Michael J. Garvey, 83, of Boca Raton, Florida passed away
Monday (February 11, 2019) in Vitas Hospice Facility, Delray Beach, Florida after
a brief illness. He was born May 28, 1935, in Buffalo, NY, the son of William
P. and Margaret (Crowley) Garvey. Michael graduated from St. Joseph’s
Collegiate Institute in 1954, and attended St. Bonaventure University for one
year in 1955. In 1957 he received an Associate in Arts degree from the
University of Buffalo. He later joined the Army National Guard, serving from
1959-1963 in the medical corps and in the Reserves.
Michael began his career as a self employed investor while
living in Buffalo, and in 1985 he moved to Boca Raton, continuing his work
there. His love of golfing led him to Florida.
Michael was a member of the Park Country Club of Buffalo,
and he maintained his membership for 63 years. He also had an immense love of jazz
music. His high school yearbook labeled him a “jazz enthusiast who intends to
move in on Louie Armstrong, and a man who would become a terror on the golf
course.” He was an avid reader, and had an extensive collection of books.
Michael was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by
several cousins. The family would like to thank Mr. Carol Meyers of Bridgewood Development
in Boca Raton for all the help he gave to Michael, going much further than the
“extra mile.”
There will be no visitation. Burial will be in St. Mary’s
Cemetery, Bolivar, New York. A private Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Schaffner Funeral Home,
Bolivar, NY.
