Obituary of Michael D. Begley

Michael Dennis Begley, 56, of Morris Plains passed away at Morristown Medical Center on November 18, 2019.

Born in Denville, Michael resided in Rockaway before moving to Morris Plains 25 years ago.

Michael graduated from Morris Knolls High School in 1981. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during Peace time. 

Michael worked as an IT Manager for FIS for 33 years. Michael was also a member of the Cedar Grove Elks Lodge 2237. In his spare time, Michael enjoyed reading, watching soccer, listening to music, travelling, and playing with his dog, Jake. He also had a talent for singing and playing the keyboards, and was a member of a band for many years.

Michael is survived by his loving wife, Carol Begley and his adored daughter, Kimberly Begley, both of Morris Plains. He is also survived by his dear siblings, Kathy and Rob Laufhutte of Rockaway, NJ; Terry and Linda Begley of West Milford, NJ; Eileen and Didier Guiffan of Rognes, France; James and Allison Begley of Jacksonville, FL; and his cherished nieces and nephews, Brian, Kristen, Sean, Colleen, Danny, Jen, Jim, Kate, Brandon, James, Jennie, Jenn, Andy, Amy, Keith, Andrew and Chris. Michael was predeceased by his beloved parents, James and Eileen (Voss) Begley; and his brother, Patrick Begley.

A Celebration of Life for Michael open to all his friends and family will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 11:00am-4:00pm at the Lake Parsippany Clubhouse, 701 Lakeshore Drive, Parsippany. Interment of ashes for the immediate family only will take place at Restland Memorial Park on December 14, 2019 at 9:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations in his memory be made to his GoFundMe page entitled “In memory of Michael Begley”.  Arrangements were under the care of Dangler Funeral Home, Morris Plains.