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McMICHAEL
James George, 85, of 21 Oak Street, Riverdale, died peacefully on February 25, 2013 at Villa Marie Claire surrounded by his family after several months of declining health. He was born on December 19, 1927 in Totowa, NJ and was the son of the late William and Sophia (DeGraw) McMichael. He was predeceased by his sister Elaine, who died in childhood.
After the death of his mother and illness of his father, Mr. McMichael resided at the St. Joseph's Home for Children in Totowa under the care of the Sisters of Charity. He subsequently was reunited with his father and was graduated from St. John's Cathedral High School in Paterson. He was a retired inspector for Public Service Electric & Gas in Clifton with over 40 years of service.
He was a long-time member of St. Mary's Parish in Pompton Lakes and for many decades served as an usher at 7:30 AM Mass. He was a member of St. Mary's Home/School Association and DePaul Fathers Club.
Mr. McMichael was a combat veteran of the Korean War serving with the 1st Marine Division in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. He was a member of the Chosin Few, the veterans' organization of survivors of this battle. He was a member of the George P. Siek Tri-Boro VFW Post 8096 in Butler and was past All State "White Hat" Commander. He was a member of the Lakeland Marine Corp League Detachment 744.
Mr. McMichael served the Borough of Riverdale as a Special Police Officer in the early 1950s and Council Member in the 1970s. In 2007, he was the Grand Marshall of the Riverdale Borough Memorial Day Parade. He also spent many years coaching Little League Baseball in town.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jean (Campbell) McMichael; daughter Elaine (Patrick) Stallard of Durham, NC; daughter Kathleen (Robert) Callan of Point Pleasant, NJ; son James (Diane) McMichael of Pompton Plains, NJ; daughter Patricia (Timothy) Remmert of Green Pond, NJ; daughter Sheila (Michael) Morris of New Kent, VA, and daughter Sharon (Bradley) Wendler of Mountain Lakes, NJ.
Mr. McMichael has 18 grandchildren: Orion (Amy) Stallard of Charlotte, NC; Lori Adams and Randa Stallard of Durham, NC; Robert Callan of San Jose, CA; Casey Callan of New York City; James (Leigh) McMichael of Wayne, NJ; Kerry and Kevin McMichael of Pompton Plains, NJ; Cara, Joseph and Timothy Remmert of Green Pond, NJ, Andrew and Clare Morris of New Kent, VA; Matthew, Patrick and Jeffrey Wendler of Mountain Lakes, NJ. He also has three great-grandchildren: Aubrey and Adam Stallard of Charlotte, NC and Isaiah Morton of Durham, NC.
Visitation will be held at Richards Funeral Home in Riverdale on Friday March 1 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of the Resurrection will be Saturday March 2 at 9 AM at St. Mary's Parish in Pompton Lakes. Internment is at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Dominican Sisters of Hope for support of their ministry and retired sisters (Development Office, 299 North Highland Avenue, Ossining, NY 10562) or the Meghan Rose Bradley Foundation, Inc. for pediatric brain cancer research (6 Preston Drive, Branchburg, NJ 08876). richardsfuneralhome.com

Published by The Record/Herald News on Feb. 27, 2013.
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ELAINE, Your DAD passed away the same year that my Mom went into enteral rest. Did a video of Ramapo College early years for the Mahwah museum and thought about you and family. Bill

William Gallagher

Acquaintance

February 21, 2020

Elaine, just checking obituaries from 2013, same year my mother passed away and saw that your father had also, passed. All my condolences. Bill G

William Gallagher

July 28, 2015

I just saw this. Jim, please know my thoughts are with you. Oddly enough, your dad's funeral was on the anniversary of my dad's death. Your father was always very nice to me. I am sure he will be missed by all of you.

Mary Errera

March 24, 2013

Elaine, my heartfelt sympathy and love to you and your family.I will continue to offer special prayers for all of you.

