MICHAEL J. FUREY

We are more sorry than words can express for the loss of this wonderfully dear man! Even more sorry that we were unaware of his passing until this minute. Please accept our condolences for your wonderful father and our son's godfather. May you remember him as we do...a wonderful, witty, fun man with extreme wisdom! We truly miss him!

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that Jeremiah 29: 11, 12 will bring you some comfort during this difficult time.

To the family of Mr. Furey,
My deepest sympathy to the entire family of Mr. Furey. I am a 1989 Bethel Park graduate (thanks to Mr Furey). Mr. Furey was my guidance counselor throughout my high school years and guidance he did, without Mr Furey I would not be where I am today I truly owe my success in my life and career to Mr. Furey. I remember like it was yesterday going to Mr. Furey with class problems etc and he always helped me through my problems and I wasn't the best student and always struggled through one year to the next so I spent a lot of time with Mr. Furey and no matter how busy he was and how much of a pain I was he made time for me. I remember one year they changed my counselor and I ran to Mr. Furey and begged him to please have it changed so he was my counselor and he did. I can't express enough how much of a rule model he was to me. I've had the pleasure of seeing him a few times since high school and always made sure he knew how much he did for me. He also was my brothers counselor so he became very well known in my family not sure that was good for him but me and my family will never forget the outstanding caring kind hearted helpful person he was. Mr. Furey wasn't only a Husband,Dad,Grandfather,friend he was my guidance counselor that I'll never forget. I never called him by Mike in or out of school he was and alway will be Mr. Furey to me. Thank You again Mr. Furey rest in peace.

MAY THE ROAD RISE UP TO MEET YOU,
THE WIND BE ALWAYS AT YOUR BACK,
MAY THE SUN SHINE WARM UPON YOUR FACE,
AND THE RAIN FALL SOFT UPON YOUR FIELDS
AND UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.....
MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE HIS HANDS

REST IN PEACE MICHAEL.. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN

Kathy: I was so very sorry about Michael's passing. Michael was always so kind, loving and generous with those that he cherished. It was a pleasure being his friend.

I hope that you and the Furey family will find comfort in a life time of memories. He will truly be missed.

Isaiah25:8 tells us he God will swallow up death forever.

Kathy,

Having Michael in our family was so important to me. I will always remember our fun times with him at 4th of July BBQ's on the Raposa farm. He was always so warm and took an interest in everyone, no matter how young we were. Chris and I were so happy to have you both at the wedding, and we'll always cherish the time we got to spend with him that weekend. Thinking of you--lots of love.

Liz and Chris

My sincere sympathy to Mike's family and all who loved him - He will certainly will be MISSED!!

I first met Mike in the 4th grade at St. Thomas More Grade school. He along with his brothers Jim and Gerry had just moved from Scranton Pa. Mr. Fury was a Pharmacy rep. and mother a housewife (To say the least they had their hands full with the boys). Mike and I quickly became hard and fast friends spending hours on the phone and meeting at the Brookside Farms street car stop with friends, Chris , Don and Durk. Summers were spent at Mineral Beach and Camp Rosary where we became members of the OBCR. We went on to South Hills Catholic HS and later Wheeling Jesuit University where he met his lovely wife Stephanie. We spent many a night to listening to Bob Dylan and sharing our love of literature. You could see that Mike was destined to teach as he so enjoyed discussing and debating what he was currently reading. He was always there when needed and greatly assisted me when I lost my brother Jack in Viet Nam. I occasionally visited and spoke to him by phone. He so loved his children recounting stories of how different each was and dreamed large for them. Sadly our paths parted as we both grew older and and I moved from the area with my own family. While I have not seen Mike in years he was a best friend, and bother to me.

I love you Mike and and am grateful to you for all the joy you brought to everyone.

P.S. That bike wreck we had with each other was your fault!!

Sorry I will not be able to attend due to a recent medical procedure but know my thought will be with everyone.

Jim Kelly
Potomac Maryland

My condolences to you, your children and grandchildren, Stephanie. Keeping you in my thoughts and sending prayers and love

Kathy,
Thank you for bringing this amazing man, Michael, and his lovely family into our lives. I am so grateful that we had time together during our recent trip. I hope your heart will be, in time, lightened by the memories of the life you shared together. Whenever I see a lighthouse I will think of Michael.
Joyce and Jim

Condolences and prayers.

Jim Leonard

Jerry, Jimmy, Stephanie, Michelle, Lauren, Damien, Brian and Alice Marie,

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire Furey Family. Mike and I were classmates at South Hills Catholic and I have many fond memories of our time together there.

Your family is a circle of strength and love. With every birth and every union, the circle grows. Every joy shared adds more love. Every crisis faced together makes the circle stronger.

"May the warm winds of heaven blow softly upon your house. May the Great Spirit bless all who enter there. May your moccasins make happy tracks in many snows, and may the rainbow always touch your shoulder." [American Indian Cherokee Blessing]

Kathy,
You know that Michael was beloved by all of us... and I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you who was so close to him. I know that it has been hard for you...but Michael was 'a good soldier' until he could fight no more and he knew that you were always there for him. We have so many good memories of your visits and our times together. He so loved Horseneck Beach! That is what he would want us to remember. You know we are here for you. Josh and Steven send their love. Michael will be forever in our hearts. Love...Connie

Kathy,
You know that Michael was beloved by all of us... and I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you who was so close to him. I know that it has been hard for you...but Michael was 'a good soldier' until he could fight no more and he knew that you were always there for him. We have so many good memories of your visits and our times together. He so loved Horseneck Beach! That is what he would want us to remember. You know we are here for you. Josh and Steven send their love. Michael will be forever in our hearts. Love...Connie

Kathy,

I remember when Michael helped me make my decision to go to Duquesne. He told me to always follow my heart, and I always remembered that. I am so glad we got to see him last Summer at the wedding. My heart goes out to you and Michael's family.

Kathy,
Michael's gracious presence was so important for the Raposa-Brehm clam. I still remember meeting him the first time, in the 1990s, at a picnic at the old Raposa homestead in Massachusetts. It was so great having him at Elizabeth's wedding last July. Our family will treasure all our memories of Michael and will keep you both in our prayers.
Mary Ellen

Kathy, Im so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my prayers. Take care.

Denise Mead
(Dollar)

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family during this time of grief. Psalms 55 : 22.

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love, Mary

Please accept my sincere condolences. Michael and I worked together at Bethel Park High School in the English Department for a number of years. He was a wonderful teacher, colleague, and friend. Rest in peace, Michael, as you journey into eternity and heavenly peace.

Jim and Jerry:
I can't imagine the shock and pain on the loss of Mike. Please accept the condolences of every member of the DeLallo family, and know that Mike is in our prayers.

Lauren and family, please accept my deepest sympathy. Your dad was a wonderful person and was always so thankful, sweet and caring. My heart is truly saddened by his passing. Please know I am praying for you at this most difficult time. He will be missed immensely.