Obituaries
Michael "Mouse" J. Malligan
9/16/1946 - 7/13/2026
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Obituary For Michael "Mouse" J. Malligan
Michael J. “Mouse” Malligan
September 16, 1946-July 13, 2026
Michael J. “Mouse” Malligan, 79, of Altoona, passed away unexpectedly on Monday at home with his wife by his side.
Born and raised in Altoona, Mike graduated from Bishop Guilfoyle High School, class of 1964 before going on to work at Penn State University for 35 years.
On June 30, 1979, he married the former Mary McCreery in Altoona. Together they shared 47 years of marriage, and Mike often said Mary was not only his wife but his best friend. He loved her, his children, and his grandchildren more than anything in the world.
Mike was a devoted fan of Penn State and Pittsburgh sports, and never missed a chance to follow local teams. But his greatest mark on the community came through coaching — a passion he picked up as early as age 19 and carried through all his children's playing years. Over the decades he coached parochial league basketball at McNelis and St. Mary's, Federation baseball, and more than 15 years of Little League baseball, touching the lives of countless young athletes along the way.
He is survived by his wife, Mary J. Malligan; his three sons, Todd (Gina), Michael (Megan), and David; his sister, Donelly Steinbeiser (Fred); and his grandchildren, Addison, Molly, Ryan, Michael, Lincoln and Maura.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John T. Malligan and Ethel (Cheers) Malligan.
Husband, father, grandfather and coach — Mike was beloved by many people and will be remembered for the love and dedication he poured into everyone around him.
Friends will be received from 4-7 pm, Thursday, July 16, 2026 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602, where a vigil for the deceased will be held.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 am, Friday, July 17, 2026 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2716 Broad Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601 with Fr. James Dugan, celebrant.
Committal will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery, Hollidaysburg.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Mike’s memory to: Altoona Area Baseball Association, 910 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602.
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral
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07/18/2026
I will always remember him as Mike's Dad, the famous baseball coach in the Little League tournaments for Altoona Little League, and for putting up with us as high schoolers. So sorry for your loss, Mike and family, and we offer our deepest sympathies - Ryan and Rachel Eicher
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07/16/2026
Dearest Mary and family. Mike had such a loving giving life and his legacy lives on with you his beautiful wife and family. Love Marsha McCoy
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07/16/2026
This World needs more people like Mike.! Always there when you need him and he cares so much. Loving, caring, giving, helping, smiling, an all around great person.! Our neighborhood will never be the same.
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07/16/2026
My husband and I met Mike only a few years ago. We loved him from the get-go! He was so nice and friendly. You could see how much he loved Mary. We will miss him very much.
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07/16/2026
Sorry to read of Mike's passing. I don't reside in Altoona & haven't seen him in 50 years. He was a friend & we spent our childhood playing sports. RIP✝️
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07/16/2026
To the Malligan family - Our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear husband & father. We will always remember him as a wonderful man who coached our two sons in little league for Wolf Furniture. We feel this loss along with your entire family. Rest in Peace Mr. Malligan.
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07/16/2026
how could i ever forget the memories of the great times as our basketball coach at mcnelis and pulling up in his light yellow mercury cougar...always asking us how we were doing and truly showing an interest in us..later on in life,he would bake cookies at christmas for my in laws terry and mary shea..his son todd ran cross country with terry shea in high school....he will be missed...god bless his family...ted sheehan
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07/15/2026
Sending our deepest sympathies to the family. May your warm memories bring you comfort and peace.
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07/15/2026
To the Malligan family, Our sincere condolences on the loss of your husband and father. We will always remember him from his coaching our 2 sons in the AABA , Wolf Furniture little league team. He was a great man and coach and we feel his loss along with you all. REST in Peace Mike.
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07/15/2026
A man can be measured by the legacy he leaves behind. He certainly touched many people in such a positive way throughout his life that he will be long remembered and cherished. No one will cherish the man he was more than his best friend, Mary. May she find comfort in strength in the support of her friends and family.
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07/15/2026
Thinking of the entire Malligan family during this incredibly difficult time. While I never had the privilege of meeting Michael, I have pleasure of knowing some of his children and grandchildren. They are caring, kind, strong, and wonderful people, and that tells me everything I need to know about the man he was. Wishing you all comfort, strength, and peace as you celebrate his life and cherish the many memories you shared.
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07/14/2026
Sending thoughts and prayers. The Cacciotti family
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07/14/2026
A great coach and a wonderful guy! Gone too soon. RIP Coach Mouse!
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07/14/2026
Mary And Family , Please Except My Condolences. As A Player / Athlete Under Coach Mike I Shall Forever Be So Grateful To ( Mouse) For His Guidance And Leadership In Making Me A Better Basketball Player. I Ask Myself As You All Must Do WHY? That Answer Just Does Not Come. Maybe God Needed Him. The Void That's Left Will Take Sometime. My Blessing's And Love Go Out To All Of You. Sincerly. Steven A. Shannon & Family.
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07/14/2026
May your father's memory be for a blessing. Thinking of you and the family during this difficult time. Beth, Kevin, Elians & Laney Cope
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