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Memories and Condolences
for Michael MCSHANE
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December 28, 2010
Dear Gwen,
I was so heartbroken to hear of Mike's death. Thank you for writing to me. Mike and I were best friends for twenty years, during our twenties and thirties. Mike was my best man at my wedding and Bob Connolly and I were Mike's best men at his wedding to Joyce. We were roommates in Poughkeepsie at 11 Easy Street. We worked out together, traveled the world together and shared the best of times and worst of times. We were a bunch of bachelors for years: Bob, Mike, myself, Joe Bottega, RIch Finnerman. I was the first to marry and moved off to Colorado. While we never lost touch, our friendship grew distant. We all eventually did marry and moved apart. Bob was killed in a traffic accident, Rich married and moved to Houston, Joe married and we never heard from him again. I'll close with a great story of our trip to Ireland. We left our tour for a couple of days to visit Mike's aunt and uncles in the town of Drumlish in Escher North just outside of Longford. Our taxi driver had dated Mike's mom when they were young. We arrived at Paquie(pronounced Pack ee) Whitney's farm with a greeting by 10 barking dogs. When Mike returned to the cab, he said that it was the WRONG Paquie Whitney. We wanted the Paquie Whitney on the next farm down the road. What a kick. We had so many great adventures and great times together. Mike influenced so many people. He brought me back to sports and working out in the 22nd year of my life and have been working out ever since. Both my daughters and my wife do the same. While their working out comes from me, it indirectly comes from the influence of Mike. While we haven't been close these past years, I always knew he was there for me. I will miss him dearly. May he rest in peace. Take care.
Howard Selbst, for Deb, Jessica and Rachel
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October 22, 2010
Dear Gwen,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. Sandy called last night to tell me. With heartfelt sympathy,
Your friend, Joyce, from Alabama
October 21, 2010
Dear Gwen,
May God comfort you during this great loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in your memories together with Michael.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Your Brother George Mancuso and Connie
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