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for MICHAEL LAURIA
Matthew Sulby
October 16, 2023
Mike was always generous with his experience and wisdom.
He was a leader in his community and a jewelers row icon
Patti Ann Ridgway
October 16, 2021
Our family remembers Mike fondly.
Rosemary DiGiovanni
October 16, 2021
Michael was one in a million! He will forever be missed.
Dale Lauletta
October 16, 2020
A reminder everyday of Mike, with my jewelry and how kind he was to our whole family.
Rosemary DiGiovanni
October 16, 2020
Michael was a great guy. Our family wears many a jewelry piece Michael sold us & he always gave us a great deal. I'll always remember him.
October 19, 2013
I'm so sorry it has taken me so long to write this. I still can't believe that Mike is gone. I found out about his passing last year when I called the store right before Thanksgiving. I wanted to speak with Mike about a Xmas gift for my husband. I still can't get over the shock when I heard the news,even now a year later. I first met Mike when he worked at LaPreste & Borio,"s. That was about 48 years ago. I went to the jewelers with my parents I was about 13. I think I even had developed a young teenage girl crush on him. He was so tall and handsome. Mike used to stop at my Dad's bar on the way home from work and that is how they met. It was Nick's Bar at 62nd and Market. My parents became customers and so did I. Every important and not so important piece of jewelry came from Mike whether La Preste & Borio, Govbergs or Lauria"s. My engagement diamond came from Mike and every other diamond since. I would go into the store not exactly knowing what I wanted, but Mike could read my mind and either come up with something or design it. He was not only an artist but a true genius. When my husband was at a loss for a gift he would say "Let's go see Mike, the jeweler." This is how we always referred to him. My kids always knew him as Mike the jeweler. We always trusted Mike without a single doubt. At 20 yrs. I went with my Dad and my then fiancé to purchase my diamond engagement ring. He taught us both how to look through the little glass to check for a good diamond versus a flawed one. He didn't have to do that, but he took the time. I never forgot that. I always thought that when the time came my son and daughter would go to Mike for engagement rings. I can't believe that he won't be there. The store won't be the same without him. I know the first time that I will go in there I will probably just break down. Mike wasn't just a jeweler to me he was also my last link to my dad. He always had some story to tell about him. I will so miss that, but every time I look at my beautiful rings that Mike designed, I will think very fondly of all the wonderful years of knowing that sweet man with the dry sense of humor.
Please accept our deepest sympathy on your great loss and our sincerest wishes that Mike's dream of Lauria's will continue on.
Bob and Maryann (Casparro) Forant
Rosemary Di Giovanni
February 28, 2013
Dear Rosemarie & family,
We just learned of Michael's passing today. Our entire family is saddened by this news. I met Michael almost 40 years ago when he worked for Govberg's. Since then, my entire family and some friends have considered him the only jeweler we could trust without hesitation. He was the sweetest man and he was so very proud of his family. Having his family work alongside of him was pure joy for Michael. We will all miss him and our hearts and prayers go out to all of you. He will be deeply missed and we will always remember him as a loving and honorable man devoted both to his family and his trade.
The Di Giovanni Family
January 16, 2013
MY NAME IS TOMMY LAURIA ( NO RELATION ) WE JUST HEARD THAT SAD NEWS OF MIKES PASSING. I MET MIKE 38 YEARS AGO AT GOVBERGS WHEN MY WIFE & I BECAME ENGAGED.OVER THE YEARS MIKE HAD DESIGNED & MADE MY PIECES FOR OUR FAMILY, THEIR WAS NEVER ANOTHER JEWELER IN OUR LIFE. TRUSTWORTHY & A TRUE GENTLEMAN MIKE WAS A CLASSY GUY. WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, TOMMY LAURIA & FAMILY
January 16, 2013
MY NANE IS TOMMY LAURIA, NO RELATION, I FIRST MET MIKE 38 YEARS A GO AT GOVBERGS WHEN MY WIFE & I BECAME ENGAGED. I JUST HEARD THE SAD NEWS TODAY WHEN A FRIEND OF MY WHO I RECOMMENED TO LAURIA'S CALLED AND TOLD ME, , WHAT A TRUE GENTLEMAN MIKE WAS,& TRUSTWORTHY, MIKE DESIGNED MANY PIECES FOR MY WIFE & FAMILY, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,MAY HE REST IN PIECE
Stephen Gerace
November 20, 2012
Rosemarie,
I first met Mike 40 years ago when he worked for Govberg and I worked for Don Greene on Sansom St. Later, when I became a broker for Dean Witter, Mike became my client. He was a very nice guy and always a gentleman. He had a dry sense of humor that i shared. I guess that is why we got along so well, but then again, who didn't get along with him. He was also always impeccably dressed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. A truly nice man has left us too soon. May he rest in peace.
Gail and Mia Martin
November 16, 2012
Mike went to school with my husband Jim Martin,He was a wonderful friend for life. He is missed
Cindi Miller
November 11, 2012
Dear Rose Marie, & Family. I just heard from my cousin Fred Wattenmaker, B. Shanholtz's & my mom, Rose Miller's nephew. We just found out about Mike. We are just so saddened to hear about your wonderful husband,father & grandfather. Our deepest sympathy & prayers are with you. Sincerely, Rose Miller, Cindi Miller & Fred Wattenmaker.
