Obituary of Michael Vergalla

Vergalla --- Michael Vergalla 57, of South Orange passed away on July 21, 2012, surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will be held at Preston Funeral Home 153 South Orange Ave, South Orange on Wed, July 25th 4:00-7:30 PM. At 7:30 PM a service will be held. Born in Cranford, Michael spent the past 16 years in South Orange. Michael graduated from Cranford High School and attended Union County College. Michael worked as a metalworker and as a general contractor but he was best know for his beautiful cabinetry, and worked as a master cabinetmaker for 25 yrs. He enjoyed playing pedal steel, banjo, rock climbing, his motorcycle and deer hunting. He also loved pheasant hunting with his beloved lab, Kobe (retired). Michael leaves behind his wife Karen Marlowe, daughters Nicole and Alexis and son, Michael David; his sister Barbara Van Zandt and her husband William, his brothers Peter and his wife Judy and John and his wife Julie; many nephews and nieces, his wife's family; and his friends. We all loved him very much and miss him terribly. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Lung Cancer Alliance (lungcanceralliance.org).For more information or to send condolences please visit prestonfuneralhome.net For in that sleep of death, what dreams may come; When we have shuffled off this mortal coil.