MIKE TILOTTA

Profile Updated: July 18, 2020
Class Year: 1965
Residing In: Jersey Village, TX USA
Spouse/Partner: Martha
Occupation: Piping Design Coordinator
Children: 2 daughters--Carmen born in 1969 and Trena born in 1972. Trena has 2 daughters; also, I have a step-son More…Jack born in 1964
Military Service: None
Yes! Attending Reunion
What elementary school(s)did you attend?

Durkee, Burbank and Hohl

What Jr High (s) did you attend?

Black and Fonville

What street(s) did you grow up on?

Bolling Lane

Do you or your family still live or own your house that you grew up in?

No

Do you see or hang out with any class mates? Who?

I keep up with a few of them through emails. I see them occasionally.

What would we be surprised to know about you?

I've been married three times. Two of them went to Sam Houston.

Where was your favorite HS hangout?

Bailey's on Crosstimbers of course. Wasn't that everybody's?

List your siblings and year.

David Tilotta (class of '66)--killed in an auto accident on December 23, 1966--3 weeks before his 19 birthday.

School Story:

I had a lot of fun and have a lot of fond memories of SH and before in Junior High at Fonville. One of my favorites was the Senior Prom at the old Rice Hotel.

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What did you want to do or think you were going to do when you finished high school?

I started out thinking I might go into dentistry but ended up in engineering.

What and where was your 1st job? Do you remember how much you were paid?

My first job out of high school was a drafting job for an engineering company. I started out at $1.50/hour.

Favorite Quote

Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

Famous or interesting people you've met?

I've known Jim Parsons of "The Big Bang Theory" since before he was born. For those who don't know, he is the son of Mickey Parsons and Judy McKnight (Parsons) who were a couple of years behind me in school. They are very dear friends. Mickey was tragically killed in and auto accident in 2001. Also, my brother, David and I went back stage to her dressing room and met Vivian Leigh of Gone With the Wind Fame. She was appearing in a play on Hollywood Blvd in Hollywood California.

Ever been on TV? Tell us all about it.

I was on the news in an interview one night after witnessing a car go off the road into Buffalo Bayou.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

I play a lot of golf and enjoy watching the Longhorns, Texans and Astros and Rockets on T.V.

Name something you dearly love. and why?

I retired in 2015. I love golf--it's my escape. And of course I love my my family.

Comments:

I went to work right out of high school, married the former Becky Harris. Divorced in 1968. Married the former Sandra Starr. Divorced in 1989. They were both Sam Houston graduates. Then married my present wife, Martha in 1991. I have travelled extensively in my work and lived for a short time in many places---but I always came back. Houston is home.
Any words of wisdom?

Never, never ever give up.

Is there a moment in your life that stands out? A moment that defines who you are? Other than kids being born or your wedding day.

To many to list just one.

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LINDA DOWNEY MCKNIGHT
LINDA DOWNEY MCKNIGHT
Feb 28, 2022 at 12:59 PM

Mike, we’re you in the band at Sam Houston? I remember my sister, Judy Downey having a practice at our house for the Solo and Ensemble Contest one time. One of the members was a boy with last name Tilotta. They nicknamed him Tacho. Was that you? She graduated in 1961.

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Apr 03, 2024 at 8:50 PM

Posted on: Jul 18, 2020 at 4:36 PM

I hope everyone is practicing safe distancing, wearing masks and hand washing during this relentless pandemic Covid19. God Bless all who read this.

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