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for Michael Bare
January 21, 2011
Hi Pauline,
I am so sorry to learn you lost your husband. I was trying to find you online and this posting popped up. I would like to reconnect. Please contact me if you want. [email protected]
My thoughts are with you, Darlene Peacock
Karen Tracey
April 25, 2010
It was sad to hear of Michael's passing. He had such a kind and loving spirit. Rest in peace and God bless you.
Cara Crawford
April 18, 2010
I just recently heard of Michael Bare's passing. I moved to Los Angeles almost 5 years ago, but before I moved I was working at Boston Neighborhood Network and directing his show, "Citizen's Corner" for South Boston. He was a wonderful man, did a lot of things for the community, and will be greatly missed.
mike bellacqua
March 30, 2010
pauline hope you and t t are doing ok, thinking of both of you!
Cindy Shaughnessy, Nelson, Shinners
March 27, 2010
Pauline,
I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you. Love Cindy
Gail Ryan-Bello
March 22, 2010
Pauline,
I am sorry to hear of Micheal's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Michael give a hug to my friend.
Maureen Kelly
March 22, 2010
Pauline,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time in your life. I know he will be greatly missed by you and many others. May he rest in peace. God Bless !
Love Maureen
Kathy Hanafin
March 20, 2010
Pauline, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike was a wonderful man and I am so blessed to have known you both. God's peace be with you.
Jim Gannon
March 19, 2010
Dear Pauline,we will miss Maxie but we know he's at the Big Meeting and we rejoice in that--our prayers for you and the rest of Mike's Family -Peace Kathleen and Jim Gannon -Galway,Ireland
Kathleen Simpson Clancy
March 17, 2010
Pauline and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our prayers.
Robert Allison
March 17, 2010
Mike was a great and good friend, a gentleman, and a scholar--he pushed us all to remember history and to take care of our friends, families, and communities. He left us a large legacy to live up to.
Bob Allison
Peter Golemme
March 17, 2010
Dear Pauline and the rest of Michael's family: Please accept my condolences for your loss. I knew Michael through his work in the South Boston community, and there is nobody I admired more. He was unmatched in his devotion to the community, his passion for history, his ability to mobilize people, organizations and resources, and his generous and humble spirit. Much like one of his heroes, Henry Knox, Michael was an unassuming person who answered the call when it came, demonstrating incredible ability and acumen, a capacity for leadership, and a bottomless dedication to his community. He never seemed to want to draw attention to himself and was generous and inclusive in his praise and assistance to others. When I was a relative newcomer to South Boston, Michael was one of the first people to provide encouragement and recognition of my efforts to get involved with the Dorchester Heights Association & other neighborhood organizations. He praised every small accomplishment we achieved, invited me on his TV show, appointed me to committees, & introduced me to others that were trying to do the same thing. None of us could compare with him but he was a mentor and role model for all of us. His tenure as President of the South Boston Citizens Association set the gold standard for citizenship and community activism. He masterminded, organized and directed seemingly hundreds of events celebrating the life and history of our community. He led the effort to recover and restore the markers along the 300-mile route taken by those soldiers in the winter of 1776. For the past several years he has been quietly building bridges between South Boston and Roxbury, commemorating the final stage of Gen. Knox's journey from Fort Hill to the Heights. He has made this one of the annual events of the St. Patrick's Day season, bringing together interested citizens and neighborhood groups from both communities, busing us back and forth along the trail, reviving interest in the many historical sites along the way. The foregoing is just a very short list of some of his accomplishments. It was a privilege to know him, and I feel that his departure leaves a hole in the soul of South Boston. It best may be filled by trying to follow the example he set. I know you will miss him terribly, but I hope you will find some comfort in knowing how much he was admired and respected by so many others. Sincerely, Peter Golemme
March 16, 2010
Pauline and Family,I met Mike while i was helping a friend of mine on a campaign trail, a true Southie guy, if myself and alot of other people had half his gumption and energy,the World would be a better place,I know Southie is because of it, Mike was a do-er.
God Bless,
Iggy B. and Family
David Green
March 16, 2010
Dear Bare Family,
Boston and her citizens lost two giant men on the same day last week with the passing of Ray Tye and Michael Bare. I don't know if they ever met or even knew of one another but here were two men of different generations and backgrounds who shared the same world view. Mr. Tye, a Jewish-American, and Mr. Bare, an Irish-American, were humanitarians of the first order. Their philanthropy of spirit and selflessness touched everyone who was fortunate enough to know them. Perhaps their strongest legacy is reflected in the faces of the many who did not have any idea who they were but whose lives were made better because Ray and Mike cared so much for their community and neighbors. Both bridged racial and cultural divides through the goodness in their hearts. The greatest tribute we can pay to these wonderful men is for each of us reach out to people in need and tell them "I am going to help you."
Yours truly,
David Green
Comcast
Ron Collins
March 16, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My memories of Mike are all good ones and I will miss him dearly.
