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Michael Contestabile Obituary

Contestabile, Michael
Felix
Parma: September 16, 2009, at the age of 46. Predeceased by his father Michele Contestabile. Survived by his wife, Connie A. (Kloosterman) Contestabile; children, Savannah, Michela & Michael; mother, Agostina Contestabile; grandmother, Loreta Bacchetta; mother-in-law & father-in-law, Robert & Margie Kloosterman; sister, Mary (Frank) Pettinaro; sister-in-law, Karen (John Robinson) Kloosterman; niece, Brianna Pettinaro; nephew, Franco Pettinaro. Michael was the Director of Engineering with Getinge USA. For more information about Michael, visit
www.aliferemembered.com
BARTOLOMEO & PEROTTO Funeral Home, Inc., 1411 Vintage Ln. (between Rte. 390 & Long Pond Rd.) Visitation Sunday, 3-7PM. Michael's Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10AM on Monday at St. Lawrence Church. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations may be sent to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2141 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 7000, El Segundo CA, 90245, in Michael's memory.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle from Sep. 19 to Sep. 20, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Contestabile

17 Entries

Tommasecchia Family

September 26, 2009

Our deepest sympathies to the Contestabile family and to all of the extended family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bring you comfort and peace as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Patrick Näslund

September 24, 2009

Dear Connie, Savannah, Michela,

I never met you, yet, but through Mike I learnt that you are a fantastic family. I was fortunate to meet your Father, Husband Mike. I spent alot of time travelling the world with Mike, sometimes it felt like I spent more time with him than with my family. Mike and I liked eachother from the start. It is just a couple of weeks ago I talked with Mike over the phone, he was the strong Mike that I got to know.

Mike thanks for everything I will miss you with all my heart. Your friend

Patrick Näslund (Former Getinge Colleague)

Gert Linder

September 21, 2009

Dear Contestable family,

It is with great sadness that I received the message that Mike passed away at such a premature age.

I got to know Mike some years ago while working together on research projects within Getinge Infection Control. Mike was a person who not only had great professional skills but also personal qualities that I value and greatly admire. Simply put, Mike and I got along really well.

Mike brought a great spirit to the meetings we attended together. His knowledge and enthusiasm, combined with his personal qualities, were infectious for the entire group.

When Mike and I traveled together he always insisted that we have good accommodations as well as good meals. I always appreciated his company, especially as a foreigner, because he was confident and assuring. I truly enjoyed knowing and working with Mike.

I will miss you Mike.

My deep sympathies,

Gert (Linder)
(Managing Director of Getinge Skärhamn AB in Sweden)

Antoinette Contestabile

September 21, 2009

Aunt Augie & Family,
My condolences and prayers to you & your family....

Rob & Kathleen Richardson

September 20, 2009

"The night the angels took you
to live with them above-
the world we live in down below
lost someone truly loved"

Connie, Savannah, Michela, Michael & Family,

We are truly saddened to hear of your loss. Mike was a great man and a great friend. It's so hard to believe that he is gone. He will be truly missed. We know your hearts are broken. Know that Mike is in a better place and his spirit will live on in all of us. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Contestabile family.
Our deepest Sympathy,

September 20, 2009

Please accept my condolences and prayers.

Mrs. Lorraine Vasquez
teacher aide in Michael's classroom at Terry Taylor School

Frank, Donna, Stefano and Kenny Rotondi

September 20, 2009

Mike,
Our time with you was cut much to short but the wonderful memories will remain with us forever. Thank you so much for the special friendship and love that you shared with us. You were always there and that we will miss profoundly. You will remain in our thoughts and in our hearts forever. We love you Mike.

jeff wainwright

September 20, 2009

thinking of you and your children. our love and prayers are with you at this time

Tommy, Ange,Sabrina,Marco Frasca

September 20, 2009

Connie,Savannah,Michela & Michael,
Words cannot express what we are feeling right now and cannot imagine your pain.But,we want you to know that your friends are here for you always. Mike will always be with us...Friends forever.

September 20, 2009

This is in a way a internal mail in Getinge sent to John Aymong who informed me about Mike. He has beside of this informed me about Mikes situation for the whole time of his problem. I am not used to american way of condolences but I like to take part of the memory of Mike
"I like to give it to all listen to my voicmail a couple of minutes ago. I can not call you tonight. I am sorry about that but I need a night to come over your message about Mike.
Over the time I have met people and lerned to know all off them in different way. I liked Mike in a special way. I dont know way. It just happend. It is of course his person. His way of acting. His way of behawing and everything around. I dont know his family but I know you, John and the support you need. I feel very much for you today. I know your relation to Mike and the impotance and value he brought to a working day all over the year. I shall always be there if you need any support or help to overcome a big loss of Mike. You know where to find mee.

I liked and I loved Mike."

Roland Karlsson, President Getinge Disinfection, Sweden

Kelly Zicari

September 20, 2009

Agostine, Mary and family, although death is a natural part of life, there is something so unnatural about mourning such a great person so young. Even though your lives are forever changed, your purpose remains the same...so may God keep you strong and find comfort in all the momories you share.

Linda Polesky

September 20, 2009

Dear Mary,
We met on a difficult road and travelled side by side fighting for the survival of our loved ones every step of the way. I wanted our journey together to be a long one, unfortunately, fate had other plans.
My heart is so heavy for you and your family. There is nothing more that you can do for Mike (and no one could have done more than what you did). It's now time to begin your own healing. May you and your loved ones come to peace with the changes life will bring and know laughter & happiness once again with the fond memories that Mike left behind.

Joe & Marusca Gatto

September 19, 2009

Our heartfelt sympathy is with you in the difficult loss of Michael. May your fond memories of happy times with Mike surround you and comfort your families.
With love,

Danny & Melinda Bacchetta

September 19, 2009

Danny & Melinda Bacchetta, Our deepest sympathy, Take comfort in our Lord Jesus Crist. May the Lord be with you in your time of sorrow.
Our Prayers are with you.

September 19, 2009

Connie, Michela, Savannah & Michael
Our thoughts are with you. We are truly sorry for your loss. Our sympathy goes out to you. You are a strong wonderful family.

The Brady's
Reba, Ashley, Alysia & Pat

Paul & Chris McCartney

September 19, 2009

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

September 19, 2009

Connie, Savannah, Michela and Michael,

We are truly sorry for your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.

Gary, Judy and Darcy De Angelis

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