Michael J. Mulcahy

Troy, Michigan

Age 77

Michael was the beloved husband of Muriel for 53 wonderful years; cherished father of Kathleen

(Kirk) Dedenbach of Troy, John (Dawn) Mulcahy of Troy, Jennifer Mulcahy of Shelby Township and

Kevin Mulcahy of Columbus, Ohio; loving grandfather of Claire, Paul, Karis, Joseph, Isela, Jack and

Meredith; dear brother of Kathleen (the late Charles) Emery of Grosse Pointe; and treasured uncle to

many nieces and nephews. Sadly, Michael was preceded in death by his grandson Brendan and his

siblings Thomas, James, John and Daniel.

Michael was born and raised in Detroit and was one of six children of Patrick and Beatrice Mulcahy,

who emigrated from Ireland. Michael attended Holy Redeemer Grade School and High School,

graduating in 1962. He then earned his bachelor’s and juris doctor degrees from the University of

Detroit.

Michael retired from the Internal Revenue Service in 1999 after 30 years of service. He continued in

private practice at Varnum, where he helped clients with estate and gift tax cases. Michael was

considered an expert in estate tax law and selflessly devoted time throughout his career to educating

many in his field.

Michael met the love of his life, Muriel, when they both volunteered to serve their community with

Holy Redeemer’s Chapel Crew. They were married on September 5 th , 1969. Michael and Muriel were

active members of St. Peter’s Parish in Mount Clemens for more than 40 years where he contributed

his time and experience to the financial committee.

Michael enjoyed both coaching and watching his children and grandchildren participate in youth

sports. He also liked playing golf with friends and spending summers tending to the vegetable garden

in his backyard, sharing the bounty with friends and neighbors.

God blessed Michael with a long and healthy life, a devoted wife, loving children and grandchildren,

and friends too numerous to count. His memory will live on in all our hearts.

A Funeral Mass for Michael will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 2 nd at St. Mary of the

Hills, 2675 John R. Road, Rochester Hills. The Mulcahy family will greet guests at 10:00 AM.

Visitation hours will be held on Thursday, December 1 st from 2-8 PM at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral

Directors, 2600 Crooks Road, Troy. Scripture services will be held at 7:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Boys Town.

Lovingly written by the family