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In Memoriam
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.
Michael Kevin McReal, C’06
September 19, 1958 – January 12, 2021
Michael Kevin McReal, C'06
2 Timothy 4:7
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.
Michael Joseph Allman, C’62
December 22, 1938 – December 1, 2020
MICHAEL JOSEPH ALLMAN, C’62, was born in Washington, D.C., to Francis Charles Allman and Mary Cecelia Wahler, the oldest of seven in a large Catholic family. He played baseball for Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C., before attending the Mount, where he earned a degree in economics.
Allman enjoyed a career in the NFL, which spanned 35 years. He joined the Washington Football Team in 1965 as a college football scout. He later became the director of player personnel and attended three Super Bowls with the team in 1972, 1982 and 1983. After 19 years, he accepted an offer from the Seattle Seahawks where he drafted 13 pro bowl players. Allman had the pleasure of working closely with NFL coaches like Otto Graham, Vince Lombardi, George Allen, Tom Flores and more.
He wed Ann Barnes; they were married for 53 years and had four children: Maureen, Theresa, Michael and Patrick. After a long battle with cancer, he is now at peace and reunited with his wife and daughter Theresa.
Deaths listed in order by class year.
Dr. Cornelius "Neil" J. White, C’47 December 17, 2020
Francis X. Maloney, C’52 January 25, 2021
William R. Muller, C’54 April 6, 2021
Richard C. DuLaney, C’55 December 14, 2020
Harry J. Jordan, C’55 June 16, 2019
William A. Borowski Jr., C’56 November 15, 2020
Hugo R. Duhn, C’58 December 28, 2020
Joseph P. Kernan, C’58 March 28, 2020
Robert E. Post, C’58 December 7, 2020
John F. Bailey Sr., C’59 December 4, 2020
George W. "Bud" Black, C'59 March 15, 2021
Dr. James R. Tompkins, C’59 February 5, 2021
Dr. George R. Bailey, C'60 March 19, 2021
Richard F. Bastian, C’60 November 8, 2020
Dr. Joseph T. Morris, C’60 August 28, 2017
Daniel Murray, C’60 October 16, 2020
Eugene J. Sullivan, C’60 February 16, 2021
John M. O'Connell, C’61 November 23, 2020
Emmett J. Sullivan Sr., C’61 February 14, 2021
Michael J. Allman, C’62 December 1, 2020
Thomas F. Crane, C’62 May 2, 2020
Dr. Wayne J. Matzelle, C'62 January 17, 2021
Michael F. Fissell, C’64 December 26, 2020
Richard T. Gitto, C’64 June 13, 2018
John B. Hogan, C’64 November 21, 2020
Dr. Jerrold C. Neeff, C'64 December 15, 2020
Robert Seamon, C’64 January 26, 2020
Ronald G. Simmons, C’64 October 18, 2019
Wendell L. Shank, C’65 February 2, 2021
James J. Connor, C’66 January 23, 2021
Joseph T. DePetris, C’68 March 2, 2021
Bernard J. Devlin, C’68 January 22, 2021
Geoffrey R. Zurgable, C’69 December 21, 2020
Dr. Anthony J. Becker Jr., C’70 May 9, 2017
Ronald E. Bombolis, C’70 October 24, 2020
Chauncey E. Burke, C’70 February 17, 2020
Steve H. Graham, C’71 September 28, 2019
Ronald F. Heiser, C’71 January 2, 2021
Lawrence W. Muschamp, C’71 March 18, 2021
Rudy P. Peko, C’71 November 13, 2015
Ralph F. Roarty, C’76 February 14, 2021
Robert J. O'Toole, C’77 January 13, 2021
Edward C. Bender, C’79 October 11, 2020
Michael Fumai, C’79 December 27, 2020
Sheila Henderson Sorrells, C’81 January 7, 2021
Jeffrey J. Goss, C’82 November 25, 2020
Dr. Sean L. McCagh, C’83 January 30, 2021
Greg M. Holden, C’85 April 9, 2021
Edward G. Sacco III, C’87 October 3, 2020
Amy Kropka Dunne, C’01 December 13, 2020
Michael Kevin McReal, C'06 January 12, 2021
Sydney L. Jeter, C’12 December 16, 2020
