In Memoriam OCTOBER 27, 2020 – APRIL 15, 2021
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace, Amen. May their souls and all the souls of the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
“I HAVE FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7
Michael Kevin McReal, C’06 September 19, 1958 – January 12, 2021
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Michael (Mike) McReal, C’06, was born in Portland, Oregon, to Jerry and Patricia McReal. He served in the U.S. Navy for more than 20 years, specializing in saturation diving and salvage. McReal was awarded two Navy Achievement Medals, the Good Conduct Award and the National Defense Service Medal. He achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer before his retirement from active duty. At the time of his passing, the magna cum laude alumnus served as the Mount’s ROTC coordinator. McReal
loved his family, his country and his alma mater. He was a model of kindness, service and loyalty—representing victory over adversity. McReal’s life was rooted in family, service, sobriety and community. He is survived by two sons, Ian and Thomas, his mother, Patricia, of San Juan Capistrano, California, and his longterm partner Susan Collins of Thurmont, Maryland. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry, and infant daughter, Francesca. McReal’s memorial service and celebration of life was held at the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception. He lies in honor at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frederick, Maryland.
