Michael C. Plaia

I was honored to even know him, let alone to have him reach out to me on so many occasions. It wasn't like losing a friend, it was more like losing a big brother. I greatly appreciated his writings for noreast.com magazine. A fisherman, a Captain, an Attorney, a Marine Biologist, an acclaimed marine ecology author, Mike occupied a very unique place. Sincerest condolences to the family but we all miss him.

May the tides always be in your favor, rest in peace eternally

I served with Michael on multiple fishery advisory panels over the last 20 years. A good guy who cared about our impact on ocean health and was a dedicated steward of sustainable recreational fishing. He was truly one of the 5% that show up and do the work for all. He will be missed in the fisheries management world!

My condolences to Michael and Nicole and their families. I remember when Mike would come to my home in Bayside for a family gathering and he would play his accordion. When my parents Wesley and Marie , my sister Lesley and I would visit his parents and him in Elmont, we would watch him operate the train set in his bedroom. Another time when he had to be in uniform to march in a parade and he forgot his white gloves. My Mom gave him hers.

I was very fortunate to meet Mike just 2 months ago. It was such a blessing to witness firsthand the immense love and incredible comfort provided to him by his son Michael and Michael´s wife Stephanie at the end of his life. My deepest condolences and prayers of comfort to you in the days ahead.

Bruno and I send our deepest condolences! We pray for Healing, Peace and comfort.

Thoughts and prayers to all of Mike´s family. I´ve never had the pleasure of meeting Mike but have gotten to know his son Michael and daughter-in-law Stephanie for several years. I heard so much about Mike. So very happy they were together for much of his final days. Much love! Mary Manning-Cicciarelli