Michael "Mike" Basiliere

Michael “Mike” Basiliere, of Dalton, passed away at the age of 56 on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Born in Pittsfield, MA, on June 1, 1968, the son of Donna Nalty Basiliere (Kirchner) and the late Alfred J. Basiliere, he graduated from Wahconah Regional High School. Mike’s true passion in life was music, which became easily apparent to anybody who saw him play. He kept the rhythm section going behind the drum kit in several local bands throughout his life starting at a very young age, most recently performing in Blackwater & Hotshot Hillbillies. If he wasn’t drumming he was often found behind the soundboard as owner of MB Sound Co. at various benefits & other local events making sure that it sounded crystal clear to the audience. He loved his music family & creating an over-the-top show with his stage lighting as well. Mike also had a passion for food--not only eating it but creating delicious meals for his family. His experience in many kitchens shined through with his culinary creations. He was not always loose-lipped about how to prepare a dish or sharing a recipe, as he wanted it to be his own. He did take pride in knowing he was able to teach his daughter what she now knows in the kitchen. Anything Mike cooked was amazing. His heart was full of love for animals, and he loved feeding the ducks & seagulls whenever he was at the beach. He was partial to the Boxer breed and wanted to adopt a Boston Terrier one day. He loved his grandson Owen so much; he took him on his first trip to the zoo & hoped to teach him to play drums someday. Mike was also a Miami Dolphins fan & enjoyed friendly banter with his favorite Patriots fan. He recently had a desire to plant tomatoes, so a tomato garden has been planted in his memory. Mike is survived by his mother Donna Kirchner, Stepfather Alfred Kirchner, Daughter, Mariah Basiliere, Grandson Owen Lindsey (Mitchell Lindsey), his brothers Jim Basiliere (Trace Fasano), Joseph Basiliere (Sherry), his Sister Kristen Sinopoli (David), Gina Vallone & Paula Ginthwain, along with several Nieces, Nephews & great friends from the band community. Besides his father, Alfred J. Basiliere, he was predeceased by his cousin Richard “Dickie” Belanger, Grandparents Madeleine Mary Betters Basiliere & Alfred Joseph Basiliere & Donald & Hazel Nalty. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Mike’s immediate family will be private. A public celebration of his life will be held on Sunday July 28, 2024 at the Dalton American Legion from 1pm to 9pm. Donations in Mike’s memory can be made to American Liver Foundation in care of the Dwyer-Wellington Funeral Home.

Michael "Mike" Basiliere

June 1, 1968 - June 25, 2024