Michael “Mike” Fama
Michael “Mike” Fama, 72, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
Mike was born in Beaumont, Texas, to Joseph Fama, MD and Lena Mae “Doodle” Fama.
After attending college and pharmacy school, Mike became a registered pharmacist. During his career he worked in retail, institutional and mail order pharmacy before retiring.
In his leisure time he truly enjoyed being with family, but also had a wide circle of life-long friends. With family there were many wonderful holiday events that included excellent food and lots of fun and a particular favorite gathering place was the family country retreat in Woodville.
Mike was always a huge sports fan. As a young adult he played in local softball leagues. For many years he and a friend made annual trips to Baton Rouge for tailgating and attending LSU games. More recently he and the family would attend Astros games. Mike and his daughter, Emily, had a particular connection over sports. When Emily was still in school their common morning routine would involve watching Sports Center before Mike dropped Emily and her brother, Greg, off at school.
Mike played golf in high school and junior college and it continued as a passion throughout his adult life. When he was younger, he played in many local tournaments – often with his brother, Alan. Golf was a part of many vacations and was sometimes the reason for planning a particular trip.
Another great passion of his was hunting. Primarily ducks, geese and other waterfowl, but he also made several trips with good friends to pheasant hunt in Nebraska. He made some special memories with his son, Greg, both hunting and fishing. Mike and Greg also bonded over cooking some of Grandma Doodles favorite recipes.
He maintained close relationships with a number of high school friends. They still routinely gather to play cards. This group of friends were also known to spend time as a group at the beach or lake retreats.
He was preceded in death by both parents and his sister, Suzy Rowland.
Among those that will be missing Mike are his wife of 42 years, Vicki Westerterp Fama as well as his brothers, Joe Fama and his wife, Linda and Alan Fama and his wife, Cheri; and his children, Emily Fama and Greg Fama; along with a number of nieces, nephews and great-nieces/nephews.
Gifts in memory of Mike can be made to the Mayo Clinic. Please designate that it be directed to Perry Disease research (Department of Neurology) at the Department of Development, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, Minnesota 55905 or online at www.mayoclinic.org/development.
A gathering of Mr. Fama’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 8, 2024, at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica, 700 Jefferson Street, Beaumont. His cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium. There will be a reception in the parish hall following the Mass.
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- July 7, 2024
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Rosary
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- July 7, 2024
- 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Funeral Mass
St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica
- 700, Jefferson St, Beaumont, TX, 77701,
- July 8, 2024
- 2:00 pm
Reception Following The Mass
St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica Parish Hall
- 700, Jefferson Street, Beaumont, Texas, 77701,
- July 8, 2024
Mike was a kind and gracious person who I enjoyed growing up with playing golf spending time on the family retreat in Woodville and playing cards.
I’m sadden by his loss and my prayers go out to you and the family.
Vicki,
I am so sorry to hear of the death of your husband Mike. Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family.
Rachel
Dear Alan and Joe, and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Michael and you all were always so kind to me, so fun to be around, and so loving of your family! Even though I have been gone from the area since 1974, those formative years of fun and golf together remain strong in my memory. And my love for your family will always warm an important part of my heart!
Sincerest sympathy,
Charlie
Vicki! I am so sorry to hear of Mikes passing! My deepest condolences are with you and your family! Fond memories of you all! Kay Robichau
Mike was such a kind person and a great son. He will be greatly missed. Prayers for his family and friends!
To Alan, Cheri and the Fama family – Upon my return from Beaumont back to Houston last night, I was saddened to hear of Mike’s passing. Due to the impending storm, I will not be attending the service, but want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Mike was a great guy and I know you have wonderful memories that will carry you through this loss. God bless you all.
Vicki,
I was very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. My heartfelt sympathies are with you and your family.
Dear Vicki, I have said a prayer for you and the Fama Family that God will touch you all with His healing hand and give you the comfort and strength you need to get through.
Beverly
Vicki,
I’m so very shocked and sorry to hear about Mike. I didn’t know him personally. but I feel like knew him through you, my good friend. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I pray that God fills your hearts with peace and strength.
Hugs.
Sue
I met Mike years ago through my cousin, Carl Fasulo. They were good friends until the Good Lord called Carl home about 20 years ago. Carl was a pharmacists as well. I was around Mike at a few social settings and always found him to be one heckuva nice guy. Our Lord Jesus got a good one with Mike. My condolences and sorrows to all the family.
Vicki and family,
Heartfelt sympathy to you and Fama family in the loss of Mike. May your memories of a life well lived bring you comfort and peace in the weeks ahead.
Amazing father, wonderful husband.
I Love You, Dad.
vicki & family.
i am so sorry for your loss.
mike was someone i was respected & liked.
he couldn’t have been nicer to me over the years.
either him being my pharmacist for years or just saying hello at sunday mass at the cathedral.
prayers,
mike
I am so sorry to hear this. Prayers for the family
God’s peace to Mike soul and comfort to his family,Brother, and Friends 🛐🛐🛐
Mike was A Great Man.❤️
Mike was a Great husband, Father..❤️
Mike was A Wonderful Catholic ✝️
Mike Loved The Holy Family.💟💟💟
Mike Loved St. Anthony’s.✝️
Mike Loved his Family and Friends.❤️
Mike Loved Golf.⛳️
Mike Loved Helping St. Anthony’s.✝️
Mike Loved his Job. ❤️
Mike Loved.❤️❤️
I would see Mike with his two children every Sunday, for many many years.
Mike would help St.Anthony’s School, particularly with the golf tournament, the school board, and family and friends associated with St.Anthony’s School.
Mike simply was a great man, which I believed long long ago, he chose to live and love his life, As Jesus lived and loved.
I always looked up to Mike,
Mike was a brilliant and kind person.
This world will miss Mike, in many different ways.
I am certain, when Mike left his body, he leaps into the arms of Jesus Christ, And Jesus would carry Mike to His Father…
God, Mike welcome my good and faithful servant.🛐💟💟🛐
Come in Mike, welcome home.💟💟💟
It was my privilege to call you friend Mike, for many years, although you graduated with my brother Jack,
I knew y’all were friends.
Thank you, Mike for being my friend..❤️
Gods grace and peace be with your family Mike, I know you will be looking in on your family and friends ,
as they attend church,
God will open the heavens and let you Look in.✝️
I hope to hear from you, from time to time , while I’m sitting in Church.🙏🙏
My deepest condolences.✝️
Rodney Robichau.77. Class💙
Dear Vicki and The Fama Family,
Bob and I were so sorry to hear of Mikes passing. Bobby was so happy he was able to see Mike and play poker with him and said what a gracious host you were to the crew each time. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this most difficult time. Truly, Bob and Paula Atkins
Vickey and to the Fama family, so sorry to hear of Mike passing. What a great guy even when he was taking my money in a card game or beating me in any sport he challenged you to! His dry wit and kind smile will be missed. 🙏
Vickie & family.
I am truly sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. It’s been years but I enjoyed bowing with y’all and knowing Mike from working with him some as well. He was always a nice guy. I know he will be missed. Prayers for you all!
Rest in peace my friend. Many fond memories of hunts in China Tx will never be forgotten. Prayers out to the family during these trying times.