Michael J. Healy, of Warwick, NY, and formerly of Wayne, NJ passed away June 11, 2021 at Schervier Pavilion Warwick, NY. He was 82 years old
Born in Kilgarvan, County Kerry Ireland July 20, 1938 to Daniel and Mary (nee Riordan) Healy-Rae.
Michael “Mick” worked as a mechanic for New York City Transit and was a member of the TWU Local 100 and later for the Hackensack Water Company as a mechanic and night watchman.
He was a member of St. Stephen Church in Warwick, NY. A family statement reads “Michael was a loving husband, father and family man, his favorite time was spent at family parties or cookouts and he was known for playing his accordion with his brother and brother-in law. Michael attended high school in Ireland he would say because the school in his home town was high on the hill.”
Michael is survived by his wife of 58 years Margaret Mary “Peggy” Healy (nee Duggan) and his five sons: Michael Healy and his wife Elaine of Brick, NJ; Daniel Healy of West Milford, NJ; John Healy of Boonton, NJ; Patrick Healy and his wife Noreen of Warwick, NY; and Kevin Healy and his wife Laura of Pompton Lakes, NJ. Also surviving are his brother, Dennis Healy of Wanaque, NJ and two sisters, Hannah Healy of Wayne, NJ and Cathy O’ Regan and her husband Joseph of Warwick, NY; eight grandchildren: Ryan, Brooke, Fiona, Matthew, Timothy, Savannah, Grace and Sheila, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Jackie Healy-Rae and Daniel Healy-Rae.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, June 15th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Avenue, Warwick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 16th at St. Stephen RC Church, 75 Sanfordville Road, Warwick, NY followed by interment in Christ the King Cemetery Franklin Lakes, NJ. To view the Funeral Mass live online at the time of the service, use this link: Healy, Michael Funeral - 6.16.2021
Donations in his memory may be made to Mary’s Meals at St. Stephen Church, 75 Sanfordville Road, Warwick, NY 10990