Michael "Mike" P. McAuliffe, 76, of Madison Heights, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007 at home. He was born in Detroit. Mr. McAuliffe founded Mike McAuliffe Sales based in southeastern Michigan representing electrical manufacturers since 1969. Mike's love of travel took him and his family to many a destination where they could ski, sail, and golf. He was always quick to laugh. His strength, love and grin will be celebrated. He is survived by wife, Marilyn McAuliffe, whom he wed Oct. 11, 1952 at St. Dennis Catholic Church, Royal Oak; children, Deborah Michael Goloback of Brighton, Diane Richard Doney of Brighton, Michael Suzanne McAuliffe of Pinckney, Stephen Cyndi McAuliffe of Royal Oak, James Ann Marie McAuliffe of Troy, Matthew Laurie McAuliffe of Rochester, and Kristi McAuliffe of Pleasant Ridge; siblings, James McAuliffe, Catherine Dube, William McAuliffe and Jennie Ryan; 16 grandchildren; and one great grandchild.