Obituary of Michael Gully, Jr.

Waterford – Michael J. Gully Jr. (“Mickey”), 77, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2019 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Troy on November 6, 1942, he is the son of the late Michael and Bernardine Gully. Mickey was a graduate of LaSalle Institute Class of 1961. He began his career with the United States Postal Service as a part-time mailman in Green Island and worked his way up the ladder to become a well accomplished administrator in Washington D.C. At age 55, he retired and returned back home to be closer to his family. Mickey loved sports and played quarterback for the semi-pro football team the Troy Titans, alongside his beloved brother Jim and many lifelong friends. He was also a coach for Troy Pop Warner football organization for more than 15 years. He was an avid golfer and racquetball player well into his retirement. He could often be found cheering on his beloved New York Rangers and New York Jets. Mickey was a man who enjoyed the finer things in life, including fine wines, great food, sports cars and of course, his family. Mickey is survived by his children, Michael (Patience) Gully and Maria Maloney; his grandchildren and lights of his life, Kevin Maloney and Molly Maloney; his siblings, James (Marge) Gully, Susan Mangione, Bernardine (David) Bochette and Debra (Bob) Nuttall. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. The family would like to thank the Albany Medical Center Cardio/Pulmonary ICU doctors and staff for their amazing medical care, compassion and hospitality during Mickey’s stay. Those looking to remember Mickey in a special way can make memorial contributions in his name to the Troy Patriots, P.O. Box 195, Troy, New York 12182. Calling hours for Mickey will be held on Friday, January 3rd from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at The Riverview Funeral Home, 218 2nd Ave. Troy. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 4th at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at St . Mary’s Cemetery, Troy.