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Michael Confessore Obituary
AGE: 49 • Manalapan
Beloved husband and father, Michael Joseph Confessore, 49, of Manalapan Township died Friday, May 17, 2013 in Manalapan Township. He was born in Kearny. Michael devoted his life to the care of his family. The love of his family was the center of his world. He was a dedicated baseball, soccer, and basketball coach in the Manalapan Recreation Program for 20 years. Michael enjoyed camping, fishing, boating, and had a love of the outdoors. He was a communicant of St. Thomas More R.C. Church, Manalapan Township and a former member of Prince of Peace Council No. 5903, Englishtown and a member of the Yorktowne Social Club. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, children, family, and friends. Michael was a graduate of Colonia High School, Class of 1981 and Rider University, Class of 1985. He was a manager for AT&T, Piscataway where he was recently honored for his 25 years of dedicated service.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Marion T. Confessore in 2006. Michael is survived by his devoted wife and best friend of 25 years, Susan Elizabeth Confessore; three loving children, Michael Paul, Nicole Theresa & Dominick Louis Confessore; his father, Dominick Joseph Confessore; two brothers and sisters-in-laws, Robert and Debbie Confessore, Tinton Falls, and Joseph and Cheryl Confessore, South Brunswick; a sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Tom Haby, Hillsborough; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Paul and Anne Corey, Manchester Township; his brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Stephen Corey, Brick, Timothy and Julie Corey, North Carolina and Sheila and Patrick Smith, California; 16 nieces and nephews, two great nieces and 16 great aunts and uncles.
Visiting hours will be held at the Higgins Memorial Home, 20 Center Street, Freehold on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at St. Thomas More Church, 186 Gordon's corner Road, Manalapan on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
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for Michael Confessore
Tyrone Gramby
May 31, 2013
I was deeply saddened and shocked when I heard about Mike's passing. I met him back in '98 at AT&T and had to wake him up on countless nights to help handle overnight MIS issues. He was always helpful and a pleasure to work with. There was never a doubt that his family was of the utmost importance to him. I pray that God will comfort and strengthen them.
Joe C
May 30, 2013
I worked with Mike at AT&T. He was a good person to work with and my prayers and thoughts go out to his family in this time of need. RIP Mike.
Cik Som Saad
May 29, 2013
I had the opportunities to work with Mike recently. He was a great person, understanding and always put people first. RIP. My condolences to his family.
julie corey
May 27, 2013
Michael was not only a wonderful husband to my very good friend and sister in law Susan but a wonderful father to their 3 children.He was a very good friend to Tim and myself as well as the God Father of one of our children. We spent many of our summer vacations with Mike and will always remember him as a fun loving, caring, loving person. He was one of our favorite people to spend time with. He will be GREATLY missed by our family as he was one of us.Mike, we will miss you forever! Tim, Julie, Allison, Danny and Gracie
Ieveen Oliveria
May 26, 2013
I worked with Mike in AT&T for almost 2 years. He was a good person and has helped me and my family a lot especially last year when my wife had her surgery. I am very sad to read about what happened. My sincerest condolences to his family.
Dani Tripsas
May 25, 2013
My prayers go out to the Confessore family. He was an old family friend of mine and my family.
Heidi
May 23, 2013
"Mike was passionate about MIS and what we all accomplished since its beginnings in 1996, he always strived for the best personally and for the team. One of Mike's strongest assets was his ability to work to connect with people. In MIS we think people first and Mike truly lived that. Work Life is very important to a survival of a business but ensuring a healthy Personal Life is what keeps that business running and Mike was a big supporter of ensuring his team was able to come to work knowing that their personal lives were cared for. Whether it is a sudden day off needed or a change in schedule, Mike was always accommodating"(saved my mothers job) He past away helping a friend. His family came first and he always spoke about his wife and kids.(The perfect man) The good do die young. This is type of person he was.AMAZING! RIP you will be missed. My condolences to his family.
