Michael R DeOliveira

Our beloved son, Michael Riley DeOliveira, 15, of Middletown NJ, lost his battle with depression and passed away  early December 4th, 2021. 
 
Michael was a sophomore at Middletown South and a long-time soccer player for Middletown Attack, acting as their goalkeeper and captain. He was an excellent player looking to play for college and beyond. He was a remarkable athlete and true leader on and off the field.  
 
His personality was one of a kind and to know him was to love him. He had an enormous heart and wanted nothing more than to make those around him happy. His laughter was contagious and that sound will forever fill our hearts. He was a fiercely loyal friend, an incredibly loving son and brother, and the most beautiful soul.
 
Michael is survived by his grieving parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousin, extended family, and a multitude of friends and teammates. He is preceded by his grandmother with whom he was very close, and who is undoubtedly there to embrace him in heaven. 
 
The grief of losing him is as endless and boundless as our love for him. May he rest now in the sweetest peace.  
 
A wake will be held on Wednesday, December 8th at John Day Funeral Home, 85 Riverside Ave Red Bank, NJ 07701 from 1:00PM – 3:00PM and 5:00PM – 9:00PM. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 9th, at 10am at the Middletown Reformed Church, 121 Kings Highway, Middletown Township, NJ 07748. Given the capacity limitations of the church, we invite close friends, family and teammates to join us for the memorial service. If others would like to join, they are welcome to watch remotely as the service will also be streamed live on the Middletown Reformed Church facebook page at
 https://www.facebook.com/Middletown-Reformed-Church-295264663314/.

If you or anyone you know is suffering please reach out for help:
 
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800 273 8255
 
Mental Health Crisis Line 
844 549 4266