This memorial website was created in honor and memory of our beloved Mizuho colleague,
Mike Tominelli. Colleagues, friends, and family are encouraged to leave their messages, memories, and pictures on this site so Mike's family can see all the love and support.
Company-wide message from the CEO of Mizuho Americas sent on April 7, 2020:Dear Colleagues,
Unfortunately, I have the sad task of informing our Mizuho community of terrible news.
Mike Tominelli, one of the longest tenured employees at MSUSA, passed away today from this virus which seems to have no mercy. I extend the sympathy and support of the entire firm to his wife Barbara and two sons, Brandon and Michael, who reside in Bay Bridge, Brooklyn. Today would have been Mike’s 55th birthday.
Joining the firm almost 28 years ago in 1992, Mike, affectionately known as “Muscles” by the front office, quickly established himself as a consummate professional and trusted teammate in the Fixed Income Operations team. He was well-known for his standout dedication, logging in from home each morning at 5:30am to check fixed income flows before coming into the office.
Mike was last in the office on March 13th and entered the hospital this past Friday. If you worked with Mike’s team, please reach out to them to offer your support and condolences. We need to be there for our colleagues.
Health officials warn that we have entered a peak period for COVID-19 and it’s so important that we rely on each other’s compassion and kindness throughout this dark period. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a valuable resource for anyone who needs comfort or would like to speak with a professional counselor.
Please join us this evening on our video livestream where we will pause for a moment of silence in memory and honor of the loss of our two colleagues.
Warm regards,
Teiji Teramoto
CEO & Chairman
Mizuho Americas