Obituary of Michael E. Sokoly

SOKOLY Michael, “Gene” 86, of Midland Park, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Born in Clymer, PA, Mike lived in Wyckoff from 1942 to 1973 when moved to Midland Park. Mike started his career with Algera Electric and formed his own business in 1966 before retiring in 2013. He was member of Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Fair Lawn where served as elder for many years. In 1984 he joined Faith Community Christian Reformed Church in Wyckoff where he also served as elder and sang in the men’s chorus. Mike loved woodworking making many pieces of furniture for the family over the years. Mike is survived by his wife, Gladys, his sons: Michael Jr. and his wife Patricia of Terryville, NY, Kurt and his wife Judy of Grand Haven, MI and Sean of Midland Park, 4 grandchildren, his brother Robert of Wyckoff as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be Thursday 7:00 to 9:00pm and Friday 11:00 to 11:45pm at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, www.vpfh.com, 257 Godwin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ. There will be a funeral service at 11:45am at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home. Entombment will follow at Laurel Grove Memorial Park in Totowa.