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Tori Walker
April 14, 2018
I just heard this news today on the Toby Tobin show and was shocked. I am so sorry for this tremendous loss.
Adam Walker
November 7, 2017
I was very sad to hear this. Our prayers are with you.
Camille Buccero
October 24, 2017
Frances, No words can fully express how this loss must feel. I send my heartfelt love & sympathy to you. May he rest with GOD in peace!
Sal & Linda Falcone
October 20, 2017
Fran, Linda and I were out of town when we found out about Mike and were shocked and deeply saddened. We thought the world of Mike and always enjoyed talking to him and working with him. He was a fine, honest, businessman and good friend. We will miss him very much.
John Milone
October 19, 2017
Fran, Karen and I are so very sorry for your loss. My life was better for Mike being a part of it!
I am proud to have called him a friend! He will be missed.
John and Karen Milone
Kim Dankenbring
October 18, 2017
Fran- I am very sorry about Mike. He was a joy to work with over the years. He was always smiling when I walked in the door and I enjoyed exchanging our hunting stories. You and your family are in my prayers.
Joe & Connie Brickner
October 17, 2017
Fran, we are so sorry for your loss. Mike was a great person, and that comes from a customer, not from one of his old time friends. Connie and I came to have a great respect for his integrity, and always looked forward to seeing his smile and jovial disposition. We will add him and your family to our prayer list.
Ellen Cohen
October 17, 2017
Fran, my heart goes out to you and your family. You have my deepest sympathy. Mike was a great guy. He will truly be missed.
October 17, 2017
So sorry for your loss; he will be missed
Marcia and Bob Ogren
Angie DiFidi
October 16, 2017
My favorite memories is seeing Mike in the kitchen on St. Joseph Day at St. Thomas More with his sons by his side. Thank you Mike for your warm smile and support. You will be missed by all. God bless you and Rest in Peace
October 16, 2017
We have such a high opinion of the entire Brocato family! So very, very sorry for your loss, Diane & Stu Sharp
Mike Schopper
October 16, 2017
Very found memories of Michael and his sons on Boy Scout overnights. His Brocato Inn tent still reverberates through the Troop 396 memory book. God Bless this man and prayers and love to your family during this most difficult time. Take comfort in the fact that he touched so many lives for the positive and those memories will never fade. Just like that smile won't. Thank you for being a friend Michael.
October 16, 2017
Very sorry to hear about Mike; hadn't heard about his illness. I remember working for Mike back in the early -90's when his office was over on Paseo. Had seen him a few years back at St. Thomas More. He was always a friendly guy with a great smile. I admired his commitment to his family. God Bless you Fran, and all your children & grandchildren - Pat Muller
Rose Saitta Scalzi
October 16, 2017
Our condolences to the Brocato family. We are so sorry for your loss, sending prayers for all. God bless
October 16, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss!!
From all of us at Gaumats!!
Ellen & Tim
October 16, 2017
You are in the forefront of our prayers at this time. May your friends and all of our family be of great support and comfort to you all.
Meredyth Melcher
October 16, 2017
Our thoughts are with you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Scott Balentine
October 16, 2017
Very sorry to hear the terrible news about Mike. Our deepest sympathies to Mike's family during this difficult time.
Jody Moler
October 15, 2017
Thoughts and prayers go out to this wonderful family. So sorry for your loss.
Joy Williams
October 15, 2017
Fran and Children:
May your friends give you sympathy and comfort, your family give you laughter in the memories and may God give you peace. Michael was truly a gift. God Bless!
Bill and Joy (Stoneberger) Williams
October 15, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers goes to the entire Brocato family, our family was blessed to have Mike and his company remodel our home. Was he designed was a blessing to our family . His entire staff was very kind to us during the process, and we have always thank him for his well done job, over and over. We along with everyone he touched will miss him and his kindness.
The Platz Family
Jeff & Catherine Bakalar
October 15, 2017
So very sorry for your loss - peace be with your family. We will keep you in our prayers.
Roy Beaty
October 15, 2017
Francis- So sorry for your loss. Mike was maybe 2 or 3 when rented the downstairs at your house on Windsor. He was the cutest little boy. What happy memories.
Scott Jerwick
October 15, 2017
We are so sorry for your family. Mike was a great example of a true family man and grandparent.
Avis Baumann
October 15, 2017
God bless and keep your family at this most difficult time. Mike was a wonderful man. Too soon gone.
Chris Hill
October 15, 2017
A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us, they live on. Please accept our condolences, Micheal will not be forgotten and will live forever in your hearts.
Joe Rebein
October 15, 2017
Fran and family: Susan, Will, John and I are so saddened by the news of Mike's passing. He was the quintessential good guy and he will be missed. We know he has the peace of God. Joe Rebein
Sheila Mathews
October 14, 2017
Fran & Family, my heart breaks for all of you. I'm praying for The Peace & Comfort that can only come from Our Lord
Lisa Vieth
October 14, 2017
So very sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers for your family! Words are not enough.
Kerri McNeil
October 14, 2017
Fran and family, the love Mike had for you and your family was so special! Mike was so good to all the scout boys and kept them warm on a very cold camp out, I was so grateful, this is just one of many memories!! His smile and laugh I will never forget!! May your strong faith in God comfort you....love Kerri, Ryan and Whitney McNeil
October 14, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Shanthi and Bill Eckert
Vicki & Bruce Cohoon
October 14, 2017
Dear Fran & Family,
Words can not begin to express the heartache we feel for you & your family. Mike was an amazing man & one of a kind. He was kindhearted, admired & loved by everyone who knew him. His generosity touched so many life's in an unforgettable way. He was our Boy Scout " mentor " in our community with stories & memories made for so many young men & dads. They will live on forever and Mike will never be forgotten.
