Michael S. Bosch, 71, of Lincroft, died on Monday, September 23.

Michael was born in New York, NY to the late Elizabeth and Peter William Bosch, and eventually settled in Lincroft.

He was a devout catholic, attending daily mass and praying the rosary, and a sacristan of St. Leo the Great Parish for several years. Michael was also a hard worker and held several other jobs, including being the spiritual director of Daytop Village Inc. He gave communion to over 130 people weekly. Michael was also an international trainer. He especially enjoyed traveling to Thailand and Bangladesh. Michael loved cooking Italian classics, and made unforgettable spare ribs. He had faith in everything, and had complete trust in God. Michael helped many people through very tough times.

He is predeceased by his parents, and his siblings Sharon Zaccolli, and Robert and Pater William Bosch, III.

Michael is survived by his sister Mary Ann Macomber, and Father John and many friends.

Visitation will take place on Friday, September 27 from 8:30am – 10:30am at St. Leo the Great Parish, Lincroft. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered following the visitation at 10:30am.

In lieu of traditional remembrances, Michael’s family asks with gratitude that donations in his memory be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital (www.stjude.org)

For messages of condolence, or to share a favorite memory of Michael, please visit his page of tribute at www.HolmdelFuneralHome.com