Birth date: Jul 23, 1996 Death date: Sep 25, 2018
Anthony James “AJ” Federighe, age 22, was taken from his family and friends on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 in Muskegon, Michigan. He was born in Muskegon on July 23, 1996 to Tony Gene Federighe and Buffy Jo Whitney and graduated f Read Obituary
So sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs to the family
A horrible injustice has been done to AJ, to his friends, the world and his family. Knowing that an individual’s actions took AJ’s life and that he made the decision that determined the end of AJ’s story is more than devastating. AJ’s life had peaks and valleys, and many people can relate. He had many people who loved him so greatly, that we didn’t always look at the larger picture. We all wanted our “fair share” of AJ. I think, in retrospect that he may have felt there wasn’t enough of him to go around. And there wasn’t. He was loved as Buffy’s son, Tony’s son, a brother, a grandson, boyfriend, nephew, cousin and friend etc. He moved a lot throughout his life between us. He was an introvert that lived for 22 years in a world that is better suited to an extrovert. He was book smart, not life smart. Looking through old school work, journals and report cards, reminded me of AJ’s incredible potential. 22 years was not enough. AJ was a hard worker, quiet and had a beautiful, rare, full smile. It was easy to see how handsome he was. He had stunning deep red hair, with blonde sun shined tips. He was a people pleaser, and rarely ever said no. He was vulnerable, and sensitive. AJ was good enough, but he didn’t know it. He sought approval. He was a great dancer, and could really shake his caboose. AJ loved animals, especially dogs and they loved him. AJ was a good-hearted young man. There was something about AJ that made you want to be around him and made you want to help him. He seemed younger than he was, but not because of immaturity. There was a special light in AJ, a sweetness that you didn’t need to look for in order to notice. AJ wanted to fall in love, get married and to be a Dad someday in his future. On Tuesday, September 25th, his future ended, violently. His future is gone now, and those of us that loved him can only wish he had it.
AJ wanted an amazingly ordinary, wonderful life. He had plans and dreams. That’s something that makes the end of his story unimaginable.
I love you AJ. You’re in Jesus’ arms now.
Mark and I, along with the entire staff of Wiseman Enterprises, send our sincere condolences as you say goodbye to Anthony. We are so very sorry for this horrible loss. Wishing you peace and strength in the days ahead.
