Michael Coffey

It was an honour to know you Foxy. You brought out the best in everyone and were genuinely one of the kindest, most generous people I have ever met. You always made me smile and laugh (alot!) and you still do whenever I think of you. I will cherish our fond memories and will reminise alot with 'that other one' (Dr Finn). Wishing your dear wife Linda and all your family the very best. I hope you Rest in Peace now, reunited with your beautiful Daisy. xx

My deepest sympathy to all of Foxy's family. He was a wonderful heartwarming man. One of the kindest I ever worked with. He was sorely missed in UCD when he retired .
May he rest in peace.
God Bless

So very sad , condolences to his family
May he rest in peace 🙏

Michael you looked after me when we cleaned crazy prices all those years ago,I will surely miss you my dear friend

So sorry to hear about Michael’s passing. I knew him as Foxy in UCD Pharmacology in the 1980s and early 1990s. He was a consummate professional, great company and a fabulous supporter to generations of students. Condolences to Linda and the extended Coffey family at this difficult time.

I'm heartbroken to hear of Foxy's passing. Nothing was more important to Foxy than his family yet he still managed to look after all of us in Merville. In a very real sense, Foxy made pharmacology tick. He was the kindest, warmes, person I have had the privilege to know. Ar dheis Dé go rsibh a anam. Deepest sympathies to Linda and family.

Our sincere condolences to Linda, Carol, Keith, Brandon, Wills, and to all Michael’s extended family and friends.
Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam.

To Linda and all the family, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Michael. He is reunited with Ann Marie now. Sending love to you all. Ive no doubt they are looking over you all.x

So sad to hear about Michael. We were great friends in Donnybrook. Longtime ago and great memories. RIP Mickey.

Years ago, Michael gave me his UCD Staff ID Card to enable me to play squash in the Sports Centre in Belfield.
I never had the opportunity to return the favour, but I have never forgotten his generosity.
RIP

Deepest sympathy to all the Coffey family on the sad passing of Michael. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Sincere Sympathy to Linda & Family.
R.I.P. Foxy.
Great Friend and Colleague. U.C.D.

May micheals gentle soul rest in peace 🙏 i had the privilege of looking after micheal in the sacred heart hospital carlow he was a true gentleman he will be sadly missed he always had a smile on his face no matter what rest easy micheal 🙏

The gentlest of gentlemen. Foxy looked out for me during my 8 years at UCD, often collecting me in the wee hours on his way to work to save me the two buses from Tallaght (occasionally we stopped off for brekkie rolls in Merrion!). When I got my first 'real job' he was with me and my Dad John when I got the call, and he gave me the biggest hug - never forget it.
The world is a much better place cause he was here. Heartfelt comforting wishes to Linda and family. x

Dear Linda and family,
I am truly heartbroken to hear of Foxy’s passing. Foxy was the kindest man and made my 8 years in Merville House a pleasure to come to work each day. He would do anything for everyone and nothing was impossible. I remember his generosity to me and my family on numerous occasions. I remember the devastation when your beautiful daughter passed - I am currently in Australia visiting my first granddaughter who is named Daisy. I’ll always remember Foxy, he was one in a million X

Rest in peace, Michael. You were a true gentleman. Sending thoughts to Linda, Carol, Keith, Brandon, Wills and family. So sorry for your loss.

Deepest condolences to all Micks Family

Sincere sympathy to the Coffey family on the sad passing of Michael. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May michael Rest in Peace.

Linda and Family, my sincere sympathies to all on the loss of your beloved Husband, Dad and Grandfather. What a beautiful legacy of Family he leaves.
May Michael rest in peace

Sincere sympathy on the passing of Michael May his Gentle Soul Rest in Peace Amen

Deepest Sympathy to all the Coffey family and extended family on the sad passing of Michael. Thinking of you all at this very sad and difficult time. May Michael rest in peace.

My deepest sympathies to Linda and family on the passing of Foxy. He spoke so lovingly of you all when we worked in UCD together. May he rest in peace

To linda and family so sorry to hear of the sad passing of michael may he rest in peace

Dear Linda & family,

Thank you for sharing Foxy with so many of us. Foxy was a key reason Pharmacology rhymed the way it did. Always approachable, warm-hearted, and humorous he made all feel part of the Pharmacology family. Foxy touched so many, all of whom will have fond memories. In remembering and talking about these memories Foxy’s memory will live long. It was an honour to have known Foxy. It’s nearly impossible to think of or talk about Foxy without smiling. I know this will be a dark hour for all of you but hopefully knowing how much he was loved will help you all through this difficult time.

