Michael G. Schatzabel
Michael G. Schatzabel, 48, of Palmer Township, PA, passed away unexpectedly, on May 7, 2025.
Born on June 12, 1976, in Easton, PA, he was the son of Michael R. and Georgeanna Leslie Schatzabel, of Palmer Township, PA.
Michael was kind, caring, and embraced everyone he came into contact with. He had a great smile and a sense of humor to go with that smile.
He participated in baseball, football and wrestling for the Alpha, New Jersey Colts, where he grew up, and wrestled for Phillipsburg High School.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Shawn Schatzabel (Justin Stasak,) and brother Luke Schatzabel (Kelsey Vorhees.) Additionally, he is survived by aunts; Denise Stribula (who was like a second mother,) and Peggy VanArsdale, and Diana Ketchledge, as well as Godmother, Margaret Baka, also former wife, Melissa, and stepchildren; Kenny, Antonio, Casey, and Brenna Solt, who he loved dearly. He also had many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ann and George Leslie and paternal grandparents, the late Anna Brown and Richard Schatzabel.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 5 – 7 pm at the Finegan Funeral Home at 924 2nd Avenue in Alpha, NJ, with a Memorial Service beginning at 7 pm at the funeral home.