Obituary of Michael E. Birrell

Michael Edwin Birrell (59) On Monday, March 26, 2012, Michael Edwin Birrell unexpectedly passed away in his Arlington, VA home from a heart attack. Born and raised in Arlington, Michael was a graduate of Bishop O’Connell High School. Beloved husband of Susan Birrell, son of Hazel Birrell, brother to the late Vernon Birrell, brother-in-law of Darlene Birrell, uncle of Tracy and Kevin Birrell, Kevin’s wife Michele Birrell, and great uncle of Brooke and Ryan Birrell. Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Michael’s life on Wednesday, April 4, from 3pm-7pm at Advent Funeral Services, 7211 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA 22046. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the animal shelter of your choice on behalf of Mike, a life-long lover of animals.