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Ceddia, Jr. Michael J. July 23, 1948 - August 13, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of Michael J. Ceddia, Jr., on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, who was affectionately known as Slink. He was 76 years old.

Michael was a lifelong native of Hackettstown, a Harley Davidson enthusiast, and a rock gardener extraordinaire. Michael was a beloved grandfather, father, uncle, brother, and friend.

Upon graduating from Hackettstown High School, Michael enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as a BM3 during the Vietnam War from 1966-1972. Michael was a member of the VFW post 7859 in Independence, the Hackettstown Legion, and the Antique Motorcycle Club of America.

Michael is survived by his daughter Sarah J. Kelly; grandson, Redmond Bear Kelly; daughter, Rachel A. Noll; and son-in-law, Robert S. Noll.

Michael was predeceased by his parents Michael J. Ceddia, Sr., and Ruth M. Ceddia; and sister, Margaret A. Chmielewski.

The family will be handling all services privately. A Celebration of Life for Michael will be scheduled and shared at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations on behalf of Michael’s memory can be forwarded to either of the suggested organizations:

  1. Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Att: Development Department, 875 N Randolph St., Suite 225, Arlington, VA 22203
  2. Antique Motorcycle Club Foundation, AMF c/o Cornerstone Registration Ltd., PO Box 1715, Maple Grove, MN 55311-6715

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840.

For those wishing to leave online condolences, please visit, www.cochranfuneral.com

Condolences(16)

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    Larry Mahaffey says
    August 15, 2024 at 3:09 pm

    One of a kind. The Slinker. Enjoying his retirement. Did that route almost every ride. Sad way to leave us.
    Many fond memories God Bless him.
    Great unassuming guy. I’ll always remember SLINK.
    Larry Ma 1/2e

    • Rose Powers Carducci says
      August 16, 2024 at 1:12 pm

      I will miss all of our talks. I will always admire how you stepped up to the plate to raise your daughters, when their mom, my sister passed away. You became a mother and a father. My heart is broken. I will carry you in my heart forever. Please say hey to Margarett. No worries about Redmond he will know everything there is to know about his Grandpa. I will never ever forget you.

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    Chick Dimiceli says
    August 15, 2024 at 9:12 pm

    Sympathy to the family I have so many real good memories from back in the day Lou and Slink and all the fun we had The stories are something I will never forget Always cut his hair since he was a kid He was a real guy

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    Eddie meeker says
    August 16, 2024 at 12:17 am

    Mike was my neighbor for many years….always fun always kind…..rest in peace

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    Rose Powers Carducci says
    August 16, 2024 at 12:44 pm

    I will never forget all of our talks. I loved the way you raised your daughters when my sister, their Mother passed away. You stepped up to the plate and became a mother and a father to them. My heart is broken. You will always be my Slink, and forever in my heart. Say hi to Margaret.

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    Len Carducci says
    August 16, 2024 at 1:04 pm

    In my 82 years I’ve never met a more generous, kind or thoughtful person. I’am going to miss you Slink.

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    Len Carducci says
    August 16, 2024 at 1:10 pm

    In my 82 years, I’ve never met a kinder, thoughtful or more generous person in my life.

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    Travis Tillou says
    August 16, 2024 at 8:17 pm

    Our deepest sympathy to all of Slinks family, he was a great neighbor and friend. I’m going to miss his enthusiastic hey Trav every .time I saw him.

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    Marie Cappillo says
    August 17, 2024 at 12:26 am

    Slink you will be deeply missed, especially by Redmond Bear. However, there are so many great memories that have been made in your time together as his Grandpa. And for that I am truly thankful. Rest In Peace.

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    David f Riedel says
    August 17, 2024 at 4:58 pm

    Ill never forget you wisdom. You were the kindest nicest person i ever met.

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    Kim Blowers says
    August 17, 2024 at 7:36 pm

    I still can’t believe that I will no longer see you driving past the house anymore and occasionally stop and catch up on the past. Rest easy Slink and say hi to Uncle Walt for me, ride the highways on your bike. Prayers and condolences to your family and friends. 🙏🏻💙🕊

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    Rob & Jacquie Petersen says
    August 19, 2024 at 12:04 pm

    Our condolences to the family. Godspeed on his continued journey, till we ride again.

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    john felix klimas says
    August 21, 2024 at 4:32 pm

    he was his own man and a fine one at that.

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    John Brandes says
    August 24, 2024 at 4:46 pm

    My most sincere condolences. I only knew him through his daughter Rachel, and only met him a couple of times, but it was clear to me what a nice guy he was.
    So sorry for your loss.

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    Mark Hutson says
    November 18, 2024 at 2:49 pm

    You are missed by everyone who knew you. Rest in peace lifelong friend.

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    Wm. Park Allen says
    December 28, 2024 at 1:09 am

    I just found this! Slink is an old friend all the way back to High School, along with his sister Peggy. I remember when he got out of the Navy & we all got a big laugh out of his belly button “Mouse” tattoo! He said,”No anchors on my arms”. Fond memories Slink!

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