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Michael Derry Obituary
DERRY, MICHAEL L. SR., "MIKAL" 49 - of Atlantic City, departed this life and went home to his Creator on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 in the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City. He was born in Atlantic City, attended the local public school system. He was employed by Atlantic City Convention Center, previously Caesars Hotel and Casino and the Quality Inn, all in Atlantic City, Michael was a former member of Allen A.M.E. Church ,a current member of Masjid Furqan, Atlantic City and the Fly Guys Social Club. His father, Raymond Derry, Sr., and brother, Vincent Derry preceded him in the afterlife. Survivors are: his wife, Sandra Derry; his parents, Barbara Anderson and husband, Thomas of Atlantic City; his children, Michael Derry, Jr., Mykal Derry and Malik Derry of Atlantic City; sisters, Joy Bland and husband, Melvin of Atlantic City, Donna Derry and companion, Frankie of Atlantic City and Tina Derry of Atlantic City; brothers, Raymond Derry, Jr. and wife, Joanne of Atlantic City and Michael's twin, Mitchell Derry (Faheem) of Atlantic City; step-brothers, Mustafah Derry of Jersey City and Maurice McBall of Atlantic City; grandchildren, Malikah, Michael, Mykal, Ibn Mykal, Seniya and Mykyall; aunts, Carol Elliott, Alfreda Mills and Patricia Towns; an uncle, James Elliott; one great-aunt, Connie Griffin; twenty nieces and nephews; thirty-four, great- nieces and nephews and a host special cousins who were raised together. Janazah Prayers will be held 3:15 P.M., on Friday, November 16, 2007 at Masjid Muhummed, 300 North Albany Ave., Atlantic City. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to: The Derry Family, c/o Mikal's Funeral Parlor, Inc., P.O. Box 5120, Atlantic City, New Jersey 08404. Please sign guest [email protected] or email: [email protected] mikalsfuneralparlorinc.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Derry
Betty Curry
November 22, 2007
Peace and Blessing,
My brother, we go way back uptown. I am sadden by your passing, my heart goes out to your family, you will always be in my heart. You, Dee-Dee, Efie and myself go way back. This is touching moment...I have been away awhile I had no idea! To the family stay strong and Allah is with you. He puts no burden on a believer they can not bare.
"From Allah we come and to Him we must return"
Peace
Bumps and Cheryl Jones
November 21, 2007
Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the Derry family in your time of sorrow.
robin harris
November 19, 2007
TO THE DERRY FAMILY;MEMORIES ARE WHAT WE HAVE TO CHERISH. MAY YOU ALL BE ENCOURAGED AND FIND COMFORT IN THE LOVE THAT IS BEING EXPRESSED. MY FOND MEMORY WAS HIS SMILE! PEACE !! ALWAYS ROBIN SAPP HARRIS AND FAMILY
Cynthia Little
November 19, 2007
Derry family,
My prayers go out to you at this time of sorrow. My memories was in the 80's Mike and Faheem would stop thru Bach.village to pick me up and we would laugh all the way to work before 6am in the morning and then after work again many laughs and you never seen the twins apart.
Bless you
cameron smith
November 18, 2007
I just heard about mikey's death,and I was shocked because I didnt know he was sick,my deepist sympathy,goes out to the family,please let me know if I can do anything to help!! cam
Lisa Forrest
November 18, 2007
I'm so sorry to learn that my brother has left us,but I have to believe that he's in a better place than we are.I've always loved the entire Derry family who has always treated me like family.I send my warmest of comforts and prayers to you all.I'll never forget those annual sweatsuit parties,they were always the event of the year.I have nothing but good thoughts and memories of Mikal.I'll never forget that we all had soooooo much fun always.He'll be greatly missed by us all.
Sincerely,The Forrest family of A.C.and Lisa,Rock,Kenny,Mamah,and Yvette Forrest of Wilmington Delaware.
DODIE & LEON Passley & Williams
November 16, 2007
DERRY,ELLIOT&ANDERSON FAMILIES:
Barbara I know your sorrow for I too lost my daughter in '05. I pray that GOD will comfort all of you in your time of lost. Keep Mike's memories alive and in doing this he continues to live within you. Mitch, you have come such a long way as did Mike so continue to do the good work of ALI so your twin can keep smiling from above.
Leon and I are always talking to each other about the good old times in the 500blk of Westminister Place in Stanley Holmes and, of course, The DERRYS never go without mentioning!
If you see me and just want to talk,don't hesitate approaching me.
Magnolia Lyons&Family
November 16, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Madina Shanks
November 16, 2007
My condolences go out to the family in their time of sorrow and grief. May Allah be with you through all of your days.
Love
Madina & Mika'il
The Rattliff.Family
November 16, 2007
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Darcel Brown
November 16, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rev. David Hackley Sr. & Family
November 16, 2007
To my family,
I lived in your house as much as I lived in mine growing up. The same was true for Mitch and Mike. Mom, Tom and the family, I love you all. Sandy I was always proud to see you and Mike (Mikal) together. "It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday." Our doo-wop on the corners and not so innocent days growing up in Stanley Holmes Villiage will ever be beat. It was the best years of my life as a boy. My prayers are with you all. I am with you family! I will forever miss my brother Michael, who never stopped playing and joking around. Peace be upon him. May God hold you all in His hands and compfort you at this time.
KIM WASHINGTON & FAMILY
November 15, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
EDNA RUSSELL
November 15, 2007
TO THE DERRY FAMILY
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY IS WITH YOUR FAMILY GOD BLESS YOU
MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN CHRIST
SORROWFULLY SUBMITTED
EDNA RUSSELL
Tracey Sanders
November 15, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.My heart also goes out to the grandchildren who will miss their grandfather.
Waheed & Tauheedah
November 15, 2007
Mike,Moosey, and the Derry Family:
Allah knows best and Mikal is in better place right now. Stay strong and don't give up.
Cook
November 15, 2007
Mitchie, Tina, Donna Mrs. Anderson
and my special friend Ray, it broke my heart when I heard about Mikie as I called him, I still feel
like we are a family growing up together as teenagers, I will keep you all in my prayers, I know what its like to loose a sybling,its very hard.Mitchie I know it will be
extremely hard for you not having
your other half with you, but God will give you strength. I love you all, always
Love
Shellie Mansfield
GLORIA SNYDER
November 15, 2007
DERRY FAMILY:
IT WAS A SADDENED SURPRISE THAT I LEARNED OF THE DEATH OF MICHAEL. I KNOW THAT IT IS ALWAYS A TERRIBLE SHOCK WHEN SOMEONE SO CLOSE PASSES AWAY. MICHAEL WAS LOVED BY MANY AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. I WISH TO EXPRESS MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY AND THE HOPE THAT KIND WORDS OF YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL MAKE THIS DIFFICULT TIME A BIT EASIER TO BEAR.
MOSTLY SINCERELY
GLORIA SNYDER
&
FAMILY
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