Michael George Tobin

Michael George Tobin, 75, passed away peacefully on May 16th, 2023 in Houston, TX. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. Michael was born on April 10th, 1948 in South Bend, IN to George and Geraldine (O’Farrell) Tobin. After graduating from Bordentown Military Institute (NJ), he received a full football scholarship to Michigan State University where he won the Spartan Oil Can Award for his humor. He graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration. After graduation Michael moved to Australia where he worked in advertising with the Ford Motor Company. One day, while hitchhiking through the Outback, he was picked up by a group of deep-sea divers. They drove him to the coast and threw him in the water. Michael loved adventure and he soon learned to dive. He joined Oceaneering International and for 15 years was a deep-sea diver in the oil industry on six continents. Michael eventually moved into the sales division and returned to the U.S. In 1982, he married Kathleen Koons, his sister’s childhood friend. Business took them to Aberdeen, Scotland where they had the opportunity to travel throughout Europe. Michael and Kathy returned to the U.S. and made their home in Houston, TX. In 1990, they welcomed their son, Matthew, who was the joy of their life. Michael coached Matthew’s elementary school football team. Michael was a life-long Spartan fan. He was able to cheer for the MSU Spartans and his son’s Stratford High School Spartans. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Kathleen Koons Tobin, his son, Matthew George Tobin (Mariah) and grandson, Finnegan George Tobin. He is predeceased by his parents, George and Geraldine Tobin, his brother Mark G. Tobin, and his sister, Joanne Tobin Koch. He is also survived by his brother, Timothy E. Tobin, his sisters, Mary M. Tobin, Geraldine Tobin Escott and Paula Tobin Newbold (Jim); and, his nephews and niece, Joshua J. Tobin (Karina), Keith O. Tobin (Kaitlyn), Zachary G. Tobin, and Molly Tobin, There will be Mass to celebrate Michael’s life at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail, Houston, TX 77079, on Friday, June 2nd, 2023 at 10:30 am. After Mass, family and guests will proceed to St. Jude Hall for a reception.

Michael George Tobin

April 10, 1948 - May 16, 2023