Michael Neil Fallis Sr.

Michael Neil Fallis, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, leaving behind a life built on devotion, craftsmanship, faith, curiosity, and an extraordinary love for his family.

Michael was raised primarily in Hamilton, New Jersey, but his early years were shaped by experiences abroad as well. As a child, he lived in Germany twice - once during his toddler years and again during his young teenage years - while his father served as a medic in the United States Army. These formative experiences broadened his perspective early in life and contributed to the independence, resilience, and adaptability that would define him as a man.

He attended St. Raphael's Catholic School in Hamilton N.J., and served as an altar boy in his youth. These early experiences shaped a faith that remained with him throughout his life. Though he had not attended Mass regularly in recent years, Michael was a deeply religious man who carried his beliefs quietly and lived them daily through integrity, generosity, and care for others.

A builder by trade, Michael took immense pride in his work. He was deeply committed to making his clients happy and believed that anything worth building should be built to last - not just for the present, but for generations. He often said his work should outlast his clients, a reflection of the standards he held for himself and the legacy he hoped to leave behind.

Michael was also a gifted and highly successful salesman in the home remodeling industry. He had a natural ability to connect with people and bring their vision to life. He created his own artwork for advertising and personally designed kitchens, home additions, and decks, earning the trust and admiration of countless homeowners. He was immensely proud of this work - and rightly so.

Michael also had a deeply curious and entrepreneurial spirit that never faded. On a daily basis, he could be found pondering new inventions, imagining business ideas, and watching programs about emerging technologies and innovation. He was fascinated by progress and possibility, and he especially loved thinking about the future of space and what lay beyond our world. His mind was always moving forward - creative, inquisitive, and hopeful - and he took great joy in imagining what could be built next.

Above all else, Michael lived every day for his three sons and his wife, who were the center of his world. His four grandchildren were the apple of his eye, and the love and pride he felt for them was unmistakable. He cherished every moment with them, and the joy they brought into his life was immeasurable.

No matter how busy life became, Michael made sure weekends were devoted to family - filled with short day trips, afternoons at the seashore, unforgettable adventures to Disney World, and Florida excursions. He believed deeply in creating experiences that would become lifelong memories.

He made certain his children had memorable summers, magical Christmases, overflowing Easter baskets, and generous, joyful birthdays, each celebration thoughtfully planned and often entertaining. He delighted in making each person feel seen and cherished.

Michael's heart extended far beyond his immediate family. He cared deeply for his extended family and stepped in whenever someone needed help, support, or guidance. Giving came naturally to him, and he never kept track of what he gave - only of what others needed.

Later in life, after becoming disabled, Michael once again showed his determination and resilience. He began by delivering newspapers to more than 1,700 families, a job he approached with pride and consistency. On holidays, he added something uniquely his own - whimsical and heartfelt poems, written for those special occasions and included with the newspapers he delivered. For many families, those poems became a cherished and anticipated tradition.

Over time, refusing to stop learning or building, Michael taught himself new skills and created an internet-based business, continuing his lifelong pattern of adapting, creating, and giving.

Michael is survived by his devoted wife, Elizabeth; his three sons and their spouses, Michael N. Fallis Jr. (Austin), Christopher D. Fallis (Pamela), and Glen A. Fallis; and his four beloved grandchildren, Christopher G. Fallis, Sebastian M. Fallis, Soleil N. Fallis, and Story Lou Fallis, who were the apple of his eye and meant the world to him. He is also survived by his sister, Denise (Fallis) Zienowicz; and his brother, David Fallis, as well as a large extended family who loved him deeply and were shaped by his generosity, loyalty, and kindness. He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Neil Fallis; his mother, Anna D. (née Lagana) Fallis; and his sister, Sharon M. (née Fallis) Giovachinni.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hamilton Brenna-Cellini Funeral Home, 2365 Whitehorse-Mercerville Rd., Hamilton, NJ 08619.

A Mass of Christian Burial, with Michael's cremated remains present, will be held Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM at St. Raphael's Church, 3500 So. Broad St., Hamilton, NJ.

The Mass will be followed by a memorial luncheon for family and friends. Details regarding the luncheon will be announced at the conclusion of the Mass, and information will be provided separately to those who are unable to attend the service.

As a final, loving act of generosity, Michael donated his corneas, offering the gift of sight to others - a reflection of the compassion and selflessness that defined his life.

Michael believed this life was not the end, but a passage to a better place where all who love one another meet again. His life reminds us that faith can be quiet, love can be steadfast, and the things built with care - homes, traditions, memories, words, and kindness - truly do last.

Condolences may be shared with the family. Flowers are welcome, or acts of kindness may be done in Michael's memory.

A Christmas Poem by Michael Fallis

Shared here in his own words for all to enjoy

"A Christmas Angel"

There's an Angel on a golden thread that adorns our Christmas tree

Handed down for generations that now belongs to me.

A family heirloom prized by all that for many years

Watched over all our family and shared in our good cheer.

A miniature of porcelain; pink and blue with cherub face,

That in our hearts and on our tree has had its special place.

Bounced and poked by chubby hands when we were very young

And wrapped in downy tissue when the holiday was done.

When our tree is replete with ornaments and lights

And Father Time has granted me a quite soulful night,

I stare into that Angel's face and I could swear I see

All those years of Christmas cheer coming back to me.

I can see a child's eyes wide in wonderment and glee

Upon first sight of twinkling lights draped on our Christmas tree.

I can hear the "oohs" and "ahhs" and belly laughs of joy;

Wrapping paper torn to shreds and each new shiny toy.

I can feel the warmth and love of all the holidays that passed,

And in this Angel's eyes I know these memories will last.

I can see the happiness on every smiling face

Of loved ones who have now gone to a much, much better place.

In its eyes, I know it's fact that holidays to come

Will record and be passed on from son to daughter to son.

And if just one Christmas wish would be granted me,

It's that all of you could have an Angel… just like mine

On your Christmas tree.

Michael N. Fallis Sr.