Michael Laffey

Laffey Michael Shannan Michael S. Laffey, age 44, passed away Friday, October 2, 2009 in Toledo. The son of Barbara Hopkins and Louis Laffey, he was born Oct. 10, 1964 in Riverside, CA. He was a graduate of Edison High School in Huntington Beach, CA. Michael lived in Toledo from 1992 to 2008. During that time he had attended Owens Community College and worked for Holland Freight. Most recently he had worked for Lonestar Trucking after moving to Texas. He was an avid sports fan with his favorites being the Pittsburgh Steelers, Anaheim Angels, Mark Martin and USC Trojans. Mikes special place to be was Huntington Beach, CA. Anyone who knew Mike will miss his great sense of humor and his practical jokes. He is survived by his sons, Cary Laffey and Michael Thomas; father, Louis Laffey; step-father, George Hopkins; sister Joni Lockhart; brothers, Jerry Wood, Troy Ontko, John Laffey; and close friends, Erin Dorsett, Brenda Bires, Bill Rose, Eric Burke, Keirre Sawyer, Mike McNeal. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Hopkins. There was a private memorial service held Monday Oct. 5, 2009. Any contributions in Michaels memory may be made to COMPASS, 2465 Collingwood Blvd. Toledo, OH 43620. Arrangements by the Walker Funeral Home 419-841-2422. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.