Michael Wilson

Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | April 28, 2025

Michael Wilson, 66, of West Mifflin, was born September 26, 1958, in McKeesport, PA.  He was the beloved son of the late Willis C. and Pearl E. Dixon-Wilson. He was the middle child (the eldest between him and his twin brother).

Michael was known as “Peter-Mike”.  He was indeed a jokester.  “Peter-Mike” really missed his calling as a stand-up comedian. Wherever he would go, laughter was sure to follow. He was truly a social butterfly.  “Peter-Mike” never met any strangers.   He would always make you feel like you were a part of the family. He was an entrepreneur.    Family and friends knew if he had it, you had it too.  If you needed help, he would help you without asking any questions. He loved his family. You were always known as “his favorite cousin when no one else was around.”

 Mike was known for these four things: his cooking, because he could outcook most cooks in Pittsburgh, and his gardening.  “Peter-Mike” was an extraordinary farmer.  He loved travel, which included fishing. Mike loved his family.

After graduating from Duquesne High School in 1977, he obtained employment at Westinghouse Air-Brake.   He later worked for Homewood Suites, a job that he really enjoyed. He later ventured out to local bars, where you would find him cooking and making people laugh.

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Michael gained his wings on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at his residence in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Willis C. and  Pearl E. Dixon Wilson, his big brother, Willis C. Wilson Jr., and loving friend, Bonita Smith.

Michael Wilson leaves to cherish in his memory a son Mykail Wilson, of Gloucester, New Jersey, his beloved twin brother, Matthew Wilson (Tinasha), of Pittsburgh, PA., four stepchildren, Tisha Smith-Young (Harold), Avery Smith, Antonuan Smith, and Brandon Smith all of Pittsburgh, PA., two nephews, Matthew Wilson Jr., Marcus Wilson, both of Pittsburgh, PA., two nieces, Makayla Wilson, and Kierra Clanagan, both of Pittsburgh, PA.  He also leaves to cherish his memory grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family, and friends.    Michael also leaves to cherish in his memory devoted and supportive cousins, Shawn Williams, Chester Dixon, and Jeanie Hutchins.

Thursday
May 1, 2025
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Macedonia Baptist Church
17 Cochran Street
Duquesne, PA 15110

Thursday
May 1, 2025
12:00 PM
Macedonia Baptist Church
17 Cochran Street
Duquesne, PA 15110

Originally published April 28, 2025.

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