Michael P. Tatka of Hardyston, N.J., passed away on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at the Willow Creek Rehab Center in Somerset, N.J., after a long illness. He was 52.
Born in Sussex, N.J., to Joanne (Rosa) and the late Albert Tatka Sr., Michael was a graduate of the Wallkill Valley Regional High School. He worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator for SCMUA. Michael was an avid hunter and fisherman as well as a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan.
He was predeceased by his father and nephew Tyler Peacock.
Michael is survived by his loving wife, Janine (Peacock) Tatka; daughters, Ashton and Audra Tatka; mother, Joanne Tatka; sister, MaryAnne Gruszecki; brother, Albert Tatka Jr.; nephew Austin Peacock; niece, Merindalynne Gruszecki; and brothers-in-law, Stephen Peacock and Thomas Gruszecki.
Visitation will be held Thursday, Dec. 3, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the F. John Ramsey Funeral Home, One Main St., Franklin, N.J.