Michael P. Connor, 32, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg.

Michael was born in Easton, PA, a son of Rose M. Sortino, who has everlasting love for her son.

Michael was married to his college sweetheart Christina (Hillpot) Connor, with whom he celebrated 3 years of marriage. He was a graduate of Wilson High School, class of 2006; Northampton Community College, class of 2008; East Stroudsburg University, class of 2010; and received his Master's Degree from Lehigh University in 2017. Michael's first job was a Save-A-Lot grocery store as a cashier and frontend manager. He later worked as a Notary with his grandfather, Patrick Sortino, at Jam Auto Sales. Michael was an employee at ADP in Allentown, PA in sales for the past few years.  He enjoyed sports, and the outdoors, especially fishing. He loved to travel and make memories with his loving wife. Michael loved to spend time with family and friends, Michael was a positive, good-hearted person who always made everyone happy and brought out the best in people. He lit up any and every place he went with his positivity and golden heart.

Michael was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, the Citizen's Hose, and on the Bar-Don Bowling League. He was a mentor at Lehigh College, and a mentor at the summer camps at Lafayette College.

In addition to his wife and mother, Michael is survived by a sister-in-law Alyssa Hillpot of Pohatcong Twp.; a father- and mother-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Hillpot; aunts, uncles, cousins; and a dog Freddy. He is preceded in death by maternal grandparents Mary and Patrick Sortino; and paternal grandfather William A. Connor.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 from 8:00 am to 11:00 am in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11:30 am in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Avenue, Palmer Twp. Interment will be private at St. Anthony's Cemetery, in Easton.  Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com.