Michael C. Philbin, 82, of Clearwater, FL passed away on August 29th, 2022 unexpectedly in his home. He was born on April 30th, 1940 in Pittsburgh, PA to loving parents Vincent and Bettie Philbin. Michael grew up in Pittsburgh until he moved to Clearwater, FL in 2001.
Michael retired from the US Coast Guard after a 20-year career and then went on to work in Sales with Mail Well and Boise Cascade. He was the head of the neighborhood watch for 18 years and active in a local poker club.
Michael greatly enjoyed swimming, going to yard sales, and cooking. He will be remembered by his family as someone who loved people and was always quick to start up a conversation with anybody.
He is predeceased by his parents- Vincent and Bettie. He is survived by his son- Brian (Jada) Philbin, daughter- Laura (David) Philbin, sister Joy (Conrad) Vincent, grandchildren- Alana Philbin, Jakob Philbin, Christopher Greenevoy, Hannah Debruyn, Logan Debruyn, Sydney Debruyn, and several cousins.
Services will be held on Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 with a visitation to start at 6:00PM and service at 7:00PM at Veterans Funeral Care at 830 N. Belcher Road Clearwater, FL 33765.
Mike was a staple in our community for many years. He was a friend. He will be missed.
Mike and I shared Pittsburgh roots, so he would email me Pittsburgh news and memories. He was a kind and gentle man who worked hard for the Mission Hills community during the five years Barry and I have lived here. We will miss him and I will miss losing him as a Pittsburgh connection. We are shocked and saddened by his sudden passing. Sincere condolences to Brian and the family.
Michael was a good friend. We would share meals together and tell stories of Pittsburgh. He put in many good years in Mission Hills. He worked diligently over the years to make this community a better place for everyone. He was proud of his family. I and many others will miss Mike. May he rest in peace.
Our deepest condolences to the family.
Mike was a pretty standard fixture here in Mission Hills and he will be missed.
Our prayers of comfort and peace to you all.
So sorry to hear of the loss of Mike. Condolences to his family.
Shocked to hear about Mikes passing.
He was our connection to Mission Hills while there and looked after our place while back home up north.
He was a dear friend and will be greatly missed.
Dave and Karen Lucas
Michael and I shared Pittsburgh roots, so he would email me Pittsburgh news and memories. I knew him to be a helpful, kind and gentle man who worked hard for the Mission Hills community during the five years Barry and I have lived here. We will miss him and I will miss losing him as a Pittsburgh connection. We are shocked and saddened by his sudden passing. Sincere condolences to Brian and the family. M.A.Sinnhuber
My condolences to Michael’s family, he seemed like a really nice man. I found this while doing family research. Michael’s father Vincent was my uncle. I’m 20 years younger than Michael was so I did not meet him in the years before the brothers moved apart. It’s sad to discover family members via a google search and learn they have passed on. Peace be upon you Michael.