Kevin Healey Obituary

Graniteville, SC - Kevin Michael Healey, age 67, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 5, 2025, surrounded by his devoted family. Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts on August 1, 1957, Kevin spent his later years in Graniteville, South Carolina, where he built a life filled with love, laughter, and the beauty of craftsmanship. Kevin's rich life was a tapestry woven with family, service, and passion. A dedicated carpenter by trade, he found immense joy in the art of creating with his hands. Whether through wood carving, metal working, drawing, or sculpting, Kevin had a remarkable ability to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. His meticulous nature and artistic talent were also evident in his beloved hobbies of coin collecting and fishing, activities he enjoyed sharing with his family and friends. Kevin proudly served his country as a member of the Army, a period in his life that he recalled with fondness and pride. His commitment to his nation was only matched by his devotion to his family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Elizabeth A. Healey, whose love was the cornerstone of his life. Together, they nurtured and raised their family with care and devotion. Kevin leaves behind his two sons, Jacob Healey of Gainesville, Florida, and Zachary Healey and his wife Erin of Graniteville, who will forever cherish his memory. He is also survived by his brothers, Peter Cardillo, Brendan Healey and his wife Lois of Bangor, Maine, and his four sisters, Jennifer Madairy and her husband Danny, Sharon Gioioso and her husband Paul, Danielle Sigmon and her husband John, and Susan Healey and her wife Hayley. His legacy continues through his cherished granddaughter, Desirea-Rose Martel, who brought him immense joy and pride. In addition Kevin leaves behind his stepmother, Sylvia Healey, his niece, Zalana Brown, great nephews, Ethan & Austin Gauvreau - Kevin's great-nephews; a brother-in-law, Joel Boston; a niece and her husband, Kasey & Scott Carlston; his sisters-in-law, Denise Piper Boston & Chris Boston; a nephew and his wife, Aaron & Jill Healey; A niece and her husband, Shaleen & Andrew McWhirk; a great nephew, Louis Ryder Healey; a niece, Shanaseth Boston; ; Zachary's mother-in-law, Lynn Wilkerson. In addition, Kevin leaves behind close friends including, Sam Welch and his wife Jan Welch, and their daughters, Angela Phillips (and her husband Randy Phillips) & Michelle Stern (and her husband Chris Stern), Donald Provencher and his late deceased wife Crystal Webber. Shawn Pierce and his wife Ashlyn Pierce, and their son Carter Pierce, who is Kevin's great Godson. The Lung Transplant Team at UF Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL with particular mentions of: Dr. Tiago Machuca - The head surgeon who performed a lifesaving double lung transplant on Kevin in 2019, Michele Wight - Kevin's lung transplant coordinator at UF Shands, and a very close friend of the family. Sue Hurst, Brian Johnson &Bob Matthews Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Phyllis Healey, as well as his son, Douglas Healey, whose memories he held close to his heart. In addition, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers-in-law, Ron Boston & Rick Boston, his nephew, Nick Boston, Zach's father-in-law, Tony Wilkerson; close friends Crystal Webber & Rick Hurst The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, located at 211 Park Ave SW, Aiken, SC 29801(803) 649-6234 In lieu of flowers, donations in Kevin's memory may be made to the Lifelink Foundation or UF Health, organizations that held personal significance to him and reflect his generous spirit and commitment to helping others. As we remember Kevin, let us celebrate a life lived with kindness, creativity, and unwavering love for his family and friends. His spirit will continue to inspire and guide those who knew and loved him. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Kevin Michael Healey, please click here to visit our sympathy store. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Kevin Michael Healey, please click here to visit our sympathy store.