MICHAEL A. LYNCH, 48, of HOLMDEL, NJ passed away on Monday Sept. 13, at home surrounded by his family following a courageous struggle against cancer. Born in New York on February 14, 1962, Michael was a graduate of Holmdel High School in 1980 and remained a life long Holmdel resident. One of his favorite pastimes was golf, and he achieved a Hole In One on Sunday May 20, 2001 at Shark River Golf Course, Neptune. Mike also enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Michael was predeceased by his beloved parents Gertrude (Trudy) Dougherty, and William M. Lynch. He is survived by his two loving brothers Patrick of Holmdel, and Timothy of Reston, VA., a nephew Seamus of Reston, VA., as well as his loving aunts Anne M. Short of Lakewood, and Audrey (Edward) Dougherty Planeta of Venice, FL., and by his loving cousins both here and in Ireland. The family extends a special thank you to all of Mike's friends and relatives for their continuing prayers and support. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Mike's life with his family from 7:00 to 9:00 PM on Thursday Sept. 16 at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 South Holmdel Road, Holmdel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for Mike on Friday, Sept. 17 at 9:00 A.M. at St. Catharines R.C.Church, 108 Middletown Road, Holmdel. Interment will then follow at St. John's Cemetery, Middle Village, NY. In lieu of sending flowers, the family suggests donations made in Mike's name to The American Lung Association, 1031 Route 22 West Suite 203, Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807