Michael L. Lawton

LAWTON, Michael, 51, of Midland Park, NJ, passed away on Saturday, December 3rd, 2016. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 22 years Karen (nee Diller). Children Scott, Bryan and Megan. Mother Helen (nee Bowman). Brothers Kevin and his wife Julie, Roger and his wife Tracy and Al Mastandrea and his wife Jodie. Father in-law Frank Diller Jr. and his wife Ann. Sister in-law Lauraine Kelly. Nephew Timothy Kelly. Niece Mia Kelly and brother in-law Frank Diller III. Michael was a proud provider for his family, putting long days in at Canon Business Solutions from 1989-2006 and Xerox Corp from 2006-present. He loved the simple things in life, vacationing with his family, enjoying beer with his brothers, having block parties, playing billiards, being the beer pong champion and watching his favorite teams the NY Yankees and Oakland Raiders. The family will receive guests at Becker Funeral Home, Westwood, NJ on Tuesday, December 6th, from 2-4 and 7-9PM. A Mass celebrating Michael’s life and faith will be held at St. Andrew’s R.C. Church in Westwood, NJ on Wednesday at 11AM with burial at Westwood Cemetery to follow. Memorial contributions can be made in Michael’s name to the Compassionate Care Hospice, 1373 Broad St, Clifton, NJ 07013. Go Raiders!