Patrick Martin Heeney, age 79, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away on January 21, 2026, after a brief illness. He was born on June 7, 1946, the youngest of six children in Stockbridge, where he lived his entire life.
Patrick was predeceased by his beloved wife of 51 years, Karen; his parents, Lawton and Marceline; his brothers: Bill, Jerry, and Tom; and his brothers-in-law, Mike Mosson and Ken Ahlbaum.
He is survived by his three children, Deb (Billy) Jones, Jason (Yaron) Heeney, and Katie (John) Begalla; his grandchildren: Bridgette, Bryce, Shea, Kirsten, Lotan, and Christopher (Sam); his sisters, Mary Ellen Mosson and Ann (Willis) Jackson; his sisters-in-law, Judy and Gloria Heeney; and many nieces and nephews.
A lifelong member of the Stockbridge community, Patrick was both a farmer and a teacher. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and his master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University. He began his teaching career with one year at Northwest Schools and spent the remainder of his career at Stockbridge High School, where he taught wood shop, drafting, and mathematics until his retirement. During summers he built houses, and later in life he worked at Polly’s in Chelsea, where he enjoyed his co-workers, meeting new people, and making friends.
Patrick had many interests over his lifetime, including harness horses and card games, especially euchre and cribbage. He was a lifelong member of Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian Catholic Church in Bunkerhill, where he served in many lay roles. He enjoyed traveling to visit his children, particularly trips to North Carolina and Israel. He will be remembered for his generous spirit, his humor, and his extraordinary trust in others.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian Catholic Church on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive visitors beginning at 10:00 a.m., with a Rosary at 10:30 a.m. prior to the service.
Following cremation, the family will hold a private burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stockbridge Area Emergency Services Authority (SAESA) or to a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.
