Mike,

"I have been, and always shall be, your friend."

Miss and love you brother.
Rich

Dear Uncle Mike,
I'll never, ever forget how much fun you injected into our family gatherings. Telling hyterical stories from your childhood, goofing off with all the uncles and cousins in the pool, singing that Little Mermaid song... some of the best times ever. You made everyone smile. Thank you for your love for me and my kids over the years. Miss you. xoxo
Keightley

Mike,

I still cannot wrap my mind around the reality that you are gone. I remember the day you were born. Ann DaMizzio was babysitting me and Dad came in and told me I had a baby brother. I was so excited! I was 4...I cannot believe I can remember that, when I couldn't tell you what I did 2 days ago!

I think I will miss your jokes and laughter the most; all those crazy, funny texts, and your never ending knowledge of TV and movie trivia. You used to crack me up remembering lines and songs from the shows we watched as kids. And then the day you dressed up like a woman in curlers, so you could join your sisters while we watched the Cher concert! You were one funny guy!

You were one of the most thoughtful people I have ever known; always checking on me and how things were going for me. Thanks for being an awesome brother to me and a loving, caring uncle to my sons. I hope you are out of pain and finally at peace. You deserve it. I loved you so much and I will miss you forever. 

Your loving sister,
Therese

"“Dear Uncle Mike,

I am so saddened by your passing and am missing you already. I can’t help but wish we could hang out “one more time”.  I am thankful I am left with so many good memories.

I am also feeling lucky to have had you in my life and as my Godfather.  Although the distance between NY and VA always presented its challenges, I feel as if you always found a way to stay involved in our lives. Whether it was you making a trip to VA for birthdays and graduations or our trips to NY for weddings and family reunions, I always knew it would be fun if Uncle Mike was there. And even as of late, the occasional text message and phone call, not to mention the annual cheese cake from Junior’s… it always felt as if you were close by.

Although I am feeling sad and confused, the only way I know to move forward is to continue on with a great sense of humor and much kindness, traits I've learned from you.

Love,
Nephew Brian”"

Dear Michael,
I have so much to say but can't find the words. I am heartbroken to say the least. Losing a second brother in a little over 3 years is overwhelming. I am sad that I won't see you again here on earth, Sad that you have not been well for so long, especially these last few years. I know it has limited you in many ways. I will miss you calling or texting me to tell me To Kill a Mockingbird was on TV. I will miss you calling Al to talk baseball or to tell us there was a great movie with Lauren Bacall coming on TMC. You could drive me crazy one minute and crack me up the next. Most of all I will miss you. Boy we have a history and memories. You will always be Roy and I will always be Dale. Kiss Mom, Dad and Bob for me. Happy Trails to you, until we meet again. Your sister Helene

Dear Mike,
I am feeling such loss today knowing I will no longer have your fantastic sense of humor, your kind heart and your great laugh in my life. We will all miss you so much.
Your Brother Jim