Obituary of Michael John DiPrimo

Michael DiPrimo 88 passed away peacefully at home on Saturday November 8, 2025 with his loving wife by his side. 

Michael was the husband of Elizabeth (Johnston) and father to Michael (Susan), Debbie (Warren) and Brian (Dana), Grandfather to Corey (Codi), Taylor, Haley (David), Mackenzie (Michael), Anthony, Joseph (Alex) and Daniel and brother to Lucille Mooney (Robert). 

He is predeceased by his son Daniel, his parents Frank Sr. and Nicholine (Pennucci), brothers and their spouses Dominic (Marilyn) and Frank Jr. (Annette) and sister Anna Furbeck (Bob).

Michael was born in Morristown in 1937.

After graduating from Morristown High School, he went on to serve in the U.S Army from 1957 to 1959.  Upon being discharged from the Army, he began a long, successful career in sales.

His first job was at Microlab in Livingston, where he met his wife of almost 63 years, Liz.  After marrying, they moved to Florham Park to raise their young family, where he was active in coaching his son’s recreation football and baseball teams.

In 1977, the family moved to Cedar Knolls, NJ where he spent the rest of his years.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, as well as fishing, golfing, gardening, poker/card games of all kinds, puzzles and plenty of conversations about fantasy football and the stock market in his later years.  

He lived for his family, always putting them first, especially enjoying his time with his grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and their beautiful children.  Michael lived a happy life surrounded by his family and friends and will be greatly missed.

Family and friends are welcome to gather for a visitation for Michael on Thursday, November 13^th from 4 pm to 7 pm at Dangler Funeral Home at 600 Speedwell Ave., Morris Plains, NJ 07950.

A Funeral Mass will be held at Notre Dame of Mt Carmel Catholic Church at 75 Ridgedale Ave., Cedar Knolls, NJ on Friday, November 14, 2025 at 9:30am, followed by interment at Holy Rood Cemetery, 61 Whippany Road, Morris Township, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations in memory of Michael may be made to: Morris County Interfaith Food Pantry (www.mcifp.org) or St. Jude Children's Reserch Hospital (www.stjude.org).