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Michael Colley Obituary
WAPPINGERS FALLS - Michael John Colley, 60, a lifelong area resident, died suddenly on July 22, 2021 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.
Born in Sharon, CT on November 17, 1960, he was the son of the late Robert and Marie (Lear) Colley. Michael was a Registered Nurse at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Westchester Medical Center. He was active in providing continuing education for health care providers throughout the Hudson Valley.
Michael was a devoted parishioner of St. Columba Church where he taught Religious Education for many years. His most loved title was that of "Papa", lovingly caring for his grandchildren and homeschooling them for the past year.
On September 18, 1983 at St. Denis Church, Michael married the love of his life, Lynne Cushing, who survives at home. He is also survived by his daughters and their husbands, Angela and Anthony Mills, Michele and Michael Ashlock, Kaitlyn and Kyle Brannigan; his grandchildren, Darby and Michaela; his siblings, Kevin Colley, Robert Colley and Susan Watts; his mother-in-law, Joan Cushing; his uncle, Gerard Lear; and many other loving family members and friends. Most of all, he was devoted to his family.
Calling hours will be held on Monday from 4-8pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday at 10am at St. Columba Church, 835 Route 82, Hopewell Junction followed by interment in St. Denis Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Maria Fareri Children's Hospital at https://cloud.wmchealthcommunity.com/support-mfch.Please visit Michael's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.
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John Kemmerer
July 18, 2023
Mike was a great friend in High School. He was always smiling, cracking jokes and Mike was the most humble guy I ever met! I hope all family members are doing well while Mike looks down from Heaven to check on everyone.
Joni Patricia Buchholz
July 30, 2021
Mike was a wonderful NICU nurse at MFCH. He spoke often of his love for his wife, children and grandchildren as coworkers often do with their work families. I will always remember how he spoke to the NICU babies as he care for them. He will be greatly missed. God Speed.
Gillian Nason
July 26, 2021
Mike was the most wonderful co-worker. We started work in the NICU on the same day, and he was a great support. Mike was so dedicated to the patients and their families. I have so many happy memories of working with Mike on the night shift. Mike spoke often of his family, and his love for his family was evident. I am so sorry for your loss. Gillian Nason RN
John Kemmerer
July 26, 2021
Mike was a great friend in HS. He was friendly, humble, easy going. He had a great sense of humor and a caring smile. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. May he RIP, may God bless his entire family.
Pam McClellan
July 24, 2021
God Speed
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