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for Michael Bracken
Henry Rafacz
August 26, 2015
My deepest condolences to the Bracken family!
I just found out about Mike's passing! Mike was my Automotive Technology instructor at Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park, Illinois in the late 70's. Mike was more than a master mechanic or an excellent shop teacher...he was my friend after high school also. I helped landscape his home in Alsip, Illinois. He taught me to love corvettes, though I never have owned one! I became a mechanic because of Mike's influence on my life.
I would love to come to the Orland Days parade route with my family just to catch a glimpse of Mike driving his beloved Red'59 Vette with the Golden Glass Corvette Club! We kept in touch over the years, He even stopped by my home in Midlothian Illinois with Kyle on one of his Vette road trips from Punta Gorda. When I moved to Florida seven years ago, I drove over 3 hours just to buy a car from him to give to my son. Mike said, "I have such a deal for you!" Mike even stayed with my family a couple years in a row while riding his motorcycle all the way to the Leesburg Bike Fest. He sent me pictures from the Super Bowl when the 49'ers were playing. He was so proud that Mike IV made the team!
If God has a Corvette, I'm sure Mike is trying to tweak it to get
more HP and better MPG! I'll miss you Mr. B!!!
Henry and JoAnne Rafacz
Jim Riss
August 19, 2015
Mike,
We were friends when we were just "kids". You played in the band "The Grimm Reapers in my Dad's basement in the late 1960's. Vince Hlavack played with you and good times were had by all. There were many parties at Riss' Bar and Grill and you were a big part in many of them. You came out to see me in Littleton, Colorado in the early 1980's when I owned the Golden Eagle Saloon in Golden Colorado. It was shortly after that you moved to Florida. I hope in some way I may have inspired you leave the Chicago area and open your own business. Riss' Bar and Grill is now closed for good as my brother Dan has just sold the family home and followed me to live in the wonderful state of Colorado. The last time we saw each other was at DIA when you were in Denver for a layover returning from watching a San Francisco 49ers playoff game. You were SO proud of your son who was able to get you the tickets. We had lunch with a lady friend of yours, laughed about the old times and got caught up on each other's life. I am so happy I got to see you one last time while you were still with us in human form. I just found out about you making your transition today. 8/19/2015. You must have been saying good bye from another dimension and I heard you. Good bye my old friend. We'll see each other again when my time here is over. Keep in touch.
Steve & Stacy Meier
June 23, 2015
Mike was a good friend and a very smart auto mechanic,he will be deeply missed by the Meier Tire & auto Service family.
pamela svec-gansel
June 20, 2015
Such a great loss. On behalf of Chuck Kane in Punta Gorda rest in peace my friend and the Svec-Gansel Family
pamela svec-gansel
June 20, 2015
So sorry for hearing of his loss..loved by many.My Uncle Chuck Kane in Punta Gorta was a dear friend ..RIP Mike best Corvette mechanic known to man!
Sharon (Serone) Mahoney
June 18, 2015
I am sorry I will be unable to attend, but please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.
Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home
June 16, 2015
On Behalf Of The Staff Of Andrew J. McGann and Son, We Wish To Extend Our Deepest Sympathy For Your Loss.
Paul & Denise Andrews
June 16, 2015
Mike was a good friend, respected businessman and a great pilot; he will be terribly missed.
June 15, 2015
Sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort help you doing this difficult time. Psalms 83 : 18.
My son sitting on Mike's lap
Rick Stachowicz
June 15, 2015
Peggy & Bob McHugh
June 14, 2015
Michael was a good friend and pal for over twenty years in Punta Gorda, Florida. He will be sorely missed. Can't make it to the service, but he is in our prayers always. Peggy and Bob McHugh
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