RING - of Brockton February 22, 2005, Michael “Mikey” Ring, Jr., 77 years. Husband of the late Julia M. (Sullivan) Ring. Beloved father of Mary Frances Fredette and her husband of Dean of Brockton; Timothy J. Ring and his wife Tami of Hampstead, NC; Thomas P. Ring and his wife Jan-Marie of Braintree, Daniel E. Ring of Middleboro and the Reverend Paul L. Ring of Dorchester. Brother of John J. “Jack” Ring of Hernando, FL; Francis L. “Frank” Ring of Belmont, Mary Ellen “Marie” Walsh of Weymouth and the late James E. “Buddy” Ring. Grandfather of Kevin, Kelly, Cullen, Chris, Danielle, Jenny, Sean, Mark and Dan. Great-grandfather of Kerry and Jonathan. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St. (Rte 123), Brockton, Monday at 9:00 AM. Funeral Mass in Christ the King Parish (formerly St. Colman) at 10:00 AM. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visiting hours Sunday 5-9 PM.
Mr. Ring died suddenly Tuesday at Brockton Hospital. Michael was a resident of Brockton for the past 32 years. Born in South Boston, son of the late Michael J. Ring, Sr. and Mary E. (Sullivan) Ring, he was raised & educated in Dorchester until joining the Unites States Military first with the United States Navy serving with the Seabees, then reenlisting with the Army of the United States as a Paratrooper. Husband of the late Julia M. (Sullivan). Michael was a proud member of the Marine Corps Association following his sons Timothy of Hampstead, NC and Daniel of Middleboro Military careers. Avid movie buff, Boston sports fan and devoted communicate of Christ the King Parish. Along with Timothy and Daniel, Michael is survived by a daughter Mary Frances Fredette of Brockton, sons Thomas P. Ring of Braintree, Reverend Paul L. Ring of Dorchester, brothers John J. “Jack” Ring of Hernando, FL; Francis L. “Frank” Ring of Belmont, and a sister Mary Ellen “Marie” Walsh of Weymouth. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Mr. Ring was the brother of the late James E. “Buddy” Ring.