Obituary of MICHAEL J. DOSCH

Michael J. Dosch Jr. passed away Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at the Chelsea at Montville. He was 83. Born March 6, 1936 to Michael and Mary Ann (nee Logan) Dosch, he was raised in Newark, NJ, and had been a resident of Parsippany and Lake Hiawatha for 50 years. Mr. Dosch served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He studied mechanical engineering at NJIT, and later worked in that capacity with Breed Engineering for many years before retiring 16 years ago. Mr. Dosch was preceded in death by his parents; his four siblings, John Dosch, William Dosch, Elizabeth Tracey, and Mary Hope Harkins; and a grandson, Joseph LaVilla. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Michaeleen (nee Foley); four children, Regina Appleby and her husband Harry Appleby Jr. of Washington, NJ; Rosemarie LaVilla of Fort Worth, TX; Benjamin Dosch of Rockaway; and Julie Dosch of Palm Shores, FL.; nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. At the request of the family, services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family would be grateful for memorial donations to the 1st Baptist Community Church, 800 Vail Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054.