Michael Vincent Vasilik

Michael was born in Newark, New Jersey, and grew up in Union. He graduated from St. Benedict’s Preparatory School and then went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology from the Newark College of Engineering. As a member of the ROTC he served as Wing Commander. He later received a Master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Ohio State University and a Doctorate degree in Industrial Engineering from Arizona State University.

Michael proudly served 20 years in the United States Air Force, living in Ohio, Tennessee, Arizona, California and Virginia throughout his career. He retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Following his military service, he became a CEO of several technology companies and later served as Director of the Electrotechnology Applications Center in the Lehigh Valley. He also lived in Pennsylvania and spent most of his retirement in Annapolis, Maryland. Michael was an avid antique lover and dealer.

Michael was predeceased by his parents, Anna and Michael A. Vasilik, and his brother, Gregory. He is survived by his sister, Lorraine; his daughters, Tiffany Dunn and Traci Carneal; his sons-in-law, Murray Dunn and Garry Carneal; his grandchildren, Addison Dunn, Amelie Dunn, Stephanie Carneal, Alex Carneal, and Brooke Carneal; and his nephews, Eric and Michael.

Michael was a communicant of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Annapolis, Maryland and an active member of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), where he was dedicated to supporting those suffering from mental illness.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation at the John M. Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The funeral home is a short walk from the church. Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD. A reception/lunch will follow the Mass (details to be announced).

A military burial will be held Monday, April 13th at 10:45 a.m. at Crownsville Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, Maryland.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).