Martin M. Coleman

Martin (MIKE) Coleman, 87, of Monroe, New York, was a retired Con Edison nuclear maintenance mechanic who had lived in the area for 44 years. He died at home on February 24, 2025. The son of the late James J. Coleman and Mary Roddey Coleman, he was born in June 1937 in Brooklyn, New York. 

He was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #2079, and the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Joseph Duelk Jr. Division 1 Orange County.

He was proud of his Irish heritage and had dual citizenship. His famous saying was, "Never let one go by." Guinness or Smithwick's was the beer of choice, and all who knew him felt his determination, positive sense of humor, and huge heart.

Survivors include his wife, Heidi, at home; granddaughters Karolyn Ryan King (Jerry) of Dallas, TX; Katelin M. Ryan of Raleigh, NC; Michael F. Ryan of New Paltz, NY; Michael P. Coleman, Jr. (Angela) of Bellevue, Nebraska; Tailyn Heckle and Christopher Heckle of Denver, CO; great-grandchildren Jade and Keegan; and nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his son, Michael P. Coleman, daughter, Debra Ann Coleman, brother, Patrick J. Coleman, and sister, Mary E. Blouin.

Visitation will be on Friday, February 28, from 4 - 8 p.m. at the Flynn Memorial Center, 139 Stage Road, Monroe, NY 10950.

The AOH will hold services at 7:00 P M, and the Knights of Columbus will hold prayer services at 7:15 p.m. during the wake being held on Friday evening 

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 1, at 11 a.m. at St. Anastasia Church, 21 North Main Street, Harriman, NY 10926. Interment will follow in St. Anastasia Cemetery behind the church.

A video of the Mass will be available online about 1.5 hours after the service has finished. To request an invitation to the link to Mike Coleman's video service, please email the Flynn Memorial Center (flynnoffice@gmail.com) and copy Heidi (hcoleman2002@hotmail.com).

Arrangements entrusted to Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, Inc.139 Stage Road, Monroe, NY 10950

Instead of flowers, memorial contributions in Mike's name can be made to the Knights of Columbus, Council #2079, 90 Carpenter Place, Monroe, NY 10950, and the Ancient of Hibernian, Joesh Duelk Division 1 Orange County, 10 N Main Street, Monroe, NY 10950.

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