Born in Ireland, he immigrated to New York City, and upon joining the West Hartford Police Dept., he lived in Newington and West Hartford. In 1991, he retired from the West Hartford Police Dept. after 25 years of service and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was a member of the Church of the Holy Spirit, Newington. Mr. Liddy was also a life member of the Irish American Home in Glastonbury, the Irish Northern Aid, Hartford Chapter, and a charter member of the LAPD Emerald Society, as well as a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Newington Seniors and a former member of the American Legion in West Hartford.
Mr. Liddy is survived by his son Brian D. Liddy of Castaic, CA, his daughter Maureen Liddy of Newington, and his grandchildren, Brian Michael Liddy, Megan Elizabeth Liddy and James Patrick Liddy. He also leaves his brother Dermot Liddy and his sister Iris Liddy, both of Derry City, Ireland, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews in Ireland. His funeral service will begin on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Spirit, Newington.
He will be laid to rest beside his wife in West Meadow Cemetery, with police and military honors.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Newington Memorial. Memorial donations may be made in Michael's name to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, N. Ireland, BT48 7UF.
