Michael DiBiase
Michael DiBiase, age 57, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2022 at St Luke’s Hospital, Warren Campus.
He was born on July 22, 1964 in Easton, Pennsylvania and was the son of the late Romolo and Helen DiBiase of Phillipsburg.
He is survived by sister Barbara Stahlnecker of Allentown and brother Richard (and Jennifer) DiBiase of Phillipsburg and brother Ronald (Jayne) DiBiase of Saratoga California.
Michael’s many nieces and nephews were blessed to have him as their Uncle. They include Christine, Heather, and Todd Stahlnecker; Benjamin and Sarah DiBiase; and Allison and Ryan DiBiase. His stepmother, Shirley DiBiase, step siblings Greg Cestaro and Laurie Kleedorfer, were also an important part of his life.
Michael led a happy and active life including his graduation from Phillipsburg High School in 1986, his active summers at Camp Warren, his work at Abilities of Northwest Jersey, and unique events such as bowling, dances, and the Special Olympics through the help of The ARC of Warren County.
He was a resident of the Alpha Group Home on Pohatcong Street since 1988, where Michael formed many lifelong friendships with residents, roommates, and staff. Sundays were his favorite day because it always included mass at Saint Mary Church and brunch at his favorite restaurants.
A viewing will be held on Monday, January 10, 2022 from 9 to 10:30 AM at the Finegan Funeral Home, 924 2nd Ave. Alpha, N.J. The Funeral Mass will follow beginning at 11 AM at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 830 5th Ave., Alpha, N.J. Interment will take place at St. Philip & St. James Cemetery in Greenwich Twp., N.J.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to:
The ARC of Warren County, 319 West Washington St, PO Box 389, Washington, NJ 07882
Phillipsburg Emergency Squad, PO Box 215, 360 Prospect St., Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Saint Mary Catholic Church, 830 5th Ave., Alpha, NJ 08865
The family respectfully requests that masks be worn at the viewing.