Michael Francis Kilbane, age 62, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025. He was a devoted and loving son, brother, and uncle.
Preceded in death by mother, Jean Kilbane.
Survived by father Marty Kilbane (Bobbie); one brother, Tom Kilbane; two sisters, Katie Brennan and Chrissy Donlon (Mark); 7 nephews, John Kilbane, Kevin Kilbane, Robert Kilbane, Dan Brennan, Joe Donlon, Frank Donlon, and Matt Donlon; 3 nieces, Mary Beth Brennan, Eileen Rhodes (Clay), Beth Donlon; one great niece, Lennon Rhodes; one great nephew, Lachlan Rhodes, all from Nashville.
Mike graduated from Father Ryan High School ’80, and from Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication. He had a long career in television broadcasting using his talents as a news director at WSMV News for several years, as well as working for WKRN News 2, Diamond P Sports covering NHRA racing, and most recently for Metro Nashville Network the last 18 years.
You may have seen Mike on the sidelines of the Titans games wearing the orange sleeves. He’s the guy giving the signal to the referees to go to commercial break! ESPN and CBS Sports will have big shoes to fill! Mike was passionate about the Vanderbilt Commodores. In his spare time, for the last several years, he would work as an usher at their various sporting events, as well as working their broadcasting. This would assure him a way to cheer on his team, especially the Vandy Boys who just won the S.E.C. tournament for baseball.
Mike was an avid sports fan who knew trivia beyond the average person. He loved the Cincinnati Reds and never missed watching a game. Some of his fondest memories were attending several NASCAR races and cheering for Darrel Waltrip. Mike also had a true appreciation for all genres of music and played several instruments himself. He shared this appreciation with his family, who learned to appreciate music because of him. He had a sense of humor like no other! He brought lots of laughter to many people!
Mike knew what was most important in life, and that was his family. Though he didn’t have children of his own, he loved his nieces and nephews and never missed a birthday party or family event. He showed care, consideration, kindness, and love to his parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, and the countless friends he’s had through the years. Mike’s strong faith in God was a good example to others which will last forever.
Visitation will be Tuesday, June 3rd, from 9:30-11:30 at St. Henry Catholic Church in Nashville, followed by a funeral Mass at 11:30, also at St. Henry. A Graveside Service will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Nashville.
Marshall-Donnelly-Combs Funeral Home (615)-327-1111 https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/nashville-tn
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