Michael Coffey

Coffey, Michael of Quincy, originally from County Kerry, Ireland, passed away March 17, 2012. Beloved husband of 59 years to Bridget (Flaherty) Coffey of Quincy, originally from County Galway, Ireland. Loving father of MaryAnn Lawida and her husband Ed of Brattleboro, VT, Michael J. Coffey and his wife Gayle of Quincy, Theresa Manganelli and her husband Mark of Wilmington, Deborah Bode and her fiance Greg Grzybowski of East Hartland, CT, James M. Coffey of Quincy, Brendan F. Coffey and his wife Anna of Rhinebeck,NY, Tisha Newayno and her husband Rich of Milton, and Ellie McLaughlin and her husband Ray of Marshfield. Devoted Grandfather of Caitlin and Sarah Holt, Michael P. Coffey, Jill, Michael and Scott Manganelli, Christiane and her husband Alessandro Boezio, Lauren Bode, Ava M. Coffey, Kristin, Ashley, Rachel and Samantha Coffey, Richie and Seamus Newayno, and Liam C. and Patrick M. McLaughlin. Michael was a man of character, values and most importantly, a deep belief in his faith. A true family man he and his wife Bridget raised 8 children who in turn raised 17 grandchildren; all of whom where instilled with the belief that an education can take you beyond your dreams. He was a talented craftsman, an avid gardener, and a sports fan; particulary fond of Irish football. His strength and will to live inspired everyone around him and he will be missed by all. Michael was a longtime member of the Irish Social Club in W. Roxbury and a member of the Laborer’s Union Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Wednesday 4-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:15 AM on Thursday prior to the Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Quincy at 10 AM. Burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, West Roxbury. Donations in memory of Michael may be made to The Home for Little Wanderers, 271 Huntington Avenue, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02115.