Michael Dargay

Dargay, Michael, age 90, a 60-year resident of Royal Oak, passed away on January 6, 2016. He was born on September 29, 1925 to the late John and Mary Dargay in Sabraton, West Virginia. Michael, or "Dude" within his circle of friends, was a remarkably skilled and caring individual. He spent many of his working years in the sign and display industry and for a number of years he was self-employed, making and designing neon signs. His children and neighbors recall his glowing handmade red and green neon, "Seasons Greetings", sign that was hung on the front of their home every year. Michael was not only skilled in that respect, but he was also especially handy. Each room in his home was touched and improved by his building skills. He typically gleaned inspiration from his ongoing subscriptions to Popular Science and Popular Mechanics magazines. Among his favorite memories from his younger years included his specialized bombardier training with the United States Air Force during WWII. In retirement, he enjoyed traveling coast to coast with his wife Dorothy in their VW camper. Not only was Michael skilled, but he took time to invest in the things that mattered most to him: his family and neighbors. Michael enjoyed getting out of the house on walks, talking to the neighbors, and striking up conversations with nearly everyone he met. He took great care to see that those he loved were taken care of and gave freely of his time and talents. His family remembers his drawing and lettering skills on everything from birthday cakes and greeting cards to garage sale signs and posters. Over the years, Michael helped found the St. Basil the Great Byzantine Catholic Church (Sterling Heights) and was a longtime member at St. Dennis Catholic Church of Royal Oak. Dear husband of the late Dorothy (married 1949 in Detroit); loving father of Diana (Robert) Wing, Sharon, and Michael (Ruth); proud grandfather of Christopher (Meghan Moran) Wing, Sarah Wing, Matthew, Anne-Marie, and Caroline Dargay; dear brother of Ann (the late Richard) Hegner, and the late Mary, John (Mary, surviving), and Helen. Visitation Sunday from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 4 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Road (4 blocks E of Woodward), Royal Oak. Committal service with military honors Tuesday 10:30 a.m. at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Memorial contributions to the American Lung Association are appreciated (http://www.lung.org/). Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.

Michael Dargay

September 29, 1925 - January 6, 2016