Michael R. Tolerico, 78, of Southampton, passed away Monday, July 29, 2013 at Samaritan Hospice in Mt. Holly with his family by his side.  Born in Tresckow, PA, he lived in several areas of PA and NJ over the years.  A US Army National Guard Veteran, Michael worked as a mechanic at many different shops, eventually opening up his own.  He was very handy and was able to fix anything. He loved nature and the outdoors, was an avid hunter and fisherman and a member of the Rack Pack Hunting Club.  Michael worked as a security guard for Bamberger's, which later became Macy's, and after his retirement he opened a mobile home parts and supply store. He was a member of the Oak Grove Presbyterian Church.

Son of the later Rocco and Mary Tolerico and brother of the late Rocco Tolerico, Jr, Michael was predeceased by his wife, Arlene.  He is survived by four children and their spouses, Lea Ann and Joseph Borromeo, Michael and Susan Tolerico, Theresa ""Tee"" and Vincent Feminella and Peggy and John "" J.C."" Stover; four step-daughters and their spouses, Victoria and Joseph Mezynski, Valerie and Peter Hnasko, Vanessa Melanson and Veronna and Glenn Karnish; his first wife and her husband, Sylvia and Richard Goodrich; a sister, Mary Brewer; grandchildren, Laurie Kiernan and her husband, Michael, Joseph Borromeo, Joseph and Melissa Yaros, Alison Tolerico, Jeffery and Brianna Jarzyk, Alexa Feminella, John, Brandon, Coty, Courtney, Rebecca and Noah Stover; great grandchildren, Emalea, Mikey, Kayleigh, Madison, Jillian and Mavis; many nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held 1 pm on Friday, August 23 ^rd at the Allentown Presbyterian Church, High St. Allentown.  Inurnment will follow in Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, Arneytown.  Friends may call from 12 pm until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Michael's name to the Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr. Marlton, NJ 08053 or DaVita Dialysis, 668 Main St Lumberton, NJ 08048.  Arrangements under the direction of Peppler Funeral Home, Allentown.