Michael A. Buonauro

Dear Frank and Judy
I wish to express my deepest sympathies in hearing of your son's passing. I wish there were words that could erase your hurt. I can tell you it gets easier if you could even imagine, a word " easier" being associated with losing one you love so dear. I lost my Dad just weeks before Michael and even though it seems some days I just don't want to get out of bed, his loving memories and spirit reach out and make me function. Look carefully and don't miss the signs,...

Mike (aka Miguel),
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and the times we've had. Like that Halloween in elementary school when my mom made me dress up as Pepe Le Peu and you wore the fisherman (or was it hunter) gear. You were the only one who didn't ridicule me! Or the time when you tied me to a chair for an hour (possibly longer) on a vacation… I’m glad your parents showed up when they did, I would otherwise still be in that chair! Or the time when you blamed me for your bad...

Mike, I miss you so much buddy. Thank you for all the good memories from the comics you wrote to your martial arts thing you were doing for a while to the jokes we played on Jeff S. (sorry about the plastic wrap Jeff). You'll live on in all of us from all the joy you brought to the table. God speed Mike.

Judy & Frank, We first met Michael when our son's (Rob) were attending elementary school. I'm glad their friendship grew through the years. Know that you are in our hearts and prayers.

Mike...

Wherever you are, I hope you have found peace. You were one of the funniest people I knew in Orlando, and one of the nicest Acacians I had the pleasure of calling Brother.

The world has lost a remarkable man.

Mike was a great guy, full of wit, and had a insatiable passion for life. His creative talent never ceased enthralling his friends, and even strangers. He will be deeply missed.

Frank and Judy, our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you in this difficult time. We saw him grow over the years into a wonderful young man. We recently spoke with him and we will miss seeing him greatly.
Marvin & Nancy Diamond

I had only met Michael once, and that was at this last JACON. We hosted a web-comics panel together, and he left quite the impression on me. I wanted to get to know him better, and the last thing I said to him was that I would keep in contact...
~Forever a fan,

Frank & Judy -

My sincerest condolences on your loss.