…lifelong Lowellian; 49
LOWELL - Michael Francis Tighe, age 49, a lifelong resident of the Belvidere section of the City, died unexpected at his home on Thursday morning, April 26, after a long struggle with multiple health issues.
Mike was born in Melrose, one of six children of Margaret “Peggy” (Gately) Tighe of Lowell, with whom he resided, and the late Theodore F. “Ted” Tighe. He attended Greater Lowell Vocational Tech, and finished school as a member of Lowell High’s Class of 1986. Besides his beloved mother, he leaves three sisters, Linda Zuniga of Salem, NH, Jean Tighe of Lowell, and Mary Herbert also of Salem, NH; a niece, Shauna Zuniga-Villalona of Salem, NH; two nephews, Jay Herbert and William Zuniga both of Salem; grand nephew and grandniece, Austin and Mia.
He was predeceased by his brother, William Tighe; sister, Joan Tighe; and nephew, Theodore “Teddy” Herbert.
Relatives and friends will be received Wednesday morning, May 2, from 9:30 until 10:30 in the Tewksbury Funeral Home, corner of 1 Dewey and 975 Main Sts. (Rte. 38) TEWKSBURY CENTER, Ph. (800 in MA or 978) 851 2950. Committal prayers will be offered Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Cemetery, No. Tewksbury. see: tewksburyfuneralhome.com