Michael Thomas Fries, 62, passed away on February 6, 2021. He graduated from Miami University in 1981 with a Bachelor of Environmental Design, and the University Of Texas School Of Architecture in 1984 with a Master of Architecture.



Michael and his wife Margaret and moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1986. In 1995, they started FM GROUP INC, an architectural, environmental, and facilities firm that celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2020 and currently works in 50 states and around the world. In addition to starting his own firm and serving as the president of FM GROUP INC, over the years Michael taught at ASU and The Asbestos Institute. He also volunteered for many years with the Rio Salado Architecture Foundation including serving on its board.



Michael is survived by his wife, children, parents, and brother and will be missed by innumerable uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.



Due to the current pandemic, a socially-distant, masked, visitation window with the family will occur on February 27th from 10am-12pm at Phoenix Memorial Park Cemetery.



Video condolences may be left for the family at https://www.tribute.co/mtfries/



In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Michaels's memory to the Rio Salado Architecture Foundation Historic Preservation Project. Donations can be made through the website at http://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/fwIpCDkZy9Co3lpDnc5lxUV?domain=rio-salado-architecture-foundation.square.site (Source: Arizona Republic)