Michael DiBiase Jr., age 75, of Vineland, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after an eight month battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

Michael was born in Philadelphia, Pa. to the late Michael and Concetta (Giordano) DiBiase Sr. and he lived in Vineland his entire life.

Mike received his degree in Special Education at Trenton State and went on to teach at Vineland High School for 35 years. He was the head coach for the Vineland High School Track and Field and Cross Country teams for many years, having had several championship seasons.

He was inducted into the Vineland High School Hall of Fame in 2003 not only to recognize his successful coaching career but also for his accomplishments as a student athlete in football and track. Throughout his teaching and coaching career, Mike impacted the lives of many of his students and athletes, some of whom continued to keep in touch throughout the years.

Mike and his wife Kathy, enjoyed many trips to Italy where he was able to connect with his Italian relatives. He had a love of all kinds of music and found much joy from playing his guitars.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Kathleen (Dyer) DiBiase and his three loving children, Michael (Laura), Matthew and Lauren (Philip), along with his three grandchildren, Bennett, Benjamin and Avila. Mike had a close bond with his brother Ronald (Louise), his cousin Vince (Kathy) and brother-in-law and music partner Steve (Jeanne) Samchuck. He is also survived by numerous brothers and sister-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services will be private.

Memorial donations can be made to the Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine. https://www.pennmedicine.org

Please visit www.wbfuneralhome.com to send online condolences to the family.

Arrangements are by the Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, Vineland.