Sahar Elkholy
May 23, 2013
Please accept my heartfelt condolences, words fall short of expressing my sorrow for your loss. I only knew Mike for eleven years working for MIS team at AT&T. Mike was a genuine person, kind and great manager. May God continue to give comfort and peace to his family and love ones during this difficult time…. Rest in peace Mike and God bless your soul.
Sahar
May 23, 2013
Please accept my heartfelt condolences, words fall short of expressing my sorrow for your loss. I only knew Mike for eleven years working for MIS team at AT&T. Mike was a genuine person, kind and great manager. May God continue to give comfort and peace to his family and love ones during this difficult time…. Rest in peace Mike and God bless your soul.
Stanley Ash
May 22, 2013
My family and I extend our sincere condolences to the Confessore family.
Jim Dolan
May 22, 2013
Bobby,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. You had just told us a great story about him last week at the gym.
Jim D. and Anthony V.
The Lanzisero Family
May 22, 2013
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Thoughts and prayers to his family!
Sean Burley
May 22, 2013
I interviewed with Mike for a position at AT&T and he was the one who hired me as a contractor in 98. Mike was a genuine person and always had a cheerful smile on his face. He was a down to earth guy who always had your back. My prayers are with his family at this time.
Paula Wood-Sheiner
May 22, 2013
Sue & the entire Confessore Family, my heart is broken for you all. Mike was indeed a great family man. I have very fond memories back when the kids were growing up. I hope all the memories will help you get through this. My family's thoughts are with you all at this time. With Highest Regard, Paula Wood-Sheiner & Jaime, Matt & Steph
Raj Parikh
May 22, 2013
Rest in Peace Mike.
Leslie Daring
May 21, 2013
I was very sadden when I learned of Mike's passing. My condolences go out to the Confessore family. I knew Mike for a few years as a contractor at AT&T Piscatawy. Mike was a wonderful friend and colleauge, very sincere. He will be missed. May you find peace and comfort through this difficult time. Rest in Peace Mike.
May 21, 2013
We want to extend our deepest sympathies to your family for your loss. Mike coached our son Anthony for a few years and you knew from the start that he was a genuinely good person and soul. We know he will be missed. We will keep your family in our prayers.
The Salvatore Family
Frank & Julie Pasquale
May 21, 2013
So sorry to loose such a wonderful man who did so much for his family and community
Tom List
May 21, 2013
I send my condolences to the Confessore family during this time. May you find peace through family and friends. I always enjoyed talking Giants with him when he was going off shift and I was coming on shift. Mike was thought of very highly and will be missed.
Sam Youssef
May 21, 2013
Sue and kids,
Please accept my sincere sympathy, my heart goes out to you in this time of loss. I know there is nothing can be said to take away your pain, but I pray that you experience God's peace, comfort and hope during this time. Mike will always be in my heart and prayers.
Donna & Michael Basile
May 20, 2013
I was very sad to hear of the passing of Mike. He was our neighbor for many years, and was such a wonderful guy with a fantastic smile. He loved his wife and family very much and will be greatly missed.
Rest in peace Mike XO
May 20, 2013
In all my life and travels, I never met a kinder and nicer man than you Michael. Every time I saw you, you had the brightest smile on your face. Moreover, you always looked out for me. Michael, you will always be in my prayers . I remain your friend and neighbor, Mike Wright
Greg Gervasio
May 20, 2013
Please accept my condolences. I enjoyed working with Mike for the past 8 years. I will remember him as a great manager who was always friendly, outgoing, and willing to help. Dispite the busy days Mike always made time for a laugh or smile. I will always be indebted to him for helping me when I started with the company, even though I didn't report to him, because that was just the kind of man he was. He was very proud of his family; wife Sue and his three beautiful children. God Bless you.
