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February 3, 2018
Services
All friends and family of the Stofeys are welcome to pay their respects to Michael and celebrate his life at Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 from 3-7 PM.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 1219 Ratzer Rd., Wayne where at 10:30 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered.
U.S. Army veteran, 82nd Airborne and Jersey City PD badge #982, West District.
After enjoying a full and happy life, Michael Stofey passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on February 3, 2018. Michael grew up in Jersey City, NJ, was a long time resident of Avenel, NJ and recently lived in Wayne and North Haledon. Michael Stofey served his country and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne; he also served his community as Police Officer, badge #982, at the West District in Jersey City, NJ. He retired from the Jersey City Police Department in 2002.
Michael is predeceased by his mother Susan (Leno) Sosnowski and his brothers; Robert and John. He is survived by the love of his life, his devoted wife of nearly 40 years, Dorothy Stofey (nee Rucki) of N. Haledon, his children; Kristy Stofey, Michael Stofey III, Karen Stofey and Thomas Stofey, and five grandchildren; Michael, Josh, Stephanie, Sabrina and Thomas.
Michael lived life to the fullest. “Stofey” enjoyed helping his fellow man; whether it was protecting people in his role as an officer or lending a hand to his neighbors. He also loved to spend time with family and friends, drinking a Sam Adams and laughing loudly at a good joke. In his retirement, Michael spent many happy days going to the movies and taking day trips while holding his wife Dorothy’s hand. He also appreciated time at the lake house with his brother and sister- in- law Deborah and Ted Drake, playing golf with his son-in-law, Glenn Peano, and watching football and going on vacations with his best friend and daughter, Kristy.
In order to honor Michael’s life, the family encourages everyone to live like “Stofey” by helping someone in need, smiling often and laughing boisterously with friends and family.
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All friends and family of the Stofeys are welcome to pay their respects to Michael and celebrate his life at Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 from 3-7 PM.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 1219 Ratzer Rd., Wayne where at 10:30 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered.
February 3, 2018
Services
All friends and family of the Stofeys are welcome to pay their respects to Michael and celebrate his life at Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 from 3-7 PM.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 1219 Ratzer Rd., Wayne where at 10:30 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered.
U.S. Army veteran, 82nd Airborne and Jersey City PD badge #982, West District.
After enjoying a full and happy life, Michael Stofey passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on February 3, 2018. Michael grew up in Jersey City, NJ, was a long time resident of Avenel, NJ and recently lived in Wayne and North Haledon. Michael Stofey served his country and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne; he also served his community as Police Officer, badge #982, at the West District in Jersey City, NJ. He retired from the Jersey City Police Department in 2002.
Michael is predeceased by his mother Susan (Leno) Sosnowski and his brothers; Robert and John. He is survived by the love of his life, his devoted wife of nearly 40 years, Dorothy Stofey (nee Rucki) of N. Haledon, his children; Kristy Stofey, Michael Stofey III, Karen Stofey and Thomas Stofey, and five grandchildren; Michael, Josh, Stephanie, Sabrina and Thomas.
Michael lived life to the fullest. “Stofey” enjoyed helping his fellow man; whether it was protecting people in his role as an officer or lending a hand to his neighbors. He also loved to spend time with family and friends, drinking a Sam Adams and laughing loudly at a good joke. In his retirement, Michael spent many happy days going to the movies and taking day trips while holding his wife Dorothy’s hand. He also appreciated time at the lake house with his brother and sister- in- law Deborah and Ted Drake, playing golf with his son-in-law, Glenn Peano, and watching football and going on vacations with his best friend and daughter, Kristy.
In order to honor Michael’s life, the family encourages everyone to live like “Stofey” by helping someone in need, smiling often and laughing boisterously with friends and family.
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