Michael Christopher 'Veej' Slattery Obituary (1973 - 2014)

Michael Veej Slattery, age 40, died peacefully Tuesday, February 25th in his home. He was born in Lowell, MA on August 31, 1973, son of Mary Slattery of Chelmsford, MA and Michael Slattery of Derry, NH. He lived in and took good care of his home in Litchfield, NH for the past 17 years. Mike, known also as Veej to his family and friends, spent his youth in Chelmsford and graduated from Chelmsford High School in 1991. Upon graduation Mike went to work for Artec Sprinkler for 23 years in the field of Fire Prevention and Protection. He loved his job and took pride in the fact that he was very good at what he did and was held in the highest regard by his employer. Mike was quick with a laugh and had an infectious smile. He never made an enemy in his life and his quiet, thoughtful and caring demeanor won over anyone he came to know. He was a huge fan of both the music and the message of the band Rush. Mike was a quiet, compassionate, unassuming , hard working man with many talents. He could fix anything. He was a good, loving son, a responsible and very hard worker, a friendly homeowner and neighbor, and was generous and always willing to help his family and friends. He loved his family, the outdoors, snowmobiling, and taking walks with his dog, Max. He also was a certified SCUBA diver. He will be dearly and forever missed by his entire family, friends, neighbors and coworkers. Besides his parents, he is survived by a sister Kathleen and husband Mark Matthews of Bronxville, NY and a brother, Patrick and wife Kerri Slattery of Tewksbury, MA. He loved and was loved by his niece and nephews, Hannah and Gavin Slattery and Jack, Joseph and Patrick Matthews. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 8 pm at the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St. CHELMSFORD. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11 oclock at St. Mary Church, 25 North Rd. Chelmsford. Interment in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Chelmsford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Friendship Center, 45 E Broadway, Derry, NH 03038. Visitation March 4, 2014 4:00pm - 8:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information March 5, 2014 11:00am, Saint Mary Catholic Church 25 North Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Interment Location Pine Ridge Cemetery 130 Billerica Road Chelmsford, MA 01824