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In Memoriam

Michael L. Faddis, 79

Spent retirement on Otsego Lake

Michael L. Faddis

Altamont-Michael L. Faddis, 79, passed peacefully on Monday, November 1, 2021 with his loving family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer; never losing hope.

Mike was born in Annapolis, MD, the son of the late James Morris Faddis and Violet Tucker Faddis. In addition to his parents, Michael was predeceased by his son, Stephen, and brother, Jerry. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Kathleen (Wilmot), and his children Christopher (Gina), Brian, Lori (Joseph), and Amy. He was the beloved grandfather to Claire (Patrick), Kyle, Katherine, Ryan (Morgan), Courtney, and Aaron. He is also survived by his brothers, Sam (Gina) and Matthew (Lyly), and many nieces and nephews.

Raised in a military family, he attended many schools, most notably, in Ville, France. He graduated from El Capitan High School in Santee, CA. Mike loved to share his adventurous story of how he hitchhiked from CA to the east coast once he learned of his acceptance to the University of Maryland, where he was a member of the track team.

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