Michael Robert Deering, 65, of Hackettstown, NJ, died at home on February 4, 2022. Michael was born in North Kingston, RI and grew up in Midland Park, NJ. He lived in various NJ towns
before settling in Hackettstown, NJ, home of some of his favorite fishing spots.
He is predeceased by his beloved mother, Marion Deering. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Lucy and their three children, Michelle, Michael, and Melanie, all of Hackettstown, NJ. He
is blessed with four grandchildren, Matthew, Mia, Madison, and Gianna, of Hackettstown, NJ.
He is survived by his father, Eugene Deering and his wife Nancy of Ronks, PA. Michael leaves behind three siblings, Kevin Deering of Midland Park, NJ, Kathleen Deering of Ringwood, NJ, and
Carolyn Deering of Allentown, NJ, and 9 adoring nieces and nephews.
Michael served his country in the US Navy from 1975-1979. He enjoyed a long career in information technology, most recently working as a software engineer at Picatinny Arsenal.
Michael was most at home in waders with a fishing pole in his hand in local streams and was active in the local fishing club. A true handyman, Michael took great pleasure in fixing things
around the house, particularly with the family cars. He also enjoyed gardening, cooking, and was quick with a story of how he cooked for hundreds of men on his Navy ship.
He is greatly loved and will be forever missed by his family and friends.
Visitation will take place on Monday, February 7, 2022 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ. 07840. The funeral service will begin promptly at 7:00pm after the viewing. Interment will be Private.
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Jim Kinney says
February 6, 2022 at 10:52 pmAll of Mike’s friends at Ridge and Valley TU are so saddened to hear this news. Mike was a great fishing partner and friend and we are all happy to have been part of his life these past many years. He will be sorely missed.
Jim Kinney
Ridge and Valley Trout Unlimited
Chapter President
Carolyn Deering says
February 7, 2022 at 2:14 amJim, Thank you for your kind words about my brother.
bryan farmer says
February 6, 2022 at 11:06 pmRIP Mike, you will be sadly missed.
Jack Skelley says
February 7, 2022 at 2:50 pmI am deeply saddened to hear the news of my friend Mike’s passing. We chatted often and debated the merits of flies fished on NJ waters.
I was Mike’s IT Specialist at Picatinny Arsenal and supported his computer needs. Mike was a great guy and will deeply missed. My deepest condolences to Mike’s family. Rest in peace Mike.
Jim Langell says
February 7, 2022 at 4:29 pmTight lines Mike. My condolences to your family. See you further on down the river.
George Wagner says
February 7, 2022 at 5:03 pmI am deeply saddened to hear that Mike passed away. I worked with Mike on several software projects at Picatinny Arsenal. Mike was a great person and I will miss him. I extend my condolences to Mike’s family. RIP Mike.
Doug West says
August 16, 2024 at 8:27 pmMike worked for me on a part time basis programming in VB6.0 on and off for many years. Some of his coding legacy lives on in our industrial machinery. I was reminded today of his expertise as I was sifting through 30,000 lines of code and noticed the remarks he left behind in 2010 for me to follow in his footsteps. Thank you for being so diligent with your work and providing good output for me and my customers. You will be missed. Rest in peace.
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