Betty Blackmon
Durham, NC

March 8, 2013

Elaine & Family,
Our prayers are with you. Praying that God's Love, Comfort and Grace will be with you now and always.
Walter & Marilyn Exum (Tanya's parents)

March 2, 2013

One of the nicest persons I have ever had the privilege of knowing. He was a real gentleman. Prayers for the repose of his soul and for the intentions of his family. RIP

Bill Budesheim

March 1, 2013

Prayers and condolences on the loss of a dearly loved husband and father of my dear freind Kathee. Blessings, Lynn

March 1, 2013

So handsome and devoted always to his family.
Our heartfelt condolences to the McMichael Family.

David Mucciariello

February 28, 2013

Dear Mrs. McMichael,My friend Kathee and
family, Sorry for your loss,your beloved
husband and Dad has joined Heaven's
galaxy of Stars. Love Maureen Mac

maureen Machirella

February 28, 2013

My prayers and sympathies for the entire McMichael family..especially Jean. My family and I will always cherish the memories we have of wonderful days spent in the Mc Michael backyard..many picnics, great pool fun,etc. Who could forget the Monopoly marathons?! Mr. "Mike" was aces, and of course all the girls had horrible crushes on him. So gentle and sweet. He will be missed.
Jen (McAleer) Mayo

February 28, 2013

Elaine,
Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God's comfort, peace and love be with you all.
Love,

Tanya, CJ, Tre & Troy

February 28, 2013

Dear Jean, Elaine, Kathee, Jimmy, Patty, Sheila, and Sharon,
We have so many fond memories of living 2 doors down on Oak Street. Your father was always hard at work in the garden, the yard, the house, and I agree with the previous writer--so handsome and with that great smile. He was very kind and warm to our entire family and we thought the world of him, and all of you. Please know our hearts and prayers are with you all.

Much love,
Patti (McAleer) Hamaguchi

February 28, 2013

My condolences to the McMichael family.
Kathee, I love what you said about your dad's life, "so well lived.. so well loved" The beautiful family you are, is the best tribute to Jim. It was an honor to have met him during your winter stays in Lighthouse Bay. My prayers are with you.
Love

Ilse Lefas

February 28, 2013

Jim was a great man, friend and family. He will be missed.

marvin morris

February 28, 2013

Dear McMichael Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief. I hope that peace will find and be with you.
New Kent High School sends hugs and prayers to all of you and especially a big hug to Shelia and Claire ( the day is not the same without ya'll!)
Love,
New Kent High Science Department

Monica Schnautz

February 28, 2013

Elaine,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. Celebrate his life and cherish his memories.
Love,
Dreda

Etheldreda Guion

February 28, 2013

Elaine,
You and your family are in my prayers. May God's peace give you comfort.

Gloria Burton

February 27, 2013

We are sorry for your loss and are sending prayers and much love to your family.

Ivy and Sara Williams

February 27, 2013

Dear McMichael family,
How much the so handsome Joe Namath (That is how I always though of Elaine's father) and his family were and will always be in my heart. I spent some of the happiest days of my high school life at Oak street, and how Jim and Jean put up with our endless chatter, I'll never know....but they were always kind and welcoming and supportive. I am thinking of all of you. Love, Kathy

Kathy Barker

February 27, 2013

We pray for the repose of the soul of your loved one and for the comfort for all those he leaves behind.

Chris and Yvonne Fisher

February 27, 2013

OUR HEART FELT SYMPATHY TO THE
MCMICHEAL FAMILY. I WORKED WITH JIM
AT PSE&G FOR YEARS. HE WAS A GREAT GUY.
ALBERT L.CUCCINELLO & FAMILY
MAY HE REST IN PEACE

Albert Cuccinello

February 27, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time! Love you,
Toni and Sakarah

February 27, 2013

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I had the privilege of working with him @ PSEG.

February 27, 2013

You will be missed

Darinda Norris

February 27, 2013

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