Michael Joseph Welsh
December 6, 1945 ~ August 24, 2023 (age 77) 77 Years Old
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Michael J. Welsh, 77, passed away on August 24, 2023, at his home in Naples, FL. He was the former husband of Anita F. Welsh (Yucknevage).
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of Joseph M. and Margaret A. (Clarke) Welsh. He graduated from Bishop Egan in Fairless Hills PA in 1963. He attended Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science in Philadelphia PA. He started his professional career at Strick Trailer in Fairless Hills PA. In 1978 he began his entrepreneurial career founding M.W. Trailer Repair first in Trenton NJ then moved to the present location in Bordentown, NJ.
He is survived by his former wife, Anita F. Welsh; sister, Maura S. Welsh; children, Michael S. (Theresa Brovak) and Christine M. Forester (Bruce); grandchildren, Michael R. Welsh, Brooke E. Forester and Chase M. Forester, numerous nieces and nephews and good friends.
He enjoyed boating, trips to the Pocono Mountains and being surrounded by friends and family. He will be remembered for his love of fine dining and a great bottle of wine. He was a devoted dog dad to many beloved pets, Ginger, Tangee, Max, Winston, and Buddy.
He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph M. and Margret A. Welsh and his brother, Edward C. Welsh of Cheyenne WY.
The memorial gathering will be held on September 25th at 5:00pm followed by a memorial service at 6:00pm at James J. Dougherty Funeral, 2200 Trenton Rd, Levittown, PA 19056.
In remembrance of Michael J. Welsh, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) 1810 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19115.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of Joseph M. and Margaret A. (Clarke) Welsh. He graduated from Bishop Egan in Fairless Hills PA in 1963. He attended Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science in Philadelphia PA. He started his professional career at Strick Trailer in Fairless Hills PA. In 1978 he began his entrepreneurial career founding M.W. Trailer Repair first in Trenton NJ then moved to the present location in Bordentown, NJ.
He is survived by his former wife, Anita F. Welsh; sister, Maura S. Welsh; children, Michael S. (Theresa Brovak) and Christine M. Forester (Bruce); grandchildren, Michael R. Welsh, Brooke E. Forester and Chase M. Forester, numerous nieces and nephews and good friends.
He enjoyed boating, trips to the Pocono Mountains and being surrounded by friends and family. He will be remembered for his love of fine dining and a great bottle of wine. He was a devoted dog dad to many beloved pets, Ginger, Tangee, Max, Winston, and Buddy.
He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph M. and Margret A. Welsh and his brother, Edward C. Welsh of Cheyenne WY.
The memorial gathering will be held on September 25th at 5:00pm followed by a memorial service at 6:00pm at James J. Dougherty Funeral, 2200 Trenton Rd, Levittown, PA 19056.
In remembrance of Michael J. Welsh, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) 1810 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19115.
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