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Michael Flaherty Obituary
Friends may call 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Wednesday (July 2) at Coe-Genung Funeral Home in Waterloo. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday (July 3) at the funeral home. Rev. Ellen Donnan, pastor of Junius Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery in Oaks Corners.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Oaks Corners Volunteer Fire Dept., 607 Cross Road, Oaks Corners, NY, 14518.
Michael was born November 7, 1944, in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Charles J. and Josephine Chichoski Flaherty. He was a graduate of Mynderse Academy in Seneca Falls. Mike retired after many years of employment with the FLDDSO in Newark and later, Rochester. He was a member of the People Committee at FLDDSO. He also served as a Fire Police for the Oaks Corners Volunteer Fire Department. For a number of years he played Santa Claus for private homes, day cares, and various fire departments.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Ellis Flaherty; step-son, Fred (Tracy Lyman) Gruele of Newark; step-daughters, Holly (Willie) Williams of Newark and Eleanor "Elly" (Scott) Beattie of Waterloo; many grandchildren; one great-grandson; brother, Lewis (Linda) Barbi of Lyons; sister, Lou Anne (Patrick) Ryan of Romulus, and many nieces and nephews.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.coegenungfuneral home.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Flaherty
Carol Garafalo
July 15, 2014
So sorry to hear about Mike. Thoughts and prayers from our family to yours. He is in God's hands. God bless!
Julie Bookmiller
July 4, 2014
Mike was a good man. So sorry for your loss.
Phyllis Matthews
July 3, 2014
A great guy and union officer. You will be missed.
Marie Barbi
July 1, 2014
Sending loving thoughts
Lindy Wright
July 1, 2014
To Betty and Family we are so sorry for your loss,he was a good man,and we will miss him,Gods blessings and peace to all of you.
Judy (Gladis,Iocco) Maynard
July 1, 2014
Mike will live on in the memories, the stories, and in the hearts of the many people who share in your loss.
Brenda Westcott
July 1, 2014
An inspiration to many young men as Scout Leader. He made a positive difference in the lives of many. A legacy to be proud of!
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