GLOUCESTER: Michael P. O’Neil, 51, of Pond View Village died unexpectedly on Monday, April 22, 2013 at his residence.
Born in Boston on May 12, 1961, he was the son of the late Katherine Groves. He grew up in Methuen and was a resident of Gloucester for the past twelve years.
Mike had been self-employed as a general contractor for many years before becoming disabled several years ago.
A longtime friend of Bill W. and NA, he developed many special friendships along the way.
He was a loving father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by seven sons and two daughters, Stephen, Michael, Nicholas, Paul, Robert, Keith and Jamie O’Neil, Michael Vargas and Kaylee O’Neil, and her mother, Jodie Stuart; seven grandchildren; three sisters, Susan Skinto, Debbie Triola and Sandra O’Neil; four brothers, James, Mark, Dean and Todd Hadayia; his former spouse, Deborah (Farnham) O’Neil and his longtime companion, Ann Richards, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his sister, Maxine O’Neil.
A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, May 2nd in the Community Church of East Gloucester, Chapel Street, Gloucester at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. There are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the family, c/o the funeral home.