Patti Ann Ridgway
November 5, 2012
On behalf of the Ridgway family, we offer our prayers for Mike and his family. We were truly saddened to hear the news and pray for peace and healing hearts. We will miss him. He has been a part of our family for over 40 years, sharing in ALL of our happy times and being a helping hand. We are sorry for your loss.
Susan Klein
October 28, 2012
I forgot to sign my name on my entry, and man, all I can hear is Iron Mike say "You need to get your head checked!"
October 28, 2012
Michael embodied everything that is good in this world.To know him was to love him. He can never be replaced. My condolences to the family.
Kathy Greven
October 27, 2012
Please accept my condolences for your great loss. I met Michael over 30 years ago and he has helped us with some lovely jewelry since that time. He even sent pieces down to North Carolina when I could not get to Phili. Whenever I was in Phili I would always stop in to say hello. He was a kind honest and loving man who I have great respect for. I am so sorry to hear of his passing.
Peggy Maletteri ODonnell
October 26, 2012
Mike always was one to greet you with a cheery smile and regardless of the purpose of your visit he was always warm and welcoming. I have known him before he even started in the jewelry business and watched him grow the business to be the successful person he became. He will be missed he was a good and gentle man.
October 25, 2012
Our family is very saddened by this shock of micheal passing. For
so many years I have trusted him and of course everyone that i introduced him to for business. I will miss him dearly. I pray for his family and hope they can get through this difficult time. Micheal, rest in peace.
Linda Ferri
Dale Lauletta
October 25, 2012
Our family sends heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Husband, Father and Grandfather. Mike was wonderful to deal with and always so helpful.
On my wrist are two beautiful diamond and sapphire bracelets that my late husband had bought for me from Mike and now when I look at them I will see Mike"s smiling face.
Our two boys got their wives their engagement and wedding rings and my daughter's husband bought their rings from Mike also.
We all have wonderful memories of how kind and wonderful he was.
My daughter, Lauren, was spoiled by her Dad by their excursion to JUST LOOK, but there was always a little black or red box that came home.
Our entire famly hope that your love and faith will help you with your loss.
Jim Risko
October 24, 2012
To the entire Lauria family, please accept my deepest condolences. Mike has been a friend since 1979 when I first was introduced to him by my mentor, Dick Jakuboski. Without any doubt, Mike Lauria was a role model to everyone - showing by example the right way to live, the right way to do business, and the right way to treat everyone. I have never met anyone who exemplified kindness, patience, & integrity more than Mike. It is a very sad day for all, and it is heartbreaking to hear. Please accept my sincerest sympathy in your loss. Mike, how's the view from way up there?
October 24, 2012
Dear Lauria Family,
We were shocked and saddened when we learned of Mike's passing.He was a fine man who always made it a joy to shop at "Lauria's". He not only took wonderful care of my husband and me, but also our grown children and friends. He will be greatly missed by many.
Jeanne & Dennis Blake
Krista Terwilliger
October 23, 2012
I have so many wonderful memories of Mike and our two families sharing so many of them together. Mike was always smiling and making us kids laugh, to the point were all 5 of us got silly nicknames. Over 30+ yrs later I was the only one who's name stuck..."Krista Kult Lighting Bolt" and it will live on through Tara since she also never stopped calling me "Krista Kult", it is a name I will cheerish forever. I remember that we all got to see "ET" the movie before it was in the theaters, along with so many other movies thanks to his "contacts". Christmas Eves spent together, vacations & sunday's going to Dairy Queen with just our dad's and their girls. A great memory was Mike, Rose & Tara at my College graduation when they suprised me..what a great gift that was for them to be there for me. Mike was a loving man with a huge heart and I am proud to call him my Uncle. He will always be in my heart and never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. I love you all.
Krista Storlazzi Terwilliger
Matthew Sulby
October 23, 2012
My deepest sympathies and compassion
Not a finer businessman walked this earth with such dedication to his craft. One whose polish was only matched by his poise. Jewelers Row has lost an icon.
Joshua Hyman
October 23, 2012
Mike was a sweet man who was a pleasure to be around and work with. He set an example of integrity, honor, respect & humility for Sansom Street. Jeweler's Row is better off because he was here. His presence will be greatly missed.
My deepest condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
October 23, 2012
To The Lauria Family,
I knew Mike from days gone by.....when my folks were customers at Govberg's. I remember when Mike worked for Irv he designed a beautiful and special necklace in memory of my grandmother when she passed.....with just the few dollars that was left to me. He was always so kind and patient with customers whether it was a small or large sentimental purchase. Mike was a perfectionist when it came to quality and someone you can trust. He recently has been working with my husband and I over the past several weeks. I was looking for a particular diamond ring mounting and he found it.
As a Husband, Father, Father-In-Law, Grandfather and Friend Michael Lauria was truly a GEM! Now, every time I glance at my ring I will think of Mike the GEM that he was!
