Thursday, May 4, 2017

Bicyclist, Dr. Michael Migdal, Struck and Killed In Old Tappan, NJ





Bicyclist, Dr. Michael Migdal, Struck and Killed In Old Tappan, NJ

Saturday, April 22, 2017


RIVER VALE, N.J. - A bicyclist was hospitalized after being struck Saturday morning on Poplar Road in Old Tappan, Old Tappan Police Chief Thomas Shine confirmed.
Poplar Road remained closed through late morning following the crash, which occurred just before 9 a.m. near the wildlife reserve.
The Hillsdale Volunteer Ambulance Service transported the victim.


Dr. Michael Wayne Migdal of River Vale, NJ died on Friday, April 28th at 12:56 AM at Hackensack University Medical Center. He was 59 years old and died from injuries sustained from a bicycling accident. Michael was born on December 24th, 1957 in Fort Lee, NJ.

Michael married his wife Roberta "Robbie" Riskin, daughter of Elaine (deceased) and Sidney Riskin, sister to Suzanne Riskin of Wayne, NJ, in August, 1997. Michael was a devoted husband and father and was very proud of their two beautiful daughters Elyse, 16 and Hailey, 12. Members of their family include their dogs Codie, Sugar and Max (deceased).


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 THIS IS FROM THE OBITUARY ON THE WEB


Dr. Michael Wayne Migdal of River Vale, NJ died on Friday, April 28th at 12:56 AM at Hackensack University Medical Center. He was 59 years old and died from injuries sustained from a bicycling accident. Michael was born on December 24th, 1957 in Fort Lee, NJ. His parents Anita and Leonard purchased their first home in Glen Rock after opening Ridgewood Decorators and Michael, along with his sister Rachelle, enjoyed a loving family life. After graduating from Glen Rock High School he pursued a medical career, graduating from Lafayette College in 1980 and then from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1984. Michael was partnered with Dr. Andrew Spector for the last 27 years as part of an innovative practice team at Gentle Dentistry of Haworth, NJ.

Michael married his wife Roberta "Robbie" Riskin, daughter of Elaine (deceased) and Sidney Riskin, sister to Suzanne Riskin of Wayne, NJ, in August, 1997. Michael was a devoted husband and father and was very proud of their two beautiful daughters Elyse, 16 and Hailey, 12. Members of their family include their dogs Codie, Sugar and Max (deceased).

Michael was an avid cyclist and enjoyed being in nature. His gentle way, his intellectual curiosity and his residing happiness about life inspired those around him. He was passionate about his work and was embraced by his patients. He was a dear friend to many and shall be remembered with much love in the hearts of all who knew him.

Michael is survived by his wife Robbie, daughters Elyse and Hailey, his mother Anita Migdal and sister Rachelle Migdal. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service on Wednesday, May 3rd, 11:30 AM at Robert Schoem's Menorah Chapel (W-150 Route 4, Paramus, NJ 07652). - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/northjersey/obituary.aspx?n=michael-migdal&pid=185252738&fhid=17135#sthash.ebBnxjrz.dpuf
 Dr. Michael Wayne Migdal of River Vale, NJ died on Friday, April 28th at 12:56 AM at Hackensack University Medical Center. He was 59 years old and died from injuries sustained from a bicycling accident. Michael was born on December 24th, 1957 in Fort Lee, NJ. His parents Anita and Leonard purchased their first home in Glen Rock after opening Ridgewood Decorators and Michael, along with his sister Rachelle, enjoyed a loving family life. After graduating from Glen Rock High School he pursued a medical career, graduating from Lafayette College in 1980 and then from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1984. Michael was partnered with Dr. Andrew Spector for the last 27 years as part of an innovative practice team at Gentle Dentistry of Haworth, NJ.

Michael married his wife Roberta "Robbie" Riskin, daughter of Elaine (deceased) and Sidney Riskin, sister to Suzanne Riskin of Wayne, NJ, in August, 1997. Michael was a devoted husband and father and was very proud of their two beautiful daughters Elyse, 16 and Hailey, 12. Members of their family include their dogs Codie, Sugar and Max (deceased).

Michael was an avid cyclist and enjoyed being in nature. His gentle way, his intellectual curiosity and his residing happiness about life inspired those around him. He was passionate about his work and was embraced by his patients. He was a dear friend to many and shall be remembered with much love in the hearts of all who knew him.

Michael is survived by his wife Robbie, daughters Elyse and Hailey, his mother Anita Migdal and sister Rachelle Migdal. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service on Wednesday, May 3rd, 11:30 AM at Robert Schoem's Menorah Chapel (W-150 Route 4, Paramus, NJ 07652).