Michael James Maher, age 92, passed away peacefully at home in Littleton, CO, with his family by his side on Thursday, April 29, 2021. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Dorothy Shabet Maher, in 2002 after 49 years of marriage, and by their son Robert Michael Maher (Veronica), in 2003.
He is survived by his sons, Leonard Maher (Kathleen), Matthew Maher (Lorri Ford), daughters, Sherry (Brian) Tucker, Gabrielle Osborn, Maureen (William) Holdridge, Carolyn (Stephen) Rawski, Andrea (Charles) Buckman, and Jessica (John) Bolger along with 17 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and many other extended family members who brought joy to his life.
Michael, served in the U.S. Army, Seventh Artillery in the mid 1950’s headquartered in Stuttgart-Vaihingen Germany. He grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey and graduated from Pace College with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting. He worked in the accounting department for Johns Manville for 38 years and relocated his family to Colorado in 1972.
Mike was a kind Irishman, selfless, witty, respectful, and forgiving. He loved his family, country, and God.
We ask that all who knew him, and in his honor, “continue to love each other” as he requested in his
final wishes.
Viewing:
Monday, May 10, 2021
5:00pm – 7:00pm
6:00pm Vigil Service with Recitation of the Rosary
Stork-Bullock Family Funeral Home
1895 Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, CO 80214
Mass of Resurrection:
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
9:30am – 10:30am Viewing
10:30am – 11:30am Mass
Presentation of Our Lady
695 Julian Street
Denver, CO 80204
Interment:
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
1:00pm
Stage Area A
Fort Logan National Cemetery
4400 West Kenyon Ave
Denver, CO 80236
Reception - The family cordially invites you all to a reception immediately following the graveside service.
It will be held at the El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant located at 3601 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80235.
Care of arrangements have been entrusted to Stork-Bullock Mortuary of Lakewood.