Ryan Flynn
March 16, 2010
Pauline, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. God bless.
Christine Bond
March 16, 2010
Dear Pauline and Family,
I wish you the gift of memories. Michael was a special gift from God and I am honored to have worked with him at the MBTA.
I lift you up in prayer and Michael up in praise.
God bless you,
Arthur Fritch
March 16, 2010
Pauline,
We will never forget Mike. His hand was always there for a friend. His work lives on in the hope he brought to everyone he touched. Our prayers are with you.
Mary Workman
March 15, 2010
Pauline, so sorry to hear of your loss. Mike was such a good friend to so many, including my honey, James Barry (1/22/57-2/21/09). May they both rest in peace. Take care of yourself and I'll keep you in my prayers.
March 15, 2010
Pauline,
My heart breaks for you. Michael was a good man with a big smile for everyone. We all have a story of Michael that will make us laugh. And although we'll missed him he has gone to be with a lot of people who also love him.
Dorothea
March 15, 2010
There are many people in South Boston that don't know Michael and don't realize just how much he affected their lives. He did what he did for the good of all of Southie's residents, old and new, and we are all better for having had Michael on our side. Thank you Michael for all that you have done for South Boston. May you rest in peace and love with the lord.
Bob Shields
March 15, 2010
unity,service,recovery Mike Bare is a great man I will miss him dearly. God Bless you Mike.
Mark Thornton
March 15, 2010
I knew michael for many years. There wasn't a time when I didn't see him that he didn't give me that big smirking smile. Know always you will be missed my friend.
Louise Widberg
March 15, 2010
March 15,2010
Sorry to hear of your lost. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
He will be missed greatly.
Ed and Louise Widberg and family Canton, Mass.
Richard Keegan Patty Brennan
March 15, 2010
Pauline, I am truly sorry for your loss. Mike was a wonderful man who touched so many lives in so many ways. We will miss his smile, humor and compassion. Our love and prayers to you during this deeply sad time.
Andrea Cabral
March 15, 2010
Pauline, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. Michael was a dear, kind and compassionate man. I will never forget his friendship, his support or his wonderful smile and will miss him always.
Shannon Whelan
March 15, 2010
Auntie,
I love u very much!Uncle Mike was an amazing man. Cherish every moment you've shared with eachother! He'll will never be forgotten..
March 15, 2010
South Boston lost a great man. Mike was so devoted to the community, and we will truly miss him. How fitting that his final goodbye will be Evacuation Day. My condolences to the family, especially his wife. Mike was a great man and will watch over all of us.
Kathleen Flynn
March 15, 2010
Pauline
I was sorry to hear of Michael's passing, he is an angel watching over all of us. Those of us lucky ennough to meet him during his journey here were blessed to share in his friendship and love of our community. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers
Jim C.
March 15, 2010
I know that Mike lead by example on many fronts both inside and outside of the Community. He surely earned a front row seat at the "Big" meeting.
Carol Houghtaling
March 15, 2010
A light has gone out in South Boston -
Mike made you feel you had known him forever - such a wonderful advocate for South Boston - a remarkable man - my sincerest condolences on your great loss - and ours
Steve Walsh
March 14, 2010
Michael and I were good friends growing up in Dorchester..He always made me laugh..He will be dearly missed...My deepest sympathy for his family.
Christine Nee
March 14, 2010
Pauline, I am so sorry for you loss. Mike was a wonderful man. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Chistine O'Meara-Nee (MBTA)
Frank Pierce
March 14, 2010
Pauline
I am so sorry for your loss. Michael was a great friend and a great human being. We are going to miss him so much. I have great memories of him from the past. God Bless!
Sincerely,
Skipper Pierce & Family.
Neffo and Lisa Cappuccio
March 14, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to the Bare family. Mike you are a great man. You will never be forgotton.
March 14, 2010
I never met Mike personally but I admired his love of our history. He showed South Boston what Evacuation Day was really about. He was a true patriot and will be a great loss for his beloved South Boston. May he rest in peace.
Tom Manning
March 14, 2010
We called him Max. I feel its because he was a maximum guy. For over 40 yrs Mike and Myself were close friends. I'll miss him always. A good heart, a good soul, a good friend, and a good man. God Bless and comfort Mike, Pauline, and all Mike's family.
Sincerely,
Jim
March 14, 2010
Mike was a good man. I enjoyed him each time we met.
South Boston has lost one of its biggest boosters.
Condolences to Mike's wife and family.
May God Bless You
ABIODUN SHOBOWALE
March 13, 2010
May the Good Lord grant his soul peaceful rest and strengthen his family and relatives to carry on in Jesus name, Amen.
Abiodun Shobowale
Ray McCormack
March 13, 2010
Pauline, Mike was a good friend who I'll truly miss. My deepest condolences to you and Mike's family during this difficult time. He will be missed by everyone who knew him, from Dorchester to South Boston and beyond.
