Michael Andrew Lally

Michael Andrew Lally obituary

Michael Andrew Lally

Michael Lally Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, Inc. on Oct. 10, 2025.

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Michael Andrew Lally, 71, of Bronx, NY, passed away on September 24, 2025, at Colombia Presbyterian Hospital.

He was born on November, 7, 1953, in Bronx, NY to the late Vincent Lally and Alice Waterson. Michael was a Operating Engineer for HVAC in NYC, NY. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Michael is survived by sons; Vincent Lally (Stephanie) of Florida, Peter "PJ" Lally (Shelby) of Tennessee; brothers, James Shanahan of New Jersey, Richard Lally (Mary) of Maybrook; sisters Frances Meade of Queens, Joanne Farrell (Edward) of Florida, Barbara Armstrong of Bronx, NY; grandchildren Colton and Charlotte Lally; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his sister Jeanne Shanahan and brother in law Neil.

Cremation and services will be private.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, Inc. 39 Orchard St. Walden, NY 12586 845-778-3811 gridleyhoran.com

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