Father Cooney was born March 10, 1948 in Detroit, , and ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Detroit in 1975.

Father Cooney was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Elizabeth Cooney; his brother, Bishop Patrick Cooney; and his sister, Mary Cooney. He is survived by his sister, Sister Leontia Cooney, OP, a retired Adrian Dominican. OF THE RESURRECTION

Father Cooney served as Pastor of St. Peter Parish, Mount Clemens; Parochial Vicar for of St. Suzanne/Our Lady Gate of Heaven Parish, Detroit; St. Malachy Parish, Sterling Heights; St. Basil the Great Parish, Eastpointe; and National Shrine of the Little Flower The Reverend Michael N. Cooney Basilica Parish, Royal Oak. St. Peter Fr. Mike attended grade school at St. Clement in Dearborn, Sacred Heart Seminary High School, and St. John Seminary in Plymouth. He was ordained to the priesthood at his home parish, St. Clement in Dearborn, by Cardinal John Dearden on June 6, 1975. He had a love of learning. He earned a Doctorate in Ministry at St. Mary College in Baltimore, MA and a Doctorate in Education at Wayne State. He earned a Master’s Degree in Education from the Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. He also was awarded a Sabbatical for three months to study in .

During his college days he worked summers at the Ford Rouge Plant in Dearborn with his Dad. He was also known to have tended bar at the Tipp.

Fr. Mike was Chaplain to police departments in Macomb County, and earlier in Detroit where he also worked with the drug enforcement unit.

He played ice hockey with the priests’ team when he was younger. He enjoyed playing a weekly golf game with friends for many years but more recently he watched golf on TV. Fr. Mike enjoyed following the Red Wings, Tigers and Lions. His favorite; however, was watching Notre Dame football.

Fr. Mike enjoyed the Florida sunshine for some January get-aways, especially with his sisters – Sr. Lee and Maureen, and his brother, Bishop Pat, when they could all be together. For many years, whenever possible the four siblings had Sunday dinner at Maureen’s house, their family home.

They travelled many times to Ireland where they visited with cousins. There were trips to Australia, Hungary, Italy and Alaska.

Fr. Mike was great with finances. He often reminded his staff to be good stewards of money donated by our parishioners. He did not like to preach about money at Sunday Mass. With the help of the Parish Finance Council, and our Parish Family and friends, he has accomplished much in the building of the Fr. Welch Parish Hall, the new Gymnasium at St. Mary School, the beautiful church parking lots and the Shrine to Mary in honor of all the students who have attended St. Mary School over the past 150 years.

Fr. Mike also served as Vicar for the Detroit Westside Vicariate and the Central Macomb Vicariate.

Being a priest was his life. He was priest confidant and friend to many. He often asked, “How can we serve people better?” He suffered loss and illness in his own life which made him more compassionate.

Children looked forward to his high fives in pre-COVID times.

He inspired loyalty in many and was a loyal friend in return, and the best ambassador December 4, 2020 of his Irish heritage. In the lives he touched, he loved deeply, and is loved deeply in return, on both sides of eternity. Celebrant The Most Reverend Allen H. Vigneron Final Commendation Homilist Msgr. Charles Kosanke and Farewell “Go, Silent Friend” Concelebrants Bishops and Priests (Londonderry Air; Text: John L. Bell) of the Archdiocese of Detroit Closing Hymn “Sing With All the Saints in Glory” Minister of Music Nancy Simmons (William J Irons - Ludwig von Beethoven) St. Peter Parish Vocalists Bagpiper: James Disser and Instrumentalists Prelude Music “Lady of Knock” Pall Bearers: George Convery, (Diana Rosemary Scallon) Roger Darling, Randy Lentini, Gathering Hymn Bagpiper: James Disser Paul Shamo, Tim Shaum, Dale Wieczorek Introductory Rites Blessing of Casket Placing of pall on casket Nora Cassidy, Judy Coll, Andrea Graustein, Cindy Klemm, Threasa Lis, Keegan Walker

Placing of the Book of Scriptures Maureen Miscavish An Irish Blessing Opening Prayer 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Linda McInerney First Reading May the road rise up to meet you. “Shepherd Me, O God” Responsorial Psalm May the wind be always at your back. (Marty Haugen) May the sun shine warm upon your face, Second Reading Romans 8:31b-35, 37-39 Stephanie Garsteck-Polak and rains fall soft upon your fields. Gospel Acclamation Celtic Alleluia And until we meet again, Gospel Luke 2:29-32 Msgr. Charles Kosanke May God hold you in the palm of His hand. Homily Msgr. Charles Kosanke Prayers of the Faithful John Walus Preparation of the Gifts “An Irish Blessing” (Joseph M Martin)

Eucharistic Prayer Eucharistic Acclamations Mass of St. Ann (Ed Bolduc)

