MICHAEL ROBERT VRABEL

June 12, 1974 - June 28, 2016

Michael Robert Vrabel, 42, of Newark Valley, NY, formerly of West Milford, NJ, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. He was born on June 12, 1974 in Passaic Park, NJ to Anne Marie “Penny’ (Bosco) Vrabel and the late Harold “Bob” Vrabel. When Michael was five years old he moved with his parents and brother to Belleville, NJ, later moving to Riverdale, NJ where he graduated from Kinnelon High School. Michael later settled in West Milford. Michael enjoyed motor cross racing, with his signature #95. At the age of 19 he started his modeling career, where he was featured in various magazines throughout the years. He was predeceased by his dear father “Bob” Vrabel in 2016. Michael is survived by his beloved mother Anne Marie “Penny” Vrabel, his loving brother Vincent Briganti of New Hampshire, his cherished niece Sarah Ann Briganti, his loving nephew Michael Allen and his fiancé Amanda Odegard. The family will receive visitors on Sunday, July 17, 2016 from 4pm to 8pm with Moments of Reflection at 7:30pm at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 La Rue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435 (GPS use 1 Post Place). A memorial service will be planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers and in an effort to assist the family with funeral costs, a fund has been set up in Michael’s name: www.gofundme.com/mikevrabel. 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.