Funeral Details

Michael Patrick Clay

SERVICE INFORMATION

Visitation

Midtown Funeral Home
3918 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, Illinois 60618
773.654.3744
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Monday, December 23, 2024 from 4pm to 8pm with a service of remembrance at 6:00pm

Funeral Service

Midtown Funeral Home
3918 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, Illinois 60618
Get Directions
Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Clergy

Ken Giacone

Interment - Private


Memorial Contributions

Samaritan’s Purse
samaritanspurse.org
or
988 Lifeline
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or
The National Native American
Boarding School Healing Coalition
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OBITUARY

Michael Patrick Clay, born on May 16, 1990, in Gaithersburg, Maryland, left this world on December 14, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. Michael was a kind man, marked by his deep connections with family and friends. Michael loved outdoor activities. In his youth and early adulthood, he immensely enjoyed snowboarding, rollerblading, skateboarding and hiking. Michael was a beloved friend to many over the years and will be remembered fondly by those who knew him. Michael will be missed dearly by his family, friends, and loved ones, but his memory will forever live on. Visitation Monday, Dec. 23,2024 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Midtown Funeral Home and Cremation Options,3918 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago. A service of Reflection and Remembrance will take place at 6:00pm. Arrangements by Midtown Funeral Home and Cremation Options, 773.654.3744, www.midtownfunerals.com


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I have known Mike since 2007, the first year I went to Gaithersburg high school. He’s was always a joy to be around and was always kind to others. If he didn’t understand someone or their problem he would always try to figure out a way to make them feel better. One of my favorite things about Mike was his honesty. No matter what, if you knew him or not, he would tell you exactly what he was thinking. Straight up. A lot of times, when he did that, people around him would erupt in laughter. It is these memories of Mike that make me and so many others grateful that we were fortunate enough to call him a friend. He will be dearly missed and throughout the rest of my life I will surely find myself reminiscing upon the memories we shared together.

Hunter Ward
December 19, 2024
I’ve been friends with Mike since high school, when I met all of the Gaithersburg group. Through the years we’ve all stayed in touch and every time I saw Mike he would talk about how happy he was that we were all still friends. It never mattered how much time had gone by, every time I saw him he would ask about what was new in my life and genuinely wanted to catch up and hear about what you’ve been up to. He was one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. He was always making everyone laugh and smile. I have so many memories of Mike throwing NYE parties when we would all come back in town during our college years. It was so nice to all be able to be together year after year catching up. I can’t imagine the group hangouts without him, he will be greatly missed by all of us and his spirit will never be forgotten ♥️

Kristen Steiner
December 20, 2024
I first met Mike on a bartending shift in Baltimore. He was new, but wasn't afraid to ask questions and take advice. His honest and and genuine personality shone through, and he also worked hard and cared about his coworkers. We became friends outside of work and I'd see him out in Fells Point or at the summer BBQs and get-togethers. Mike always had a smile on his face, would greet you with a firm handshake, ask about your family, and if it was football season he'd give a quip about his Eagles. Whatever he was going through, he never burdened you and would instead lift you up or encourage you. The world lost a good man in Mike Clay. Rest in peace brother.

Konstantin Vidensky
December 23, 2024
Took me a while write something Mike love ya big dogg you will be missed ..To the parents thank you for allowing me over often I appreciate you and upset I couldn’t make it to the funeral there in spirt …Mike ..fly eagle fly ..


With love
Big Steve

Stephen Spencer
December 23, 2024