Take care,
Ivan.

PS Coincidentally, I was jogging around UCD last Thursday evening. In the near darkness, as I was passing by Merville, a fox appeared. Somehow, I was reminded of the Ted Hughes poem ‘The Thought Fox’ and the following lines may be a reminder that Foxy’s spirit and light will be near and forever dear to all who were lucky to have know:

“Through the window I see no star:
Something more near
Though deeper within darkness
Is entering the loneliness”

Linda we were so sorry to hear of the passing of Michael. He was a wonderful colleague and friend to our late Daughter Lisa especially during her illness, she always spoke very fondly of Foxy. Our deepest sympathy to you and the family at this very difficult time. You are very much in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincere condolences to Linda and family. Michael was a gentleman in every way. May he RIP.

Deepest condolences to Linda and all the family on Michael’s passing. I knew “Foxy” as a graduate student in the Dept of Pharmacology at UCD. As several people have mentioned, he was the heart and soul of the old Merville House area of campus and a great friend to so many, regardless of their rank. He had a devilish sense of humor too. With me being from Donegal, he immediately started just calling me ‘Daniel’, after a certain singer. At the end of my 4 years he looked at me and said “Daniel, what’s your real name?”. He had genuinely forgotten! We had a good laugh at that, and then he handed me two boxes of pristine high quality bonded paper. “A little something to help with printing your thesis” he said. I’ll always treasure his kindness.

Sincere condolences to the Coffey family on the passing of Michael.

So sorry to hear of micheals passing. I had the privilege of working with him in crazy prices/tescos tallaght a gentleman may he rest in peace

Condolence to linda and the rest of michael family may michael rest in peace



Mairead brennan and family

So sorry to hear of Michaels passing our thoughts and prayers are with Linda and all the family.Pat and Pat Morris

Sincere condolences to Linda,Carol and Paul, Keith and Sharon, Brandon,Wills, extended family, relatives and friends at this sad and difficult time. Michael was a lovely kind man with a positive and helpful attitude and was loved and admired by all who knew him.His practical help,his wise advice, his unselfish attitude and his friendship was always appreciated. May Michael's gentle soul rest in peace.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

To Linda and family,
sincerest sympathies on the loss of Michael (Foxy, to me), a man you should be so proud of as he was of his wonderful family. Being from Biochem in my case, I knew him mainly back in the good-old Merville, UCD days where his positivity was cherished by staff and students alike. Rest in Peace, Michael.

Sincere sympathies to the Coffey family. We have such great memories of Foxy in UCD. So kind, generous and good humored. He left happiness in his wake. He spoke often with such pride of his family. We are so sorry for your loss. May Foxy Rest in Peace.

Sincere condolences to all of the Coffey family and Michaels wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace.

Condolences to all of Micks family and freinds. A true gent of a man. Whom i worked with many years ago.

Our deepest sympathy to Linda Carol Keith Brandon Wills and all the Coffey family . Michael was one of a kind . R. I. P Michael back with Daisy now x 🥲

Dear Linda and family we are so sorry to hear about Michael condolence to you all. May michael now rest in peace.
Nellie and all the lennon family.
Farranboley cottages.

My deepest condolences to Linda and all the Coffey family on the loss of Michael - or Foxy, as I knew him in UCD. He was such a friendly, helpful and kind colleague - even though I worked initially with the 'rival' department Biochemistry! May your many happy memories with him sustain you through the tough days ahead. Thinking of you all and remembering Foxy. Mary O'Brien

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Mike May he rest in peace Condolences to all Mike's family

Deepest sympathies to Linda, Carol, Keith, Brandon, Wills and the extended family. My heart goes out to you all during this incredible difficult time.

Michael, such a kind, caring and lovable man. I will never forget how he put himself out for us, when we visited Ireland, nothing was too much trouble. He also visited me in Essex England, via The Netherlands just so my cousin Linda, could give me a hug when I was going through a bad time. He will be missed by so many especially his loving family and his beloved wife Linda, his soul friend.

