Michael “Mike” Andrew Domagalski passed away September 1, 2026, from a sudden illness. He was 58 years old.
Born December 17, 1967 to Lawrence and Grace Domagalski, Mike was raised in Los Angeles, CA. He was a beloved son, husband, brother, father, uncle and friend. Known for his quick wit and being a great conversationalist, he was also kind, loving, patient, and thoughtful. He was virtually unbeatable in Trivial Pursuit with his wealth of knowledge – often referred to by his friends and family as ‘the vault’.
Mike graduated college with an Associate Degree and began working in cable with a utility company in LA. Shortly after the 1994 Los Angeles earthquake, he moved to Mesa, Arizona, where he began his career with SRP (Salt River Project), working in digital printing and design for over 25 years. In 2001, Mike married his sweetheart, Sherri, and would’ve celebrated his 25th anniversary in December of this year. In 2022, Mike retired and he and Sherri moved to Greenville, South Carolina, where he continued an 18-year part time real estate career.
Mike was also steadfastly committed to his family, with whom he loved to spend time listening to music, playing the piano, traveling, being a ‘foodie’, and playing with his beloved pets, Brady and Ricky. He was a life-long Dodgers and Michigan Wolverines fan. As a highly skilled baseball pitcher with a professional arm, he coached his daughter’s softball teams and would play catch with his friends, brothers, and nephews.
Mike brought energy and quality to every interaction with strangers and friends alike; always engaging with people on their level, making them feel ‘heard’, and with an inimitable sense of humor. His loss is more profound than just that of his presence – a shape and weight that few people can fill. Anyone that knew him would often describe him as ‘a great guy!’.
Mike is survived by his beloved wife, Sherri; his mother, Grace Zukowska; his beloved daughter, Stephenie Demasseo Ellens (Jeremy); his two brothers, David Domagalski (by Grace Zukowska Domagalski) and Joshua Domagalski (Hanae) (by his stepmother, Valerie Domagalski); his nephews and niece, Kawika, Kai, and Rei Domagalski; and his aunt, Jane Gibson Wuebben (Randy). Mike was predeceased by his father, Lawrence Andrew Domagalski and his aunt, Teresa Zimmer.
He will be sorely missed by a host of friends and relatives, but never forgotten.
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A man who will be missed.
This hits my heart very hard! He was one of a kind! Made me feel welcome and a part of his family when I worked in Arizona away from my own family & friends! Going to miss our conversations on the phone for sure! My heart goes out to you Sherri! Prayers for you & your family! RIP my friend!
Sherri,
I am so sorry to hear this news. You are all in my prayers!
GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME. I’VE HAD THE PLEASURE TO HVAR MET MIKE 20 YRS AGO, I WAS HOS HAIRDRESSER. LOVE HIS FAMILY. HE’S IN A PEACEFUL BEAUTIFUL PLACE.. FOR SURE. PLEASE STRENGTHEN HIS FAMILY THROUGH THIS. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️💔💔💔💔
I’m sorry to see you go buddy I’m going to miss you. I will remember you every time I have a beer and a cigar we sure had plenty of laughs and great conversations sorry you are going to miss the QFS and revaluation of currency at least you are no longer in pain brother, all Glory to God. maybe we meet again one day.
Inseparable we once were, always looked out for your little brother. Those great times growing up together, concerts, biking across the valley, beaches etc you were my best friend Mike. Hard to believe she managed to separate us in life, and it was cruel that I had to search just to find where you lay. One thing is for sure, she can never erase the brother you once were to me. You are free Mike, no one can stand between us again. Rest easy Mike.
Your Brother Dave.
Sherri so sorry to hear this news.
This was one of the hardest things to read, Mike was always so caring for everybody he crossed paths with. We sure had some good memories when we were all in Arizona. RIP my friend, you definitely will be missed by all! Thank you for all the good times and memories. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Such a devastating loss. Mike touched many and will be greatly missed.
Oh my gosh, I was mind blown to hear this and extremely saddened by it. Mike has and always will be my favorite neighbor!! Sherri, our deepest condolences. So sorry for your loss! Love Jamee, Ashlee & Aubree ❤️
Mike was a great friend i discovered shortly after i started working at SRP. Although we worked in different departments we had pretty much daily interactions together. He would either stop at my desk or I’d find my way to his and he always helped me out. Just that all around great guy. I’ve thought of him often after he left SRP and getting the news of his passing this morning was a big shock. He changed the lives of all he came in contact with. Rest in peace Mike D. May his family find comfort during this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers to his family. Mike and I went to school at OLL together. He was always such a warm, kind soul with a great sense of humor. Heaven gained a good one for sure. God bless.
I remember Mike from Our Lady of Lourdes. He was one of the nicest guys in school. Always had a smile and a kind word….and yes he had a quick wit! He will be missed. My condolences go out to his family.
My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. I am still in shock over hearing of this news. He was a kind and valued colleague who made a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him and working with him. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.