Michael John Coyne

Michael John, beloved husband, father and grandfather. Suddenly, after a short illness in Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Michael was born in Corr Na Moná, Co. Galway in 1945. His father (Tomás Coyne) brought him along with his brothers and sister (Patsy, Tomás, Rory and Mary) to Jenkinstown, Co. Meath in the 1950s as part of the land commission, where they then grew up and worked on their dairy farm. Michael emigrated to the United States at the age of 16, where he worked with his cousin in Chicago. He was then drafted in to the United States Army and served his time in Vietnam with the D Company in the 11th Armored Cavalry from 1967 to 1968. He was awarded 5 Purple Hearts for injuries sustained while serving and he was also awarded two Bronze Stars with V Device for Bravery including one for (Saving his fellow soldiers while under fire from three damaged tanks on the middle of a minefield).

Michael will be very sadly missed by his loving wife and soul mate Elizabeth, his sons, Tomás and Michael, daughter, Vanessa, his grandchildren, Michael Jnr, Luiceah, Martin Jnr and Sophie, extended family and the many associations and trusts he was involved with. (American Legion, Irish Veterans and the Tipperary Remembrance Trust).

May Michael Rest In Peace

In line with Government and H.S.E advice regarding public gatherings, Michael's cortège will leave his home at 1pm on Thursday, Aug. 13, for cremation at Glasnevin Crematorium.

A small private Funeral Mass for family and friends will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 12 noon in The Sacred Heart Church, Cornamona, with burial of ashes afterwards in Rosshill Cemetery, Clonbur.

His family would ask that over the coming days, everyone who knew Michael would take some time to light a candle or say a prayer. Those who cannot attend the Funeral Mass due to the current restrictions please feel free to leave a message in the 'condolence' section below.