Michael J. Donaghey

Michael Joseph Donaghey, 58 born February 27, 1967 passed away suddenly on March 17, 2025. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. Michael grew up in Havertown and was the middle son of three brothers.

He was a graduate of Archbishop Carroll High School and The University of Dayton. He married the love of his life, Donna and moved to West Chester, PA with their son Matthew Francis.

Michael was a proud, loyal employee at The Vanguard Group for thirty years. He was an avid Philadelphia Flyers and Phillies fan. He shared his love of hockey with his son attending Matthew’s Quakers games and the Flyers.

There was nothing more important to Michael than his family.

He was preceded in death by his father, James P. Donaghey and his aunts Madeleine Donaghey and Marie Mongiello. He is survived by his wife Donna (Ellis) Donaghey, his son Matthew Francis, his mother Patricia Donaghey, and his two brothers James (Margaret), and David.  And his dear cousin (who was like a sister to him) Joanne Grogan, as well as many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday, March 24, 2025 10:00 a.m., SS. Simon and Jude Church, 8 Cavanagh Court, West Chester, PA and to his Funeral Mass 11:30 a.m., in the Church. Int. SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, New York NY 10306.

Funeral Mass will be livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLoPN7WuL_Bx7EgmJ7X9dA

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