Michael Waskey - Obituary

ichael Vincent Waskey, Jr., (aka "Captain Mike) 86, a resident of Galesville for thirty years and previously of Severna Park, died on March 14, 2016, at his home due to vascular heart disease. Born on May 10, 1929, in Ferndale, MD, Mike was a graduate of Calvert Hall College High School. He served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army and was awarded the German Occupation Medal. Mike worked as a salesman. He enjoyed gardening and woodworking, building 4 boats. In his last years, his best moments were spent with best friend and neighbor, Captain John Whitman (Patent Pending, Deale). He loved his Galesville life and his neighbors. His beloved dog, Tucker, has taken residence with his granddaughter's family. Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Waskey in 2010. He is survived by his children, Eileen Glendinning of Severna Park, Diane Whittles of Arnold and Michael & Jodi Waskey of Arlington, WA and his grandchildren, Michael, Nicholas Whittles and Jessica Whittles-Goedeke. Mike loved visits from great grandchildren Michael, Sofia, and Gabriella. Services will be private. Contributions may be made, in Mike's name, to the Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.