Funeral services for Michael J. "Mike" Tirelli Jr., 83, of Upper Deerfield Township have been rescheduled for Thursday morning Dec. 30, at 11 a.m. at the Deerfield Presbyterian Church on Old Deerfield Pike in Upper Deerfield Township. The funeral, which was originally to be held this morning, will now be held on Thursday.
Friends will be received at the church from 10 until 11 and the interment will be held following the service at the Deerfield Presbyterian Cemetery.
Mr. Tirelli died Monday morning, Dec. 20, 2010, at Cumberland Manor in Hopewell Township. He had been in declining health for the past few months.
Predeceased by his beloved wife of 51 years, Emily Cattell Tirelli in 2006, he is survived by one daughter, Cindy Tirelli of Upper Deerfield; one sister, Katherine Foretti of California; one sister-in-law, Retta Cattell of Upper Deerfield; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by sisters Sadie Capaldi, Lena Feaster, Esther Olivio and Rose Certo; and brothers Pasquale, Lou and Fred Tirelli.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to the Deerfield Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 69, Deerfield Street, NJ 08313.
Written condolences and tributes may be made to the family utilizing the funeral home website, freitagfuneralhome.com.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Freitag Funeral Home in Bridgeton.
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December 27, 2010
Sorry that Pat and i can not be there i will always remember Uncle mike
he did our wedding photos and mom was always so nice to me when i came in the family your parents were great
Love MaryAnn and Pat Tirelli
December 22, 2010
Dear Cindy,
I remember your father very well. I use to work @ Millville Hosp.Medical Outpt. Dept. I remember you from Bradlee's.
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I was not aware your mother had passed.
Rose Layton
Marsha Charlton
December 22, 2010
My Deepest Sympathy to you Cindy in the loss of your dear father.
May fond memories and the love of family and friends see you through this difficult time.
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