It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the passing of Mike Montalbano, a revered professor at the University of Notre Dame. As reported by various news outlets and memorial sites including Early Memorials and Eternal Honoring, Montalbano passed away on November 4, 2023.
Montalbano was not just an educator but an integral part of the South Bend community and Notre Dame family. His commitment to education was evident in his career, having taught at the university level since 2003 and specifically at Notre Dame since 2015, as noted in his profile on Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business website.
Beyond academia, Montalbano was also a respected figure in the world of business. He served as the Managing Director at Verso Ministries, contributing his expertise to both non-profit and for-profit enterprises, according to his LinkedIn profile.
His students remember him as an inspiring mentor who had a profound impact on their academic journey. The ratings and comments on platforms like Rate My Professors are a testament to his dedication as an educator and his ability to inspire his students.