Michael Holliday was born in Manning, SC on March 9, 1963 to Willie and Dorothy Graham. Michael departed this life on April 14, 2025.

The family moved to Boston Massachusetts in 1965. Michael (Mike) attended and graduated from Boston Public Schools. In 1968 he married Paula Bradley. Their union was blessed with four children.

Mike was a quiet and obedient child. He never gave his parents any trouble. He was also a hard worker. Mike held numerous jobs before he transitioned to a tenured career with Amtrak where he retired due to illness.

He loved to watch old Westerns on television as well as Bruce Lee movies.

He cared about everyone and always had a big smile. He was also known as a smooth dresser.

Mike loved his family and his grandkids. He made sure that his children stayed together during difficult times. He especially loved his sister Tracie's Coconut Cake as well as his mother's infamous Macaroni and Cheese.

His favorite sayings were "Peace & Blessings or Peace & Love."

Michael is preceded in death by his grandparents Haoward and Dessie, his sisters Wanda (Pelu) and Felicia (Lisa) and brothers Ronnie and Ricky.

Michael leaves behind to cherish his memory his parents, Willie and Dorothy Graham; his wife, Paula; and four beautiful children: three daughters, Dorothy, Dorian (Joseph II), and Dominique; and his only son, Michael Jr. He also leaves six grandchildren, Matthew, Malaya, Joseph III, Makhai, Olivia and Jade. His brothers Elder Wilbert (Pat), Dexter, James, Darren (Danielle), Romero (Cav) and Marcello. And his sisters Tracie (Andre), and Tammy. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins to continue to cherish his lasting memories.