We are all heart broken today. May the great memories you all shared help you through this most difficult time.
RIP Mike. You will be greatly missed.
With Our Deepest Sympathy,
Elisa & Bruce Goldstein
Temmy Shikoff
Diamante Jewelers
October 23, 2012
Words can not express the sadness we feel for your loss. Mike was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. He was very helpful to us when we started our business and all through the years. We are deeply saddened and our sympathies go out to the entire Lauria family. Mike will be greatly missed and we will keep all of you in our prayers.
FATEEMA STACEY
October 23, 2012
OUR HEARTS AND CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO YOU FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND, FATHER AND GRANDFATHER. THERE WILL BE AN EMPTY UNFILLABLE HOLE WHICH IS LEFT FROM THE LOSS OF MICHAEL. PEACE BE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. WE LOVE YOYU. FATEEMA AND STACEY.
Nadya
October 23, 2012
my sincere condolences to the entire family.. he will be greatly missed by myself and those who knew and loved him.
October 23, 2012
With deepest sympathy on Mike's death. sincerely Carmella & Gene Gianfrancesco
Susan Liberta
October 22, 2012
We are so sorry for this devastating loss. Mike has always been a part of the Liberta Family and we will miss him dearly.
We hope your family can find comfort in knowing that Mike was admired and respected by our entire family. We will certainly miss him!! Love, Joe, Susan, Dom, Joey and rory Liberta.
John and Ceil Hallinan
October 22, 2012
To the Lauria Family,
Our hearts were broken this morning upon reading of the passing of Michael. Michael was our family jeweler,a first class business man, and human being. Michael treated us as more than customers;every time we went into his shop he proudly had on display pictures of his family, especially his grandchildren. He picked out the best of the best; he had to be satisfied first, before anything was ever shown to my wife. My sons got their engagement and wedding rings from Michael. My mother has a tradition - when her grandchildren graduated 8th grade they earned a trip to Lauria's to have a ring made (she has 36 grandchildren). Our thoughts and prayers go out to Michael's family. May you find strength and comfort in keeping Michael's spirit alive in your minds and hearts.
Sincerely,
sue Maguire
October 22, 2012
Dear Chanda and the entire Lauria family,
I am so so sorry for your loss. I have so many happy memories of your family as we were growing up. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Keeping you all in my heart!
October 22, 2012
My condolences on your loss. I had the opportunity to first meet michael during a very special time in my life....which was the choosing of an engagement ring and then wedding ring for my wife, Danielle. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Joe Geromini
Frank and Vallerie Biancaniello
October 22, 2012
Dear Chanda and Family,
We feel so privileged to have had the opportunity to meet your father. All of your wonderful memories of him will keep him ever present in your lives. We are thinking of all of you at this very difficult time and praying that you find peace and comfort within
your hearts.
October 22, 2012
OMG My heart is breaking!! Mike was the only person to call me Reggie, he always had a smile when he saw me and he will be missed tremendously by the Mastrangelo family!
Rose, Tara, Michelle and Chanda, we send our deepest sympathy and will keep you in our prayers.
Rest in Peace Mike.
love,
Regina, Jim, Maria and Lillian Mastrangelo
Lody Zavod
October 22, 2012
Mike May you Rest in Peace. My codolences to your family. you will be missed.
Walt and Karen Baxter
October 22, 2012
May God help you through this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. Michael was an amazing man...he lived by example. He is forever in our hearts!!!
October 22, 2012
We are in shock and sorrowed by Michael's passing. Our family has known him for over 40 yrs and when I look at my engagement ring bought 40 yrs ago I think of him - he was working there at Govberg's and all these years every time we went in it was like seeing family---he will be greatly missed! Our love and sympathy-Nick and Theresa Selvaggi
tracey treat
October 22, 2012
I will never forget the times our families spent together growing up, the trips, sunday breakfast, ocean city, donny osmond, dairy queen, spring ave, sleep overs, summers, the first nintendo, the fist video, the first video of 101 dalmations and the movie 10!!! mike, always got it first. Christmas, Easter and everyday together until we all left for college. Then guiding our husbands to buy the perfect engagement rind!!! The memories will keep you alive in our hearts forever. Much peace, Tracey Storlazzi Treat
Linda Hall
October 22, 2012
Mike was a kind man. So sorry for your lost. He will be missed by many.
Linda Hall and Family
Jeanine Cassidy-Greer
October 22, 2012
I have such fond memories growing up in your kitchen. Always fun and a comfort to be around. My thoughts are with everyone in the family.
Christyn Peoples-Thomas
October 22, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. I have such wonderful memories growing up around your family. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by many.
Jarrett Wells
October 22, 2012
My warmest and heartfelt condolences on Michael's passing. May he rest in peace and may you be comforted by the many happy memories of your lives together. Michael has been my jeweler for over twenty years and he was an absolute pleasure to deal with. His honesty and integrity as a businessman was a credit to his profession and I will truly miss him.
Beth Owen
October 22, 2012
A great man with a kind soul. He will be missed.
Pat&John Proetto
October 22, 2012
Deepest sympathy. May he rest in peace !!
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