Michael Joseph Kealey

He was born November 23, 1957 in Penndel, Pennsylvania. Michael proudly served his country twenty three years in the United States Navy prior to his retirement. His overseas assignments allowed travel to many places with his family. Michael was a family man – a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, who put family first. He adored his grandchildren. His grandchildren and his wife were his #1 priority. He loved his furbabies, Lucy and Rico. Michael loved playing softball in his adulthood. He also enjoyed baking and cooking. Michael was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, the Phillies and the Flyers.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Francis Kealey and Dorothy E. (Hartwig) Kealey; and a brother, William Kealey.

Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of soon to be 35 years, Paula Kealey; son, Daniel Deleski; daughters, Brianna Harbuck (Andrew) and Morgan Bolin; brothers, John Kealey; sisters, Dolly Ballard (Ed) and Patricia Williams; grandchildren, Evelyn, Jack, Vivian, Kamilla, Lucas, Finn, Easton, Janson, Elliana, Rakim and Skylar; nieces and nephews; as well as numerous other family members.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, January 19, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Douglasville, Georgia.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Autism Speaks at www.autismspeaks.org or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org

Thoughts and condolences to the family may be shared online at www.whitleygarner.com.

Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the services of Michael Kealey.