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Should you prefer, you can email photos, stories, etc. to Jeffrey at jeff@jeffreyjongluck.com. We will add them to the site for you. Please be sure and include photo captions. We will include your name to the posting – but NOT your email. If you have questions, you can contact Jeffrey at 530-227-2377.

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MICHAEL was born in New York City on January 23rd, 1939. He lived most of his life in New York, Los Angeles, and then in the Palm Springs area. He lived out the last two years of his life near his family in Redding, California. 

He attended Boston University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Radio and Television Production.

Michael was born to be an entertainer. He first expressed this gift through his love of music and people. He sang his passion directly to the people around him, touching their hearts in a way that only a true entertainer can do. He wowed audiences worldwide and recorded three albums, including “Michael Allen Sings.” Later in life, Michael extended this tradition of entertaining by being the life of the party, an accomplished story-teller and “the head of the table.” His brother Jeffrey said, “Michael had more friends and life-long ones than anyone I’ve ever known.”

Michael launched his Interior Design career in the 1980’s and designed for luminaries throughout the entertainment industry. He believed that, “A house itself isn’t important… it’s what you do in it and how you give it life. A house is not a home until it is filled with love.” His home reflected that with photos of dear friends and family abundant in every room.

Michael suffered a heart attack on June 1st. He was incredibly well cared for by very capable and compassionate caregivers at Mercy Medical Center and at Windsor Redding Care Center, where he lived. Michael was treated with “Humankindness” at every turn – and his family will be forever grateful. With personal friends over the years that ranged from best friends for over 50 years to celebrities such as Johnny Mathis, Rock Hudson, the Sinatra’s, Bob Crew and many more – some of Michael’s new best friends for the past two years have been the staff and residents at Windsor, especially the “Hole in the Wall Gang.”

On June 12th, 2014 on a full moon, Michael sang his last note in peace and clarity, with his brother at his side. Listen carefully, you might still hear it...

Michael is preceded in death by his mother, Theresa (Teddy) Gluck, and his father, Hyman Gluck. He is survived by his brother, Jeffrey Jon Gluck and his wife, Pam, of Redding, California; his niece, Geneva Foster Gluck of Tucson, Arizona; and by so many good friends that were like family to him. 

As you know, Michael loved good food and good company! Friends are encouraged to celebrate Michael’s life by sharing memories of him over a favorite meal with family and friends.

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You may also forward this link to others: www.forevermissed.com/michael-allen 

Michael’s Obituaries:

The Desert Sun (Palm Desert, California): http://obituaries.desertsun.com/obituaries/thedesertsun/obituary.aspx?n=michael-allen&pid=171400857

The Redding Searchlight (Redding, California): http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/redding/obituary.aspx?n=michael-allen&pid=171403352

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In lieu of flowers, a donation in memory of Michael may be made to the Society of Singers, Inc., 26500 W. Agoura Rd., #102-554, Calabasas, CA 91302; 818-995-7100;  (www.singers.org).