Michael McLaughlin, age 61, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015 at his home after a long illness. He was born on March 30, 1954 in Newark, New Jersey to Martin and Ethel (Reedy) McLaughlin.MLN-Obit2apr30-15

Michael married the love of his life, Lillian (Johnsen) on May 23, 2014 in Willingboro Township, New Jersey. He was employed by D.W. Schulz Company at Lakehurst, New Jersey for many years. His hobbies included motorcycles and old cars.

He is survived by his wife, Lillian, of Mesquite; brother, Martin McLaughlin of Las Vegas; son Michael McLaughlin Jr. of Tomsriver, New Jersey; five daughters, Michele Calello, Donna Johnsen and Barbara Johnsen, all of Florida, Ann Benson of Browns Mills, New Jersey and Kathy Krynen of California; 12 grandchildren, Tyler and Michael of Florida, Henry, Chris, David and Jessica of New Jersey, Ashley, Jackie and Joan of Texas and Jenna, Joey and Anthony of California.