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Michael McGivney Obituary
Beloved son of Dr. Thomas and Kimberly (nee Yanssens) McGivney, loving brother of Madison, Dylan and Riley McGivney, cherished grandson of the late Barbara and Neil McGivney and the late Joyce and Ernest Yanssens, dear nephew of Dr. Randall (Suzanne) McGivney, Karen McGivney and Tracey (Steve) Klein; Tracy (Steve) Trump, great-nephew of JoAnn (Jim) Bortle, fond cousin of Shannon (Mike) Sanew, Christine McGivney (Jaime Pardo Palau), Kate (Brian) Tharp and Robert McGivney; the late Nicholas Liechti, Rebekah (Roger) Knobeloch, Michael (Isabella) Liechti and Hannah (Andrew) Koranda; Kevin Klein, Megan (Stephen) Kane and Brian Klein; Jonathan (Joy) Goodman; Ashley (Shawn McQuiston) Goodman, second cousin of Tyrus, Jack and Georgia Sanew; Dylan Tharp; Caleb, Levi, Jude, Elizabeth and Abigail Knobeloch; Ethyn and Payton Goodman and Dylan and Cameryn Conklin; Isabel and Aiden Rosales and Elliot Goodman, friend of many.
Michael grew up in Aurora. He attended Annunciation B.V.M. Catholic Church Grade School through the third grade and SS. Peter & Paul Grade School in Naperville from fourth to eighth grade. He was a graduate of Benet Academy in Lisle, IL, Class of 2020, where he was a four-year member of the varsity football team and achieved All Conference status as a captain. Michael had a love for football that went beyond that of the average fan, with a deep knowledge of the sport which he loved to share with those around him. He loved to make people laugh and shared his laughter with those around him. Michael had just begun his senior year at Miami University in Oxford, OH.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, 3:00-8:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 6, 11:00 AM at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 36 N. Ellsworth St., Naperville.
Entombment will follow at the Mausoleum of the Holy Apostles, SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Michael's memory can be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
For more information, please call (630) 355-0213 or visit www.friedrich-jones.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael McGivney
Michele Guido
September 26, 2023
Dr. McGivney,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I am truly sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all.
Mohammad Khan
September 10, 2023
Tom,
I am really sorry to hear about your son. I believe I did the labor epidural for your wife when she was pregnant. Life goes on. We all will go back to God where we came from.
Richard and Patricia Austgen
September 9, 2023
Please accept our most sincere condolences to Michael's parents, we are deeply sorry for your loss.
Our daughter, Caroline
was a Benet Academy classmate of Michael's- he sat behind her in class. She cried for days when she heard the recent news and she said: "he was a SUCH a nice guy". She has made arrangements to have 10 Masses said in Michael's Name at The University of Illinois campus
St. John's Catholic church Champagne, Illinois. October 1-October 9th, 2023. God bless Michael and we will continue to pray for your family.
Jeane Beck
September 6, 2023
So sorry to hear about your son. My condolences Dr McGivney.
Jeane Beck
Bob Alesia
September 5, 2023
Riley and Family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences. Always your Coach Bob & Family.
Norb A Rozanski
September 2, 2023
So sorry to read this. Prayers for him.
Mark R Howard
September 1, 2023
My condolences to the McGivney family during your hard time. God Bless you, prayers to your family.
Patricia Moore
September 1, 2023
Dear Dr McGivney and family: my most sincere sympathy regarding the tragic passing of your dear son Michael. I did not know him, but I can assume that he was a grand son having you as a father! RIP Michael
Jodie Beverage
August 31, 2023
Sincere condolences to your grieving family for the immeasurable loss you have suffered. Praying that you feel comfort in the love surrounding you and your family at this difficult time.
Kim Sayers-Benet Academy
August 30, 2023
My thoughts and prayers for the family in this time of sorrow. I loved having Michael in class, he was always up for a fun game of what ever we were playing. He will always be remembered.
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Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home44 South Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60540
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