O’Heaney, Michael J.

GLENMONT – Michael J. O’Heaney, 84, passed away peacefully, at home, on August 17, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Michael and Anna (Murphy) O’Heaney. He graduated from the former Cathedral Academy and Niagara University. He served as a Priest in the Albany Diocese for 9 years, including as chaplain at Albany Medical Center. He continued to serve the people of the Capital District as a social worker at the Legal Aid Society, Hospitality House, the Ann Lee Home and Albany County Social Services.

In his retirement, Michael helped to found the Delmar Farmers Market, developing dear relationships with local farmers and vendors, community members and fellow board members. He was also a faithful volunteer with Community Caregivers.

He and his wife Heather loved to dance and were members of The Cotillion. They frequented the Albany Symphony, Tanglewood, Metropolitan Opera and many others. Michael was endlessly curious, a loving husband and father, and an attentive, engaged and caring ‘Papa’ to his eleven grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Vincent de Paul O’Heaney and sister Mary Faith O’Heaney Austin.

Michael is survived by his wife Heather (Eastman) LaVigne O’Heaney; children Eileen (Michael) FitzPatrick, Donald (Calgary) LaVigne, Michael (Laura) O’Heaney and Nora (Shawn) McGrath; grandchildren Seamus, Caitlin, Fiona, and Sinead FitzPatrick, Ava, Margot and Remy LaVigne, Charlotte Kurre O’Heaney, Rory, Regan and Kieran McGrath; also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.

Michael’s family would like to thank the dedicated caregivers of Community Hospice for their loving care.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with his family Thursday, August 22 from 4-7 pm in the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, Inc., 490 Delaware Ave.

Michael’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, August 23 at 10:00 am in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Church, 125 Eagle St. Albany,

Inurnment will follow the Mass in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands.

Those who wish may send memorial contributions to the Community Hospice Foundation, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208