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for Michael Piazza
November 4, 2008
I am deeply sorry to hear that Michael passed away. Connie, you are always in my thoughts and prayers. Michael was a man that lit up whatever room he walked into. He was given the gift of a few more years of life. He used that time well. He spread his infectiously joyful personality throughout Roswell Park and Buffalo. Whenever we have those dark stormy winter days and the rays of sunlight come streaming down...those stairways to heaven...I will think of Michael. With love always,
Kathleen Monomakhoff Loree
Thom R. Loree MD
Peter E. Loree
John T. Loree
Buffalo, New York
Peggy (Big Mama) Brickel Lepkowski
October 25, 2008
Dear Connie and family Terry and Andy Im so sorry for your loss.Mike was a great guy and so funny. I remember going to see a band...Big Wheelie and the Hubcaps and Mike was there..My nickname is BigMama on the westside and since that night every time I seen Mike he would say hey Big Mama and the Hubcaps how are you and I would crack up laughing. I will truly miss that..God Bless Mike and his family Take Care
Christine Giglia (McGregor)
October 21, 2008
Connie, Anegla, Michael;
I'm so sorry to hear about Mike. I remember him growing up on Vermont St. Coming to the beauty shop with my Mom (Kay) every weekend. He always would come down from upstairs and joke around with my Mom. They would go head to head with thier kidding around. Those were some great times back on the old West Side. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Christine Giglia
(Chrissy McGregor)
Kay and Rons'
daughter
Christina Olivencia-Ortolano
October 20, 2008
To the piazza Family
My prayers are with you all in this time of loss. MR P. that was what i called him was a wonderful man. He was always so happy & full of life, he always had a joke to make us laugh. I met mike at a young age through his nephew nicki and then worked with him for many years in the county. Mrs.P you were very blessed to have such a wonderful man he always said such great things about you. He always talked about his family & how much they meant to him. God bless u all.
AnnMarie Zimmerman
October 20, 2008
Dear Connie and children, Terry, Paul and Andy,
I'm so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was a good man. I remember when the Piazza's first moved in next door to us. They were kind, good neighbors.
As my bro Tom and I were latch key kids, Mike protected us from the neighborhood bullies and yet still had their respect. He made us laugh, let us play with the "big kids" and always looked out for the younger kids. Small things in an adult world, but signs of a young teen guiding himself with character and grace.
Connie, your children and grandchildren can be proud. Good men are in the minority today.
Condolences and Blessings.
Annie Vaccarelli
Lucille Zinzola
October 18, 2008
Dear Connie,Family sending my deepest condolenses sorry to hear of Mikes passing MY thoyghts and prayers are with you and your family Lucille Zinzola daughter of Josephine Bordonaro
Tammy Bruyere (Muscarella)
October 16, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Dina DellaNeve
October 16, 2008
Dear Connie, Angie and (Little) Mike,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mike SR. I have such fond memories growing up on west ave. with you guys. I remember one time specifically where I was rollerskating in the street and I tripped on some broken glass. I cut my eye open and needed stitches. Mike cared for me until my mom got home. I begged him not to tell her that I was skating in the street because I would have been in big trouble. He never said a word and to this day he and I are the only ones who know! He would always look out for me much like the dad I never had. I'll always remember the times I saw Mike spending time at WSSA playing cards or at one of the stands at the Italian fest. He was never too busy to offer a smile or talk for a while. Even though we have grown up and apart I'll always hold close all the fun times we had. My family's (Luci & Chris) deepest sympathies go out to you and your family and friends. Sincerely, Dina DellaNeve.
Tony and Kellie LaPiana
October 15, 2008
To the Piazza Family,
I have nothing but great memories of Mike. He always made you laugh and had a big heart. He will be sadly missed. God bless.
MARIA SPINA
October 14, 2008
TERRY,
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO AND YOUR FAMILY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR BROTHER. I KNOW THE PAIN YOU ARE FEELING. MIKE WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON AND MAY THE MEMORIES YOU HAVE OF HIM BRING YOU SOME COMFORT AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Nancy & Frank Miosi
October 13, 2008
My dear friend Connie, all I can say
I feel so bad for you and your family
Mike was a great guy, alway's with a
smile , and how he loved his Connie
and family, I will keep in touch.
Nancy Miosi
Irene Malicki
October 13, 2008
To the Piazza Family...
Sorry to hear about Michael, my father Jospeh's Godson. He is now in a better place with his family and his Godfather.
Sincerely,
The Galiano Family
Charles
Donna and
Irene
The 7west nurses at Roswell Park
October 13, 2008
We all feel truly blessed to have gotten to know Mike. We truly loved him. He made us all laugh each and everyday. We can't wait to have ribs in heaven!
