Photo courtesy of Colonial Funeral Homes - Brick
Brick, New Jersey
Sep 29, 1937 – Apr 11, 2019 (Age 81)
Colonial Funeral Home- 2170 Highway 88 Brick, New Jersey 08724
Michael A. Alkon “Mickey” age 81 of Brick Township died Thursday, April 11, 2019 at his home. Mickey was born in Queens NY, had lived in New Jersey, then resided in Florida for 20 years prior to moving back to Brick 17 years ago. Mickey had been a counselor at the Arthur Brisbane Childrens’ Treatment Center in Wall Twsp. Uncle Mickey and his family also had an egg farm in Lakewood for many years. He was an activist for childrens’ rights and the enviroment. Uncle Mickey was a great story teller who loved working with children. He also loved to travel, listen to music, horticulture, gardening, debating, and mining crystals. He truly was a free spirit, an excellent caregiver, a patient, loving, soul, and a man with a real zest for life.
Uncle Mickey is survived by his niece and caregiver, Sherri Ann Alkon, her two daughters, Nichole Tetzlaff and Victoria Gray, both of Brick, and his extended family in Florida.
A memorial gathering will take place on Saturday, April 20, 2019, from 1:00PM to 5:00PM with a family eulogy between 4pm and 5 pm at Colonial Funeral Home 2170 Hwy. 88 Brick.
Read MoreUncle Mickey you will missed so very much but for every ray of sunshine, every hummingbird I see and of course every stock report I know you will be there. Everytime I look at sheri and the girls you will be there looking back. You may be gone in body but you will always shine thru those girls. Rest in peace till we all meet again.
Cindie & bob Schue
April 20, 2019 | Brick, NJ | Family
You were a great influence on everyone who knew you. Our lives were made better for having you in them. RIP Mickey and God Bless you.
wanda avant
April 20, 2019 | Whitefield, ME | Family
Unckle Mickey, you will be missed so much, I already miss our long talks & my visits with you. May you dance with the Angels, I will see you again. You were so loved. RIP. XO
Connie Mize
April 19, 2019 | Brick, NJ | Family
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and Mickey today and always. Love, Aunt Cookie & Uncle Walt
Cathy Cottrell
April 19, 2019 | St Petersburg, FL | Family
You will be missed by many. May you have a blessed life in your new world. Fondly,
Linda and Frank Sojka
Linda Sojka
April 17, 2019 | Inverness, FL | Family
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)
April 17, 2019
Uncle Mickey I'm going to miss you and the steadfast way you helped guide me thru my childhood. Im going to miss the advice that helped me as an adult and a father. Most of all Im going to miss the hugs that made everything better.
Michael Mize
April 17, 2019 | St. Petersburg, FL | Family
Uncle Mickey you will be missed dearly. I am truely honored that I did get to meet you and spend some time with you. You never met a stranger and you always had smile. You were an inspiration to all. Love you always and may you rest in peace
Jamie Ritchie
April 16, 2019 | Crystal River, FL | Family