Birth date: Mar 23, 1954 Death date: Nov 28, 2020
Michael (“Mike”) Patrick Gavin, 66 of Leesburg, Virginia passed on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Mike was born in Washington, DC and lived in the Metro area for most of his life. He was the 4th of 13 children; the second son of th Read Obituary
Mike was always very kind on my visits to Leesburg (REHAU), a great partner, always ready to help with activities related to Mexico. I remember his willingness to help me for my integration with the group in a training. That afternoon when we were on a boat trip, he told me that life is very short, that I should relax and enjoy the sunset. It has been an honor and pelasure to know Mike. I didn´t have the opportunity to say goodbye. A great man.
Jose Sepulveda
Mike was my brother from another mother.i am the same age as brother John so I am a few years older than Mike but we still became good friends later in life. I agree with Kelly. Mike was one of the wise men.He never tried to dominate a conversation but if you asked him a question he would always give you a direct,honest and thought provoking answer.Then he would give you that little smile daring you to disagree. It has been an honor and pleasure to know Michael P Gavin for 66 years. GOd bless Mike and all the Gavins
I met Mike through our work at REHAU...he offered excellent advice to our mutual clients and many young Mechanical Engineers first learned about heating with water thanks to the seminars that Mike taught up here in Canada. I always looked forward to seeing him and hearing his perspective on a situation. His straightforward no nonsense approach was appreciated by everyone...he would listen carefully about a situation then he would offer what he would do and it was always honest. We both represented the company at one golf tournament and it was a fantastic day...his patience and calm gentlemanly ways were consistent regardless of the environment or conditions. RIP Mike.
Mike's presence in everything was truly amazing. I'll always remember his warm greetings when I'd come over, his jam making with wine, his back yard pepper farm, and him usually standing somewhere near a barbecue. Mike looked at life with a smile. Those smiles and the occasional story made me smile from ear to ear. Mike will be missed but always remembered. Rest well Sir.
Knowing what to say about Mike that encompasses all he was to me has been difficult. He was someone whom I always looked forward to sharing stories with. He had a lot of wisdom that I tried to soak up as much as I could during our dinner discussions. He, Deb, Carleigh and Kelly always treated me like family and my heart is absolutely broken for his family. To me, Mike was patient, enjoyed a good drink with good food and good company, and believed in suffering in silence. He loved his family dearly, and seemed to worry more about them than himself, even to his last days. A glass of red blend will always remind me of him, and sunflowers. "A great man is one who leaves others at a loss after he is gone" Truer words...
Mike was one of the best we had on that ramp! He was always there for me in my admin role and even became a PACE backup! His heart, his pride in his job, and the love for his wife and kids he wore proudly in his smile every day. Rest in paradise our dear friend. Roger and I will miss you! Sending aloha and prayers to the Gavin Ohana.
So sorry to hear.Worked with Mike at Iad Northwest airlines.A fine person,will be missed RIP. Lori Knittel
My condolences to the Gavin family. May your memories bring you comfort.
Its a pleasure knowing you Mike. You will be missed and there’s no doubt about that. I will treasure all our memories together.
