Ignatius John “Michael” Talis

Michael J. Talis, affectionately known as “Iggy,” passed away in his sleep on April 2, 2023 in Waltham, Massachusetts. Born on April 25, 1930, and educated in the Boston public schools, he was a kind and gentle free spirit and student of the Mystery School. Of 6 siblings, Michael was survived by his sole remaining loving sibling, Tucky Wolfson and her husband Dr. Sidney Wolfson of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and his sister-in-law Marianne Talis of Newton, and numerous nieces and nephews. He outlived four other siblings, Dr. George Talis, Arthur Talis (husband of Marianne), Ernest Talis, and James Talis. He is survived by dear friends Edward and Cindy Mills of Hopkinton, Mass.

Services are private. Contributions in his memory may be made to Dana Farber Caner Center, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA, 02215.