Michael Joseph Daly

Michael Joseph Daly obituary, Dumont, NJ

Michael Joseph Daly

Michael Daly Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Frech - Mcknight Funeral Home on Nov. 8, 2024.

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Michael Joseph Daly, 86, of Dumont, passed away on November 6, 2024. He is survived by Mary (née Coleman), his wife of 60 years, his sons Michael, Jr. and his wife Kristine, John and his wife Patricia, Dennis and his wife Nicole. Cherished grandfather of Michael III (Heather), Ashlyn (Nicholas), Bryana, Mason, Devin, Aidan, Declan, Brandon, and great-grandfather of Jaxson and Colton. Michael is also survived by his sister, Elizabeth. Predeceased by his brothers, Daniel, Denis, John, and his sisters, Margaret, Breda, Nora.
Michael was born in Gneevgullia, County Kerry, Ireland to Elizabeth (née Regan) and Denis Daly. He immigrated to the Bronx, NY in 1962 before settling in Dumont in July, 1978. Michael was a Facility Manager at Toys R Us for many years, a member of the Knights of Columbus St. John's Council #1345 for 62 years, a Trustee and devoted member of St. Mary's R.C. Church, a member of Parents and Students of Irish Dancing & Music, Pioneer Total Abstinence Association of the Sacred Heart, and St. Joseph's Gaelic Football Club.
Visitation at St. Mary's R.C. Church, 280 Washington Avenue, Dumont on Sunday, November 10th, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral Mass on Monday, November 11th, 10:00 AM. Interment Maryrest Cemetery, 770 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Michael's memory to St. Mary's Church. Arrangements: Frech-McKnight Funeral Home, Dumont.

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Mary Hartnett

November 10, 2024

My deepest condolences to you Mary and all your family.My heart goes out to you all in this time of sadness.Fond memories of uncle Michael when he was home on holiday in Knock.Rest in peace uncle Michael.

Bridie O' Leary

November 10, 2024

Our most sincere sympathy to you Mary, Michael, John, Denis & all extended family on the sad loss of ye're beloved Mike.
Always looked forward so much to Mike's visit when he came to Ireland. He was an absolute gentleman & a beautiful humble soul.
May he now be reunited with all his family & freinds who'm have gone ahead of him & may his most gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Bridie O' Leary & family (Cornhill)

Sheila Daly

November 8, 2024

My sincere sympathy to all Daly family and extended family . Thinking of you all on this very sad occasion . Rest in peace Michael .

Patti Beirne

November 8, 2024

Cherished Friend of Fr Pat Donohue

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