Obituary of Michael Miccio

Michael J. Miccio, 66, of Freehold, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center, Long Branch. Michael was born in Queens, NY and had lived in Bradley Beach for many years before settling to Freehold in 2005. He was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Vietnam War. Michael worked for 3M as a Specialized Service Technician for over twenty years retiring in 2001. He was a member of the American Legion, Brick, a member of the B.P.O.E., Lakewood, and an active member of the Medical Reserve Corp of Monmouth County. Michael was a member of the Oakhurst United Methodist Church serving on many committees, as a lay leader, and as a past Sunday School Teacher. He is predeceased by his parents, Joseph V. and Virginia Garcia Miccio. Michael is survived by his wife, Arlene Miccio; a son, Michael Miccio, Jr. and his wife, Gina of Easton, PA; a daughter, Robin DeGrave and her husband, Joseph of Fuquay-Varina, NC; two grandsons, Thomas Weist and Joseph DeGrave; and a half sister, Cathy Giandigreggio of Long Island, NY. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial service on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at the Oakhurst United Methodist Church, 103 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst at 12:00 Noon. Arrangements by Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, Freehold Township. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in memory of Michael may be made to either, the American Cancer Society, 2310 Route 34, Suite D, Manasquan, NJ 08736, or the John Blair Scholarship Fund c/o the Oakhurst United Methodist Church, 103 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, NJ 07755. For information, directions or condolence messages to the family visit, www.claytonfuneralhome.com.