Michael may you rest in eternal peace. Together again with your beautiful daughter Ann-Marie (your darling Daisy) she will be welcoming you with open arms.
Farewell lovely man ❤️💔❤️ xxxx

So saddened and shocked to hear about the passing of Michael. Our deepest sympathies to Linda, Carol, Keith, Brandon and Wills and extended family and friends. Michael was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and a very special human being. We are forever grateful to Linda and Michael for fostering our future daughter and the care and advice they gave to us.
May Michael rest in peace with his beloved daughter Ann-Marie.

Linda and extended family sorry to hear of michaels passing .rip

Condolences to Carol and all the Coffey family

Our sincerce sympathy to Linda, Carol, Keith, Brandon, Wills, Horse, Sharon and grandchildren on the death of Michael.
Lovely Man may he Rest In Peace

Our deepest condolences to Linda and all the Coffey Family. May Michael's soul rest in peace. xxx

Deepest sympathy to all the coffey family Michael will be sadly missed by all who knew him may he rest in peace

Deepest condolences to the Coffey family on Michaels passing. 🌹

Linda, Carol, Keith, Brandon and Wills, I am so saddened and sorry to hear of Michael's passing. To me and to everyone in UCD he was always just Foxy. He was the kindest and warmest of people, a wonderful friend who always looked out for you. He was always the first person to help you out with anything. We had such great laughs together over the years in UCD. Anytime I met or chatted with Foxy since he retired the main thing we spoke about was always family. He was so proud of all of you. We are all going to miss him so much. Foxy you were one of the very best, rest easy my friend, you are with your beloved Daisy now.

I want too wish my sincere condolences too Linda family and friends on the sad passing of Michael may he rest in peace amen 🙏

To Linda, Carol, Keith, Brandon, Wills, and the extended family,
My sincerest condolences on the passing of Michael. I knew him as a student at UCD, where he truly was the heart and soul of the Pharmacology Department. Amongst his many qualities, he was kind and considerate, had a great sense of humour, and would do anything for anyone. He was so proud of his lovely family, whom he spoke about all the time. I am so grateful to have known him, and I am so sorry for your loss. RIP Foxy.

Deepest sympathy on the death of Michael or foxy as we knew him to Linda and family may he rest in peace

So sorry to hear of the death of Michael. Remember him fondly in our days in Donnybrook. Thorough gent. To his family And friends our condolences RIP

Sincere sympathies to Micks family . Fond memories of working with Mick in Tallaght back in the day . A true gent . RIP .

RIP Mick.

Absolute Gentleman and pleasure to be around.

Condolences to Micks family.

I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Michael’s passing. Michael you were an absolute Gentleman who's kindness resonated to everyone you met. Thoughts and prayers with all the family.

Linda, so sorry to hear of Michael’s passing. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. I know Ann-Marie is waiting with open arms for Michael. May he rest peace.

Sincere condolences to Linda and family on Michael's passing. A true gentleman and will be sadly missed. Thinking of you all on this very sad time. Rest In Peace Michael.

Our sincere sympathies to Linda and Michael's extended family. Michael or Foxy as we knew him in Pharmacology in UCD was a wonderful presence in our lives. He was a tower of strength and always willing and able to help out in any situation. There are such fond memories of all his contributions to Pharmacology UCD down through the years. He never wavered in his good humour and his total commitment to help out no matter what the situation or the difficulty involved.. He was so utterly reliable. I remember playing with him in very keenly contested soccer games against our neighbours Biochemistry in UCD. You knew if you lost the ball up in the forwards, there was no need to worry as Foxy was the centre of the Pharmacology defense and would deal with the situation. We all felt so sad for him when he lost his Ann-Marie (Daisy) in that awful accident. Now, we believe that he will meet up again with Ann-Marie in the next life. Foxy was a truly wonderful character and such a willing and helpful person. He has left a mark on all who knew him and worked with him. He will be sadly missed but has gone to his reward. Michael ( Prof) and Bridie Ryan

Our sincere sympathy to you Brandon, Linda, Carol, Keith & Wills. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time! Michael was a lovely man, a great Dad and support to you all. May he rest in peace.