Michael Joseph Kearney Jr.

March 26, 1946 - July 19, 2019

Michael Joseph Kearney Jr., “MJ”, age 73 of Conshohocken and formerly Scranton, died suddenly on Friday, July 19, 2019. He was born in Scranton, PA on March 26, 1946 son of the late Michael Joseph Sr. and Mary Colette (Lavin) Kearney. He was the beloved husband of Mary Louise (McGlone) Kearney “Meezy” for over 51 years. Michael was born and raised in Scranton, PA graduating from Scranton Prep in 1964. He then attended Georgetown University graduating in 1968. Also in 1968; he married the love of his life, Mary Louise McGlone “Meezy”. They set up their family homestead in Conshohocken and raised their daughter Melissa. He was employed by: Royal Globe Insurance Co. as a claims adjuster; The Data Group Co. in Plymouth Meeting; and RGIS as an inventory specialist. His Scranton roots were always very much a part of his life and he and Mary Louise owned a cottage there. He served as director of Moosic Lakes Club, director of Lakeview Water Company and he ran water testing for Moosic Lake for over 25 years. He enjoyed watching sports, especially high school football games; camping; swimming; but most of all, he was a devout grandfather. Beside his wife, Mary Louise, he is survived by: a daughter, Melissa Byrd (Frank) of West Chester; a brother, Henry of Ambler; a sister, Colette Conklin of Norristown; 2 grandchildren, Frank and Erin; many nieces, nephews and close friends. Relatives and friends may pay respects on Tuesday evening, July 23rd, from 6-8pm or on Wednesday morning, July 24th, from 8:30-10am at the William A. Moore Funeral Home, 708 Fayette St., Conshohocken. A funeral mass will commence at 10:30am in St. Matthew RC Church, 3rd Ave. & Fayette St., Conshohocken. Internment is private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Leukemia Lymphoma Society at donate.lls.org or 888-557-7177.