"Charlie,Lorrie,Chuck and family: I am so sorry for your loss. A great young man taken too soon. Sending my thoughts and prayers. I hope your happy memories will help ease your sorrow."
In loving memory of
Michael Francis McNally
April 21, 1970 - April 2, 2017
Celebration of Life Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Inurnment will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday at Joyce Funeral Home in Emmetsburg.
Captain Michael Francis McNally, son of Charles and Lorraine (Graham) McNally was born April 21, 1970 at Chilton, WI. He moved to Emmetsburg at the tender age of five, and he attended Emmetsburg Community Schools graduating with the class of 1988.
In the summer of 1988, he was nominated to the Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York by Senator Tom Harkin. During his senior, year at the academy, he served aboard a carrier transporting jet fuel at the beginning of the war in Iraq. Along with several life-long friends, he was a 1992 graduate of King's Point.
He later acquired his Captain's license and took great pride in his work. Early in his career he worked in Elgin, IL and later, Evansville, IN where he met and married Deena Montgomery. He was most recently employed by the Delaware River and Bay Authority.
Capt. Mick is survived by a son, Cayden and two daughters: Molly and Ariana of Henderson KY; others left to cherish his memory are his parents: Charlie and Lorrie McNally of Emmetsburg; his brother, Chuck and his wife, Chelsea of Waverly; his niece, Alexis and nephews: Patrick, Joseph and Tyler; and a large clan of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Mike cherished his time and memories with his children. He loved the word "DAD". His artistic talents were put to good use when his design was chosen for their class ring at the Merchant Marine Academy.
In keeping with Mike's loving and generous spirit, it was his decision to donate life so that others may live.
Tributes
"Mike was my classmate and friend at Kings Point. He was one of the funniest guys in the class of '92, and was always generous with care packages from Emmetsburg! Mike was loyal and sincere and gave me the gift of great stories I'll remember the rest of my life. It's an honor to have known him. "
"Charlie, Lorrie & Chuck and family, I am so sorry to hear about Mike. May it comfort you to know that he is at this very moment dancing with the angels at the throne of God. Sending light, love and blessings. "
"So sorry for your loss. I worked with Mick at Aztar, He was my boss. Great human being. I don't understand why he was taken so soon. I know he was a great DAD and loved his kids dearly!! He will be missed. My heart goes out to his family. R.I.P Capt. Mick!! "
"Charlie, Lorrie, Chuck and family; I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mike (Herb). Your family is in my my thoughts and prayers. "
"I am so sorry for your loss. I was at Kings Point with Mike. "
"Lorrie & Charlie, May you find solace in happy memories. Thoughts and prayers in your time of sorrow."
"To our dearest friends, Charlie and Lorrie, please know our hearts are filled with so much love for you at the Loss of Michael. Please hold onto your beautiful memories,of such a wonderful life he lived. With deepest sympathy, Alice & Joe "
" I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Captain Mike in 2005 at Aztar. He was a great man to work for. Always had a smile on his face or kind words to give to anyone. I am so sorry for your loss. He will truly be missed."
"Charlie, Lorrie, Chuck and family, Dennis and I are so sorry to hear of Mike's death. May he rest in peace and time will help you be able to get Peace. God be with you all."
"I wish there were some words I could say that would help you through this very sad time. I only knew Mick for a short time but I so liked him. I will miss Capt. Mick. If I can help you in any way please just say the word. My condolences to the family and Skipper."
"Charlie, Lorrie and family Please know prayers are going out to you during this difficult time. I did not know Mike but am sure he was a great guy and will be missed by many. God be with all of you at this difficult time and times to come. "
"I am so very sorry for your recent loss. Losing a loved one can be a very difficult time for many families. I hope the resurrection promise brings you peace and comfort. At Acts 24:15 we are promised to see our loved ones again. Won't it be wonderful to see that time come true? "
"Charlie, Lorrie, Chuck and family words cannot express how sorry I am to hear about Mike's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you."
"I liked Mike. He was a solid guy - quiet, mellow, strong. I lived in the same dorm wing with Mike during freshman year at Kigns Point. I vividly remember waxing the floors with him in 1989 for a big inspection the next day. He is a wonderful person, and I have only fond memories of him."
