Michael J. Wagner

Chef Mike- I remember many good times with you. Playing hockey and working at Kings Contrivance. I also remember bumping into you at CIA while I was working in CT and looking to update my culinary library! Rest in Peace, may you have no lumps in your veloute.

Chef Gary Brown

I was a member of Mike's class at CIA in 1989. He was always passionate about food and interested in the people around him.
Over the years he touched a tremendous number of people through his teaching, something not many have a talent for.

His family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

To Michael's family our prayers are with you! I was Michael'f first Executive Chef at Clyde's he was a high school student with a passion for food and was an awesome line cook. I encouraged him to go to CIA from which he graduated in 1989. He was a great educator and friend. To my friend and colleague - Rest in Peace!

To Michael's family - Our prayers are with you! I had the pleasure of being Michael's first Executive Chef at Clyde's - he was a high school student who had a real passion for food - he was an awesome line cook. I encouraged him to attend CIA which he did graduating in 1989. He became a great educator and friend over the years. I'll always have fond memories of him. To my friend and colleague - rest in peace!

Michael was a dedicated chef educator, colleague, and friend. He will be missed but never forgotten!!!! Donna and family, your strength and grace during this time is inspiring!!! Your culinary family is with you forever!!!! Donna you will be in my thoughts!!!!!

I am saddened at your loss.I loved your laid back teaching style at hoco when i took culinary classes. never heard you raise your voice always steady canfidentabout your abilities.

Rest In Peace Chef, you made such an impact in my life, I will never forget you, Thanks

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I worked with Mike at Piccolo's
many years ago. I have so many fond memories of him. One that stands out the most was when I had him interviewed by the TV crew and he was so shy and nervous. Not long after that he was on TV every Sunday morning. I would kid with him and say I created a monster... He loved it. He was always so good at his job. He will be missed by many. I haven't seen Mike for many years since I moved to Florida but would...