Michael Alan Lettieri, 79, died peacefully in his sleep on Monday after a short illness. Born in Hackensack, Michael was a lifelong resident of NJ and was a 1959 graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School. He then attended and graduated from Murray State University in Kentucky. After college Michael taught grammar school in Middletown, NJ.

Michael then joined the US Army where he spent the next four years and served as a Drill Sergeant and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant before his honorable discharge.

Michael was then accepted into law school at Loyola University in New Orleans. Michael passed the bar in both NJ and Louisiana but returned to Atlantic Highlands where he practiced law for over 30 years.

Michael is survived by his wife of 30 years, Anne and his brother Philip Lettieri. Michael is also survived by eight step children; Sharon Hood-Jordan (Randall), David Johnson, Renee McGowan (Mark), Pamela Fitterer (Thomas), Karen Bischoff (Paul), Gabrielle Eichel (Richard), Patrick Johnson, Celine Davi (Tony) He is also survived by 19 step grandchildren as well as 6 step great grandchildren.

Michael is predeceased by his mother Evelyn Sybil (Sandberg) and his father Michael Raymond Lettieri.

Michael enjoyed riding his bike, going to the beach, playing baseball and spending time with family and friends. He also very much enjoyed traveling with his wife, family and friends.

Should friends desire, donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.