Michael Anthony McCoy, 75, was born November 13, 1946, in Kansas City Missouri to the late Mike 'Bernie' and Mary McCoy.  He passed away peacefully at home on April 26, 2022.

Mike attended Cathedral Grade School and graduated from Westport High School in Kansas City, Missouri.  He joined the Missouri National Guard and served for six years. Mike was an avid fisherman, golfer, and music lover.  He loved riding in his pontoon boat at Lake Jacomo and spent many hours fishing for that Big Bass. He worked as a freight salesman for various companies in the Kansas City and St Joseph areas until he opened his own freight forwarding company, Sailor Freight Systems, before retiring in 2014.

Mike is survived by his loving wife Mary Jo, sons Sean (Sarah), Tim (Heather), Carl (Tara), and daughter Gina Epperly (Brad). He also leaves behind his beloved granddaughters Magnolia Epperly, Niagara McCoy, and Vivian McCoy. His is also survived by his sister Patty Donigan (John), and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.  He will be greatly missed.

Services will take place on Friday, May 6, at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee's Summit Road, Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m., followed by lunch served in the Parish Hall. Mike will be buried after lunch at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Raytown, Missouri.

The McCoy family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to all the nurses and staff members of St. Croix Hospice and to Julius Anderson, his caretaker.  In lieu of flowers the family is suggesting a donation to St. Croix Hospice.

Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com