passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025.
Loving husband of Madonna Godfrey (nee Meyer) of 20 years; beloved son of the late Michael F. Sr. and Irma Godfrey (nee Bonicelli); dearest brother of the late Paul Godfrey; dear step-father of Amy (Edward) Marsala and Allison Lipski; step-grandfather of Alexis (Cameron) Sweeney and Dominik Marsala; step-great-grandfather of Ivee Sweeney; best pet dad of Dottie and Archie; our dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend of many.
“Hail to the Redskins!”
Visitation Thursday, February 27, 11:00 a.m. until Funeral Service 1:00 p.m. at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois Rd. Entombment Resurrection Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, Stray Rescue of St. Louis, 2320 Pine St., St. Louis, MO 63103 and/or Wounded Warrior Project, PO BOX 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516,
Bob and I attended St Raphael grade school with Mike. We are very sorry for your loss.
Madonna, we are so sorry for loss. Prayers for you and family.
Larry and Margie Bertel
Madonna, I am saddened by the loss of your beloved husband. He seemed like he was a good, kind, and wonderful man. Please know that everyone grieves with you, and I will be praying for God to give you comfort and strength. Sending prayers, and love to you.
Your friend,
Jann Outman
Madonna, I am so sorry for your loss.
Michael was a dear friend. He will be sorely missed.
Maddonna you are in my prayers and thoughts. I am so sorry for your loss.
Prayers and thoughts to all!!!❤️
Madonna and family
I am so very sorry to hear about your husband’s passing. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. I live in Mobile, Alabama now and will not be able to make the visitation. I will be thinking about you during this difficult time
Love Shirley (Kirschk) Howell
I have know Mike what seems like my whole life. Never met a kinder man who would do anything for anyone. May he enjoy being reunited with family.
The Cross family is so sad to lose such a good neighbor and a good man. It will not be the same without you, Mike.
So sorry for your loss. Mike was a great neighbor and friend Go redskins!
I grew up with Mike. My parents and his parents were good friends we went on the same high school also. He was a really good guy and is really going to be missed.Very upsetting
Madonna,
I am very sorry for your loss. Mike will be greatly missed.
MIKE AND I WERE GRADE SCHOOL FRIENDS AT RAPHAELS. WR DID A LOT TOGETHER IN THE OLD NEIGHBORHOOD. PLAYED IN THE LOT BEHIND JACK STEVENS HOUSE ALMOST DAILY. THE MAN LOVED THE WASHINGTON REDSKIND. HE USED TO WALK THAT PARK DAILY AND VISIT WITH MY DAD AT THE PARK BENCH ( FRANCIS PARK.) COULD NOT MEET A NICER GUY. WE USED TO CALL HIM GOOFY GODFREY BECAUSE HE WAS. SO DORN FUNNY. IM SORRY TO HERE HE PASSED. MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY.
Madonna you have our deepest sympathy. Mike will be missed. We enjoyed our visit with you and Mike not long ago. A great guy and friend. You’re in our prayers.
Madonna, my dear beautiful friend,
I am so very sorry at the loss of your beloved Mike. He was such a sweet & very kind soul whenever I had the opportunity to be around him. May he rest in God’s peace & glory.
Much love to you & your family,
Debbie Manz
I just learned of Mike’s passing, and I’m truly saddened to learn that he had passed, and that I wasn’t there to say “good-bye.” Mike and I go way back to our days together at the Juvenile Court on North Vandeventer when we were both beginning our careers. That friendship continued throughout the five decades that followed to the point where we became neighbors in STL Hills. I eventually became a Police Officer, but we kept in touch with one another and even more so, when I was promoted and assigned to supervise our Juvenile Division. Mike was the “go-to-guy” whenever we needed guidance.
To his family and friends, please accept my sympathy and know that I share in your sorrow and grieve for your loss. Although gone from this life, Mike will forever live in my memory and will be added to my daily prayers. And one more thing — G O R E D S K I N S !
Detective Sergeant Danny Slay (Retired)
St. Louis Metropolitan Polce Department
June 1976 – January 2014
Madonna..I just found out about Mikes passing. So sorry for your loss. He was a good guy and I have many memories of our talks as we walked around Francis Park.
My deepest sympathy.
Sorry for loss prayers