Michael Popowich

Popowich, Michael 37, of Pawtucket died Wednesday February 20, 2019 at Hope Health Hospice surrounded by his family and friends. Mikey was the loving husband of Kate E. Finegan and adored by his children Adalia, 8 and Callum, 4. Born and raised in South County Rhode Island, Mike could be found active in church choir, school musicals, and playing the trumpet in band. His most memorable talent was his amazing singing voice, taking after his father, a classically trained opera singer, who supported Mike’s many talents. For the last two decades Mike’s vivacious personality was enjoyed at various dive bars, drinking craft beers with friends, and singing karaoke as often as possible. As a vocalist and trumpet player for the band Failed Attempts at Flying, during his college years, he was fortunate to play throughout the state alongside The Jason Colonies Band, and would jump in to sing with Those Guys on stage. As a karaoke host at Casey’s in Wakefield and The Cove in Charlestown, he would entertain the room with an assortment of songs including Styx, Toto, various contemporary songs, and singing his memorable Last Call song “Closing Time” by Semisonic. He made a career as a Cardiology Systems Engineer at AGFA Healthcare (formerly Heartlab) based out of Westerly. He was able to work from home after starting his family. He loved to roll out of bed, throw on some Broadbent’s bacon, and feed everyone who was home. His cooking skills will be fondly remembered by all! His culinary creativity included his famous Cheddar Cheese Beer Dip, and Pulled Pork. As his children grow, they cannot wait to learn how to use his numerous kitchen gadgets, but Kate, not as much. As a perpetual optimist, Mike fought a short battle with Colon Cancer. The family utilized every resource available, and had the relief of Mike showing “no evidence of disease” for over 6 months. Unforeseen complications in the fall 2018 led to a short and arduous battle against the impossible. Mike remained confident that medical advances would come to help him. He is survived by 2 children Callum, and Adalia Popowich and loving wife Kate E. Finegan. Mike’s parents, Mary-Ellyn (Carpenter) and Michael Popowich; brother Steve Popowich and his wife Amber, nieces Emily and Grace of Richmond; brother Dave Popowich of Providence; Aunt Martha Carpenter Lawton; Aunt Sara (Carpenter) Kass and husband Dan; Cousins Patt Lawton, Olivia Kass, and Lewis Kass; Mother in law Gail Gregory; Father in law Frank Finegan Jr.; Brother in Law Greg Finegan his wife Hailey, and children Conor and Tierney; In addition to having a large extended family, Mike has made an impact on countless friends who will always be counted as family. Visiting hours will be held Sunday March 3, 2019 between 12-4:00 p.m. at Winfield and Sons Funeral Home, 571 West Greenville Road, Scituate, RI. The Michael Popowich Memorial Fund is set up at Navigant Credit Union locations and online at paypal.me/popowichfamilyfund

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Michael Popowich

February 20, 2019