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for Michael Greeley
Stephen Lafferty
October 19, 2018
I had the pleasure of meeting Mike while working as a vendor who was contracted by Iron Mountain to repair the printers in the Sharon Hill location. No matter how busy, no matter how hectic, no matter how hot it was in the warehouse, Mike always had a smile on his face. He would always greet me with a handshake and and ask how I was doing. To this day, I tell my wife how nice it was to work with someone who genuinely cared like he did. There are very few left in this world like Mike. I am truly sorry for your loss and apologize that this message has not reached you sooner.
renee greeley
November 13, 2011
Thank u to everyone for taking time to write such great words about my father. your kind words are truly appreciated! thank u again.
November 7, 2011
Michael Greeley was the toughest, always smiling, strongest person I ever looked up to. We did not know he was sick.
The Russell family
Sister John Evelyn DiTrolio
June 18, 2011
Dear Janet, Renee, Mike and Colleen, you have been in my constant thoughts and prayers through the loss of your dear husband and Dad. What a great man and I know his good works and loving heart go before him in heaven. I pray for the daily strength each of you needs as you continue your life with this huge loss. My love and prayers, Sister John Evelyn, IHM
Renee Greeley
June 16, 2011
Thank you to everyone for your beautiful comments about my dad. He was a great father....words can't really describe what a great man and father he was. I am lost without him. Thank you again for taking time to write beautiful comments him; I know these comments brought a big smile to his face. Renee
Jack MacDonald
June 14, 2011
June 14, 2011
My condolences to the whole Greeley Family. I was fortunate to know Mike as one of the most caring and giving people I ever had the pleasure of meeting. He is a man of substance and character and was a true friend. Heaven has an All-Star now.
Sincerely,
Jack MacDonald
June 13, 2011
Janet,
I was so sorry to hear about Mike
June 13, 2011
Dear Mrs. Greeley and Family,
I worked wih Mike over 11 years ago and remembered Mike as always being upbeat and a gentle soul. He was very kind and always had a smile. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Colleen Cabral
christy napoli
June 13, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Mikey is using the baseball that mike gave him in his playoff game tonight. Mike was a great man and neighbor. He was great to the boys. The Napoli family
Barbara Miller-Puriefoy
June 13, 2011
To the entire Greeley family: I worked with Mike for many years at Pierce Leahy in Sharon Hill. His gentle and kind demeanor made him a pleasure to work with. May God bless you, as Mike was a blessing to many who knew him.
Anne Marie
June 13, 2011
Jan,Renee,Col,Mike and all the Greeleys, I know you have all fought this battle with Mike- this seems to be the only cure to be found, may you all find peace knowing you did all you could and your prayers are answered- He is resting in Peace. His smile will remain in all of our hearts, God be with all of you now to help ease your pain. He will always watch over xoxo
Eileen Reader
June 13, 2011
Dear Mrs. Greeley and Family,
Our deepest sympathy and condolence in your loss.
Eileen & Ray Reader
The Dragonfly
Once, in a little pond, in the muddy water under the lily pads, there lived a little water beetle in a community of water beetles. They lived a simple and comfortable life in the pond with few disturbances and interruptions. Once in a while, sadness would come to the community when one of their fellow beetles would climb the stem of a lily pad and would never be seen again. They knew when this happened; their friend was dead, gone forever.
Then, one day, one little water beetle felt an irresistible urge to climb up that stem. However, he was determined that he would not leave forever. He would come back and tell his friends what he had found at the top. When he reached the top and climbed out of the water onto the surface of the lily pad, he was so tired, and the sun felt so warm, that he decided he must take a nap. As he slept, his body changed and when he woke up, he had turned into a beautiful blue-tailed dragonfly with broad wings and a slender body designed for flying.
So, fly he did! And, as he soared he saw the beauty of a whole new world and a far superior way of life to what he had never known existed. Then he remembered his beetle friends and how they were thinking by now he was dead. He wanted to go back to tell them, and explain to them that he was now more alive than he had ever been before. His life had been fulfilled rather than ended. But, his new body would not go down into the water. He could not get back to tell his friends the good news. Then he understood that their time would come, when they, too, would know what he now knew. So, he raised his wings and flew off into his joyous new life!
Author unknown.
Bette Adams
June 13, 2011
Dear Janet and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Mike. I remember when you both first moved into the neighborhood. Helene & I loved going over to your house and talking to you both, especially when Renee was born. I can still see Mike walking King. You both were so young and I still think of you both as being so.
Terry Hamm
June 13, 2011
Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to the Greeley family, may the memories of Mike keep you going. I worked with Mike for many years and he will truly be missed.
Mike & Susan Ranck
June 12, 2011
Colleen and family:
The world is a better place because of your father. Now heaven will be a better place with him resting there keeping watch over us all.
Mike & Susan Ranck
June 12, 2011
Dear Mrs. Greeley and Family,
So sorry to hear that your husband Mike has passed away, we will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Dolores and Michael Petrocelli
June 12, 2011
Dear Jan and all the Greeleys,
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Mike's/your Dad's passing. I will always remember Mike standing in Reen's kitchen at parties with a smile and a friendly hello. He was easy to talk to. He fought a courageous battle against cancer. I always admired him and his fight. I know your pain. In time, it lessons. The happy memories will begin to fill your heart again. I will pray for you as you travel this road.
Love,
Michelle Massi and family
Cynthia Nelson Marr
June 12, 2011
Your light is burning bright in heaven. You fought a brave battle with cancer never loosing your sense of humor.
George Kayati
June 12, 2011
My condolences to the entire Greeley family. I worked with Mike for many years and he will be greatly missed. Mike was also a true friend, he would do anything for you if needed help with something. I think I will remember Mike most as a great craftsman though. He worked with me on a couple carpentry projects and he truly was a perfectionist. Mike you are now at rest and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
June 12, 2011
Janet,
I was so sorry to hear about Mike
June 11, 2011
Collen and family I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My condolences to you and your family. ~ Sue and Barb Antonucci
June 11, 2011
Renee.......please know that I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!......Andra
Deb Mortimer DiBattista
June 11, 2011
My heart breaks for the entire Greeley family. I wish there was a magic potion that could take away your pain and sadness. I can only hope that in time your pain will be replaced with all of the happy memories that you have shared. Rest in Peace Cousin Mike!! You don't have to fight anymore. There are no more doctors. There are no more tests. There is no more medicine. There is no more suffering and there definitely isn't anymore cancer. Rest now. I know heaven has welcomed you with open arms.
Jennifer, Jarod, Evan & Benjamin Sands
June 11, 2011
I once heard and I believe:
Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
It will be the little things that you will remember,
the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem hard right now,
it will be the memories of these little things
that help to push away the pain
and bring the smiles back again.
June 11, 2011
To all the Greely Family I send my deepest condolence, I know what you are going through, but he fought the fight with grace and dignity, he was determined to beat this, but God had a differnet outcome, know he is in peace and with the rest of the Mort's.Love to all..
Aunt Marie
June 11, 2011
Janet,
I was so sorry to hear about Mike, know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Mike and Marianne Holland
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