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Jeff and Joan, I just ran across this today and had no idea of Michael's passing. My sincerest sympathy and prayers are with you.
Mike Snyder
April 19, 2017 | Fletcher, NC | Friend


Bethesda, Maryland
MICHAEL DEAN BUTVINIK (Age 27) Died unexpectedly in Washington, DC, on July 12, 2016. He is survived by his parents, Joan Clowes and Jeff Butvinik, and his sister Laura. He was a manager at Ted''s Bulletin in Gaithersburg, MD. Previously, he was the Food and Beverage Manager at the...
Read MoreJeff and Joan, I just ran across this today and had no idea of Michael's passing. My sincerest sympathy and prayers are with you.
Mike Snyder
April 19, 2017 | Fletcher, NC | Friend
Michael and I were friends in youth group at RRUC and at Winston Churchill HS. He was one the funniest people I knew, even years after graduation I would remember funny jokes he had told me or songs he sang and it would always bring a smile to my face. I regret not telling him how much he meant to me, or how often I am reminded of him. Of all the people I remember, he was a star that shined brighter than most. I will cherish my memories with him for the rest of my years. My deepest...
Carolyn Wolfe
October 08, 2016 | Bethesda | Friend
I never had the opportunity to meet Michael, but i know his parents, Joan and Jeff, must be heartbroken losing him so suddenly and unexpectedly. My condolences to his extended family and friends.
Patrice O'Toole
August 31, 2016 | Bowie, MD
I didn't really know Michael except for the kindness and hospitality he paid me and my friend at "Ted's Bulletin" shortly after the restaurant opened. We had a challenging experience, and his desire to have a high quality experience for us led to him offering us to return gratis on him. We did, and the experience was as he wanted for us. I saw him one other time earlier this year at the American Tap Room. I wanted to say hello and chat, but thought he may not remember me. But, he made an...
Andy Williford
August 21, 2016 | Germantown, MD
Bill and I are sending our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time...May his memory be a blessing. Ann Beth and Bill Lashovitz
August 16, 2016
Devastated to hear about Michael! We lost a good one. So sad for his friends and family.
Holly H
August 13, 2016
We are heartbroken for the loss of Michael. He was always so warm and friendly and we loved catching up when we would see him. He always seemed to be a gentle spirit. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of his family and friends at this very difficult time.
Susan Algeo
August 10, 2016 | Gaithersburg, MD
May the God of all comfort strengthen the entire family during this time of sorrow. Those who die God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. (Psalms 116:15) My sincerest sympathy.
Whitney J
August 10, 2016 | TX
Mike, I'll miss you terribly, until we meet again at the 3 Michelin star restaurant in the sky. Love you always and forever. Aunt Kate
August 10, 2016