Mike Bellacqua
March 13, 2010
pauline, you are in my thoughts and prayers keep your happy memories in you heart of you and mike and the good and fun years the two of you had together.you pauline and 'SOUTHIE' lost a great guy!! RIP MIKE BARE!
pamela (collins) macpherson
March 13, 2010
pauline, i am truly sorry for your loss. mike was such a great guy that did so much for others. he will truly be missed. south boston lost one of it's finest and he left us way too soon.
-scott & pamela (collins) macpherson
SHANE SULLIVAN
March 13, 2010
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU PAULINE I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH AND IM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AN ALL OF OUR LOSSES BECAUSE UNCLE MIKE WAS AN INSPIRATION TO EVERYONE AND ME ESPECIALLY I WILL MISS HIM AND NEVER FORGET OUR LAST CONVERSATION WE HAD TOGETHER. RIP UNCLE MIKE LOVE AND PRAYERS
LOVE SHANE
Susan Mallard-Shea
March 13, 2010
Pauline:
I am thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. Mike was a wonderful giving person who had a wonderful life, which he shared with all of us.
Karen McGann Lucas
March 13, 2010
Pauline
Michael gave a lasting gift of friendship to all that he met.
Through all life's hurdles, his devotion to his beloved mate and his pride of his 'Southie' roots was undeterred.
May God bless and help you find strength in all that is good
Kevin & Nancy Conroy
March 13, 2010
South Boston has lost a strong advocate. Mike truly loved our neighborhood. Pauline, Nancy and I want to express our sincerest condolences. Mike will be greatly missed. South Boston will be less of a place without him. God Rest His Soul.
Rep. Brian Wallace
March 13, 2010
Pauline,
I am so sorry. Michael's presence was certainly with us last night at the Citz Banquet. He was a dear friend to me and to the community. He touched so many lives in so many ways. I will miss his smile, his wit and his compassion. Rest in peace my friend. You have made your mark and we are better for having known you
Bill Foley
March 12, 2010
Pauline and family, I know I speak for all of the National Park Service staff who worked with Michael on so many of his dreams that became realities to promote the history of Boston, and specifically educating all to the significance of Evacuation Day. His tireless and unselfish efforts to bring communities together as one to celebrate their shared heritage will never be forgotten. He will always always be remembered by us, who he touched, as a true patriot and inspiration.
Paul Keough
March 12, 2010
I remember Michael's first Cable TV appearance on my City of Boston Veterans'Department show. He was wonderful and passionate in talking about Evacuation Day and dragging the cannons from New York, etc. I loved helping him get his own show together which he developed over the years to one that we all looked forward to watching. We'll miss your face on TV. We'll miss you on March 17th. We'll miss you always. Thank you for being such a great friend of the "town you loved so well". God Bless...
Neil Regan
March 12, 2010
Pauline, My sincere and deepest sympathy. Mike was a wonderful neighbor, a remakably decent person, and someone who always came through for the neighborhood. In life you come across a certain number of people who were truly worth knowing, and Mike falls into that category. I'll keep you both in my prayers.
March 12, 2010
Pauline my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Pattie Bare Cox
Barbara Siletsky
March 12, 2010
Pauline - You are in my prayers. I am so sad for your loss. Barbara Siletsky
Kathleen (Dutchy) Kenneally
March 12, 2010
Pauline,
May you get comfort in knowing that our neighborhood and beyond appreciate the countless hours that Mike volunteered on our behalf to make our world a better place.
Always know that Mikey epitomized the true meaning of "Love, Loyalty and Friendship"
May you get comfort in the many, many memories that you shared with Mike.
March 12, 2010
We will miss you Michael. Say " Hello " to everyone for us.
Pauline keep the Faith. We will always be here for you.
Love Pat and Dai Morehouse
Matt O'Malley
March 12, 2010
Thank you for all you did for your beloved South Boston and the whole city. You were an institution, and helped countless people around this state.
Kathleen (Dutchy) Kenneally
March 12, 2010
Pauline,
May you get comfort in knowing that Mike was well loved in our neighborhood and beyond. Your countless hours of volunteering and giving of yourselves to assist others will live on.
Always know that we love and appreciate everything Mikey did.
He represents "Love, Loyalty & Friendship" to its fullest.
Monique Flaherty
March 12, 2010
Mike- Your life has been a power of example for so many. Thank you for being the gift to all of us that you were and will continue to be in our hearts. Pauline, my love and prayers to you during this deeply sad time.
Theresa O'Neill (bmc)
March 12, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Margie Bruneau
March 12, 2010
Pauline,
My heart is heavy for you and Tommy. I know the pipes are playing in heaven, guiding him home.
Your Sister
Margie
Greg, Christine, Stacey & Gregory Cranshaw
March 12, 2010
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Nancy/Pat Carter
March 12, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Paul Greeley
March 12, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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