Michael T. Golitko

Michael T. Golitko, age 65 of Madison, passed away February 15, 2023.  He was born May 3, 1957 in Cleveland to Joseph and Mary (Koehler) Golitko. He graduated from Mayfield High School in 1975 where he still holds a record of at bats in a single season. He worked for over 30 years as a chemical operator at Lubrizol in Painesville. He met his wife, Cynthia, of 41 years in 1980. They were wed on November 7^th, 1981. They went on to have 4 children, Rebecca, Matthew, Jillian, and Marisa. Michael lived for his family where they spent many summers vacationing in Maine. He shared his eclectic taste of music with his children. He was an avid animal lover; he always had a dog by his side. He could often be found at The Lakeshore Reservation in Perry walking the dog or birdwatching. Michael had a deep love for sports – he coached and umpired many of his children’s teams over the years. He enjoyed watching the Cleveland Indians, Browns and Cavs, although they often let him down year after year. Michael was a connoisseur of all things delicious – where he could often be quoted as saying “I could never be skinny; I love food too much”. In his later years, he enjoyed spending his time watching the game show network and spending quality time with his granddaughter Chloe. He leaves behind his wife Cynthia; children Rebecca, Matthew (Tara), Jillian (Michael Horner), and Marisa (William Ayers) Golitko; grandchild, Chloe; sister, Joanne (Don) Gromen; brother-in-law, Carlo White and many loved, nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Kathryn Golitko White. Friends will be received, 3-7 pm Tuesday, February 21st at Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street in Madison. Family Service to be held immediately after viewing. Committal will be at 2:30 pm on Wednesday, February 22nd at Madison Memorial Cemetery in Madison. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Michael’s name to a no kill animal shelter of your choice. The family would like to thank the Hospice of the Western Reserve for their support. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com