Michael F. DiBella

Michael F. DiBella obituary

Michael F. DiBella

Michael DiBella Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors - Lawrenceville on Nov. 18, 2025.
Michael F. DiBella, 94, of Lawrenceville, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025 at Samaritan Inpatient Hospice, Mt. Holly.

Born in Trenton, NJ, he was a longtime Trenton area resident. Michael was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict, having proudly served his country with the US Air Force. Michael retired as the owner/operator of A-Z Radiator & Air Conditioning in Trenton. He was a longtime parishioner at St. James Roman Catholic Church in Trenton, and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council # 355. Michael served as Past Grand Knight and was also the President of the Council.

Son of the late Antonio and Assunta DiBella, brother of the late Nellie, Mary and Matthew; he is survived by his wife of 68 years Catherine DiBella; his son Michael A. DiBella, his daughter JoAnne Brady; his grandchildren Michael (Ashley), Joseph (Jillian), Meaghan (Paul), Caroline, Abigail, Brian; his great-grandchildren Carter, Riley, Parker, Ava, Olivia, Gavin, and Lilly; his brother Frank DiBella; many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10:00AM at St. James Roman Catholic Church, 29 East Paul Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638. Mass attendees are asked to arrive at the church no later than 9:45AM.

Interment will follow the mass at St. Mary's Cemetery, Hamilton, NJ.

There will be no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Michael's memory to Samaritan 3906 Church Road. Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 or online at Samaritannj.org/donate

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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