Michael Buchala 58, of Palm Coast, FL passed away after a short & sudden illness on May 7, 2020 at the Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House. He was born on January 6, 1962 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from The New Jersey Institute of Technology. Michael worked for Public Service Electric & Gas as an Engineer. After 30 years of service he retired and moved to sunny Florida with his family from Hillsborough, New Jersey. Michael loved sports! He enjoyed collecting sports memorabilia, coins and sports cards. His memberships included the Ancient City Coin Club and the Vintage Wax & Packs Club. Michael’s favorite teams revolved around a common theme of New York: The Rangers, The Jets, and The Mets. Michael’s greatest love in life were his wife and children. Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Lisa; children, Danielle and Szawn Buchala; parents, Stanley and Valerie Buchala; mother-in-law, Karoline Giovannucci; siblings, Stanley (Stash) Buchala, Michele Stiles, Maureen Buchala, Mark Buchala, Melissa Geiger; nieces, nephews and many more loving relatives and friends.