Michael Raynard Primus Jr.

Michael's Life Story

Michael R. Primus was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 24 th , 1967 to
Madeline Primus and Michael Primus Sr. He was raised by his mother Madeline
and Father Joseph Ryland. He was educated in the Philadelphia School District
system attending, L.P. Hill elementary and Strawberry Mansion High School/
Randolph and took up culinary. After High School he enlisted in the U.S. Navy
where he served 8 years and was honorably discharged. Mike was awarded the
Nation Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Southwest Asia
Service Medal with Bronze Star, Kuwaiti Liberation Medal , Combat Action
Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation, Navy “E “Ribbon, and Sea Service
Deployment Ribbon. He fell in love with the art of culinary and cooked on the
U.S.S. reeves and was the head chef. Mike loved to cook for his family and come
up with crazy recipes like his favorite (Ham Salad). He was an avid sports lover
and enjoyed watching his Philadelphia Sports teams. He was an avid swimmer and
would lifeguard at the YMCA from time to time. Mike loved his family and would
make everybody laugh. He leaves behind his Father Joseph, His children Alexia(
His Alex) (Son n Law Barry), Tevon, Elijah, Felicia, His siblings Crystal aka
CHRISSSS(Brother n law Mike), Michael, Lonnie, Simone, Desiree, Markita ,
Niecy and Nette…His nieces Christina(His Tina) Kiana(His keeka), Cachet (Shay)
Mella , Nisa Kayla Great Nieces Kalei and Emory Nephew D’andre , Grandkids
Ace, Tevon and Lyric, A host of nieces and nephews , His Aunts Mae, Pete and
Stella, Uncle Willie T , Cousins Bubba, Bilal, Pat, Tyesha, Donte, Ro, Trin Trin
and His best friend Kenny. Mike was proceeded in death by his Mother (Madeline)
Father( Michael SR.) baby brother(Ray Ray) and his big brother (Mike).

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