Born in Pontiac, MI he was the son of the late Alexander Zsolczai and his mother, Florence (Campanaro) Mahar and his stepfather William Mahar.

A loving and faithful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, “Beaupa” as he was affectionately known, was loved and inspired by all who knew him. He was a daily communicate of Most Holy Trinity Parish in Cresco, where he was also a 4th degree Knight of Columbus, devoted to Our Lady of Fatima Prayer Cenacle, and a successful retired business executive.

In addition to his beloved wife, Bel-Mehr, he is survived by his children; Julie Kotch and her husband, Stephen of Asbury, NJ, Jeanne Murphy and her husband, Jan of Ringoes, NJ, Kevin Mahar and his wife, Amy of Doylestown, Stephen Mahar and his wife, Victoria of Hanover, MD, JoAnne Diaz and her husband, Nicholas of Easton; brothers; Bob Zsolczai and his wife Marveda of Branson, MO, Ernest James (Tino) Mahar and his wife Bonnie of Stroudsburg; twenty four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, JeriAnne Hardiman and two grandchildren, Ava Stephanie Mahar and Theresa Marie Kotch.

The primary viewing was held on Thursday, April 19th at the m. The Reverend Father Gregory Loughney celebrated the Mass of Christian burial at noon at the Villa of Our Lady Retreat House in Mount Pocono, PA. Burial followed at the Canadensis UMC Cemetery, on Route 447 in Canadensis.

The family is being assisted locally by Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 38 State Highway 31, Flemington, NJ 08822. Please visit Mike’s permanent memorial site at www.wrightfamily.com where one can light a memorial candle and leave a message of condolence and words of comfort, as well as share stories and photographs of his life.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Villa of Our Lady, 245 Meadowside Road, Mt. Pocono, PA 18344 and a celebration of Beaupa’s life will be held at his prior home, “Marriah”, 122 Manners Road, Ringoes, NJ 08551 on a day and at a time to be determined. ****PLEASE NOTE THE ORIGINAL MEMORIAL DAY OF Sunday, May 27th after 2:00pm HAS BEEN POSTPONED***.  For information, please contact Mike’s daughter, Jeanne at:  Jeanne@MarriahMedia.com.