Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Fidelis Ad Mortem
Prayers to the Reidy family
Many good Memories of St Nicholas Tolentine prior to this unfortunate incident but it was a great neighborhood with great families at one time
God bless you and continue to rest in peace. Thank you for your service and sacrifice

Sgt R. Doherty
MTAPD

January 23, 2024

May you rest in peace brother! See you on the other side,!

P.o.Dennis Caracciolo
Retired NYPD

January 23, 2023

RIP my Brother. You are taken from us on my third day in the NYPD Academy. Very sad day indeed.

PO Riley Matthews
NYPD retired

January 23, 2023

Miss you Mike. You would be shocked at how police are being treated. It's really horrible. Thank you for your supreme sacrifice. I think about you often & pray for you. Please continue to watch over us. You are the best.

Kate Sheridan
Friend

July 30, 2021

God rest your soul brother

PO Scott Fischer (retired)
NYPD

March 18, 2021

RIP, god bless brother

PO James Ulrich
NYPD

January 23, 2021

Rest in peace Officer Reidy.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 23, 2021

Rest in peace, brother.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

January 23, 2021

Remember the unfortunate tragic event very well. Although already retired (44 Pct), once a cop, always a cop and you will bleed/breathe for any NYPD officer and any LEO, for that matter, when tragedy strike. May he continue to rest in eternal peace...

Philip Valles
Retired NYPD

January 23, 2020

My name is Lieutenant Scott Stein. I am assigned to the NYPD's Family Assistance Section.

I just wanted to reach out and express to the Reidy family and all those who knew Michael that you are in our thoughts and prayers as his anniversary approaches on January 23rd.

If anyone has any family contact information, that would be most appreciated. The email previously posted for Michael's niece is not deliverable. Please contact me at my Department email. ([email protected])

-Stay Safe

Lieutenant
NYPD

January 21, 2020

Rest in peace brother.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD

January 23, 2019

Gone too soon. Miss you every day. Say hi to Mom, Dad, and Eileen.

Nora Keating
Sister

January 23, 2019

To the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Reidy: I just want to let you know that I mailed a "NO PAROLE LETTER" today, on behalf of Officer Reidy. I am very sorry for your loss. Please know that Officer Reidy's service and sacrifice will never be forgotten! ALWAYS A HERO! God Bless you all.

Allie
Supporter of Law Enforcement
Wife of Corrections Deputy

July 19, 2017

I went to your wake, and your mom's sweet face I forever remember. That was the saddest time. I held my tears to be strong as I honored you, then your family. I cried for you that night. My brother, you will forever be remembered in our hearts, and will always be our hero. God bless you and your family.

(Retired)PO Cathy Williams
NYPD

July 17, 2017

When I go to Gate of Heaven Cemetery I always stop by your grave Mike, just to say hello.I did so last week…this is the 30th anniversary of the year of your death... 1987. I find it so hard to comprehend that it is 30 years! I often think of you & what it would be like if you were still here with us on Earth. You would probably be enjoying retirement from the NYPD with me. Your friends & family continue to remember your kind spirit & heart. Unfortunately your life was taken much too quickly but you will never be forgotten. I do hope to see you again some day. Please continue watching over all of us.

Sgt Kathy Heavey
NYPD/JTTF

May 7, 2017

I only knew you for a short time but have a lot of found memories of you. You were always so funny.

Christian McBride
Nephew

January 28, 2017

30 years ago yesterday. You are gone too soon.
Miss you everyday. I know you and Mom and Dad and Eileen are watching over us.

Nora Keating
sister

January 24, 2017

May God continue to welcome you into his kingdom.
You are a hero always and never forgotten. Watch over your loving family and all your brothers and sisters in blue.

N.Y.P.D. Lt. Ray Flores (Ret.)

January 23, 2017

It was my honor to research newspapers, magazines, online & books to find your Color ID CARD Photo. I found this photo of you in a 1987 NYPD MEDAL DAY BOOK about your heroic sacrifice. I felt it was necessary to have a photo on this website so that your family & friends can remember you. Rest Easy Hero! Always Remembered!