Lord’s Prayer Communion Hymn “Panis Angelicus” (Cesar Frank) “One Bread, One Body” (John Foley) Celebrant The Most Reverend Allen H. Vigneron Final Commendation Homilist Msgr. Charles Kosanke and Farewell “Go, Silent Friend” Concelebrants Bishops and Priests (Londonderry Air; Text: John L. Bell) of the Archdiocese of Detroit Closing Hymn “Sing With All the Saints in Glory” Minister of Music Nancy Simmons (William J Irons - Ludwig von Beethoven) St. Peter Parish Vocalists Bagpiper: James Disser and Instrumentalists Prelude Music “Lady of Knock” Pall Bearers: George Convery, (Diana Rosemary Scallon) Roger Darling, Randy Lentini, Gathering Hymn Bagpiper: James Disser Paul Shamo, Tim Shaum, Dale Wieczorek Introductory Rites Blessing of Casket Placing of pall on casket Nora Cassidy, Judy Coll, Andrea Graustein, Cindy Klemm, Threasa Lis, Keegan Walker

Placing of the Book of Scriptures Maureen Miscavish An Irish Blessing Opening Prayer 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Linda McInerney First Reading May the road rise up to meet you. “Shepherd Me, O God” Responsorial Psalm May the wind be always at your back. (Marty Haugen) May the sun shine warm upon your face, Second Reading Romans 8:31b-35, 37-39 Stephanie Garsteck-Polak and rains fall soft upon your fields. Gospel Acclamation Celtic Alleluia And until we meet again, Gospel Luke 2:29-32 Msgr. Charles Kosanke May God hold you in the palm of His hand. Homily Msgr. Charles Kosanke Prayers of the Faithful John Walus Preparation of the Gifts “An Irish Blessing” (Joseph M Martin)

Eucharistic Prayer Eucharistic Acclamations Mass of St. Ann (Ed Bolduc)

Lord’s Prayer Communion Hymn “Panis Angelicus” (Cesar Frank) “One Bread, One Body” (John Foley) Father Cooney was born March 10, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan, and ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Detroit in 1975.

Father Cooney was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Elizabeth Cooney; his brother, Bishop Patrick Cooney; and his sister, Mary Cooney. He is survived by his sister, Sister Leontia Cooney, OP, a retired Adrian Dominican. MASS OF THE RESURRECTION

Father Cooney served as Pastor of St. Peter Parish, Mount Clemens; Parochial Vicar for of St. Suzanne/Our Lady Gate of Heaven Parish, Detroit; St. Malachy Parish, Sterling Heights; St. Basil the Great Parish, Eastpointe; and National Shrine of the Little Flower The Reverend Michael N. Cooney Basilica Parish, Royal Oak. St. Peter Catholic Church Fr. Mike attended grade school at St. Clement in Dearborn, Sacred Heart Seminary High School, and St. John Seminary in Plymouth. He was ordained to the priesthood at his home parish, St. Clement in Dearborn, by Cardinal John Dearden on June 6, 1975. He had a love of learning. He earned a Doctorate in Ministry at St. Mary College in Baltimore, MA and a Doctorate in Education at Wayne State. He earned a Master’s Degree in Education from the Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. He also was awarded a Sabbatical for three months to study in Rome.

During his college days he worked summers at the Ford Rouge Plant in Dearborn with his Dad. He was also known to have tended bar at the Tipp.

Fr. Mike was Chaplain to police departments in Macomb County, and earlier in Detroit where he also worked with the drug enforcement unit.

He played ice hockey with the priests’ team when he was younger. He enjoyed playing a weekly golf game with friends for many years but more recently he watched golf on TV. Fr. Mike enjoyed following the Red Wings, Tigers and Lions. His favorite; however, was watching Notre Dame football.

Fr. Mike enjoyed the Florida sunshine for some January get-aways, especially with his sisters – Sr. Lee and Maureen, and his brother, Bishop Pat, when they could all be together. For many years, whenever possible the four siblings had Sunday dinner at Maureen’s house, their family home.

They travelled many times to Ireland where they visited with cousins. There were trips to Australia, Hungary, Italy and Alaska.

Fr. Mike was great with finances. He often reminded his staff to be good stewards of money donated by our parishioners. He did not like to preach about money at Sunday Mass. With the help of the Parish Finance Council, and our Parish Family and friends, he has accomplished much in the building of the Fr. Welch Parish Hall, the new Gymnasium at St. Mary School, the beautiful church parking lots and the Shrine to Mary in honor of all the students who have attended St. Mary School over the past 150 years.

Fr. Mike also served as Vicar for the Detroit Westside Vicariate and the Central Macomb Vicariate.

Being a priest was his life. He was priest confidant and friend to many. He often asked, “How can we serve people better?” He suffered loss and illness in his own life which made him more compassionate.

Children looked forward to his high fives in pre-COVID times.

He inspired loyalty in many and was a loyal friend in return, and the best ambassador December 4, 2020 of his Irish heritage. In the lives he touched, he loved deeply, and is loved deeply in return, on both sides of eternity.