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ORANGE CITY, Fla. - Michael Peter Palfey Jr., 72, of Orange City, Florida, died March 30, 2014, after a brief illness.
Mike was born in New Brunswick, NJ, February 23, 1942, eldest son of Michael Peter Palfey and Elizabeth (Kormondy) Palfey. Michael was one of 12 children.
Mike worked as a fireman in New Brunswick, NJ, and was a past member of the Rutland City Fire Department. Mike also worked for Rutland City Public Schools and worked in a family business, Commercial Building Services.
Mike was known for his love of his Hungarian heritage and his exceptional knowledge of plants and gardening. Mike was an avid stamp collector and was a collector of art from the Art Deco period. He was also known for his ability to tell a good story and get a good laugh.
He is survived by his wife, Judy (Kenny) Palfey of North Clarendon, VT; and his children: Bernadette and her husband, Joel Robin, of Brandon, VT; Michael and his wife, Amy, of W. Rutland, VT; Bryan and his wife, Sheila, of Wells, VT; and Charlene and her partner, Jeff Sanborn, of Rutland, VT. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Grace and her husband, Jesse Wingfield, of Mystic, CT; Grant Robin of Burlington, VT; and Garrett and Ghislaine Robin of Brandon, VT; and two-great grandchildren: Ayden and Eliot Wingfield of Mystic, CT.
He is also survived by his siblings: Elizabeth, Robert, Arlene, Beverly, Marie, Tommy, Judy and Jenny Velez of Rutland, VT, and dozens of nieces, nephews and in-laws.
Mike was predeceased by his parents; a son, Garrett Matthew Palfey; and his siblings, Eleanor, Janet and Richard.
According to his wishes, a private memorial will be held at the convenience of his family on Lake Champlain. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Rutland Area VNA & Hospice, 435 West Street, Rutland, VT 05701.
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Such a wonderful and loving uncle. Miss you Uncle Mike
Cookie Massamillo
Family
March 29, 2023
Missing your laughter and the loving and caring uncle you were Uncle Mike. You are now with your older sisters Betty, Eleanor & Janet, and younger sisters Marie and Beverly. Miss you all very much. Love Cookie & Lou
Cookie Massamillo
Family
March 29, 2021
Miss and love you Uncle Mike. Love Cookie & Lou
Cookie & Lou Massamillo
Family
March 30, 2020
Uncle Mike was a wonderful person. Miss him and love him.
Cookie & Lou Massamillo
Family
March 30, 2019
Sorry of the loss of cousin mike,he will be missed. Cousin Pete.
Pete Kormondy
April 9, 2014
Dear Palfey Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I have so many great memories of your Dad/Husband when we were younger. Much Love to you all.~Debbie Ellison
April 7, 2014
Char & Family:
So very sorry for the loss of your dad. Know you are in thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. Love, Steve & Leslie Wilk
April 7, 2014
Judy, Mike, Bernadette, Brian, and Charlene:
I was saddened to learn of Mike's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Darren VanGuilder
April 7, 2014
So sorry to hear about "The Mop." He and my dad were good friends. I remember listening to lots of his stories when he would come visit.
Renee Gallipo-Frederick
April 7, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. We have some great memories of Mike and the family! Will never forget Lily goat and the sheep and that huge turkey! Will cherish our roses as they bloom in our gardens and think about you all! Always neighbors Doug and Caroline
April 7, 2014
Jusy,Bernadette,Charlene,Bryan,Michael & Families,
I am so sadden by the loss of my brother Mike. I wish I was able to see him this past summer. He is not suffering anymore and is now in heaven with dad,mom,Eleanor,Janet,Garrett & Uncle Harold & brother Richie. He will be missed by all who loved him. My heart goes out to all of you.
Love, Aunt Betty
Elizabeth Bowne
April 5, 2014
Aunt Judy, Bernadette,Bryan,Michael,Charlene we are so sadden by the loss of Uncle Mike. He was such a great Uncle and we all will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families at this time. Love and prayers. Cousin Cookie
Cookie & Lou Massamillo
April 5, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I had some good memories being around him. I will never forget his laugh.
Bill Doaner
April 5, 2014
I am so very very sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you ALL - thinking of you at this sad time and sending all my positive energy and love.
::HUGS::
Kandi Graham
April 4, 2014
Charlene and Family, so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you find comfort in remembering happy times. Pam
Pam Coleman
April 4, 2014
I was the beneficiary of some of those stories,a true character.I'll miss "the Mop".Condolences to his family.
Tom Navin
April 4, 2014
judy,mike,amy and brian,we are so sorry to hear about your father,we hope that you are all o.k.,judy please take care of yourself,we will stop in soon,our sympathy,,terry and melissa
April 4, 2014
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