Upper Jay, New York
Michael W McGaughey
1944 — 2024
Michael Williamson McGaughey passed away in Plattsburgh, NY on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at the age of 79. He was released from his long illness surrounded by his family. Michael was born in Salisbury England on December 27, 1944. His mother, Vera (Lane) McGaughey (UK) and father Carl McGaughey (USA) met during WWII. Michael and his mother moved to the states when he was just five years old; old enough to remember the weeks-long boat trip across the Atlantic and arriving at Ellis Island. He spent his formative years in Westchester County, NY and graduated from Rye Neck High School 1962. He then attended Union College where he met his wife Monica Jean Moore who was attending SUNY Albany...