Michael J. O’Toole
MESA – Michael J. O’Toole, 76, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, in Mesa, Arizona. Michael was born to Roger and Elaine Gassman O’Toole on June 22, 1943, in Dubuque, Iowa; one of eight children. He graduated from East Dubuque High School in 1961 and married his long-time sweetheart Kay E. Montag on March 17, 1964.
Michael joined the U.S. Army in September of 1963 and served in multiple locations throughout the United States and Germany. Following three years of service to his country Michael and Kay returned from Germany to East Dubuque, IL where he was employed at John Deere as an electrician. He designed and built two-family homes in East Dubuque.
Michael and Kay moved their family of seven to Scottsdale, Arizona in 1980 which later grew to a family of nine. Michael was employed with Honeywell International as an electronics specialist where he retired after 25 years of service. Michael was a devoted husband, father and friend who treasured his relationships and was always there to help relatives and friends with any project. He enjoyed fishing, trips to his cabin in northern Arizona and spending as much time with his family as he could.
Michael is survived by his wife Kay; his mother, Elaine Gassman O’Toole; sons, David (Michelle) O’Toole, Patrick (Cristie) O’Toole, Scott (Colleen) O’Toole; daughters, Michelle (Kevin) Knutson, Melissa (Larry) Betts, Shawna O’Toole, Megan (Kevin) Conway, 17 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; siblings, Sharon (Dave) Kieffer, Linda (Dean) Arnold, Teri Alamano; Julie O’Toole and Jerry Glasco, Beth O’Toole and Renee Franz, J. Patrick (Kathy) O’Toole; sister-in-law Jolene O’Toole and many nieces and nephews. Michael was preceded in death by his father Roger O’Toole, and brother Kevin O’Toole.
A private family celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations can be made in Michael’s name to Banner Neuro Wellness, 207 N. Gilbert Rd, Suite 205, Gilbert, AZ 85234. A special thank you to the people of the Emerald Glenn Memory Care facility in Mesa, AZ who lovingly cared for him in his final days.