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Great man and kazoo master! Still miss him.
Stu Milligan
January 09, 2024 | Friend
Long Beach, California
Michael Brief 1943 - 2011 It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Brief, dedicated father, husband, grandfather, uncle and friend, announces his sudden passing, on Friday, December 16. He was 68. Michael was the youngest of three boys born to Lilyan and Jerry Brief on...
Read MoreGreat man and kazoo master! Still miss him.
Stu Milligan
January 09, 2024 | Friend
I'm so very sorry to hear of Michael's passing. He was a wonderful guy and I have missed him dearly.
Sally Lang
July 19, 2017 | CA | Friend
Michael....you were so alive just a moment ago. You always brought a smile to my face and my office and the neighborhood will truly miss you. Rest in peace.
Matt Sloan
March 29, 2012 | Long Beach, CA
We met Michael in 1999 in London and spent 3 great weeks with him touring all over Europe and we shared some great times and have some terrific memories. Reading the obituary reminded us so very much of Michael and who we came to know and appreciate. Our heart felt sympathy goes out to Shirley and all the rest of Michaels' family. Everyone who met him was better for the the experience.
Ed Hoerner
January 27, 2012 | Denton, TX
Michael.....I was going to write quite a bit, but now think that we will just say how much you've meant to our family for so many years. What a wonderful father, brother, uncle, friend and husband. You will be missed by everyone whose path you ever crossed. Our thoughts are with Shirley, Garret, Kami, Howard and your beautiful grandchildren. ~ The McColloms
January 26, 2012
Michael, it just won't be the same without you stopping at the corner to talk. You were a wonderful person and I'll miss your Christmas party. Shirley, Yvonne and I will keep you in our prayers. God Bless
Carl Calkins
January 23, 2012 | Long Beach, CA
I always looked forward to seeing Michael, or Mikey as I teasingly called him every Thursday morning at Bixby Golf! The first thing I did when I arrived was to look for his red VW Bug. As others have testified he brightened my day. Deepest sympathy to his family.
George Kissinger
January 19, 2012 | Cypress, CA
Mike and I became good friends at LBCC and Long Beach State, even rooming together in the Heights. We renewed that friendship after my daughter moved to Naples. Since then, I saw Mike a few times and even reminisced over beers at Joe Josts and The Annex. He was still the enjoyable, funny, and bright person I remembered. I will miss the visits very much.
Lloyd Gaspar
January 19, 2012 | Sonora, CA
Deepest sympathy
Steve (Pee Wee) Minor
January 19, 2012