Michael Joseph Walsh

Michael Joseph Walsh, 76, of Williamsburg, formerly of Reston, VA and Astoria, NY, passed away on March 29, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Josephine; father, Denis Joseph; sister, Evelyn; nephew, John Barbarine; niece, Carolyn Reddy; nephew, Edward Walsh; and sister-in-law, Marylou Walsh. Michael spent time in the U. S. Armed Forces and was a retired Government consultant. He was a member of St. Olaf Catholic Church in Williamsburg, as well a member of the Williamsburg Historian Club. He had a passion for spending time with his grandchildren, gardening, painting, boating, relaxing at the beach, and politics. Michael always loved spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara Walsh; daughters, Kathy (Kevin Bogner), Kelly (Erik Wallace), and Kristi (Peter Stewart); grandchildren, Jordan, Connor, Sydney, Cole, Nicole, Ryan, Megan, Dylan, and Rachel; his siblings Tom, Joseph (Elsie), Frank (Marie), Mary (Nick Barbarine) and brother-in-law, Jim Reddy; and a host of nieces and nephews. A visitation will take place at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Road, Williamsburg, VA, on Monday, March 31, from 5-8pm. A service will be held at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 104 Norge Lane, Williamsburg, VA, on Tuesday, April 1, at 10am. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675. Online condolences may be offered at www.nelsencares.com.