Michael F. Walsh
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Michael Francis Walsh, age 78, passed to eternal life at Sardis Oaks on September 20, 2021. He
was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 21, 1942, son of Sigrid Elizabeth Walsh and John
Martin Walsh. Mike attended Rockhurst High School in Kansas City, Missouri. He received his
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree from Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine (now
Temple University) in Philadelphia, PA. He practiced at Carolina Podiatry Clinic in Charlotte for
30 years, taking good care of his many patients.
Mike made Eagle Scout at any early age, held a private pilot's license, served on the Board of
Directors at Carmel Country Club, and was a former Real Estate Broker.
He leaves behind his sister Susan Walsh Boyle (Donald) of East Greenwich, RI, his son David
A. Walsh (Catherine) and grandsons Connor and Taylor Walsh, of Charlotte. He is also survived
by his daughter-in-law, Melissa V. Walsh, and grandchildren, Collin, Aidan, and Charlotte of
Burlington, NC. He is also survived by Carol B. Walsh, of Charlotte, mother of his sons. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, John
D. Walsh, and by his beloved son, Michael D. Walsh (2019). He will be greatly missed by family
and friends.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on September 28, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at
Heritage Funeral Services at 3700 Forest Lawn Drive, Matthews, NC. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be held at a later date in East Greenwich, Rhode Island.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution can be made in memory of Michael D. Walsh (Class
of 1987) to Charlotte Catholic High School (7702 Pineville-Matthews Road Charlotte, NC
28226) for development of future athletic fields.