MICHAEL KAISER

September 30, 1929 - September 20, 2016

Michael Kaiser, 86, of the Stockholm section of West Milford, NJ, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. He was born on September 30, 1929 in Romania to the late Maria (nee Geng) and Vincent Kaiser. Michael left Romania in 1944 during wartime and resided in Austria, then in Germany where he was a miller for eight years. In August of 1955 he came to America and married Katherine (nee Link) in 1956. In 1962 Mike started his own business, Kaiser Construction, where he was a stone mason until his retirement in 1996. Throughout his life Mike and his family have resided in Passaic, Clifton, Wayne, Newfoundland, and until his passing in West Milford, NJ. Mike built his homes in Wayne, Newfoundland, and West Milford, NJ including the homes of his daughters and many relatives. He will best be remembered as a Dad whose family always came first and as an active and hands–on Grandpa who enjoyed spending time with each of his grandchildren, from the youngest to the oldest. Mike was predeceased by his dear sister Theresa Popomaier in 1946. He is survived by his beloved wife Katherine, who lovingly and tirelessly cared for him in his later years. Mike is also survived by his loving daughters Victoria K. Kaiser and her husband Stephen Pendergrast, and Kathy R. Kaiser and her husband Christopher Veal; his cherished grandchildren Stephen and Victor Kaiser-Pendergrast, and Katrina and Michael Veal, all of Stockholm, NJ, his dear sister Emma Popomaier as well as many dear nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors on Friday, September 23, 2016 from 3pm to 7pm at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 La Rue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435 (GPS use 1 Post Place). The funeral mass will take place on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 10am at St. Thomas the Apostle RC Church, 5635 Berkshire Valley Road, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438. The interment will follow at St. Thomas the Apostle Cemetery, adjacent to the church. Memorial donations may be made in Mike’s name to Alzheimer’s Association, 400 Morris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834. Log onto www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com tribute wall to personally post your condolences, memories, photos, and videos, as well as obtaining driving directions to the funeral home.