Michael Fletcher

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mike Fletcher on August 14, 2025. Mike was born on February 18, 1961, in Yonkers, NY, to Tex and Ada Mae Fletcher, raised in Harrison, NY, and moved to New Port Richey, FL, in 1994.
Mike had a diverse career, beginning at Texaco Oil Company in the early 1980s, followed by a role at Mearl Corp labs in Peekskill, NY, in the late 1980s.

Transitioning into the construction industry, he owned a drywall company in the 1990s and early 2000s. In 2002, he entered the healthcare field, assuming leadership roles in long-term care therapy services. After moving to the Philadelphia area in 2004 to work with Genesis Healthcare, he returned to New Port Richey in 2007 to join Therapy Management Corporation. He retired in 2012 due to declining health. In 2019, Mike proudly became a spokesperson for the Centers for Disease Control’s “Tips from Former Smokers” campaign, enjoying recognition from those who saw his commercials.


Mike met the love of his life, Edna, on Memorial Day weekend in 1999, and they were married on April 18, 2009. Together, they enjoyed traveling in their RV, singing, hosting friends and family, and sharing joyful moments.


He is preceded in death by his father, Tex Fletcher ('87), mother, Ada (Henkel) Fletcher ('03 ), sister, Jayne Kanak ('21), brother, Bobby Fletcher ('99): and, survived by his beloved wife, Edna, sister Kathy Morgan of Hyde Park, NY, brother George Fletcher of Middle Grove, NY, son Justin Fletcher of TX, step children Derek & Jennifer Clayton of FL, and many other cherished family members and friends.


A Celebration of Life will be held at Meadowlawn Funeral Home on September 13, 2025. The family requests that donations be made to a favorite cause in Mike’s honor instead of sending flowers. Mike’s final wishes are for everyone to be kind to one another every day.