APO Christian Durante
NYPD: 68th Precinct Auxiliary Police Unit

February 5, 2016

COP KILLERS = DEATH PENALTY !!

P.O Kenny Smith
NYPD / Friend & Neighbor

January 24, 2016

RIP Officer you are not forgotten.

Police Officer (retired)
NYPD

January 23, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. The event was a huge one in my life too. I lived in on 195th street at the time....next neighborhood north of Officer Reidys home. It was my first apartment with my new bride. We had one child there and it was a one bedroom apartment. We desperately needed more room and wanted to move closer to Tolentine our church, Household of Faith 2332 University ave. but there were not many openings in good buildings.

We knew someone in 2336 University ave and liked the building. It was a terrible day when the street was blocked off and the yellow tape went up and the snow covered avenue was searched and searched. I remember the bullet hole in the glass and felt so sad a thug followed Mickey home after he got some cash.

He will always be remembered in my memory because I was able to move into his apartment and continue to raise my young family.

For better or worse I have wonderful memories of my two little ones Lucas and Emily looking out those windows at the wild street feeling safe and sound and secure.

Thank you Mickey for your service and intent to protect and serve good peaceful people who follow the law of the land.

I have a pic circa late 80's of my two little ones in their Sunday dress peacefully walking back to 2336 University Ave. if you are interested.

The apartment was a blessing to us in many ways. For all of us, each stop is just one more, moving us towards eternity. Perhaps, in a small way, this was God way of bringing good out of evil.

Romans 8.28 God Works In All Things
28And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. 29For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren;…

God bless the Reidy family, McBrides , friends, and fellow officers
Respectful regards, Gary Cusimano

USCG Captain Inland Master Mariner
Neighbor

September 20, 2014

I am police officer Michael ready oldest niece Kerry McBride daughter of his oldest sister Katherine.First I want to say as a family member of Michael reidy thank you for all the kind words from everyone who knew him and for everyone who didn't know him. It is nice to know how.many lives he touched and the respect he has.I was 8 year old the day my uncle Mickey(his nickname) died. I still remember that day a day I will.always remember I was planning my birthday party for the 24 th cause my birthday was the 26 th. And that moment that every member of a police officer family fears and hopes will.never happen. Their is a knock at the door and u open it to find two cops and a priest and u know why their their. I was too young to know then but I know ever since that dreadful day has changed my family forever.I didn't only lose my uncle I lost my grandmother who moved out of new york cause she couldn't stay in the building where her youngest son got shot also every member of our family lost a part of them when my uncle died. He was the best uncle a kid can have. He was real close with my older brother Chris,and then my youngest brother who was just recently born Sean who's middle name is Michael like my uncle. He never got to know his other nephew and two nieces his sister Nora had or his great nephew CJ McBride. I spent every birthday with him including the year he died. But the year he died his funeral was in January 26 th and unfortunately that was my birthday.So we were together but not the way I wanted and before he passed away he bought me a pink cassette walkman with a Cindy lauper tape an artist who we both loved that was the only gift I wanted.the whole day that is all iI llistened to one song especially called true colors and I felt like he was right next to me and every time I hear that song I think of my uncle.He really touches my heart reading all these kind words about my uncle so again to everyone thank you from the bottom of my heart and from the rest of the family. Some of you might remember my mom Kathy and in 2009 his.mother Nora reidy went to.be by his side were she wasn't hurting anymore,Again thank you it is very much appreciated.If any one who knew him or his family that wants to get in contact or see how any member of the family is doing can contact me at [email protected]

niece Kerry Patricia McBride
niece of officer Michael reidy

February 19, 2014

Still missed by his fellow officers, friends and family.

A Friend

September 1, 2013

Its been 26 years and I unfortunately remember it like yesterday. You will be sadly missed my brother. We spent many a great time in my home and at our various locals back in the good ole days. May you rest in peace.

Retired Police Officer
NYPD

January 24, 2013