BOILING SPRING LAKES — Michael John Furey, 94, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020. He was born Jan. 8, 1925, in Olean, New York, to John C. and Mary (Fusco) Furey.
Michael attended Olean High School before serving in the U.S. Army, Infantry Division, during World War II. He fought in the Battle of Normandy and the Battle for Brest. He was awarded the Purple Heart medal. Michael also served as U.S. Army Military Police in Paris, where he met his wife, Antoinette Idalie Guenant.
They were married April 10, 1950, in Olean, New York. Returning from Europe, he was employed at Kabar Cutlery in Olean, New York, and later at Case Cutlery in Bradford, Pennsylvania. He moved to Boiling Spring Lakes in 1990 following retirement.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Delores Seeley.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Antoinette; brother, John Furey of San Diego, California; three daughters, Christine (Jerome) Sniatecki of Buffalo, New York, Lynn Furey of Southport and Denise (Donald) Lengvarsky of Allegany, New York; four grandchildren, Jerome (Arwen) Sniatecki of Newport, Pennsylvania, Marianne Sniatecki of Buffalo, New York, Alicia (Benjamin) Christian of Valdosta, Georgia, Beth (Jared) Kausner of Allegany, New York; and two great-grandchildren, Donald and Maeve Christian.
Michael was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a great baseball player and proud fan of the New York Yankees. He loved his family dearly and will be deeply missed.
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