Michael was the son of Frank and Nora Batty, and the step-son of Joe Hoppel.  He is survived by his two children, daughter-in-law, and three grandchildren.

From Auckland, New Zealand to northern New Jersey/New York, to the west coast of Florida.  Michael enjoyed a life filled with the things he loved.  Friends, family, golf, sailing, his Irish heritage, good times and a good (and occasionally a unique, but maybe not so good) drink.

He was active in the NJ Ironbound Irish Association and the Nutley Irish American Association for most of his life.  Michael loved to travel and did so extensively, although he never got the chance to get back to New Zealand as he had hoped.

Rather than tell everyone our view of his life, we would rather hear stories from those who loved him.