Michael was a life long resident of Cliffside Park born on August 18, 1931 and graduated from Cliffside Park High School. He is Korean War Veteran and he wore that label proudly. He enjoyed nothing more than telling war stories to young people he would meet along the way. Even during his frequent visits in the last two months at Englewood Hospital and/or rehab facilities, he made sure he wore his Korean Veteran Baseball Cap given to him by his brother David. He never left the house without that cap, in fact, he even wore it in the house! It is only fitting that it will go with him to his final resting place.
Michael was an artist and oil painting was his specialty for most of his life. He continued to watch and learn everything he could about the art. He also built model airplanes. He took that passion with him to the workplace, he worked as an X-Ray Technician on airplane parts and retired from Chrysler Industrial Corporation in Elmwood Park. He worked alongside his beloved wife, Margaret (nee Glueck) who he lost in 2009. He was also a life long New York Yankee fan.
Michael and Margaret were a devoted couple and they did everything together. They are the proud parents to Michael L. Toth, Jr. and his life partner, Nancy Samodee, as well as the family pet, his grand puppy Bella and his beloved cat, Squeaky.
His loss is deeply felt by his siblings, Elaine Hebert, Dorothy Oakley, David and Frank Janicek. Michael is also survived by loving nieces, nephews, dear friends and neighbors.
We know Michael would like the family to thank his doctors, especially Dr. Jacqueline Hollywood, and all the medical professionals and nurses that cared for him at Englewood Hospital. Most importantly, a heartfelt "Thank You" to his caretaker, Maria. She never wavered in her devotion. We couldn't have done it without you.
Donations can be made to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital in Michael's Memory.
Once again, "Thank You" for your service to our country.