Michael J. Bryan
Michael James Bryan, 67, son of Bernard and Marguerite (both deceased), of Olmsted Falls, Ohio, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 20, 2017 with Cathy, his wife of nearly 40 years, by his side. His family takes comfort in knowing that he is now playing guitar by a camp fire in the woods with his beloved animal companions. Michael was loyal, loving, creative, and very funny. Michael spent his career serving others through his rehabilitation agency, Vocational Services Team. His love of outdoors, telling jokes, music, traveling, boating, singing, and always putting his family first will be greatly missed by his wife, Catherine Jo (nee Orlowski), children, Michelle (Jeffrey) Burd, Joseph, and grandchildren, Grayson, Hayden, and Delaney as well as a host of Minnesota family members. A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Polaris Christian Church, 3289 Laurel Road, Brunswick, Ohio 44212, followed by a picnic lunch for all. Burial services to be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Art Therapy Studio, 12200 Fairhill Road, Cleveland, OH, in honor of Mickie McGraw.
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Cathy,
My heart goes out to you. Please know that your Judson family cares about you and will always be here for you. I am sorry I will not be able to attend the memorial but I will be there in spirit.
My thoughts are with you. Jo
What a wonderful life of giving,sharing and nurturing the creative spirit within everyone …for Michael I say, well done and to you, Cathy I say thank you for continuing to inspire us all.
My sincere sympathy Cathy Jo to you and your family. Your husband sounded like a wonderful man who was loved by all. Love and prayers to you. Your cousin Barb
Wonderful words for such a man who also had a greater capacity to see the best in people and help them realize it.
Michelle and Joe you continue his spirit, and instill it in his grandchildren.
Cathy, what a patient and supportive spouse. You, too, have earned wings!
Laurel and I know of such love and loss; our sincere condolences; may he be truly happy and free.