CANTON, New York (WWNY) – Michael Leslie Locy, 69, died Friday, November 18 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

He was born in Gouverneur on May 29, 1953 to Robert K. Locy Sr. and Loana A. LaVare Locy. He graduated from Hugh C. Williams High School in Canton in 1971 and attended both Suny Canton ATC and SUNY Potsdam. He retired from the Navy and Naval Reserve with 20 years of service with the rank of OS1. The USS Saratoga, USS John F. Kennedy and USS DeWert took him to many interesting places including Egypt, Spain, Italy, France and Greece. Michael worked for Tamarck Tree Service and retired from the Lewis Tree Service.

Services for Michael will be held at O’Leary’s Funeral Home in Canton, NY on Tuesday, November 29. Calling hours will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. with prayer services beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Michael is survived by his partner of 35 years, Colleen Berger and his children, Peter and Liz Bradish. The grandchildren of Colleen, Addison Bradish, Amethyst Wood and Hailey Bradish. He is survived by his siblings, James D. and Jean Molson Locy, Montello WI, William F. Locy and Melanie Gilbert Locy, Canton NY, Patrick T. Locy, Williston ND, Aloysius R. and Sandra C. Mouthrop Locy , Canton NY , Daniel E. Canton NY , Denise Hamilton Locy, Colton, NY, Katherine J. Locy Barber and James P. Barber, Chaumont, NY, Roxanne H. Locy, Canton NY, Joseph A. Locy, Virginia Beach, VA , Marta R Locy Milos and Donald C. Milos, Poestenkill NY, Renee M. Locy Wooster and Douglas W. Wooster, Plattsburgh, NY, Paul A. Locy and Bali Davis Locy, Canton, NY.

Michael was predeceased by his parents, one sister Deidra (who died in infancy), his brothers, Robert K. Jr., Christopher G., his sisters-in-law Elizabeth Kahn and Elise (Lee) Locy. He had 44 nieces and nephews and 52 great-nieces and nephews.

Michael loved going on adventures with his three granddaughters in the Adirondacks and swimming in the backyard pool. He was very proud of his garden and was a season ticket holder for the SLU men’s hockey team. He has lived in the Canton/Potsdam area for the past forty years.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society in Michael’s name or to a charity of your choice.

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