Mrs. Veronica "Ronnie" Michaels

Mrs. Veronica “Ronnie” Michaels, 92, formerly of Euclid Ave., passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center in Lenox, with her family by her side. Born on August 15, 1924 the daughter of Jay and Catherine Brown, she was a 1941 graduate of Pittsfield High School. Ronnie was a receptionist for Dr. Robert Kirvin from 1969 to 1983 and later worked for Dr. David Crall, retiring in 1986. Family was always most important to her. She loved to knit and took a special joy in making all the hats and mittens for her grandchildren. She always enjoyed watching and attending their sporting events. During the summer, you could always find her working in her beautiful flower garden. On Saturday nights, she never missed a night of dancing at the Stanley Club with her husband and dear friends. She was a communicant of St. Mark’s Church and was a member of the Rosary Society. She was also a member of the Ralph Frio Senior Center. Mrs. Michaels was predeceased by her husband, F. William “Bill” Michaels who passed away on January 31, 2005. They were married on April 7, 1945 in Immaculate Conception Church in New Lebanon, NY. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia A. Codey of Pittsfield; a son, William C. Michaels (Laurie) of Dalton; a brother, Charles Brown of New Lebanon, NY; beloved grandmother to Patrick, Christine and Kevin Codey, Catherine Majka, Maureen Rullo, Erin Miller and also 13 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son-in-law, John Codey Jr., a sister, Catherine Hoctor and a brother, Fred Brown. The family would like to thank the staff at Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center for the wonderful care given to Ronnie over the past four years. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Mrs. Veronica “Ronnie” Michaels will be Thursday, December 29, 2016, at 9 a.m. from the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North St., Pittsfield MA with at Liturgy of Christian Burial at St. Mark’s Church at 10 am celebrated by the Rev. David Aufiero, pastor. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Wednesday, December 28, 2016 from 4 to 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the John Codey Jimmy Fund Little League Baseball tournament, care of the Dwyer Funeral Home, in her memory. DONATIONS CANNOT BE MADE ONLINE, but may be made through the Dwyer Funeral Home.

Mrs. Veronica "Ronnie" Michaels

August 15, 1924 - December 24, 2016