Michael J. Farley, 49, of Lancaster entered into rest on Thursday, April 3, 2008, at Essa Flory Hospice Center after a short but courageous battle with cancer.  He was the husband of Cynthia Sando Farley with whom he would have celebrated 21 years of marriage in May.  He is survived by a son, Kiernan, and daughters Victoria and Shealyn, all at home.

Raised in Hazleton, PA, he was the son of Catherine Carlin Farley and the late James A. Farley, Jr.  Michael is also survived by a sister, Suzanne of Hazleton, brother, Robert and his wife Ann Marie of Falls, PA., and brother, Timothy and his wife Linda of Hazleton.  Michael was dearly loved by several nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law.   He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Farley Pane.

Michael enjoyed a fulfilling career in the human resources field and was employed until the time of his death by Specialty Products and Insulation in East Petersburg.  Prior to that, he worked for Johnson Controls, York International and Armstrong World Industries.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and his many friends.  He enjoyed golfing, the beach, history and reading.  His legacy will live on in those whose lives he touched.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to pay their respects to the family on Monday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 2427 Marietta Pike, Lancaster, PA. Friends will also be received Tuesday morning from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in the gathering area at the church. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to The Farley Children Education Fund, c/o Citizens Bank, 600 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601.