Michael White, of Lansdale, Pa., age 82, died peacefully on Saturday, July 31, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane, and children, Chris, Theresa and Matthew, and 6 grandchildren.
He was born in Philadelphia Pa., and lived his childhood in Oxford Village where he attended St. Martin De Porres Elementary School and Father Judge High School. He has 2 siblings, Kathleen and Mary Lou.
He continued his education at Millersville State Teachers College where upon graduation he entered the Army. He served in East Berlin from 1961-1964. He received an honorable discharge, Army of Occupation Medal, and achieved the status of “Sharp Shooter” for an M-14 Rifle.
Michael White taught for the North Penn School District for 20+ years in the Lansdale area
He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan, golfer and devout Catholic who enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He also had his own part-time florist business, in which he mainly did weddings. He served as a tour guide for Saint Peter and Paul Basilica in Philadelphia. Known for having a monstrous sweet tooth, he would not pass up any chocolate cookie, even if one was not offered to him. A very curious person when it came to other people he was. He could be found indulging that curiosity by asking probing questions of that person—just to get to know them better. We joked with him that he was having a press conference or an interview for “60 Minutes.”
He will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 9, 2021 at 10:30 AM at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 900 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale, PA 19446, where the family will receive friends in the Church Narthex prior to Mass, beginning at 9:30. Burial will be a Saint John Neumann Cemetery followed by a reception at Bacco Italian Restaurant. In lieu of flowers we ask that a donation be made to Parkinsons and/or Alzheimer’s Research Foundations.
We went on a golf outing every year to Ocean City Maryland in the early 2000’s. He was a wonderful person to be with and we had a lot of great times together. Surely will be missed!
Mike hired me to teach a special education class at Knapp Elementary. It was my first teaching job. I couldn’t have asked for a better mentor. He was so kind, helpful, and supportive. I am so very sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers for his family.
Sincerely,
Cindi Collins Hilferty
We were so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. He will long be in the memory of so many parents, teachers and administrators in the NPSD. Personally, having him in our lives,
is a great loss to us.
Nancy and Barry Gozzard.
Michael you are now up in heaven with your parents and your cousin Ginney. Keep us all under your care.
Mr. White was truly a gentle man. Soft spoken, kind and always thinking of others. He will be missed .
Joe Kraynak
Bob and I are so very sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Eternal rest Grant unto him O Lord and let Perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and The Souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in Peace amen. Eileen and Bob Dowling
Crystal and I are deeply saddened to hear of Mike’s passing. He lived his life in service of of others and he was a good friend. We send our sympathy and prayers for Mike and his family. We will miss him very much.