Obituary of Michael T. Safee

Michael T. Safee, age 50 of Ransomville died Friday March 11, 2011 in Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, after an extended illness.. Michael was born September 26, 1960 in Buffalo, NY, the son of the late Edward J. and Martha (Macris) Safee. He was raised on Grand Island and was a graduate of Grand Island High School. A Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Michael served from 1983 to his honorable discharge in 1985. For most of his life Michael worked in sales. He was employed for a time by Northeast Battery in Buffalo. Michael was a member of the Ransomville Free Methodist Church. He was an avid motorcyclist and was affectionately known by many as 'Battery Mike". Michael loved animals, especially his dog Emily. On December 25, 2010 he married Mary Beth (Volpe) Safee. He is survived by his wife, Mary Beth; his children, Taylor, Anthony J, and Kimberly Safee and Terra Launcher; his step children, Andrew and Andrea Hailey; a sister, Maria Lewis of Wheatfield; a brother, Edward Safee of Clearwater, FL; three nephews, James Lewis, Michael and Jacob Safee and a niece, Shelby Safee. He was predeceased by a brother, John Safee. Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville on Monday from 4 - 8 pm. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, March 15, at 11:00 AM in the Ransomville Free Methodist Church, 3924 Ransomville Rd., Ransomville, with the Rev. William Lowery officiating. Burial will be held in St. Stephen's Cemetery, Grand Island. Memorials may be made to the Ransomville Free Methodist Church, 3924 Ransomville Rd., Ransomville, NY14131.