Obituary of Michael W. Vaniman

Michael W. Vaniman, 71, of Milmay passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Inspira Medical Center-Vineland. 

The husband of Dorothy Eckardt Vaniman, he was born in Hammonton and resided in Milmay for 28 years.  He had lived in Estelle Manor prior to that.

Before his retirement, he had been employed as a supervisor with the NJ State Department of Transportation out of the Vineland plant.  He had been with the NJDOT over 30 years. 

An avid motorcyclist, he was an experienced mechanic and enjoyed working on both cars and motorcycles.  Michael also had his own racecar which he ran at Bridgeport Speedway.

In addition to his wife, Dorothy, he is survived by a daughter, Bonnie Goertz and her husband Bill of Vineland, three nephews and one niece. 

Cremation and inurnment took place at Laurel Lawn Crematory in Upper Deerfield Township.  Arrangements are under the direction of the PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, Upper Deerfield Township.  Written condolences can be sent to the family at www.padgettfuneralhomes.com.