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Michael Hodecker Obituary
Matawan - Michael D. Hodecker, 71, of Matawan passed away, Monday, December 25th.
He was a dedicated teacher of English at Cedar Ridge H.S. in Old Bridge for over 30 years where he also served as a Year Book and Ecology Club advisor.
Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years Kathryn (nee: Ribustelli), his loving children and their spouses; Emily L. Hodecker and Alfonso Ferrara Jr. and Dean and Emily B. Hodecker and his beloved grandchildren; Alfonso L. and Sonni M. Ferrara.
His humble, generous, kind, and gentle spirit will live on in the nature of his children and grandchildren. And in the simplest of beauties and grandest of words, will be his memory.
A life celebration will be held from 9:00 - 11:00 am on Saturday, December 30th at the John E. Day Funeral Home 85 Riverside Ave. Red Bank, NJ 07701. A Funeral Home service at 11:00 am will follow.
Please visit Michael's memorial website at www.johnedayfuneral home.com
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lindy keck
February 6, 2026
I was his student in 1971-73. He made a great impact on my life. He took time to allow me to work toward my goals of becoming an English teacher as well as a learning consultant. I just found this out on the internet. There are so many that were touched by him. He awakened me to John Keats and Shelly. I had the opportunity of visiting their home in Rome. I hope that Pete Toureselli knows this as he was a protégé of Mr. Hodecker.
Lindy (as always)
Karyn Sztabaluk
December 22, 2019
Michael you are missed, especially around this time of year my thoughts turn to you and your family. I hope your family is together celebrating your life and remembering their time with you and keeping your memory alive in their hearts. Sending love to you and your family ❤
Robert Blank
May 16, 2019
I just came across this sad news, albet a few yrs to late. Mr Hodecker was my english teacher, club adviser and friend. I was a student of his back in the late 60's and early 70's . He was truly a great teacher , but most importantly he was a good person, that i warmly remember and hoped to see again. I know that he made an impact on many young peoples lives.
Karyn Sztabaluk
December 28, 2017
Michael touched many lives and i know he will be missed by many. I was so incredibly saddened to learn of his passing today. He was truly one of my favorite clients at the spa and I will miss him terribly. My condolences to Kathy and his children and grand children. I hope you can find comfort in each other and in knowing that he will always be there in your hearts and memories. I'm so sorry for your loss, the world will definitely be that much emptier without him in it and I will miss seeing him every month so much. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Karyn from H
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Millie Ricci
December 28, 2017
Dear Kathryn and children, I was on the trip to Spain in May with both of you. You both were so kind to me. Michael held my arm to walk on a hilly street and helped me cross in heavy traffic. You both were the nicest couple on the trip. Sorry for you great loss but his kindness will be with me forever.
Millie Ricci West Long Branch
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