Michael Patrick Byrne 52 of Marianna died Friday November 16 2012 at home in his wife's arms after fighting a short battle with cancer. He was born In Washington on September 17, 1960 a son of Robert Charles Byrne and Gloria Jean Irey Byrne. He grew up with his mother and brothers in Marianna. Michael was a 1978 graduate of Bethlehem Center High School. He worked as a machinist for Washington Tool, Daco, and most recently at Atlas Metal Conversions. He enjoyed going to the mountains, especially in the Fall to see the changing leaves, Halloween and carving pumpkins, Classic car shows, socializing in Marianna, his Irish heritage and most of all spending time with his family and friends. He shared over 31 years of marriage and memories with his wife Julie A. White Byrne. Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters Candace Nicole (Jason) Johnson, Michelle Leigh (Matt) Kinsey, son Joshua Michael Byrne, two brothers Charles H. Byrne, John E. Byrne, 5 grandchildren Emily, Mylee, Nathan, Owen, and Tom Tom, his beloved dog Auggie-Doggie, as well as several nieces and nephews. Deceased are his mother Gloria Jean Irey Byrne and a brother Robert W. Byrne. Family and friends will be received Monday from 2-4 and 6-8p.m. in the Nichol Funeral Home 1728 Main Street Marianna, PA 15345 where services will be held on Tuesday November 20 2012 at 2:00p.m. A guestbook may be signed at www.nicholfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the funeral home.