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Michael Dailey Obituary
AGE: 59 • Holmdel
Michael Thomas Dailey, 59, of Holmdel, passed away in his sleep on Sunday, June 2, 2013, at home after a courageous battle with heart disease and diabetes. Born on May 21, 1954 at Camp Kilmer, he grew up in New Brunswick before moving to Aberdeen and then Holmdel. Michael attended St. John the Baptist Elementary School, St. Joseph High School, Rutgers University, and Rutgers School of Law. He worked in the insurance industry with Lawyers Professional Liability Claims. He delighted in his family, University of Connecticut women's basketball, history - especially Gettysburg, and coaching his sons, Bobby and Brian, in various sports. He was particularly proud of his baseball coaching record at Toomer Field in the Matawan-Aberdeen Little League. In 2004, Michael traveled to China to bring back his daughter, Stephanie. He will be remembered for his wit, sense of humor, and his love for his family.
Michael was predeceased by his father, Robert Thomas Dailey and his brother-in-law, Mark West. Surviving are his wife of 27 years, Kelli West Dailey; two sons, Robert and Brian; and his daughter, Stephanie all at home; his mother, Mary; his in-laws, Edward and Madeline West; his sisters, Christine of Connecticut and Diane Manley of California; his brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Sharon of Ohio; two brothers-in-law, Edward West and his wife Joanne, and Stephen West and his wife Suzanne; many beloved nieces and nephews, and his very dear friends, Marianne Murphy, Robert and Jeannine Edelmann, and Dominique Halaby.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 6 at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 South Holmdel Road, Holmdel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 10 a.m. Friday, June 7 at St. Catharine's R.C. Church, 108 Middletown Road, Holmdel. For directions or to send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.holmdelfuneralhome.com.
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Edward Murray, Jr.
June 8, 2013
I remember my from grade school @ St. John's in New Brunswick and from St. Joe's, being of the class of '72. Sad loss for his family
Kenny Schultz
June 7, 2013
Dearest Kelli. My condolences to you and your family, so sorry for your loss. As believers, we know that we will be reunited with our loved ones. May God be with you and your family!
Jack Shute
June 6, 2013
Haven't seen Mike since High School but have fond memories of playing basketball with him....thoughts and prayers with him and his family.
June 6, 2013
Mike was a great friend.Thinking of him brings a smile to my face even now.Mike is in our prayers.
Patty and Joe Sadowski
M.A. & Peg Zullinger
June 5, 2013
We are so sorry to hear about Michael. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.
June 4, 2013
Very sad news..he was a lovable guy with a wonderful family.. our thoughts are with you at this time of loss..we have fond memories of the time we shared in little league !
Walter Baumgarten
June 4, 2013
Forgot to add my info...
June 4, 2013
Mike and I were friends at St. Joe's for four years. He was smart, funny and a really great guy. The world is diminished with his loss. Be Thou At Peace my Friend!
christina schreiber
June 4, 2013
To the dailey family our thoughts and prayers are with u in ur time of need. Mrs dailey u taught me so much as a kid and now as a young adult.
Robert Meller
June 4, 2013
Michael was a class year ahead of me at St. John's and St. Joe's. I remember being paired with Michael as an Altar Boy many times for mass services at St. John's. He was such a nice person as a grade school and high school friend. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Jim Heller
June 4, 2013
Mike was a good friend to Chuck and I during our teen-age years. He was a friendly, intelligent guy who was always able to laugh. We spent a lot of time together, and it was time well spent. Condolences to the family.
Jerry Selby
June 4, 2013
Rest in Peace Mike. My condolences to the families.
June 4, 2013
Vince Marazo, Long Branch,NJ
Jamie Thomas
June 4, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Daileys' and their loved ones. I have fond memories of playing little league with Mike in Rutgers Village. A great time and place grow up!
The Thomas' (Wilcox Road)
June 4, 2013
My heartfelt condolences to Mike's famly. A "fellow classmate" at St. Joe's,we both grew up in New Brunswick, just a great guy! Terrible loss. I will keep Mike in my thoughts & prayers! Vince Marazo
June 4, 2013
Your family is in our hearts and prayers! Mike was always smiling and loved his family!! The Cavanaghs
Laurie Powell
June 4, 2013
Dearest Kelli, I am so sorry to hear that your husband Mike has passed. I pray for you and your children and your entire family. May the Lord surround you with beautiful memories of your Love for Mike and his Love for you and his family ~ Your in My prayers ~ So very sorry Kelli
John Schaeffer
June 4, 2013
God rest his soul and codolences to the Dailey family
Linda Currie Migliore
June 3, 2013
so sad to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers to his family. 17 Longfield Rd
beverly thomson/jezercak
June 3, 2013
so sorry for your loss my prayers are with your family grew up with mike and his family lived in rugters village also
Chuck (Bear) Heller
June 3, 2013
To the Dailey Family-Some of my best memories as a kid were hanging around with Mike, playing sports, and spending hours playing table hockey in our basement. Nothing can replace that. Condolences on your loss, and I wish you comfort in your grief.
Linda Hoffman/Mann
June 3, 2013
Mikes family, Mrs Dailey , Diane, Chris, Eddie and your families I know that no words can help ease the pain and loss that you are feeling right now. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
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