"Charlie, Lorrie, Chuck, Chelsea, and family. We are so sorry to hear about Mike's passing. Your family is in our thoughts and our prayers during this difficult time."
"My thoughts and prayers for the family, especially Mick's children. I had the pleasure of working with Mick. I recall commenting to him how easily he blended and became a member of the team. He had a winning personality and was always upbeat. He was a pleasure to be around. He will be missed."
"McNally family, my condolences to all of of you in this difficult time. Mick will be missed. I am shocked and saddened for this loss. Prayers to the family. God Bless. Mike Wilson"
"Mick was a wonderful co-worker and later friend. We shared a love of all things Irish and I will miss the shares and likes. "
"To Mick's family, he was a great guy and will be missed by many. God bless and my family will keep you in our prayers."
"Mick was a great friend and I will miss him very much. I pray for his family and I know that the heaven the Lord has prepared for him will have rugby games. Love to your family"
"Charlie, Lorrie, Chuck, Chelsea and all of Mike's family, I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you during this time of shock and sorrow and in the terribly difficult months that will follow. "
"Deepest sympathy to you as you mourn such a great loss on your family tree. Keep your millions of memories close to your hearts."
"Charlie, Lorrie, Chuck,Chelsea and all the family, The first time I remember Mike was a young boy knocking on our door wanting to mow our lawn. A wonderful young man and a special son to be proud of, I can't imagine your loss and your pain. Such a special family that we have always loved. Our hearts ache for you. Love, Ted and Nancy"
"Charlie. Lorrie, Chuck & Chelsea, family & friends. Our sincere condolences. We are sorry to hear of Mike's passing. You have our thoughts and prayers."
"Lori, Charlie, Chuck, and Family, Hearing about Mike (Herb) has deeply saddened us, but I know that this is far from what you are going through right now. Herb has departed from this earth but never will truly leave, for he is still alive in our hearts and minds, through us he will live on. Please accept my condolences, he will not be forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayers. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. "
"Charlie, Lorrie, Chuck, Chelsea, and family. Words cannot express how sorry we are to hear the news of Mike's passing. May God hold you close in such a difficult time. Hugs & prayers to you all!"
"Charlie, Lorrie, Chuck & Family, Thinking of you guys during this time. Mike was a special dude and always had time for the pesky neighbor kid, and I will forever remember that. Peace be with you."
"Charlie, Lori and all of Mike's family: We were saddened to learn of Mike's passing. Please accept our condolences. With sincere sympathy, Dave and Judy Nixon"
"Charlie, Lori and Chuck, my deepest sympathies go out to you and the rest of your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this trying time."
"Charlie & Lori, Words cannot begin to express my sympathy to you both as well as Chuck, Chelsea and grandchildren. May god grant you the strength to get through this this trying time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers."
"Charlie and Lori... my heart aches for you and your family. My prayers and thoughts are with you. I am truly sorry... love, Pat and Kim Heddinger "
"Mick (Mike) and I played rugby together at the Merchant Marine Academy. It was probably the most fun we had in college and Mike was a big part of that. He was a team leader, great teammate and a great friend. We recently got together after I heard he went to work as port Captain for the Cape May to Lewes Ferries in New Jersey. We recently attended a Rugby match up in Philadelphia and caught up while talking about good times. Fair winds and following seas Mick, you will be missed."
"Lori and Charlie, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry for your loss, if there is anything I can do for you and your family, please let me know. Mike was a really good guy, Heaven has a very special angel now. Know that all your special memories are now your special treasures. God Bless you all."
"We were so happy to see Mike at the Lakes Conference wrestling tournament this winter. He was always such fun to be around. Cory will miss him greatly. We are so very sorry for your loss."
"Charlie and Lori, I am soo sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"Lori and Charlie, So sorry for your loss. Prayers be with you "
"Lori and Charlie, God Bless you. Christopher and Donna always have nice things to say about Mike. Donna saw him in Cape May. Chris visited with him at St. Pats. Prayers for you...."