Calvin Lane
May 20, 2013
I was shocked and very sad when I heard of Mike's passing. I worked with him at AT&T in Piscataway, NJ under Jim and Gloria back in the mid to late 90's. Mike was a great guy. He had a kind and gentile spirit. We would talk about his kids and his sports coaching. He was truly a family man. I will keep the Confessore family in my prayers. Please know family, that God will comfort you during this painful time and He will also help you to make sense of it. Mike lived a wonderful life and he left a lasting legacy. May God bless you.
Ralph Stowe
May 20, 2013
I am sadden to hear the passing of Mike Confessore. He was a great person and a great co-worker. May God continue to give comfort and peace to his family and love ones during this time and beyond.
Peter Prescott
May 20, 2013
Offering my condolences to the entire Confessore family for your tremendous loss. Mike was a great friend and collegue to me for 15 years. Whenever we spoke about his family, it was very obvious that they were the most important thing to him and he always spoke so proudly of his children. He will be missed.
Roger Monel
May 20, 2013
I only knew Mike for a few years working as a contractor at AT&T. He was a kind and loving manager. One could tell that he was a devoted family man by his action. May your soul rest in peace Mike; you were truly one of the great ones. My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this difficult time.
Mary Kay Mason
May 20, 2013
Dear Bob and Debbie,
I can't express how shocked and saddened I am to read of your brother's death in today's obituary. My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you and to your whole family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely, Mary Kay Mason
Nancy & Al Roznicki
May 20, 2013
It is with great sadness that we express our sympathy. We will never understand why those of us, who are so productive and loving of life are taken from us at such a young age. We pray that he is in a better place and has reconnected with all of his loved ones that have gone before him.
Colleen LaFontaine
May 20, 2013
Susie,
We are so sorry for your incredible loss. I am sorry we cannot be there but we are sending you all of our thoughts, prayers and condolences for you and the family.
WIth lots of love,
Colleen and Paul LaFontaine
May 20, 2013
Rest in peace Mike. God bless your soul.
Rich DeVito
May 20, 2013
Although I didn't get to know Michael as I did Karen and Joe, my sorrowful heart is extended to them and their families
May 20, 2013
May Michael's wonderful soul live on in his children and his love be with his wife and family always.
Mary Jo and Joe Mattos
Barbara Phelan
May 20, 2013
We are terribly sorry for your loss; we pray the wonderful memories you have of Michael will sustain your family through this tough, sad time .. God Bless, Barbara & Jim Phelan, and Alan Henry (cousins of Debbie Confessore)
May 20, 2013
We are saddened by Mike's passing. He was a kind man and a great soccer and basketball coach. May God bless and watch over Sue and their 3 children.
Mike, Donna and Dan Fox
Rob Uzzle
May 20, 2013
There are no words to decribe how very sorry I am for your loss. Mike was a wonderful person and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Adam Weisberg
May 20, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of Michael's passing. He was good person who will be deeply missed. I was blessed to know him. Our deepest condolences.
Alan
May 20, 2013
It is so true that the good die young.....It is profoundly sad that this great man has been taken from us so soon......I pray for Sue and the kids...rest in peace Mike
Evan, Ellen, Elanna, Michelle and Paul Gordon
May 20, 2013
Rest In Peace Mike. God bless the Confessore Family .
Evan, Ellen, Elanna, Michelle and Paul Gordon
May 20, 2013
Mike - One who always wore a smile upon his face and saw only the best in people. A good soul he was. As a baseball and basketball coach he was adored by his team. He was a wonderful family man and will be missed by all who's lives he touched. Taken from us way too soon. RIP Mike. Our deepest sympathies go out to the Confessore Family. God Bless.
Gene, Antoinette, Steven & Christopher Mikulewicz
May 19, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with Sue and family. We have many good memories of Mike on the soccer field and basketball court. He truly was a genuine wonderful man and will be missed. Mike- RIP and keep watch over your beautiful family.
Donnie Procassini
May 19, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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