Michael John McGoey's Obituary
Michael John McGoey passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at his home in Covington, LA at the age of 77. He was born on September 22, 1944 in New Orleans, LA to the late Peter Joseph McGoey and Lilly Jean Landry McGoey.
Michael was a beloved husband, loving father and proud grandfather that enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, history, art, and licorice. Michael raised his children and lived in Abita Springs for over 20 years. Michael is survived by his wife of 18 months, Misty Lynn Moore McGoey of Pulaski, MS; daughter Erica M. Marion (Louis “Trey” Marion III) of Covington, LA; daughter Alison McGoey (Galen) of Oregon; son Brendan McGoey (Ashley) of Abita Springs, LA. Michael is also survived by his seven grandchildren, Louis Marion IV, Lilly Marion, Lainey McGoey, Rylee McGoey, Keawe Rhine, Kainoa Rhine and Iakona Rhine. Michael is survived by siblings, brother Blaise McGoey (Janette); brother Richard McGoey (Renee); sister Eileen Johnson (Bill) . He is predeceased by sister Marion Cox (Tom), sister Katherine Garguilo (Tom) and brother Peter McGoey (Gaynell).
Michael graduated from Warren Easton high school in New Orleans, served in the U.S. Navy on a destroyer during the Vietnam war, and graduated from the University of Louisiana in Lafayette. He retired from Chevron as an electrician and worked in the Gulf of Mexico and Africa.
A Memorial Service will be held privately by the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the COPD Foundation. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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