VRICELLA, Michael, 33, of Toms River, NJ, passed away on October 11, 2021. He was born in Ridgewood, NJ to Michael and Anna (Stampone) Vricella. Formerly of Franklin Lakes, he moved one year ago to his forever home on the water in Toms River, with his future wife, Rachael. Michael was self-employed as a mason at Stoneworks by Michael Vricella. Michael had a passion for motorcycles. He was a loving and devoted partner, son, and brother. Michael was simply a great man, and he will be dearly missed by so many.

Michael leaves behind his adoring future wife, Rachael Engelhardt. Devoted son to Michael and Anna (Stampone) Vricella, and loving brother to Marcello, Alessandro, and Nina Vricella. He also leaves behind his loving future in-laws, Dottie Englehardt, and Brian Campbell, Shane, and Miranda. Michael was also loved by uncles, aunts, cousins and family overseas.

The Vricella family will receive family and friends at the Vander Plaat – Vermeulen Memorial Home, 530 High Mountain Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ on Friday, October 15, 2021, from 2-4 PM and 6-9 PM. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday, October 16 at St. Gerard’s RC Church, 501 West Broadway, Paterson, NJ at 9:30 AM. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa, NJ.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Michael’s memory to The Multiple Sclerosis Society, 733 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10017.