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M.J. Lyons Obituary
Born May 18, 1941, in Scranton, he was the son of the late Edward and Helen McIntyre Lyons. M.J. was a graduate of West Scranton High School, class of 1959. He was honorably discharged from the Navy after serving during the Vietnam War. Before retiring, he had worked for General Dynamics.
He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast, hunter and outdoorsman. He was very involved in the community with volunteer and civic activities. Proud of his Irish heritage, he was a member of the Division 6 Father Patrick Healey, Ancient Order of Hibernians. He was also a member of St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, Lake Ariel.
M.J. was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, who will be dearly missed. He was also very fond of his little pet pal, Alvin.
Also surviving are four daughters, Karin Foster and husband, Michael, Ottsville; Susan Cawley and husband, Dave, Scranton; Ellen Lyons, Pittsburgh; and Tierney Lyons, Scranton; and a son, Matthew Lyons, Scranton; a sister, Ann Marie Gall and husband, John, Clarks Summit; and a brother, Edward Lyons and wife, Nancy, Scranton; four grandchildren, Dylan Cawley, Lauren Brasted and William and Gilmore Cawley; several nieces and nephews.
He also was proceeded in death by an infant daughter, Jenet Ann.
The family would like to express its appreciation to the staff of Danville's Geisinger Medical Center, especially to Dr. Francisco Ferraz, the Critical Care Team and to the House of Care for all of their support and compassion.
The funeral will be Monday at 9:30 a.m. from the Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 125 N. Main Ave., Scranton, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, West Scranton, to be celebrated by the Rev. Peter O'Rourke, pastor. Interment will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery, Dunmore.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects Sunday, 3 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the House of Care, c/o Geisinger Medical Center, 100 N. Academy St., Danville, PA 17822.
Visit www.kearneyfuneralhome.com for directions or to leave an online condolence.
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Memories and Condolences
for M.J. Lyons
C.J.T.
January 1, 2011
And another year has yet begun..without you. I know your days are very good everyday, but down here, I weep in silence.Please welcome Shelly in the Golden Gates. She fought a valiant battle and lost, Dec. 27th. M.J, it's just so hard to keep losing people around you who you love so much. Everything seems to get harder instead of easier. Later Irish.
C.J.T.
December 25, 2010
Merry CHRISTmas Morning, M.J.! Hope Ya'll have a grand party for the Lord today!
December 9, 2010
Daddy,
The 6pm news has come and gone. We Love and miss you. Watch over us as I know you will do.
Skinny
C.T.
December 9, 2010
Good morning M.J. on this 1 year mark of you being gone from us. It has been a tough year, everyday. Gope your doing everything you love to do. Love you and miss you.
Karin Foster
November 22, 2010
Daddy I miss and love you. Everyday is a struggle without you.
Sandy&Jim Field's Used Furniture
December 24, 2009
Dear Karin, We were so sorry to hear of your loss.We will miss seeing him every Saturday morning.He always brought a smile to our faces.He will truly be missed.
Frank Berrelli
December 19, 2009
I'll never forget when I discover what MJ's initials meant. I said one day to him, " Hi Michael Joseph, how are you?" He then retorted back ,"...who told you my name FRANCIS?" WE both laughed heartily. I loved him like a bro.
Ken Sagget
December 19, 2009
No one like Giz. More than motorcycles he loved his family. He always had to show off pictures of his kids and grand kids.
Ernie
December 19, 2009
that was awesome to see the pictures obviously he touch many of peoples lives he was a trip and i loved the stories he told us me and nick will miss him dearly coming into the shop and helping him work on that boss hoss we did both bikes transmissions together i would tell him don't touch them with out me being there but no he would have to go ahead and then give me a box of parts and pictures on his camera of everything he took apart :-)I TRULY WILL MISS THE LIL LEPRACHAUN !! MY PRAYERS TOO YOU GUYS AND IF YOU NEED ANYTHING PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO GIVE A CALL
MY PRAYERS AND BLESSINGS TO YOUR FAMILY
ERNIE
Glen Boslisch
December 18, 2009
Met Gizmo at the Stamford open house a few years back. He was great to talk with and also being a sidecarist also I could appreciate how he set up his rig. Very funny guy and easy to talk with. Much to young but at least he went doing what he enjoyed.
