Michael S. Alba

Michael S. Alba obituary, Rahway, NJ

Michael S. Alba

Michael Alba Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lehrer-Gibilisco Funeral Home - Rahway on Jan. 13, 2025.

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Michael Alba, 72, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Morristown Medical Center in NJ. He was born on October 22, 1952, in Rahway. Michael was predeceased by his parent's, Samuel and Mary Alba (Ciocci). His most recent working years were at Well Done Building Products in Roselle Park, and he had also worked for General Motors in Linden many years ago.
Michael is survived by his wife of 50 years Catharine, brother Darin Alba and his wife Robin. Michael and Catharine's children are James Alba and his wife Angela, along with their children Domenic, Sofia, and Siena; and Melanie and her husband Vinch Labitan, with their children Kaitlyn and Nicholas. Michael is also survived by his niece Alexis and her husband Tyler Cindea and nephew Jake Alba as well as an extended family and dear friends, all of whom will cherish his memory.
Michael was a music fan and lived the message "All You Need is Love" from his favorite The Beatles. He loved fishing, hunting, sports and his NY Giants & NY Mets. His left hook made him an excellent bowler where he was a member of both the 300 and 800 Club. He also enjoyed trips to nowhere with his wife in the PT Cruiser and vacationing in Bethany Beach, DE. He was always willing to lend a hand to do the laundry or fix a flat
tire.
He was always ready to lend an ear to listen to a story, tell a joke or talk about his children and grandchildren. Michael was a forever loving husband, World's Greatest Dad and "Poppy" to his five grandchildren and cherished his time spent with family. He was a great "Uncle Mike" to his nieces and nephews and has been a rock to many family and friends. His gentle and kind spirit will be dearly missed by all who know him.
A celebration of Michael's life will be held on Sunday January 19, 2025, with visitation from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm, with services at 1:00 pm at the Lehrer-Gibilisco Funeral Home, 275 W. Milton Avenue, Rahway.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Tom O'Reilly Memorial Red and Black Scholarship c/o Thomas O'Reilly III, 1105 Greslin Terrace, Rahway, NJ 07065.
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