Michael James Bottone, Jr., age 80, of Toms River, New Jersey passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at his home. Michael was born in Newark, NJ to the late Rose and Michael James Bottone, Sr. on August 16, 1942. Michael was an Ocean County resident for most of his life. He graduated from Rutgers University with a BS in Pharmacy. Michael was a pharmacist and the former owner and operator of Crestwood Drugs in Whiting, NJ, and Halligan Drugs in Toms River, NJ. MIchael was an active member and past treasurer of the Lake Ridge Men's Club. Michael enjoyed skiing, ballroom dancing, and travelling, especially to Walt Disney World. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, children, and especially his wife of 59 years Fran. Michael is survived by his beloved wife, Frances H. Bottone; their children,Gina Frances Bottone, Theresa Jane Fairfax (Peter), Michael John Bottone (Lynn), and Karen Lynn Bottone-Teitelman (Steve); two siblings, Donald Bottone (Nancy) and Kenneth Bottone; his grandchildren, Kaitlyn Bottone, Michael Fairfax, Julia Fairfax, Rachael Bottone and Alexis Bottone. His final arrangements will be private.
