Obituary as prepared by Van Hise & Callagan Funeral Home:
Al Michigan, Jr., 74, of Point Pleasant Beach, passed away on Friday, January 24, surrounded by his family.
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA; he lived in Toms River before settling in Point Pleasant Beach more than 40 years ago. He received his Bachelor's Degree from California University of Pennsylvania and his Master's Degree in Education from Georgian Court College.
In keeping with his passion for guiding and mentoring youth, Al and his wife, Peggy, helped run Camp Penobscot in Belgrade Lakes, Maine, in the 1970s. Al and Peggy later purchased a cabin in Belgrade Lakes where they spent their summers through 2013.
Al was a Math Teacher, Athletic Director, and Head Football Coach at Point Pleasant Beach H.S. prior to becoming the Vice Principal of the G. Harold Antrim Elementary School in Point Pleasant Beach.
Al was inducted into the Point Pleasant Beach Public Education Foundation Hall of Fame in 1999.
Al was predeceased by his parents, Albert, Sr. and Emily Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Peggy); his daughter Theresa and her husband Michael Honeygosky; his son Brian and his wife Stacey; his son Joe and his wife Andrea; and his ten grandchildren: Brandon and Brittany Hoffman, Brian, Tyler, Joshua, Kiera, Andrew, and Connor Michigan, and Michael and Ryan Honeygosky.
Al is also survived by his aunt Jean Nowak, brother-in-law Jim Cox and his wife Eileen, sister-in-law Marion Malik, sister-in-law Gerry Campbell and her husband Jack Campbell, sister-in-law Dottie Duffy, many cousins, nieces and nephews, and dear friends.
Family and friends may call on Monday, January 27 from 4-9 p.m. at Van Hise & Callagan Funeral Home, 812 Arnold Avenue in Point Pleasant Beach. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Tuesday, January 28 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Church in Point Pleasant Beach. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Al's memory can be made to the Point Pleasant Beach High School Football program. Please make checks payable to: Point Pleasant Beach High School Football, 299 Cooks Lane, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, 08742. Please write “In memory of Al Michigan” on the memo line of the check.
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