Michael J. Epinger

Michael J. Epinger, 57, passed away December 5, 2017 at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood. Mr. Epinger was born in Bethlehem, PA and lived most of his life in New Jersey. Michael was an avid dog lover, participating in dog shows with his beloved German Shepard’s. He was a loving son, brother and uncle and will be greatly missed by all. Mr. Epinger is predeceased by his grandmother Grace Narzisi Rotondo.

Michael is survived by his mother Christine Palombo, father, Lewis Palombo, sister, Kathleen Froelich and her husband Brian, sister, Kristin Vallaster, half-sister, Debbie Epinger-Hughes, nieces and nephew, Gillian, Abigail, Nicolette, Colin, Christina and Megan and beloved dogs, Mercury and Liam. Arrangements are under the direction of the D’Elia Funeral Home 1300 Vermont Ave. Lakewood, NJ 08701. Cremation will be held privately. A memorial service will be held at the Johnson Dog Park in Jackson in the Spring of 2018. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Michael’s memory to the Thomas Jefferson Hospital LVAD Unit 125 South 9th St Suite 600 Philadelphia, PA 19107.