Michael A. LaBell-Eschelbach, born on July 8 ^th , 1967, died peacefully in his sleep on July 17 ^th , 2025.  Michael is the son of Mary Janone Compano.  He graduated from Dover High School and moved to Monmouth County to reside with his husband, Paul Eschelbach.   Michael loved children and animals.  He helped to raise Elijah Sierra and Cam'Ron Smith. He worked for the SPCA in Eatontown, where he came into contact with a number of animals which he loved. He adopted several rescue animals; dogs, cats, a parrot and a McCaw.  Michael was well known for his generosity, wisdom, common sense and kindness.  He is survived by his husband, Paul Eschelbach.  They were together for over 33 years.  He is also survived by his sister, Marie Gagne, his brother, Byron James LaBell; several nieces, a nephew, many great nieces and grand-nephews. "Mikey" loved gardening and tending to his many rosebushes. He enjoyed watching the multitude of birds he invited to his house with his several bird feeders.  We will always love and miss him greatly.

A "Celebration of Life" for Michael will be held at Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch. NJ on Monday, July 21 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.