This note is from Mike's sister Patty

"Some sad news to share. My little brother Michael Irwin passed away last night, April 16, after a courageous battle with early onset Alzheimer's disease. Mike did his best to live independently for 5 years but eventually, it became too hard. Anyone who knew Michael, knows he loved life and strangers were simply friends he had not met yet. Please take a moment to think of him, his smile and, send a prayer for the repose of his soul. Mike graduated from Tolentine Grammar School in 1971 and the High School class of 1977" - Patty Cooney