Michael A Dooley, Sr.
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Michael Andrew Dooley Sr., Age 63, died Tuesday March 23, 2021 at his home in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Michael was born October 27, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan.
Michael was raised in Detroit, attending Catholic Grade School and graduating from Brother Rice Catholic High School. A devoted father, raising his family in Dearborn, where he was a resident for over 35 years.
Michael was full of life and energy, often used as a human jungle gym by his nieces, nephews and later, grandchildren who lovingly referred to him as "Monkey Mike". He loved to laugh and enjoyed nothing more than making his family laugh whether it was with him or at him.
Michael was the Parts Director and an integral part of the LaFontaine family, having been part of LaFontaine Automotive Group for nearly 40 years. His everlasting legacy will continue to be felt at LaFontaine Automotive Group.
Michael is survived by his loving wife Denise and children; Elayna Dooley, Michael Dooley Jr. and grandchildren; Aden, Aria and Amalia Mukhashen.
Further survivors include his siblings; Maureen Dooley Miller, Thomas A. Dooley Sr., Mary Gay Dooley Morden, Teresa A. Dooley, and Stephen S. Dooley. Sister in-law Michele Beckley, Brother in-law Richard Bennett. He was also the dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Michael is preceded in death by mother Gabrielle (nee: DePirro) Dooley and brother Malcolm W. Dooley Jr.
To honor his long running support of the organization, charitable donations, in Michael's memory may be made to; the Arc of Northwest Wayne County, 26049 Five Mile Road, Redford, MI 48239, www.thearcnw.org