Michael C. Buckel, 75 of Ormond Beach, Florida passed away Friday, July 17, 2015 at Bridgeview Care Center, Ormond Beach.

Michael was born February 26, 1940 in Oxford, New York to Frank and Marie (Rivers) Buckel.

He was an inspector in different divisions of five companies for forty-one years, retiring from GE.

Upon his retirement, he and his wife, Pearl relocated to Ormond Beach from Norwich, New York. Michael was a real sports fan, especially when it came to football and baseball. He played high school tennis and refereed high school sports. He was an avid bowler, and he and his team were voted into the Norwich, NY Bowling Hall of Fame.

Michael was also a member of the Union Congregational Church, UCC, Holly Hill, Florida, where he enjoyed singing in their choir.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Pearl Buckel of Ormond Beach, his son, Michael A. Buckel of Greene, New York, four step-sons, Kevin (Lori) Moon of N. Pitcher, NY, Timothy Moon of Lebanon, NY, Roy (Debbie) Moon of Norwich, NY, and Thomas Moon of Earlville, NY as well as five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and four nieces and their husbands.

A Memorial Service will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 22nd at 11:00 am at the Union Congregational Church, 1050 Daytona Ave., Holly Hill, FL 32117. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be mailed to the Union Congregational Church at the same address. Additional services and interment will be held in New York.

Arrangements are under the careful care of Lohman Funeral Home Ormond.