Michael T McGlaughlin

Mike graduated from Belmont High School in 1961, Dayton, Ohio and relocated to Indian Rocks Beach in 1973 where he and his wife Carol owned and operated The Pelican Motel and Apartments for 47 years. Mike proudly served our country as a member of the US Army National Guard. In addition, Mike had a long career in sales that included insurance, wine and liquor, and lastly automotive paint. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, golfing and playing pool with his buddies after retirement. Mike was known to get a kick out of revving up his ‘32 Model T that he bought in 1964 and restored into a street rod.

Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Mary (Nester) McGlaughlin; his father, Carl McGlaughlin and his older sister, Judith McGlaughlin, all of Dayton, Ohio.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol (McCormack) McGlaughlin, his son and wife, Michael “Chris” and Lisa McGlaughlin of Parrish, Florida and daughter Shawn McGlaughlin White of North Berwick, Maine; his sister, Susan Carter and nephew, Eric of Livermore, CA; 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mike’s honor to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. www.cmaquarium.org