Josephine “Jean” Mackey, nee McQuaid, age 67, 15 year resident of Sterling Heights, MI, former resident of Schiller Park, IL, passed away September 5, 2001, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Clinton Township, MI. Born in Derry Northern Ireland on February 27, 1934, beloved wife of William “Bill” Mackey, of 45 years; loving mother of James Eamon (Sharon) Mackey, Kieran Joseph (Patricia) Mackey and Sean (Catherine) Mackey; proud grandmother of Lauren, Noreen, Tim, Ciara, Brigid, Brian, Tara, Jessica and Lisa; dear sister of Richard, Greta, Vivienne, Monica, Dolores, John and Eileen. Predeceased by her parents John and Elizabeth McQuaid. Visitation at The Sterling Heights Chapel of the Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. 15 Mile Rd., Sterling Heights, MI, Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m. and Friday, 1 to 9 p.m. with Prayers, 7 p.m. In state Saturday, at 10:30 a.m., St. Blase Catholic Church, 12151 E. 15 Mile Rd., Sterling Heights, MI, until time of Mass 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township, MI. Family requests contributions to Columban Sisters, 73 Mapleton St., Brighton, MA 02135-2821. Mrs. Mackey was a member of the St. Blase Choir, Irish Canadian Cultural Club. She was an avid Irish Dancer and a devout member of St. Blase Catholic Church in Sterling Heights, MI.
