Michael was born in Teaneck and raised in Waldwick. He graduated from Waldwick High School in 2002 and later from Lincoln Tech with a degree in H.V.A.C.
He was predeceased by his mother Kim in 2010.
He is survived by his father Michael, fiancé Laura Elwood, sisters Jennifer and Rachel, as well as his grandmother Antonette and grandfather Edward, and two nieces Amelia and Briella and nephew Travis. Is his also survived by serval aunts, uncles and cousins.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise funds to “give a memorable gift” to his family and provide them with a holiday meal.
“Mike was the kind of guy who could light up a room. His smile was warming and his laugh was contagious. He could turn any frown upside down and make anyone feel important,” the page states.
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