Michael James Coleman

It's hard to believe that it was over 50 years ago that I first met Michael in Mrs. Gladys' second grade class at Highland Drive Elementary School. A bunch of us were trying to help him figure out the right bus to go home on from his first day of school with us. He was an instantly likeable person and we became fast friends. I have a lot of great memories of when we would visit with each other at our homes and I especially enjoyed going to his cool house at the top of the hill. As we got...

Mike, you will be greatly missed for your kind heart and soul, your many stories of people overseas and abroad, and your vast knowledge of facts about just about anything from your many travels. My sympathies, thoughts, and prayers to your mother and family members on their loss during this difficult time. God bless you, Mike. -- Ronald B. Krisko

Michael was a dear friend of ours. We met him so long ago. He was in sixth grade and so outgoing and friendly. I loved him as another son. Dolly Szymanski

Last night, I had a rare, vivid dream that Michael and I were walking hand in hand, like we did at Hiram. In the dream, he had to leave and I started sobbing. The dream has stayed with me all day, and I was compelled to look him up online. Dear God, No. To everyone else who loved him, too, I send you my condolences, especially to his mother and his cat, Mumtaz. Ich liebe dich, dear Michael

Cecile and Mike's family. There are no words. May you find comfort in all the good memories. Mike was a very good friend. Like a brother to me. He will be forever missed.

Dear Cel: I´m so sad and sorry for your loss. You and Mick raised a wonderful, kind, friendly, beautiful man! Our conversations were always so memorable. I will miss him so much . God Bless