Abbe Sull
October 13, 2008
Dear Connie,family,My deepest regrets on the loss of your husband,father,grandfather. I had the honor of knowing Mike,as a friend,and business partner,at the Ark. Many fond meomries,and good times,My prayers to the entire famil,on this great loss,I hope my words brings some comfort during this time of grief,From Karen,Melanie,Dora,Abbe
julie stamey
October 12, 2008
Dear Connie and Family,
I was so very sorry to hear about your terrible loss. May God be with you all in your time of grief.
God Bless
Robert Rubino
October 12, 2008
Mike, my fun cousin and his wonderful family. I know I haven't been there in years but I have never forgot all the fun we all had years ago, Mike and Connie were 2 of my most favorite people. You have always been missed. When you get to heaven say hi to my dad and your folks, for me! Mike you were always a great guy, and you will live on in my heart as long as I live. Your cousin Bobby
Dear Connie,
I can only imagine the pain you and Angela and Michael feel right now. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May God Bless you all. Your cousin, Bob
JoAnne, Mark, Andrea, Brianna and Jenna
October 12, 2008
Dear Angie, Steve and to the Piazza Family, We are so sorry to hear about the death of your father and equally sorry we could not be there. But rest assure that our Thoughts and our Prayers are there with you now and always. May God grant you the Peace and the Serenity in the days to come. Take care and God bless you all.
Patrick J. Ruffino
October 11, 2008
To the Piazza family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. No matter how tough things got at the county, Mike was always there with a smile and kind word. He used to love to pull out his custom made baseball card of himself and no one made ribs like he did. He was a gentleman and a buddy. He will be missed by many.
Ann Aiello-McLellan
October 11, 2008
Angie, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Remember the good times you all shared especially on the softball field when we were young.
Take care & God bless!
Greta Lichterfeld
October 11, 2008
Connie,
I was always touched by the loving way you spoke of your husband. God be with you and your entire family at this time.
Greta
RUSS MARIGLIA
October 11, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
jeana mcconkey
October 11, 2008
I have so many memories of you growing up. I remember you in your baby crib on Trenton Ave.,and watched you grow to manhood. You were loved by family and friends. Connie, Angie, and Michael, I think of you and the grief your going through. Bless you all.
October 11, 2008
We go back 55 years to 1st grade at School 18. I still have all the class pictures all the way through 8th grade at School 77. I will always have fond memories of the baseball games in the School 18 playground and that big smile you always had. Sadly missed by all the guys in the neighborhood. Rest in peace Mike!
Gary Saluzzo
Jeannine Hodge
October 10, 2008
Connie, Angie and Mike:
I want to send my deepest sympathy and regret for your loss. I remember Mr. P well and he was one of a kind. Ang I wish I could say something to take away the pain..I love you and send you all a big hug.
Elias Mansour
October 10, 2008
Dear Piazza Family,
We are very sorry to hear about your terrible loss! May god comfort your family through this difficult time.
Terry Cervi
October 10, 2008
Connie..Bob and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this sad time. Mike, we will miss your warm smile and friendly wave from across the way. God Bless. Terry and Bob Cervi, E. Hazeltine Ave.
Joe'l Fisher-Ragusa
October 10, 2008
Dear Piazza Family,
I am deeply sorry for you loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Ryan Fisher
October 10, 2008
Entire Piazza Family,
I am very sorry for you loss. I hope that you find comfort in the wonderful memories that he left behind. When we were teenagers (and thought we knew it all), Mr P. always took the time to sit down with us, listen to our silly stories, give us advice and make sure we were all headed down the right path. He was a second father to us during those years. He had a remarkable way to find the funny side to every situation and ensure that we were always smiling. What a great man! I'll never forget the time when I found out that I would be a father at a fairly young age and I sat down and had a heart-to-heart with Mr P. I was extremely scared of what the future held. He told me "Ryan's Hope (that's what he always called me)....as long as you love and provide for that baby and do the right thing....everything would work itself out." He was absolutely right. As always, he built up my confidence so that it didn't seem like such a challenge anymore. Later that year Danielle went into labor and I happened to be upstairs with Mr P. on Lawrence Pl. He shook my hand and said "Good luck....I'll see a new man and proud papa the next time I see you." He was right again. I can go on and on with wonderful memories. I'm sure everyone that met him can do the same. He absolutely loved his family and friends and he made sure everyone knew it.
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful man with us!!! He will be missed by many and forgotten by none!!!
