Chris Michaels

Chris Michaels, 74, of Tuckerton passed October 21, 2020. Born in Patra, Greece to his late parents, George and Helen Michalopoulos, where he served with the Merchant Marines, Chris emigrated to the US in 1970 and lived in East Brunswick, NJ. He played professional soccer and did some modeling before his love of cooking and creating recipes ultimately led to his restaurant career. He relocated to Ocean County where as the former owner of area diners, he combined his culinary skills with his love for people and created many lasting friendships. Chris was a family man at heart and enjoyed family gatherings with music and dancing.

Surviving are his wife, Donna Michaels; 3 children, Michael Michaels, Ashley Stocchi, Tyler Wilson and fiancé Brianna Rausa; 6 grandchildren, Chris, Katerina, Anastasia, Bailey, Colton and Waylan; 3 brothers, Angelos, Theo and Vassili Michalopoulos. 

Viewing Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 10 AM to 1 PM with a Funeral Service 11 AM at Barnegat Funeral Home, 841 W. Bay Ave., Barnegat, NJ. Cremation private. (www.BarnegatFH.com)

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