Michael B. Looney, 81, of Hamden formerly of Bronx, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 15th, 2021, at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 47 years to Elizabeth Harrington Looney. Michael was born in Millstreet County Cork, Ireland on August 9, 1939, and was the son of the late Dennis and Margaret Hickey Looney. He came to this country in 1959 settling in Brooklyn, NY, moving to the Bronx for many years until moving to Hamden, CT 14 years ago. Michael worked as an elevator mechanic for Olympia and York a Local 3 Company from 1975 until his retirement in 2007. He was a golfer, fisherman and enjoyed watching horse racing at the track and at OTB. Michael was an avid fan of his hometown Cork’s Irish football teams and watched or listened anytime they played. He loved watching his grandkids’ sports and activities and also enjoyed taking his buddy Zoey (his grand dog) for walks. Father of Joan Marie Meehan and Patricia Looney (Jeff Schwiebert). Loving Papa to Shamus, Kayleigh, Sean, Keira Meehan. Brother of Eileen Healy and the late Mary Cotter and Kathleen McAteer.
The visiting hours will be Monday, July 19th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Divine Mercy Parish at St. Rita Church, 1620 Whitney Avenue, Hamden on Tuesday morning, July 20th at 11:00. Interment will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Norwalk.
A great Uncle and friend he will be missed. Rest in peace my uncle and friend.
So sorry for your loss of Mike.Deepest Sympathies to Betty ,Joan Marie ,Patricia and family.Fond memories of when UnclevMike and yourselves visited Millstreet years ago.Thinking of ye all at this time.Love Mike Healy and family.(Eileen’s Eldest Son)
Sincere sympathy to the Looney family, sister Eileen Healy on the death of Michael. May Michael Rest in Peace. (Kelleher Family late of Killarney Rd. Millstreet,Cork. Ireland).
God rest your gentle soul my dear uncle Michael you were so good us & our mother Mary we will never forget you to Betty joan Marie & Patricia & all the family we send sincere sympathy you are all in our thoughts & prayers at this sad time
Aunt Betty, Joan, Trish,
Will remember Mike, his easy going way and good sense of humor. Always remembered and laughed at the way he and Aunt Joan teased each other. I’m sure they have started again.
He’ll be in our prayers-
Betty,John,John Michael
In loving Memory of Uncle Mike. Dear and much loved brother of my Aunty Eileen and my late Mother Mary .
Our deepest sympathy to Betty ,Joan Marie,Patricia and all his extended family and friends.
May his gentle soul rest in Peace
Peggy Crutchlow née Cotter and Family (London)
So sorry for your loss to Betty Joanmaire Siobhan rest in peace uncle Mike
Deepest sympathy to Betty, Joan, Patricia and all the family on the passing of Uncle Mike. Great memories of his trips to Ireland. We will miss him. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Sincere sympathies to Betty, Joan Marie and Patricia on the sad passing of Michael.
Uncle Mike and Betty made my visit to Boston in 1979 a memorable one and he always held a dear place in the heart of my late mother and his sister Mary Cotter.
Rest in Peace uncle Mike.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Betty, Joan Marie, Patrica and your extended families on the passing of our lovely Uncle Mike . Adored brother of Eileen Healy , Kathleen MCAteer and my mother Mary Cotter. Uncle Mike was such a kind gentle man and we will always have fond memories of him . Rest in heavenly peace Uncle Mike. Anne Cotter Ryan….Ireland. xxx
Rest in peace Uncle Mike .You will be fondly remembered for your immense kindness and generous spirit.
Sincere sympathy to Betty, Joan, Marie ,Patricia and all extended family and friends in US, and to his sister Eileen Healy, Millstreet.
To Betty joan marie Patricia & all the family sincere sympathy to you all at sad passing of uncle Michael may his gentle soul rest in peace
In loving Memory of Uncle Mike. Dear and much loved brother of my Aunty Eileen my late Mother Mary and Aunty Kathleen.
Our deepest sympathy to Betty ,Joan Marie,Patricia and all his extended family and friends.
May his gentle soul rest in Peace
Peggy Crutchlow née Cotter and Family
Sincere sympathy to Betty Joan Marie Patricia & all the family on the sad passing of uncle Michael may his gentle soul rest in peace our thoughts are with you at this difficult time
Sincere sympathy to Betty joan Marie Patricia & all the family on the passing of uncle Michael may his gentle soul rest in peace
My sincere sympathy to Betty,Joan Marie, Patricia and all the extended family on hearing of the passing of my uncle mike may he rest
In peace
John cotter
Ireland
Rest In Peace Mike, I will always remember all the fun times that we had together, along with Kathleen, especially the Irish dances and fun times at City Center in Manhattan.
Mike was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. “Always a smile, never a frown, always a hand when someone was down”
Gone, but will never be be forgotten!
Sincere sympathies to Betty, Joan, Marie, Patricia & all the family on the sad passing of uncle Michael. May he Rest In Peace.
Sincere condolences to Betty, Joan Marie, Patrica, and the rest of the family on Mike’s passing.
He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word, may he Rest In Peace! 🙏
“Always a smile, never a frown, always a hand when someone was down”
We are both saddened at Mike’s passing. We know he is now at peace, but his smile & great sense of humor will really be missed. Mike was such a nice guy, never a bad word or comment about anyone, always had the greatest laugh and enjoyed everyone around him. He will always be in our thoughts & prayers. Our love and deepest sympathy to Betty, Joan Marie, Patricia & his entire family.
Sincere Condolences to Betty, Joan Marie Patricia and extended families Thinking of you all at this sad time We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers Rest in Peace Uncle Mike
Sincere sympathy to Michael’s family to his sister Eileen Healy to the Healy family and Cotter family. May Michael rest in peace.
Paudie and Nora Twohig Buckley Millstreet, Co.Cork Ireland