Michael P. Wallis

LOUDONVILLE – Michael P. Wallis, 59, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2011 at his home, with his love, Selma Friedman at his side.
Michael was born on June 4, 1951 in Brooklyn and is the son of Paul M. and Sandy Wallis and the late Muriel (Bleicher) Wallis. He graduated from high school in 1969 and received his bachelor's degree from SUNY Albany in 1973. He taught two years at Albany High School and then went to work for NYS where he was currently a systems analyst for OTDA. Many will miss his annual football pool!
Michael coached and did the schedules for Guilderland Babe Ruth, Pine Bush Little League, Guilderland Youth Soccer League and Pine Bush Softball. He was often seen on the fields and courts in his orange converse sneakers. He also played for the Over 55 Softball League. He enjoyed crossword puzzles, Scrabble, playing bridge, comics, and even though he didn't have a favorite team, he was a huge baseball fan. His greatest joy was watching his children, Martin, Liz and Caralyn grow up.
In addition to his father and stepmother, Michael is survived by his loving longtime companion, Selma Friedman; his children, Martin, Liz, and Caralyn Wallis; his siblings, Claudia Wallis (Hugh Osborn), Susan Wallis (Kent Davis), JoAnne Whitmore (Scott), Eric Uhlberg (Marti Awad), Kenneth Uhlberg (Monique), and Robin Radharani. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday (tomorrow) at New Comer Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie. Family will receive friends after 10:00 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Guilderland Babe Ruth, P.O. Box 179, Guilderland, NY 12084.