl Walsh; daughters Caryn Walsh, Lisa Walsh and Amy Walsh as well as his grandchildren Brenden, Halo and Rumi. A memorial Service will be held at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Mariposa Gardens Cemetery Chapel, 6747 E. Broadway Rd in Mesa. Arrangements entrusted to Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park & Funeral Care (480) 830-4422. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: Packages from Home, 1201 S. 7th. Ave. Ste 50, Phoenix, AZ 85007. You can also donate online at: http://www.packagesfromhome.org
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