Michael "Chef Mike" Konopka

I still miss Michael, even though it has been several years since he left us. I know he is in a better place (with his Mother, who I miss too.)

Michael was the son of my best friend. He always made me laugh and I loved being around him. I miss him and his mother. It is very lonely without them. They made me feel part of their family. Hope to see them when the Lord takes me away. Willo

7 years, think of you when in Rochester. Pretzel roll class and feeding the masses, you excelled. You kind heart is a fond memory too. Till then

I hope youve got your wings my friend... will never forget you Mikey❣

I guess I should have signed this years ago.I miss my brother more than you could belive.He made me laugh and at times made me cry.He was always there when I needed him.I was alot closer to him than I would ever realize until he was gone.A part of me left this earth the day he did.I love you Brother. Wish I could have snuck you a peanut butter sandwich before you left like I did when you ran away when we were kids lol

Why is it so hard for me to find the words to describe what I feel about Mikey? I will try to do him justice. Mikey was the son of my very best friend (Barb), and he was born the same year that my first child was born. He was an amazing cook and he was a loving, caring, thoughtful, beautiful person. He had a way of making you feel loved. He had fun being sarcastic and I would give it right back to him, and then we would both laugh. Mikey was so much fun to be around. I miss him so...

I realize more now, exactly how much Michael was such a big part of my daily life. He had always watched out for me. He was named my daughter's Godfather, because I knew he would always look out for her, too, if anything ever happened to me. He was a very special part of my family. I enjoy hearing everyone's stories of how he made them laugh and of his cooking for and with them. He loved doing that. He thrived on being a part of the big get-togethers with friends and family(the bigger the...