Michael J. Drelich Jr.

Michael J. Drelich Jr. obituary, Clifton, NJ

Michael J. Drelich Jr.

Michael Drelich Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shook Funeral Home, Inc. - Clifton on May 20, 2023.

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Michael J. Drelich, Jr., 73, of Clifton, passed away on May 18, 2023. Born in Passaic, he was a lifelong resident of Clifton. Mike was a letter carrier for the Clifton Post Office for 25 years, and had been a bartender at Van Houten Lanes, Clifton, for many years.
Beloved husband of Susan (Busch). Devoted father of Susan Loeb and her husband Daniel of Clifton, Tracy Drelich Knauer and her husband Carl of Butler, and the late Michael D. Drelich who passed away in 1986. Loving grandfather of Abigail, Emily, Lindsay and Benjamin.
Visiting Monday 2-6 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton, a prayer service will begin at 4 PM. Cremation will be private. If desired, donations made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, www.Wish.org or a charity of your choice in memory of Michael, would be greatly appreciated.
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