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Monday, July 2, 2012

Mr. Michael Douglas Wallace Jr.

Michael Douglas Wallace, Jr., 73, died after a long illness on Saturday, June 30, 2012 in Fairview Park, OH surrounded by his family.

A lifelong resident of Lorain, he was born on March 26, 1939 to the late Michael Douglas and Dorothy Emma (nee Wilson) Wallace.

Mr. Wallace was a 1957 B graduate of Lorain High School. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the Destroyer Escort ship U.S.S. Hissem from 1958 to 1962. He was employed at Polaris Career Center in Middleburg Heights, Ohio.

Doug enjoyed watching his granddaughters compete in Irish dance competitions, reading military and history books, and hosting family gatherings. His grandchildren and nieces and nephews fondly recall learning to swim in his backyard and pool.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn A. (nee: Fitrell); daughter, Colleen M. (Frederick) Burgett; step-daughters, Cheryl (Chris) Cannon, Connie Pivcevich and Kim DeNigris; granddaughters, Marie and Ann Marie Burgett; step-granddaughters, Alyssa Bolen and Gabriella DeNigris; step-grandsons, Anthony DeNigris, Robert, Ryan, Al Pivcevich, and Garrett Cannon; sister, Jean (Thomas) Copeland; brother, John Wallace; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie V. (nee Alberico); daughters, Ann Marie, Michelle Marie and Karen Ann; son, Douglas Michael; his grandson, Christopher Michael Burgett; and brother, Robert Bruce.

Friends may call on Thursday, July 5, 2012 from 4-8 PM in the Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home, 2150 Broadway, Lorain. Services will be on Friday, July 6, 2012 at 9:20 AM at the funeral home, followed at 10:00 AM, by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1305 E. Erie Ave., Lorain, the Reverend Richard E. Hudak, officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.    

Posted By: RSG Funeral Home @ 4:23:13 PM

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Posted By: H. Dawn Wiant

We will always remember Mike here at Polaris very fondly and wish the family comfort during these very difficult times. He will be missed. H. Dawn Wiant

Posted on: 7/5/2012 9:35:09 AM


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Posted By: Barbara Wall

Carolyn, My Deepest Sympathy goes out to you and your family. Be strong for the family they will need you now! Remembering all the happy memories the two of you had will get you through the days ahead!

Posted on: 7/3/2012 1:05:18 PM


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Posted By: Angelo Petronzio

Carolyn, my deepest condolences to you and your family on your loss.

Posted on: 7/3/2012 11:12:02 AM


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Posted By: Angelo Petronzio

Carolyn, my deepest condolences to you and your family on your loss.

Posted on: 7/3/2012 11:12:02 AM


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