HEGARTY
Michael Patrick “Mike”, age 78, on March 5, 2023, of the Olney Section of Philadelphia, formerly of Overbrook Farms. Kind, benevolent, loving father (“KBL”), and adored grandfather. Inquisitive lifelong learner. Gregarious, life of the party, who never knew a stranger, he was a walking encyclopedia – the original “Google”.
Mike served in Special forces in the United States Military. Vietnam 1963-1968. Graduate of DePaul University, and the University of Chicago. Mike was a train enthusiast, a member of the Overbrook Lions Club, member of Knights of Columbus, animal lover, and devout Catholic.
Predeceased by his brothers, Hugh and Thomas.
Survived by his children, Michael J.S. (Renee), Joseph J.F. (Jane), Patrick V.J., Marian J.A., and Catherine T.L., and their mother, Barbara J. and his daughter Lynn K. (John) DeLargy, also his 10 grandchildren; Jeff, Corey, Brett, Brendan, Maya, Barbara, Michael, Anika, Bella, and Oscar, 7 great-grandchildren, and his sister-in-law Catherine-Ann Hegarty.
Relatives & friends are invited to his Viewing Friday Evening, March 10th ; 6:00-8:00 p.m. at The D’Anjolell Memorial Home of Broomall 2811 West Chester Pike 19008 and to his Funeral Mass, Saturday Morning, March 11th; 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes 6301 Woodbine Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151. Interment Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery
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