Dominic M. Healey

On Tuesday, May 9th, Dominic Mark Healey passed away suddenly. Born July 20, 1946 in Annapolis, Maryland to RADM Vincent Patrick Healey, USN and Helen Clarke Healey. Dominic was the eldest of five siblings. The proud eldest son of a Navy family, Dominic was a Veteran of the United States Navy and trained as a deep-sea diver. Dominic graduated from Fermin Lasuen High School in San Pedro, CA, and Fordham University, Bronx, NY (class of 1968), where he met his beloved wife of 53 years Victoria who predeceased him by just 54 days. Vikki & Dom were inseparable in life and now for eternity. He is survived by his 2 adoring daughters Simone Healey and Dominie Healey, their husbands Brian and Kenny, his two brothers John “Big John” Healey and Captain Peter J. Healey, USN (ret.), and his two sisters Jane Healey- Zamm, and Mary Healey, his brothers and sisters in-law, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends and extended family. Dominic was an exceptional athlete in his youth. He was a track and field star, record setting National Champion A.A.U. for High Jump at 13. Dominic and his brother John were both extraordinary basketball legends on the playgrounds of Washington DC. As navy transfers to a small Catholic High School in California in 1963, they led a previously winless team to the Southern California CIF state championship in 1964. Dominic was named to the State All-star team and named tournament MVP in February 1964. He was recruited by over 20 colleges and played on the Fordham Ram squad on a full athletic scholarship. That same competitive spirit drove him as an adult to a successful career as a predominant Real Estate Broker in New York City and New Jersey specializing in commercial real estate and development. Dominic was the original foodie long before the term was coined. He loved nothing more than to enjoy a great meal and a good drink with the people he loved. In the 70s Dominic and Vikki opened the Urban Vegetable, a specialty food and produce market on the Upper East Side of New York City. "Big Dom” was always the life of the party. Wherever he went, his magnetic charisma made him the center of attention. Dom loved great music especially Soul and R&B and would always tear it up and get down on the dance floor, only Vikki could keep up with him. He had many dear friends in the music and entertainment industry. His personality was as big as he was - as was his heart, generosity, love for life and sense of humor - a true giant in all regards. A proud Irishman and honorary Italian by marriage, he enjoyed the cultures of both, and indeed enjoyed celebrating all cultures of the world. He was a strong proponent for Unity, acceptance, Civil Rights, and equality for all. Dom was as generous as they come, he would give you the shirt off his back, and would fiercely defend those he loved. Dominic loved the Ocean, nature, trees, birds, and flowers. He was an amateur photographer and produced a collection of beautifully photographed plants and flowers with an artist’s eye. Many of his photos were taken at Van Saun Park where he was an avid walker. He loved the Adirondack mountains of New York, where he spent many years vacationing with his family and friends on the lake. He was one of a kind, and larger than life. A mad genius, a storyteller, daily reader of the NYT, and an instant friend to everyone he met. He will be missed as much as he was loved, and the way he lived – deeply and to the fullest. Family and friends are invited to visit on Monday, May 15, 2023 from 3-7 PM at Volk Leber Funeral Home, 268 Kinderkamack Rd.,Oradell, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 11:30 AM located at 400 Maywood Ave in Maywood, NJ. interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ. Flowers are welcome or donations can be made to Bergen County Audubon in his honor at www.bergencountyaudobon.org

Dominic M. Healey

May 9, 2023