Mickey L. DeFeo
Mickey Lawrence DeFeo passed away March 9, 2009. Mickey died from complications of post traumatic stress disorder, following his tour of the war on terror in Iraq. He was 38.
Mickey was born April 15, 1970 in Prince Georges County, Maryland to Armando and Dona (Eichner) DeFeo. He lived most of his life in the Cottage Grove, Oregon area, attending Cottage Grove High School before enlisting in the US Army National Guard. He served one tour of duty in Iraq, and it changed him forever. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten, Mickey.
He would probably rather be remembered for the better times, though. He was especially proud of his time working as a deckhand on a commercial fishing boat out of Dutch Harbor, Alaska, on the Bering Sea. It’s a grueling trade, and he enjoyed the challenge and the hard work.
Mickey’s mother passed away in November of 2007. He is survived by his siblings, Tina Carlile of Springfield; Eddie DeFeo, Linda Fenton and Angelo DeFeo, all of California; and Bonnie Bogan and Carmine DeFeo, both of Maryland. His mother preceded him in death.
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Thank you for serving and protecting our country. You and your sacrafice will never be forgotten and we will forever remember you the good times we shared growing up.
God Bless
Mickey will be missed. His service was appreciated. He fought a long hard battle. I know he is at peace now. My only regret was not spending more time with him towards the end. I hope the rest of Mickey’s family is able to find comfort in that he is in a better place. Peace be with you Mickey.
Love
Joe
I will miss you Mickey. Your friendship is one that I will not forget. I know that you are well now and in a good place.
Oh dear Mickey, I’m so sorry to hear of your passing. You brought so many smiles and laughs to me when we were young, you had such a kind heart. Thank you for your service to our country, you will never be forgotten.
Goodbye fellow veteran. Be at peace.
My dearest Tina
I was so sad to hear about Mickey. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have fond memories of Mickey and how he used to tease and annoy us when I used to spend the night. Please know I’m here if you need me my friend. God Bless
MY CONDOLENCES TO MICKS FAMILY, I AM SHOCKED TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING. I GREW UP WITH MICKEY AND HIS BROTHER EDDIE, IN OXNARD. WE SPENT COUNTLESS HOURS PLAYING BASEBALL AND BASKETBALL AT THE ALVARADO APARTMENTS AND THE SURROUNDING SCHOOLS. I AM REALLY SADDENED TO LOOSE SUCH A GOOD FRIEND. REST IN PEACE BROTHER AND GOD BLESS. HE WAS DEFINETLY A PROUD VETERAN. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SACRIFICES AND HARDSHIPS FOR US AND OUR COUNTRY.
I am deeply sorry to read about the death of Mickey today.
At the same time, I learn of the passing of my Aunt Donna.
Mickey was born shortly after my family moved away from PG County to Connecticut.
I never got the chance to meet him in person,
and that is a deep sorrow, for our two families were always, very close.
Mickey was named after his father’s hero,
Mickey Charles Mantle.
That always made me smile.
Angelo, Linda, Bonnie, and Tommy…………
You all always meant so much to me,
and I neer hear from anyone, and it should have never, ever, been this way.
Tina and Eddie, you two most likely don’t remember your cousin Jimmy, you two were very young when we moved, but you all are always in my heart.
I found out about Mickey and my Aunt Donna’s passing while trying to locate Tommy by way of the net.
How come nobody trys to look me up?
I am easy to find.
Angelo, Linda, Bonnie, and Tommy…..
We are family.
I know you all have never forgotten me.
And I never stopped loving you.
Please write, or call.
Love,
Jim Sneeringer~
My sweet and silly little brother Mickey,
Your death has left such a hole in my life. I think about you every day. Last night we attempted to ring in the new year, but did not feel like acelebrating. We also lost our beloved sister, Bonnie. She passed away yesterday morning at 7 am 12/31/09. You are both gone way too soon. I am glad that you and mom did not have to endure this pain.
We’re watching the Ducks play Ohio at the Rose bowl today and wish you were here to cheer them on with us!
To my DeFeo cousins who posted on this site: we would love to speak with you. No one on our Dads side ever attempted to find us either. I, personally would welcome a conversation. Tina
My sweet and silly little brother Mickey,
Your death has left such a hole in my life. I think about you every day. Last night we attempted to ring in the new year, but did not feel much ike celebrating. Unfortunately, we also lost our beloved sister, Bonnie. She passed away yesterday morning at 7 am 12/31/09. You are both gone way too soon. I am glad that you and mom did not have to endure this pain.
We’re watching the Ducks play Ohio at the Rose bowl today and wish you were here to cheer them on with us!
To my DeFeo cousins who posted on this site: we would love to speak with you. No one on our Dads side ever attempted to find us either. I, personally would welcome a conversation. Tina
Mickey, your passing is deeply saddening for me. Your friendship and spirit will forever be a part of me. Rest well my friend, you are in my thoughts and prayers…
Chris
MY CONDOLENCE TO THE DEFEO FAMILY , I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR THE PASSING OF MICKEY , I GREW UP WITH MICKEY & HIS BROTHER EDDIE , I REMEBER PLAYING BASKETBALL , BASEBALL AT THE ALVARDO APARTMENTS . I AM SO HEART BROKEN TO LOSE A GREAT FREIND . THANK YOU FOR YOR SACRIFICE AND SERICE TO YOUR COUNTRY . I PROUD TO BE YOUR FREIND . GOD BLESS YOU !!
Tina- I am so sorry to hear of your lost. I just spoke to Angelo who also told me that Aunt Bonnie passed. This is so real. I don’t see or hear from family on the west coast but I am sorry for the lost of your brother…. what a young man. My condolences to you and the rest of the family.
I am so sad to learn of Mickey’s passing. We went to school together at Cottage Grove High School. I had been trying to find him over the years. I recently was going through old boxes and found letters we had exchanged when Mickey moved to Oxnard and then back to Cottage Grove. I thought I’d try and find him one more time. I’m thinking of you Mickey and wish I wouldn’t have lost touch.
Kathleen Brown