Michael J. Marnel

Michael J. Marnel, age 68 years, of Ringeos, NJ (East Amwell Township), died Friday, September 7, 2012, at his home.

A graduate of Churchman's Business School, Easton, PA, he was born in Phillipsburg, NJ, November 24, 1943, son of the late Walter H. and Anne Macaulay Marnel, he had formerly resided in Phillipsburg, NJ, then in Clinton, NJ, and had resided in Ringoes forty years.

He was formerly a carpet installer for The Rug Mart/Carpet One, Flemington, NJ and later was a salesperson there until retiring three years ago.

An avid fisherman, camper and NASCAR fan, he was a member and former treasurer of the Amwell Valley Fire Company, Ringoes, NJ and was twice selected as, "Fireman Of The Year". He was also a former fireman for eight years at Flemington Speedway.

Surviving are his wife of forty-nine years, Virginia "Cookie" Freeland Marnel; three daughters and sons-in-law, Michele and John Combs of Ewing, NJ, Jennifer and George Price of Flemington, NJ and Christine and Corey Colaluce of Alpha, NJ, and three grandchildren, Cecelia Colaluce, Colton Colaluce and John Combs IV.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 12 Noon in Union Cemetery, Ringoes, NJ, under the direction of the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ. Calling hours will be Sunday 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hunterdon Hospice, 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822 or Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center, 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822.

For further information or to send an online condolence, please visit www.holcombefisher.com.