Michael James Tasha died suddenly at Cape Cod Hospital on October 30, 2014. He was 66.
Born and raised in Provincetown, he was the son of the late William and Irene (Macara) Tasha. He graduated from Provincetown High School in 1966 and attended Bentley College. Mr. Tasha started out his career driving a truck for Cape Cod Oil in 1968. He and his wife purchased the company in 1974. Through hard work, determination and grit, Mike and his business partner, dear friend Regan Jason purchased Canal Fuel in Sagamore. These two beginning companies grew into a large enterprise on the Cape through the years.
During his limited free time, Mike enjoyed working on classic autos or cruising along the Cape highways in one of his Mercury Cougars.
Mike is survived by Halcyone Hurst Tasha with whom he raised two sons, Kabraul Macara Tasha, married to Julie (Lytle) and Hurst Michael Tasha, married to Cheryl (Meads). He also leaves behind grandchildren Mackenzie, Madison, Nathaniel, Anne, Hurst and Kabraul. He will be missed by Teresa Morris, his devoted companion of many years, her family and his many friends.
Family and friends are invited to call at the Gately Funeral Home, 94 Harry Kemp Way, Provincetown, on Thursday, November 6th from 3:00 – 7:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, November 7th in St Peter the Apostle Church, Prince St, Provincetown.
If desired, memorial contributions in Mike’s name may be made to the Provincetown Rescue Squad, PO Box 109, Provincetown, MA 02657 or to Harwich Rescue, c/o the Harwich Fire Association, 175 Sisson Rd, Harwich, MA 02645.