Michael Jeffrey Thawley

February 22, 1952 - January 20, 2022

Michael J. Thawley Michael J. Thawley, age 69, of Rehoboth Beach, DE passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022, after an extended illness. He was born on February 22, 1952, in Easton, MD, the son of the late John E. and Doris L. (Trice) Thawley. Michael spent his childhood in the town of Federalsburg, MD. After graduating high school, he moved to Ocean City, MD to establish himself in the hospitality industry, gaining experience in Ocean City restaurants. He lived briefly in Washington, D.C., then decided to call Rehoboth Beach his home. He had a passion for gourmet food and served as the host/ maître d’ at some of Rehoboth’s most popular restaurants: Fran O’Brien’s, La La Land, the Cultured Pearl and finally Bethany Blues in Lewes, where he worked since their opening. Above all, he enjoyed spending time with those he held most dear. He was a loving and devoted partner, uncle, brother, and friend. Mr. Thawley will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Michael is survived by his loving partner and friend of 48 years, Tom Steele of Rehoboth Beach,DE; his brother, Wayne Thawley (Sandy) of Salisbury, MD; and his two nephews, Kevin Thawley and Richard Thawley and their families. Please sign the virtual guestbook located on the tribute page.