Michael T. "Mike" Greeley

Michael T. "Mike" Greeley obituary, Bradford, NY

Michael T. "Mike" Greeley

Michael Greeley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes on Jan. 29, 2026.
Michael T. Greeley, 67, of Bolivar Drive, Bradford, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at his residence.

Born June 2, 1957, in Troy NY, he was a son of the late John A. and Dorothy E. (Hand) Greeley. He was a 1975 graduate of Portville High School.

He was a veteran of the United States Army.

After the service Mike used his training in the military as a cook and baker. He worked at Reid's Food Barn in Olean for many years.

On October 11, 2003, in Allegany NY, he married Lynda L. (Bell) Greeley, who survives.

In his younger years Mike played the guitar with an area band. He loved music, especially the Beatles. He loved to fish, camp, and spend time gardening, he had a green thumb and could grow anything. He loved spending time with his family and his dogs, Danny Boy, Lilly, and Rascal. Mike was a member of the Eagles Club.

Surviving is his loving wife, Lynda of 22 years, two sisters, Sue McDonald, of Olean NY, and Lori Ford, of Oregon, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Dan Greeley, and John Greeley.

Family will receive friends on Monday April 28, 2025, from 1 pm to 5pm at the Eagles Club on East Main Street in Bradford for a Celebration of Mike's Life. Members of the United States Army will present the American flag and play taps at 2 pm at the Club.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Wounded Warriors, Disabled American Veterans, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or Shriner's Hospital.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

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Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes

33 South Avenue, Bradford, PA 16701

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