WYSOCKI, C. Michael, age 70, born and raised in Kearny, N.J., currently lived in Midlothian Va. Born December 28, 1947, died April 6, 2018, after losing his long battle of exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.
A retired Essex County N.J. Sheriff Officer, graduate of Rutgers University, inducted into Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Also a graduate of Rutgers Law School, Mike joined the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. He was a Vietnam veteran who served two tours - 1st Infantry Division, 1966, 5th Group Special Forces MACV/SOG, 1968. Captain (Judge Advocate General), Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. Member of the American Legion Post 99, Kearny, N.J.
Mike was a true motorcycle enthusiast (owned Triumph, Royal Enfield, Ducati, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi and many others). He traveled twice across our country and Canada. A food, wine and single malt scotch connoisseur, well-versed in history, always enjoy a heated debate (and usually won). He was an avid animal lover, especially dogs.
He leaves behind his sister, Mary Lou Moore; brother-in-law, Barry Moore Jr.; niece, Jennifer Nicole Moore. Son of the late Helen and Charles Wysocki; brother to the late John Gregory and Adele Wysocki.
A celebration of his life will be held at the American Legion Post 99, 314 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, N.J., on April 28 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in the name of Michael Wysocki to Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue, 60 Vera Cruz Rd., Reinholds, Pa. 17569, (717) 484-4799. Donations can be made online at www.dvgrr.org. In the note section at checkout, reference Michael Wysocki.
