Michael Benjamin Armstrong

Mike Armstrong passed away in his home on January 13, 2021. He was born in Berkeley, California, on May 2, 1971. Adopted as an infant, he was raised in Los Gatos, California. He is a graduate of Los Gatos High School and U. C. Berkeley, and earned a Masters in Finance through Golden Gate University. Before college, he worked at Double Rainbow Ice Cream in Los Gatos. After college he worked in investment banking at Montgomery Securities and ThinkEquity Partners in San Francisco. An early interest in cycling later developed into the occasional triathlon. For 25 years he was a fixture in the North Beach area of San Francisco regaling friends with stories from his life which seemed unbelievable but were most often true. Despite his foibles, he was loved by many as a fiercely loyal friend. Mike would take care of random people in North Beach, but would go out of his way to ensure people didn't see this generosity. He struggled with alcohol in his final years which may have contributed to his untimely passing. Mike is survived by his loving family, including his mother Marsha, uncle David and cousin Zeb, as well as by his brother Christopher, sister Danielle and stepmother Janet. In his forties Mike was excited to have connected with his birth mother Podie and birth father Tim. The family has asked not to receive cards or flowers. Rather, those who feel compelled may donate to an animal rescue in their area, such as the SPCA or Humane Society. Mike had an affection for animals, especially large dogs. Mike is laid to rest with his grandparents at Hills of Eternity Memorial Park, 1301 El Camino Real, Colma, CA 94014.