Drennan O
December 18, 2009
Sorry to hear about Gizmo.
Condolences to Gizmo's family and friends.
I didn't know Gizmo, but seeing that pic of him on his V8Chair,
I just know that he was my kinda guy,
and would have been fun and interesting to be with,
with manys a story to tell, and Irish into the bargain! A sad loss!
Respect and Sympathy from Northern Ireland
Drennan
Eagle Eye
December 18, 2009
OH Almighty father!!! Please have Brother GIZMO's brand spanking new V8 Bike ready and filled up with a tank of never ending go juice. He is a Solid Bro' that is very missed by all of his Brothers and Sisters still here. Open the Gates, here he comes!!!
Ric
December 18, 2009
I wish I had the opportunity to meet with Gizmo. My heart goes out to those friends and family that loved him. I can see by the contraption he built on the side of his bike with recliner to sit on... certainly means he's as crazy as the rest of us! I know as most of us grow older, this sort of thing becomes more common place... usually for health reasons... but it's a bitter feeling when we lose someone by accident.
It's going to be a difficult healing time for those closest to Gizmo, and I send prayers THEIR way as well.
Toastie
December 18, 2009
When someone passes on, it is time for celebration.
When someone is doing something they truly enjoy in that process, it is a blessing.
It is only sad for those of us left behind.
When our time comes, let it be when we are doing what we love best.
Amen Giz'
Wayne Trippe
December 18, 2009
Gizmo RIP
I bought my single speed tranny from Gizmo, I spoke with him many times on the phone just recently when Jack Phillips called me to ask me to call Gizmo to help him with a electrical problem with his Boss.He was a good guy, he will be missed, I'll miss him. An original
A sad day when we lose one of the greatest bikers in the world, a v8er
Darrell Campbell
December 18, 2009
Prayers and condolences sent for Gizmo's family to help them pass through this time of loss.
Paul Horning
December 18, 2009
I meet Gizmo at a Stanford BH open house a few years back.
Very nice guy to talk to. He will be missed.
God Speed Gizmo.
Paul H
Shriner
December 18, 2009
I had the pleasure of meeting Gizmo on the V8 ride that left from the dog track in Daytona....a good guy who will be missed by many....R.I.P.
Tim & Sara Forrester
December 18, 2009
Every wonder where Gizmo got his name? I gave it to him. The man had more gadgets that anyone I knew. Plus my wife said he was short, hairy and cute, like a gremlin. "Gizmo" we loved ya.
Jesse Ringer
December 18, 2009
Got a problem you can't fix...call MJ and he'd talk you through it. Best bike mechanic I ever knew.
Kaz Zulinski
December 18, 2009
We have lost a legendary rider of our time. No one knew more about bikes
KZ
Strut n Sally Allison
December 17, 2009
Gzmo, we are all going to miss you and your stories. May God grant peace to your stumpy little Irishman's soul and may the good lord calm the grieving hearts of your family. Y
Alison Piatt
December 17, 2009
Matthew, Susan, Dave and Family-
So sorry to hear about your father's passing. My thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. Please take care.
Mike musewicz
December 15, 2009
Dear Matt and family,
I`m so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike Musewicz
Allied Services
Rev Richard Finck
December 15, 2009
Mike, Karin and family, I wish we had the chance to meet MJ. I am sure that we would all have loved him too. Our prayers to all of you. During this difficult time family's emotions can be strained. Stay strong in your faith. The good lord will see you through. May the Peace of the Lord be with you.
Rich
James T Savage
December 15, 2009
Mike. Please send Karin and her family our deepest sympathies for the loss of her loving father.
