Buffalo, New York
MELDRUM - Michael G. May 5, 2011. Beloved husband of Diane Gall-Meldrum; loving father of Alexander and Julia; dear brother of George (Betty), Ivan, William (Yvonne), Thomas (Sharon), Marjorie Mancinelli and Timothy (Sherry) Meldrum; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst Street, (near Grant), Monday 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Our Lady of Hope Church, Lafayette near Grant Street, Tuesday at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery. Donations in Michael's memory to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. are preferred. Online condolences at www.kolanofuneralhome.com
This obituary was originally published in the Buffalo News.
Without realizing things of importance, we sometimes amble through this life blindly. Thank you, Michael, for being a guiding light in the life that God has blessed me with...
Eric Wiedemann
May 06, 2013 | Buffalo, NY
Dear Diane,
So sad to read of Mike's death. But I know there was much music and celebrating when he arrived "home." I will let Chris know; he lives in VA. Chris once gave me a line from Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh: "Men build their heavens as they build their circle of friends." ...So many of us have Mike as a foundation stone for our heaven. ...Thank you for having been such a great wife for Mike. How he loved you. ... Alexander and Julia will have warm memories of their...
Dea McAuliffe
May 09, 2011 | Amherst, NY
Dear Diane,Alexander and Julia..you are in my thoughts and prayers...love,Susie Rozler
May 09, 2011
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was an integral part of Buffalo arts and was always looking for youngsters to mentor.
Bill Cosgrove
May 09, 2011 | Asheville, NC
Dear Billy,
We were sorry to hear of Michael's death. May your wonderful memories bring you comfort in the days ahead
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Judy and Ed McDermid
May 09, 2011 | Jensen Beach, FL
Bill & Family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Curtis & Barb Krull
May 09, 2011
Mike was a wondrous visionary in the Buffalo folk scene. In the 70's when I read poetry at the Shoreline Coffee House at the Shoreline Apts, Mike played his guitar with my poetry. I was very shy, and brought my children with me. He gave my son Mark a harmonica there when Mark was only 6. Mark was very impressed by that, and went on to compose music until he started GirlPope and now with Mark Norris and the Backpeddlers. Mike signed his last CD for me, and always had a hug for me. He did...
Marjorie Norris
May 09, 2011 | Buffalo, NY
Diane, Julia, and Alexander, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers. Mike was a wonder man. He always welcomed us in your home and made Andrea feel good about visiting. Always involved with the kids and school. He will be missed. May he rest in peace. God Bless, Becky and Andrea Buchanan
Rebecca Wentz
May 09, 2011 | Buffalo, NY
Bill, I hope your brother knows how proud you have always been of him. Though I've only know you a short time, you seem to me to be a remarkable family. God bless you all.
Ronald Montesano
May 09, 2011 | Grand Island, NY