Hugh Michael Garvey

Hugh Michael "Mike" Garvey, 70, of Ruskin Florida, was born August 28, 1953 in Meriden, Connecticut to Hugh Robert Garvey and Elizabeth Buccy Garvey and died peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2024.

Mike leaves behind his beloved wife of 43 years, Una Walthall Garvey; son Shane Michael Garvey (Kourtney), daughter Meghan Elizabeth Garvey Hanna (Wilson), granddaughters, Korie Emersyn Garvey and Parker Michayla Hanna (expected October 2024). Mike also leaves behind his sister Patricia Garvey DeOrchis, brother Gregory Garvey (Marty), several nephews, a niece and 2 great nieces along with many friends.

Mike served on the USS Bagely as a Gunner's Mate from 1971 - 1975 in the United States Navy. Thereafter, a welder by trade, Mike worked at Electric Boat before transitioning to Tampa Steel Erectors and Tampa Shipyard. He then spent 22 years with CSX Railroad before retiring in 2020.

Mike was most passionate about fishing; especially on the Little Manatee River and in his beloved Costa Rica where he created the most epic fishing stories with his children. Over the past twenty years, his sense of adventure brought him traveling to distant shores leaving indelible memories to last a lifetime. Mike left an impression on everyone that had the good fortune to know him, however, his true legacy will be found in his children and the generations to come that will carry him in their hearts and speak often about this man who touched so many people and filled their lives with laughter and love.

A private Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, September 14, 2024, 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation www.t2t.org or to a non-profit of their choosing.