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Classmate Michael Farragher

Michael Farragher, 74, died peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at a Galveston, TX Hospice facility after a summer of battling numerous health issues. 

Michael was born on June 2, 1952, in Youngstown to Firmin Farragher and the former Mary K. Dougherty. 

He was a graduate of Ursuline High School in 1970; he went on to earn his degree in mechanical engineering from Youngstown State University and made his career in industrial manufacturing. He was a Member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) Joseph T. Nalley Sr. Mahoning County Division 6 

“Big Mike” loved cooking and sharing food with family and friends, a good nap, golfing, and was active with the Sebring Country Club. Michael and Inge, his wife of 52 years, moved to Galveston Island, TX in 2016 to be closer to their children who lived there. He quickly adjusted to the Gulf Coast lifestyle of eating fresh seafood, sitting on the deck enjoying the Gulf breezes, and checking what the temperature was in Ohio during the winter.  

Michael is survived by his wife, Inge Schwederski Farragher, whom he married on October 16, 1973; his daughter Mary (Stefan) Ruoss, son Matthew Farragher; and his sister Margaret “Peggy” Farragher of Orlando, Florida. 

Friends and family are invited to come together to celebrate their memories of “Big Mike” at a Celebration of Life planned for Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 12-3 pm at Cassese’s MVR in downtown Youngstown, OH. 

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55th YEAR CLASS REUNION