Michael Garvey

Michael R. Garvey, 55 of Indianapolis, died at home with his wife at his side on April 26, 2011, following a two year battle with cancer. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Michael was born December 18, 1955 in Springfield, IL to Michael and Joan (Glendening) Garvey. Michael attended Brebeuf High School in Indianapolis and Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. Michael worked as Home Building Supervisor for Ryland Homes. He was a long-time active parishioner of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. He enjoyed reading, cooking, spending time with family and friends, and working on his home. He was the family go-to person for home improvement, cooking tips, wry comments, and practical jokes (especially with the kids.) Michael’s sense of humor always leaned toward the darker side, as evidenced by his love of Charles Addams. He found joy and peace in and was comforted by his deep faith in Jesus Christ. Michael is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon (Slaughter) Garvey; children, Sean (Stephanie) Waiss of Sturtevant, WI, Stefan (Rhoda) Waiss of Sarasota, FL, Sabrina (Mehran) Rashidfarokhy of Alexandria, VA, Bruce (Katie) Henderson III of Indianapolis, Daniel Wilson of Norfolk, VA and, Roseanne (Rod) Abacherli of Reading, CA; grandchildren, Tyler, Lauren, and Kyle Waiss of Sturtevant, WI, Triston and Liam Waiss of Sarasota, FL, and Jonah, Sam and Ava Rashidfarokhy of Alexandria, VA; siblings, Kate (Bill) McKnight, Mary Garvey, Margaret (Ken) Bennett, Landry Foley, and Neil (Kristin) Garvey, all of Indianapolis, Patience (Steve) Denz of Columbus, OH, Justine (Jeff) Currie of Attica, IN, Kristin (Tom) Michel of South Bend, IN and Rachel (Rusty) Morris of Denver, CO, paternal aunt, Annette Pringle of Tulsa, OK and his maternal uncle and aunt, Dr. Richard and Ellen Glendening of Logansport, IN; twenty-three nieces and nephews, and one great-niece. He is also survived by many cousins, close friends, and his furry companion Rupert. Friends are invited to gather from 4 pm to 8 pm Monday, May 2 at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center – Broad Ripple. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 3 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery. Michael’s family took great comfort in the services of St. Vincent Hospice in his last few months. The family suggests that memorial gifts take the form of donations to the St. Vincent Hospice 8450 North Payne Road # 100, Indianapolis, IN 46268, his church, St. Joan of Arc, 500 East 42nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205, or the Society of St. Vincent DePaul, 1201 E. Maryland St, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202 You are invited to go to the Guest Book page to pass along your personal message or tell a story. Sincerely, -Your friends at Flanner and Buchanan