Obituary of Michael Mayer

MAYER Michael Robert, died peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, July 13, 2011. Born in Ridgewood, he was a life-long resident of Waldwick. An avid sports fan, Michael loved and played baseball, soccer and hockey and was a fan of the Yankees, Liverpool FC and Devils as well as the Knicks and Jets. He was also an accomplished video game player. Michael is survived by his loving parents, Christopher and Roberta of Waldwick and his best friend and loyal brother Christopher. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Nicholas and Anna Marie Saccente of Warren, NJ, and his paternal grandparents, Edward and Margaret Mayer of West Palm Beach, FL, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Friends may visit the family on Sunday, 2-6 PM at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home (vpfh.com), 257 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff. A brief wake service will take place during that time at 3 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions supporting student-athletes may be made to the Waldwick High School Booster Club, 155 Wyckoff Ave., Waldwick, NJ 07463.