MICHAEL S. VARA

Dear Shelly:

Denise and I send our deepest thoughts and feelings for you and your family. Mike and I go back a long way, he was the best guy I ever hired at Viacom, and his subsequent career proved it. He'll be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Shelly and family,
I was so sad to hear of Mike's untimely passing. I had the pleasure to work with Mike in the early 80's at Viacom then through some of the Cablevision years. Mike always had time to say hello with a smile and ask how things were in my department. Mike's love of life, family and sports was always a topic of our conversations. I hope for you the healing of time and the joy of all your memories of Mike. He will live in your hearts forever.

I remember Mike and Melissa as students in the North HS family as outstanding individuals. It is said that "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree." My sympathies to the entire family...hold on to your fond memories!

Dear Shelley and Family,
I was shocked and saddened to read of Mike's passing. I’ve known Mike since Junior High School, we were on the wrestling team together, he was good and I well, not quite so much. But Mike was always friendly and happy to try and give me advice and tips whenever he could, not that it helped, as I was just beyond bad. But he never stopped trying to help me get better.
I remember both of you later from Eastlake North, where the two of you were just a...

Dear Shelley and family,
Our deepest condolences on Mike's passing. Mike was truly one of the good guys. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Sincerely,
Jackie Benlein Trubiano

Dear Shelley and family,
Our deepest condolences on Mike's passing. Mike was truly one of the good guys. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Sincerely,
Jackie Benlein Trubiano

Shelly,

I'm so sorry to hear about Mike. Seems the good ones die to young. You and your family are in my thoughts through this hard time.

Bill and I were so sorry to hear this. I didn't know either one of you that well but I always took notice at the High School reunions. You both were beautiful, always happy and smiling. Shelly, you must be heartbroken. We will keep you in our prayers. May God bless and keep your family at this sad time...Love, Bill and Pam Farrell

Mrs. Vara/Mike/Melissa & Family:

On behalf of my entire family, please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. Although words cannot relieve the pain of your grief, we want you to know that each of you will be in our hearts and prayers this Christmas holiday.

Kindest regards,
Hatzis Family