Edward Mickaliger, of Riverhead, died April 14, 2014 at Riverhead Care Center, one day shy of his 101st birthday.

Born April 15, 1913, he was the son of Martin and Catherine Mickoliger. He served in the military during World War II (1943 to 1945) and went on to work as a salesman at Carl and Bob’s in Riverhead. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and gardening.

Predeceased by his wife Bertha, he is survived by his brother Stanley, of Mattituck, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Visitation will take place at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home, 336 Marcy Avenue, Riverhead on Friday, April 18 from 2 to 6 p.m. A service will be held at the funeral home at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 19. Interment will follow at St. Isidore’s Cemetery.