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Michael Coffey Obituary
Michael J. Coffey of Pearl River, NY, died suddenly on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. He was 27.
Michael worked as an Assistant Sports Information Director and Assistant Men's Basketball Coach for Dominican College in Blauvelt, NY.
Michael was born August 3, 1988 in Pearl River to Michael and Gerianne Coffey.
He was a graduate of Pearl River High School in 2006 and Dominican College in 2010. He earned a Masters Degree in Sports Management from Southern New Hampshire University in 2012.
Michael was a sports enthusiast with extensive knowledge in all sports. His dedication, enthusiasm, perseverance and loyalty are the qualities of who he was.
He is survived by his parents, Gerianne and Michael; sister, Michele and brother, Matthew; maternal grandmother, Mary Theresa Lyons; paternal grandparents, Tom and Ruth Coffey and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He is predeceased by his maternal grandfather, James Lyons.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10:00 am Saturday, at St. Aedan's R.C. Church, Pearl River. Burial will follow at St. Anthony's Cemetery, Nanuet, NY. Visiting is Friday from 3:00 to 9:00 PM at Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home Inc.
Friends may send memorial donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Wyman-Fisher
Funeral Home Inc.
100 Franklin Ave.
Pearl River, NY
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Coffey
Sponsored by Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home Inc. - Pearl River.
Maria Pizzano
April 17, 2020
OUR ANGEL, MICHAEL. WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU.
Barbie Miller Mason
May 5, 2016
To the coffey - My prayers are with you all I am truly sorry for the loss of yours May Micheal rest in Angels arms forever God bless
Maria Pizzano
April 25, 2016
i am going to miss you Michael. But you will always be in my heart. It was nice helping you with your folder and your registration when you came in the Teacher Education Division. You were always patient and cordial. You were one of us in the Teacher Education. We love you.
April 24, 2016
Mike, Gerianne and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nick Palsa
Susan Lopez
April 24, 2016
God Bless Your Soul Michael Coffey! Thank you for sharing your light with so many. Your invigorating SPIRIT and LOVE of life will continue to inspire many. I am one of the lucky ones who got to visit with you and your beautiful family. I got to feel that warm and generous energy and be amazed at you irresistible zest for life. Thank you for that. Peaceful Journey Michael <3 <3 <3
April 23, 2016
You have my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your beloved son. May God lovingly comfort and strengthen your family through this most difficult time. (Luke 7:13-15)
Joan Valentine
April 22, 2016
Never met you Michael. I wish I had. It would have been an honor. Rest in Peace.
April 22, 2016
So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kevin & Lorraine O'Connor
Nicole Reilly
April 22, 2016
Michael made me smile every day at clinical in the DC training room.
My condolences to the Coffey family.
Frank May & Rita Padilla
April 22, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
April 22, 2016
With our deepest sympathies.
(Ret) Chief of Police Paul Toth & Maria Toth
The Relihan's
April 21, 2016
Gerianne, Michelle & Matthew, we're so sorry for your loss, Michael was a gentle soul who always waived hello, he'll remain in our hearts forever, your neighbors,
April 21, 2016
I was very fond of Mike-he was a true inspiration to me and ,many others-I will miss his friendship and his talks. He was a special friend. dan white
Pat Millan
April 21, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
April 21, 2016
We are so very sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. Lynn, Kelly and Rylee Del Duca.
Mackenzie Riley
April 21, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Mike was such a great person and joy to be around, he will never be forgotten. My deepest sympathies
April 21, 2016
Gerianne and Michael,
I know nothing can be said to ease your pain but just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jean and Brian Gunn
Chris Wirth
April 21, 2016
So sorry to hear My Condolences.
pat tom
April 21, 2016
Our deepest sympathies re michaels sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. regards,
pat and tom
Jeanna Cook
April 21, 2016
Gerianne, Michele and Matt - I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. XOXO
Carolyn Vali
April 21, 2016
We are so sadden by the loss of a very special man. Our hearts are broken. With our deepest sympathy Carolyn, Vinnie, Chris and Caryn Vali
April 21, 2016
You will be in our prayers and thoughts.
David, Maria, RJ and Grace
Wendy Himes
April 21, 2016
Gerianne:
I am so sorry about Michael. I have been thinking of you lately and this came as a huge shock. May God's love comfort you and your entire family.
Wendy Himes
(Former Volvo Coworker)
Kimberly (Mathy) Ulrich
April 21, 2016
My sincerest condolences. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Diane Mateo
April 20, 2016
We are so very sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you...
Diane and Al Mateo
Eileen Vatter
April 20, 2016
Our most sincere condolences are sent.
Love,
The Vatters'
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