Name: Visitation for Michael P. Geoghegan
Start: 2017-09-29T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-09-29T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, Inc. - Rome

Michael P. Geoghegan 1954 - 2017
FLOYD - Michael P. Geoghegan, 63, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017.
He was born in New York City, on February 4, 1954, the son of the late Peter and Mary Geoghegan. He was a 1971 graduate of Power Memorial Academy. On June 25, 1983, he was united in marriage to the former Bonnie Brown. She passed away on January 13, 2012.
Mike served his country in the US Navy from 1972-1975 aboard the USS Stonewall Jackson, a ballistic missile submarine.
He just recently retired as a Deputy Superintendent of Securtiy with the NYS Department of Corrections after a 39 year career.
Mike enjoyed playing golf, snowmobiling, exercising and he loved to travel.
He is survived by his son, Adam Geoghegan, of Salt Lake City, UT; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Peter and Linda Geoghegan, of Gifford, IL and Kevin and Eileen Geoghegan, of Mahopac, NY; his fiancé, Toni Pianella; two nieces, Julie Geoghegan and Hope Brown; and four nephews, Charlie, Andrew, and Kenny Geoghegan and Kyle Brown.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, at 1:30 p.m., at St. Peter's Church in Rome. Interment will take place in Floyd Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to call at Nunn and Harper Funeral, Inc., 418 N. George St., Rome, on Friday from 4-7:00 p.m.
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Published by The Observer-Dispatch from Sep. 27 to Sep. 28, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Geoghegan

Sponsored by Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, Inc. - Rome.

9 Entries

September 22, 2019

RIP,Mike way to young

Larry Giangrande, MM2 SS

February 19, 2018

Mike was a good friend and loyal shipmate. I had the privilege to serve with him on the Stonewall Jackson, and the honor to call him friend. He will be missed. Rest easy Mike, God's Speed.

Brotherhood of the Dolphin

Nick Nichols

October 12, 2017

To the Geoghegan Family,

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Mike's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and our shipmate. The SUBVETS will have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Mike, who earned his 'fish' when he qualified on USS STONEWALL JACKSON SSBN-634, will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot.

STS3(SS) Michael P. Geoghegan
US Navy Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate

Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret.
Base Chaplain

Kevin O'Neill

September 29, 2017

A cherished friend that shared a house with me in 1978/79 and was a member of my wedding party. My condolences and prayers for Mike and his loved ones.

Bill Dixon

September 29, 2017

On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Michael's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Michael's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country."

"Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way." 2 Thess 3:16.

Michael P. Geoghegan, US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.

Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.

Tom Clearo

September 29, 2017

Very sorry to hear about the passing of Mike. One of the first guy's I remember working with at Sullivan CF. Was always a good guy who treated me very well. Not surprised that he rose up thru the ranks as he did. RIP, Mike.

George & Laura Kelly

September 28, 2017

Mike was a great guy who will be missed by those of us who knew and worked with him. RIP Mike.

John Eisenschmidt

September 28, 2017

Still can not believe this is real.I worked with Mike several times over the years. He was very serious abut his work and expected the same from co-workers. He had a great sense of humor, and was a wonderful person to be around. So sorry to hear this.I will keep Mike,and his family in my thoughts and prayers. John

September 28, 2017

I'm was so shocked to here about my friend and co worker.Mike was always a fair person with me.My condolences and prayers to all his family. Randy Martin

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