Stay strong. Keep the faith
Jim
Bpb Moyer
December 15, 2009
Karin and Mike,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Keep the faith brother
Bob
The Posse
December 15, 2009
Mike we were saddened to hear about the loss of Karin's father. Our most sincere condolences to you, Karin and her family. It sounded as if MJ were once of us. He lived fully and died happy.
We hope to see you two again in May.
Remember the motto...,"The only easy day was yesterday." Stay strong brother and keep the faith.
Jimmy Rawlings
December 15, 2009
MJ I miss riding the pine lands with you here in SC. May your tires always be on the ground and your face in the wind.
Jimmy Rawlings
Gordon, Kathleen, Erin &Pat Butler
December 15, 2009
Dear Susan, Dave, Dylan, William and Gilmore,
We are so sorry to hear of your terrible loss. We know what a special person he was to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nicole James
December 14, 2009
Matt and Family,
You are in our thoughts in prayers.We are very sorry for your loss.I know he will be missed and his memories cheerished, he was a great caring man with a wonderful loving kind family. Matt if your family needs let us know.
Love Nicole James and Family
Deb Slater
December 14, 2009
My deepest sympathies to Susan and her family. May your memories fill your hearts and souls with healing love.
Diane Coller
December 14, 2009
Susan, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am sorry for your loss just remember your memories you will have forever. Please let me know if you need anything.
Santy Lestari
December 14, 2009
Karin, sorry to hear about the loss... Be strong, and cherish the memories you had together. All inventory updates & packages can wait.
Jimmy Lee
December 14, 2009
MJ you were an unqiue character in life. Certainly, one of a kind. No greater friend could anyone find or have. We will miss you at our pig pickin outings. I know you liked the BBQ hawg...but it did not like you. Even though you where a Yankee from Pennsylvania...you where one of us good ole boys in the south. Even us Scot-Irish accepted you as one of our own. Irish is Irish you always said and we are all kinsmen. God bless you MJ. You will always be in our hearts and our memories. A prayer will be spoken every time we start our wild hawg hunts.
Jimmy Lee
Andy and Sarah Wargo
December 13, 2009
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.
Ron and Lynn Stiles
December 13, 2009
Dear Sue, I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our deepest sympathies go out to your whole family. In time, I hope you will smile at the memories you have of him.
J Proknow
December 13, 2009
Karin, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you a loving and warm comfort.
JP
Sam Arish
December 13, 2009
MJ you were one of a kind. We will miss you terribly.
Sam and Jeanette
John Brown
December 13, 2009
KAREN & FAMILY,
Many memories have come to pass, especially the young years spent at Holy Rosary, and the later years in Hamlin.
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of M.J. and know that he
is with God in a much better place.
Sincerely, John & Freda Brown
Bob McNamara
December 13, 2009
Carol and I would like to offer our condolences for your loss.
Taha Brich
December 13, 2009
I may not have met him , but from the outstanding manner's of his daughter and her husband , i can tell , he was a great man.
Fred Almonte
December 13, 2009
To Karin and the Family
Please accept my condolences in this time of loss. May the Lord hear our prayers for your father's soul and bring solace to your hearts.
Fred & Gloria & Maia
December 13, 2009
Condolences to MJ's family, particularly Susan and the kids.
The Russek family (Pottstown, PA)
Mike Foster
December 13, 2009
MJ, I liked you from the the first time I met you. I was also envious...no man should ever have so many toys to play with! Haha. I had since became your son in law. I came to respect you even more, confide in you and love you as a father. I grieve as much as one of your own children of your passing. I am missing you already. I am so grateful that I had the time to say goodbye to you. I am thankful that I was there at your last breath. I have nothing but fond memories of you that I will share with your children and grand children. I am sure that St Peter enjoyed the ride through the pearly gates, that you gave him on that Boss Hoss he had waiting for you. I feel so blessed that I had such a good relationship with you. Peace of the Lord be with you ...MJ.
