Dennis L Mikhael

Dennis Mikhael

March 5, 1948 - June 8, 2025

Dennis Mikhael, a man of grit, strength, and undeniable character, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Miramar, Florida, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 77.

Born on Long Island, New York, on March 5, 1948, Dennis was raised in Westport, Connecticut where he graduated from Staples High School and then continued on to earn a degree at the University of Arizona. He developed a relentless work ethic and a respect for all types of work that he engaged in from manual labor to the executive boardroom. Most notably, he worked as an ironworker, riveting steel girders in the hi-rise construction of the iconic Twin Towers in New York City, a job he wore like a badge of honor. And afterwards, he transitioned to the role of corporate executive where he traveled extensively throughout the Middle East, building relationships and increasing commerce. No matter where he was in the world, Dennis carried with him a fierce independence, quick wit and sharp tongue, and he did not suffer fools gladly.

He had a passion for adventure and lived life on his own terms. He played tennis with intensity, owned and rode horses, shot skeet and trap, was a deep sea fisherman and stayed active and strong well into his later years. He was proud of his antique clock collection, and he also built, collected, and won awards for his Harley-Davidson motorcycles - machines that mirrored his spirit: powerful, rebellious, and built to ride free.

Dennis called many places home over the years -Westport, Manhattan, Boston, Cape Cod and Puerto Rico, before settling in Fort Walton Beach, Florida in 2016 to be closer to his sons, where he found peace, warm weather, and one last chapter of love and family.

He is survived by his sons, John Peter Mikhael and Justin James Mikhael, his grandsons, Jaden Payne Mikhael, Carter Anthony Mikhael, and David Base, and his longtime partner, Pamela Parrish. He leaves behind incredible stories, laughter, a few middle fingers to the rules, and a legacy of living fully - on his own terms, every single mile.

In his last Will and Testament, Dennis had one last request when he passed, that the world should know his final good-bye …

"I'm out of here M_ _ _ _ _ F_ _ _ _ _.”

And poof, just like that, he departed for the next life.