Michael J. Migazzi
1944-2024
IRON MOUNTAIN — Michael J. “Mike” Migazzi, 79, of Iron Mountain, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024.
He was born Dec. 21, 1944, in Iron River, son of the late Walter D. and Julia V. (Berti) Migazzi. Mike grew up in Caspian and was a graduate of Stambaugh High School, class of 1963. He went on to receive his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Michigan Tech. in 1968.
Mike worked as a civil engineer across the U.P. including many years with UP Engineers. He married Judith Adair on March 3, 1979. She preceded him in death on November 5, 2021.
Mike was a lifelong outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing year-round and instilled that joy in his son. Faith was an important part of his life, and he devoutly attended mass at St Mary and St Joseph’s church on Sunday morning.
Survivors include his sons, Derek (Lisa) Migazzi and Mike Perry; one daughter, Christine (Michael) Waltz; four grandchildren, Jacob (Meghan) and Andy Brouillette and Liliana and Lachlan Migazzi.
Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, Nov. 30, at Jacobs Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. Prayers will be recited at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Nov. 30, at St. Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kingsford, with Rev. Fr. Michael Woempner officiating. Burial will be in the spring at Stambaugh Cemetery in Iron River.
You may leave condolences or tribute for Mike’s family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com.
The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Iron Mountain to honor Mike’s Legacy of life.