Michael W. Vero, 50, of Passaic on April 17, 2010. Born and raised in Passaic, Michael lived in Lodi, returning to Passaic several years ago. A parishioner of St. Clare's RC Church, Clifton, Michael was a member of the Clifton Moose Lodge. Michael was employed by Bowles Security of Clifton at Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pequannock for many years.

Beloved father of Michele and Christopher Koltzan of Lodi. Loving son of Albert of Passaic and the late Catherine (Ridgell), who died in 2008. Dear brother of Albert and his wife Lauralynn of Barnegat, Carol Miller and her husband George of Palisades Park, and Catherine Pellicier and her husband William of Passaic. Loving grandfather of Cameron, Zackary, and Marcus.

Funeral Wednesday 9 AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton, and 10 AM at St. Clare's RC Church, Clifton. Cremation Private. Visiting Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. www.shookfh.com