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Michael Tighe Obituary

Tighe, Jr., Michael Anthony

Mike Tighe, age 83, loving father to Sean, dear brother of Ann and friend to many passed on Monday April 26. Mike grew up in Highland Park, graduated from Dartmouth college and served in the US Marine Corps, after which he settled in Chicago. He loved skiing and meeting friends at Butch Maguire's. As Cubs season ticket holder for forty years he meticulously scored every game he attended. Mike is survived by his loving son Sean and his dear sister Annie. Mike touched many during his lifetime and will always be remembered for his charm and great smile. Information: ELEMENTS, the cremation company, 855.550.5151,

www.elementscremation.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 2 to May 3, 2021.

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Susan kovach

July 13, 2021

You will be missed by many...
Butch is waiting with a glass of wine with your name on it.

Bill Hartwig

May 23, 2021

Butch´s won´t be the same without him. I will mis Mike!

Scott Turner

May 6, 2021

Mike was a wonderful and very nice man. He was a joy to talk with and be around. It was my pleasure to know him and to help out where and when I could.

Tom and Janet Murphy

May 4, 2021

a great guy who leaves behind a legacy of friendship and good times

Andrew Bernhardt

May 3, 2021

We worked together at The Northern Trust Company. Rest in peace my friend of 50 years!

Jeff Bowden

May 2, 2021

My deepest sympathy to Mike's family. We worked together at LaSalle National Bank in Correspondent Banking. We had many good times together.

Linda Forney

May 2, 2021

RIP, Mike. Friend to many, and all round good guy.

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