Mike
Donnie Jones
December 13, 2009
I knew MJ for many years and spent time with him at Moc-A-Tek over the years... He was one of a kind. He may be gone but the stories will go on for ever.. Please accept my sympathies Ann Marie.. And the rest of his family..
December 12, 2009
To Karin, your Dad is now in a place free from pain and sorrow.
Whenever times are tough ahead of you, think of your Dad because he will still be there to guide, help and protect you.
Our deepest sympathy for the tragic loss to you, Mike and your family.
Guus and Michelle (South Africa)
December 12, 2009
Please accept my condolences.
Karin :
I wish could take some of your sadness away.
Please remember the world leans also on you.
Arek, Poland
December 12, 2009
To Karin, Michael and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Mike and Michelle
Mike Hayward
December 12, 2009
To Karin, Michael and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Mike and Michelle
Becky Williams
December 12, 2009
Susan,
Know that your Blue Ridge family has its arms around you and yours. I am so sorry that this has happened to all of you. Please accept my thoughts, prayers, love and deepest sympathy.
December 12, 2009
I met MJ just once and we spent an hour or so just chatting. It is not everyday you meet someone you will never forget.
Chuck Neer (Equinunk, PA)
Chuck Neer
December 12, 2009
I met MJ just once and we spent an hour or so just chatting. It is not everyday you meet someone you will never forget.
Jack Phillips
December 12, 2009
To MJ;s Family
I Truly share the Grief of your loss.
GIZMO is smiling down as he prepares a better place for us!
Jack Phillips
HAWK88
Kevin Cecotti
December 12, 2009
To Ellen and the entire Lyons family,
My deepest sympathies on your tragic loss. I was very happy to have met Mr. Lyons and the entire family when I visited Scranton in October 2007. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jodi & Bub Oates
December 12, 2009
Tierney, we are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Our thoughts are gently wrapped in in prayers for you and your family. MJ and other angels smile down, watch over you and your family and happiness will fill your hearts again, promise.
On a lighter note: be quite...the 6 o'clock news is on.
Jodi and Bub
December 12, 2009
m.j.you will be missed deeply,you are a good man and the kindest man i have ever meet,you treated me like your own,also the man that gave me the fastest ride of my life and i will never forget you.mj look over us all and keep us safe,god bless.
michael j. shehadi and family
Steve Hanson
December 11, 2009
My deepest thoughts are with you. To a V8 brother, may you rest in peace.
December 11, 2009
Tierney and family,
My deepest condolences on your loss.
Russ Hall
diana mitchell
December 11, 2009
To the Lyons family,
Knowing Tierney, I can only guess how special your husband, dad, granddad and brother must have been. Our thoughts and prayers are offered for you now and in the time to come.
December 11, 2009
Tierney,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John 14: 2-4
Michael and Milton Evans
Sandy Flynn
December 11, 2009
OH MJ!! Were are gonna miss you!! RIP !!!
Annie Boandl
December 11, 2009
Karen and Family,
We are so saddened by this news.
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. If there is anything we can do please do not hesitate to let us know.
Donnie and Annie Boandl
Linda Kays
December 11, 2009
Susan you have always spoke of your Dad riding his motorcycle and the kids having fun with the scooters. I am so sorry, please send my condolences to your entire family and know my prayers and love are with all of you. He will be on a motorcyle ride forever in peace.
Mel and Chad Thrasher
December 11, 2009
Dear Tierney and family
Our thoughts, prayers and love are with your family during this difficult time. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Aimee Powell Gerhard
December 11, 2009
Karen and family,
I am just heartbroken on MJ's passing. I have so many fond memories of growing up and spending time at the Lyons' house. My love and prayers to you all.
December 11, 2009
MJ, We will miss you buddy, have a restful sleep.
Our deepest condolences to the Family and Friends of M.J.
Harold and Lorraine Harrington
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