Our prayers & thoughts are with you.
With love, always...
Jim Quinly
October 14, 2017
My deepest sympathies to the family. Mike was a dear man and will be missed by all.
Vicki & Bruce Cohoon
October 14, 2017
Dear Fran & Family,
Words can not begin to express the heartache we feel for you & your family. Mike was an amazing man & a one of a kind ! He was kindhearted, admired & loved by anyone who knew him. His generosity touched so many people's life in a unforgettable way!
He was the " mentor " of Boys Scouts in our community. The stories will live on & be treasured by so many young boys & dads forever.
Our prayers & thoughts are with you all.
Our Love always.
Vicki & Bruce Cohoon
October 14, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sara Baker
October 14, 2017
Dave and I are so very sorry to hear about Mike. He was a fine man and has left a beautiful family. God be with all of you, especially Fran, during this heartbreaking time. Our love to all of you.
Dave and Sara
Michele Rice Magariel
October 14, 2017
I am so sorry to hear the news of you father. May his memories be kept close to your hearts and be for many blessings ahead.
God bless you and your entire family and loved ones.
October 14, 2017
I am so so sad to hear this,,, I am thinking about th entire family!
Ron Cloud
October 14, 2017
I'm very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I remember him as a great and friendly classmate. My condolences to his family.
Vicki & Bruce Cohoon
October 14, 2017
Dear Fran,
Words can not begin to express the heartache we feel for you & your family. MIke was the most amazing man & one-of-a-kind...He was so kind hearted, admired & loved by all. His generosity touched everyone's life in an unforgettable way! He mentored so many young men & fathers in our Scouting community. He will be missed and never forgotten. You & your family are in our prayers .
Love to all!
October 14, 2017
Fran and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Mike's passing. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
God Bless You,
Kathryn Grego Thomas
Delayne Rigby
October 14, 2017
Words can not express the feeling that I have for Mike. We have lost a wonderful friend and one that welcomed my family into his. Fran & family please know we are always there for you. Love to all!
Georgianna Bartolotta
October 14, 2017
Dear Fran, Phil and are I saddened by your family's loss. The two of you have something special. He will be missed very much but your family is strong and very close. God Bless all of you and know you are in ours prayers.
Nancy (Watson) Ottinger
October 14, 2017
Fran and Family - So very sorry for your loss.
Judy Transue
October 14, 2017
Fran, I'm so sorry for your loss. Mike will be dearly missed by many. His smile, his laugh and his wonderful positive attitude about life was such a joy for anyone who knew Mike. Blessing to you and your family!
Cindy Bledsoe
October 14, 2017
I had the wonderful joy to have had two Brocato children in my class ( Michael Jr. and Kristen) when they were very young. I will always remember what a happy and kind man Michael Sr. was. Always had a smile for everyone! He and Fran raised a beautiful family. Thinking of you all and please know how many people are keeping you in prayer.
Peggy Caton
October 14, 2017
My condolences and much love to the whole Brocato family. He was a great man. He will be missed
Kathy and Dan Terrill
October 14, 2017
So very sad for you and for all of us. Mike was a very special man with a wonderful family. He was an important part of our life, most especially Connor and Kevin's. We are sorry we won't be able to be there for the final celebration of his life, we are out of town. You will all be in our hearts and prayers. Love to you!
October 14, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family.
What a terrible loss.
All our love,
Marsha and Eddie Herman
Steve & Pam McGurren
October 14, 2017
Pam and I are so sad to hear of Mike's passing. I enjoyed Scouting with Mike very much. He will be remembered for the impressive way he cared for others...the wonderful steak and baked potato dinners, or the heater in the tent during the cold campout, to name two. Mike was always smiling and helping others. I will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are for Fran and their family.
Kathy Venneman
October 14, 2017
Oh Fran you are in my thoughts and prayers. This world has lost a strong, kind and loving man with so much to give to his Wife, Family and Friends. Heaven most definitely gained a dedicated soul to serve and watch over you all. He will live on in your hearts and the faces of your children and grandchildren. True Love never dies. God Bless my Friend. Love you.
Christine Hawkins
October 14, 2017
You will be missed. Love you to Fran and the family in this hard time. Xoxoxo
October 13, 2017
Mike lived his life with a "happy heart." His constant smile and infectious laugh, coupled with an earnestness in his words and expression, made me value his companionship during the years our kids were growing up. Mike also modeled devotion and affection to Fran in a way that was endearing and inspirational.
I was a guest in the Brocato Inn many times during our scouting years, when Mike pitched an enormous tent and rigged up a heating system in the middle with proper ventilation so all the old farts could sleep in relative comfort, while the kids earned their winter camping coups on the hard, cold ground. As my contemporary, I am stunned at his loss having learned only last week while out of town that he was fighting valiantly against prostate cancer. I am saddened to have missed a chance to say goodbye.
Steve Casey
October 13, 2017
I'll miss you my friend but I have so many memories that make me smile and laugh...I still here your laugh.
Fran, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your grandchildren, and family. Mike will always be with us.
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