Age 60 of Wilmington, DE, passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at his residence on Wednesday, January 21, 2015.Born in Wilmington, Michael was the son of the late James U. and Eileen (Kelleher) Clark and brother of the late Susan Clark. He was a 1972 graduate of Conrad High School. He worked as a heavy equipment operator and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 542, for 37 years and retired in 2013. His memberships included the Terrace Athletic Club, Defiance Athletic Club, St. Gabe's, St. Anthony's Club and Stahl Post. He enjoyed golfing, shuffleboard and was an avid reader. He was a devoted husband and father.He will be dearly missed by his wife of 38 years, Patti (French) Clark; his daughters, Amy E. Clark and Caitlin E. Clark, both of Wilmington; his son, Andrew P. Clark of Philadelphia; and his brother and sister-in-law, David and Diane Clark of Wilmington, as well as many nieces and nephews.Friends and family are invited to visitation on Tuesday evening, January 27th between 6 PM and 8 PM at Mealey Funeral Home, 2509 Limestone Road, Wilmington. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday morning at 10:30 AM at Corpus Christi Church, 901 New Road, Elsmere. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Faithful Friends, 12 Germay Drive, Wilmington DE 19804. MealeyFuneralHomes.com (302) 652-5913