Love,
Ryan's Hope
Joanne Bracco (Rubino)
October 10, 2008
Michael you were the only person I knew who could put a smile on someones face even when there was nothing to smile about...you always had a comment or a joke that for days later we could remember and still laugh at...the stories about my parents in the old neighborhood and at the cottage ....I'll always remember the fun at the bar you and that silly towel dancing around the bar...Well kiddo, your up there now with the Best of the Best...Keep them laughing till we can all be together again Cuz... You will be sadly Missed not just by our family but all you knew you...
P.S. keep away from the wash cloths...
Connie "lil" Mchael and Angie
Be strong he'll always be around..In your hearts and everything you do..
My prayers are with all of you
Cousin Joanne
Lisa Scime'
October 10, 2008
Michael, Kathy, Gia, and the rest of the Piazza Family, I am deeply sorry and truly sad for the loss of Mr.Piazza. I know much he loved all of you and how much he was loved in return. Not much can comfort the pain you must be feeling right now, but I hope the endless memories you have of and with him will help to ease it in time. I'm sure so many will say one of the things they will remember most about your dad is how much he loved all of you and his warm, loving smile. May God bless you all and help you threw the days ahead. I will keep you close in thought and in my prayers.
Mario Gugino
October 10, 2008
Andy im so sorry for the loss of your brother. I remember him when you guy's lived on Trenton Ave, May God bless him.
Linda Smith
October 10, 2008
Dear Piazza Family,
I just want to say that even though I only met Mike a few years ago through my husband John (Smitty), I felt an instant friendship. He was always very pleasant and friendly and always asked how I was. I know his Thursday night dinner group will be missing him...May God grant you peace knowing that he is having the ultimate dinner now.
With deep sympathy,
Linda Smith
Erin Rodriguez
October 10, 2008
Steven, Angela, Steven Jr., Gabriella, and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss your Dad/Papa, he was such a wonderful person. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Erin & George Rodriguez
Paula Schmidt
October 10, 2008
Dear Aunt Connie, Angela, and Michael,
I just wanted to let you know how much I will miss "Uncle Mike". He was the life of the party from the moment he walked in to moment he left. His gentleness and love for Gia, Gabriella and Steven were felt by everyone. Please know that that I am always here for you and if you need anything at all, please do not hestitate to call me!!
Love Always,
Your Cousin Paula
JOSEPH GERACE
October 10, 2008
OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE PIAZZA FAMILY FROM THE JOSEPH GERACE FAMILY IN LAS VEGAS.
Jimmy & Kara Pezzino
October 10, 2008
Dear Piazza Family,
We will always remember Mr. Piazza. He was such a great neighbor; always smiling, waving and friendly to us and our children. May all your special memories keep you strong.
Jimmy and Kara Pezzino
LINA AIELLO
October 10, 2008
TO THE PIAZZA FAMILY:
PAPA MIKE WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER...HE ALWAYS KNEW HOW TO MAKE YOU SMILE........NO MATTER HOW BAD A DAY YOU MAY BE HAVING... HE WILL BE IN OUR MEMORIES FOREVER........WE LOVED HIM TO.........
JOHN AND LINA AIELLO
Julia, Jon & Gianna Tirone
October 10, 2008
Papa Mike,
We were not able to see you before you went to heaven. Our memories of you will stay with us forever and ever. You always had a smile no matter what was going on. You will always be the greatest papa.
We will love you forever,
Julia, Jon-Jon & Gianna Tirone
Terry Pugliese
October 10, 2008
Mike, the suffering is over for you, but just starting for us, life will never be the same without that smile, my heart is so heavy right now. The only thing that keeps me uplifted, is that wonderful day you gave us to hear your voice for the last time, and to laugh with you as you continuously joked even though you were hurting, you were unbelievable bro, no on in this world will ever take your place.......I am gonna be heartsick without you, you were my best friend. I love you Mike, please give Mom and Dad a big hug for me...........Your sister, and only sister, Terry (Witchie)
Nancy Radice Howell
October 10, 2008
Dear Piazza family,
I went all through elementary school with Michael. Such a nice person, always kind and making jokes. May God grant you peace during this sad time.
Nancy Radice Howell
Mary Ann Basile
October 10, 2008
Angie,Steve, Mikie, & Connie
My thoughts and prayers are with you.Mike was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by all that new him.Love Mary Ann-(Josie's Mom)
andreaurbinato
October 10, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Velia Burkhart
October 10, 2008
Connie and family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you for the loss of such a wonderful man, Michael was a dear friend of mine for many years and will never be forgotten.
viola ruggiero
October 10, 2008
no friendship can ever cross our paths without affecting us in some way forever. a picture of you shall lie in all of our hearts forever. you will never be forgotton. my deepest sympathies to connie,angela, mike and the rest of your family.
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