Michael (Mike) Cabot , age 74 of Manistee passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, with his family at his side.

He was born on November 26, 1948 in Manistee, MI, son of the late Frank and Genevieve (Nowak) Cabot. He retired from the Manistee Area Public School System, where he enjoyed the people he worked with for many years. He was a member of the V.F.W. Walsh Post #4499 of Manistee. He served in Vietnam with the 11 ^th . SQD Blackhorse from May 1, 1968 until April 7, 1970. He was an Assistant Coach of the Manistee Saints throughout the 1980's and was recently inducted into the Saint's Hall of Fame. His love for sports carried with him to the very end. He was always watching baseball, football, and Nascar.  In his recent years he was an avid Karaoke singer with his brother, and they were known as "Dumb and Dumber". He had a passion for remodeling his house and working around his yard. He had a love for making people laugh, and that carried him until his final days. He would often reminisce of his younger years and playing street ball. The love and bond he had with his family will be greatly missed and cherished forever.

Michael is survived by his daughter and son in-law, Shelli and Rob Johnson of Onekama; his son and daughter in-law, Jim and Jennifer Cabot of Galesburg; grandchildren, Kaitlin and Ashley Kubiskey; Andrew and Emily Cabot; and Kelsey Dillard; great-grandchildren, Carter and Aden Cleary. Michael is also survived by his forever supportive and best friend Lori Geerlings and loving pet Spunky.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Cabot, and sister in-law, Ellenetta (Colby) Cabot.

According to Michael's wishes cremation has taken place and graveside services will be held at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Manistee on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 11:30 AM, where the members of the Manistee County United Veterans Council Ritual Squad will also give Military Honors.

A celebration of Michael's life and a funeral luncheon, will take place following the graveside services, at the V.F.W. Hall, on Twenty Eighth Street in Manistee.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.