Obituary for Michael Tighe

Condolence From: Tijuana Scott
Condolence: Michael Tighe was a wonderful man and always smiling. I knew every time I saw him I could speak and he would always gladly ,and humbly speak back.

I'm going to miss his happy soul.
RIP Michael Tighe Until we meet again my brother.

Condolence From: Renee Mills, Newark, Ohio
Condolence: Dearest Andrea,
At the hardest of times I ask myself if I could be as strong as Horatio Spafford who sat on a ship in the Atlantic ocean over the remains of Ville du Haure, where his precious 4 girls passed, and pinned the words to ‘It is well with my soul.’ The sting of this loss is so deep. Love and God’s grace be with you every minute of every day. Randy (Dr. Mills) & I worked with Michael. First as the unit clerk, then PCA, in the ICU. . He rode the thermometer poles down the hall like a skateboard. He FOUND joy in every task. I remember when Alex was born and Michael had found out about the ‘overnight 12 hour dry Huggies diapers’. He had worked out a cost analysis to show that using 2 of these pricy diapers a day was still a better deal than the other leading brand, and a time saver. We just never always knew when he was serious! I visited Michael’s awesometighe.com last week. I got chills, just seeing how this young silly boy grew into such a Man in love with his family, nature, pets, stillness. You, Andrea, and your boys completed him. I cannot comprehend that he is gone yet. I am comforted to see that he was not missing a day of really Living Life and being an example to so many. Grieve, but stay connected to that Joy and Love that remains with you. Your memories, your future, and your precious boys.
Peace be with you

Condolence From: Carolyn Rigsby, Sunbury, Ohio
Condolence: I am so sorry for your loss. Michael was such a kind and caring person. My heart aches for his family and friends. He has touched so many people lives. Please know that I am praying for your family.

Condolence From: Tonya Keaton, Columbus, Ohio
Condolence: I am so sorry for your loss. Michael was truly a blessing here at OSU East. He touched so many people lives. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Deepest sympathies

Condolence From: Melinda Fairall, Pataskala, oh
Condolence: Michael was always very kind and had a smile on his face when passing you in the hallway. He was truly a part of the OSU East family. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Condolence From: Lisha Haupt, Laurelville, Ohio
Condolence: I am so sorry for your loss! He will be missed very much here at OSU EAST! My deepest sympathy to your family and friends! He was a sweet person!

Condolence From: Nicole Cox, Shawnee Hills, OH
Condolence: My sincerest condolences to your family for your loss.

Condolence From: Regina Hall, Pataskala, Ohio
Condolence: Michael was a good man, a family man, wise beyond his years. We had a lot of fun times working at OSU East.

Condolence From: Erin Elizabeth Macklin, Honolulu, HI
Condolence: I don’t know how many times you will read and have heard how wonderful and amazing a man, husband, father, son, nurse, friend, etc Michael was. Because it was true. But it doesn’t stop the hurt. It doesn’t fill the empty. But, I saw many times Michael reach out to help those who thought they could not be helped. He will, of course, do the same for you, his beloved family.

Condolence From: David Wilke, Powell, OH
Condolence: Tighe Family

We are so sorry for your loss. Michael was indeed a bright light to everyone he touched.

The Wilke Family

Condolence From: Pam Lyons, Columbus, Oh
Condolence: I am so sorry for the loss of Michael. I worked with him at the East Hospital. He was always welcoming, caring, helpful, respectful and hilarious! Such a sweet, kind soul! He will be greatly missed at the hospital. RIH young man. Peace and comfort to his family.

Condolence From: Emiko Beck, Orlando
Condolence: Our deepest condolences to you, Andrea, and your family. If there is anything or anyway we can be helpful in comforting you I hope you will ask. Please know we are praying for you all.

Love
Emi, Roger, Evan and Mikhala

Condolence From: Elizabeth Seely, Columbus, OH
Condolence: Words cannot adequately express my sorrow for your tremendous loss. The entire OSU Wexner Medical Center East Hospital grieves with you. Michael made such a positive difference in countless lives. He always had a kind and uplifting word for everyone he encountered, myself included. My heartfelt prayers are with you all.

Condolence From: Wendy Morton, Utica, OH
Condolence: I'm so very sorry for your loss. Michael was a genuinely amazing person. He was such a positive influence in the world. He always went out of his way to help in any way he could. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Condolence From: Mary Waits, Hillsboro, Wisconsin
Condolence: Our hearts are broken for your family. Please accept our sincere sympathy at this difficult time. Many prayers and much love your way from Wisconsin.

Condolence From: Linda Ferguson, WESTERVILLE, OH
Condolence: My thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys at this difficult time. Michael was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.

Condolence From: Jennifer Griffeth, Dublin, Ohio
Condolence: I send out my deepest condolences to Michael's family. I was very lucky to call Michael my friend and co-worker for nine years. We worked together on tower 8 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center East Hospital. Michael was even kind enough to donate his vacation time to me when I was battling breast cancer; we even got to compare stories when he was faced with his own fight with cancer. Michael was always a great story teller even when he talked about unfamiliar topics, like technology. You could always count on Michael to have the latest and greatest gadget. Once he even showed me his heart rate on his apple watch after he completed a CPR class. And if the floor needed a pick me up he would tell us his stories about Africa and we would laugh with him (and a little bit at him). He loved sharing pictures of his family and telling me about his cub scout adventures. Michael was a very special man. He will be greatly missed.

Condolence From: Terry and Betty Silagyi, Worthington, PA
Condolence: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Deepest sympathies

Condolence From: Enricka Malone, Columbus, Ohio
Condolence: Such a sweet spirit and just what OSU East needed and embodied! Earth has no sorry that heaven can’t heal, but this one hurts. Prayers of strength to the family❤️