Michael McCabe 1946-2020

Mike was born, Nov. 5, 1946, in Youngstown, the son of George and Margaret Hackett McCabe.

He was a 1965 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School. He started working for the East Ohio Gas Co. and then went onto work as a locomotive engineer for Erie-Lackawanna Railroad, then worked for Conrail and retired from Norfolk-Southern Railroad.

He was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church, AOH and the Mahoning Valley Gaelic Society.

Mike loved being Irish, loved his Notre Dame Fighting Irish and was also a fan of all Cleveland sports teams.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, the former Trudy Miller, whom he married July 28, 1963; his children, Molly (Stan McCamon) McCabe of Poland and Michael McCabe of Austintown; and his grandchildren, Jared and McKenna Bergman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Patricia Halas, Donna Knight and Jeannie Jones.

The McCabe family has entrusted the care of Mike to the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell and will receive family and friends Thursday morning, July 16, 2020 at St. Luke Catholic Church, 5235 South Ave. in Youngstown from 10 to 11 a.m., with the funeral services being held at 11 a.m., following the calling hours.

Due to COVID-19, the 6-foot rule will be honored, and the family asks that all guest, whose health allows to wear a mask. For the safety of everyone, please do not linger following paying your respects to the family. And for those staying for the Mass, please be seated in the sanctuary once you have paid your respects.

Visit www.waskofamily.com to view this obituary and send Mike’s family condolences.

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