Michael John Wallace

I´ve thought of Michael often back in 1982 I working for Sherwin-Williams Mike working with Yankee Remolders we would play twice a week fours at at time in Cactus Jack´s basketball open rec leagues Tuesdays in Norwich HS and Thursdays in Waterford 2 hours fast pace with the younger guys and two hours slow break with the older guys ( we were the only two that they allowed us to play) Mike was a very good player always strong around the basket rebounding and filling the lane ! I´ve transfer to...

I just learned of Mike's passing through a mutual friend, Doug Shaffer. I enjoyed hanging out with ' Wally ' from the mid 70s to early 80s. I particularly remember the year he hung out with me in my home town of Old Orchard Beach, Maine. I don't think I've ever encountered a gentler soul in my life. My only regret was falling out of touch with Mike.

I just heard about Mike's passing tonight Feb.19.I came home and checked on line.I played a lot of basketball with "Big Mike"in the Cactus Jack league in the old gym at WHS.I was sad to hear of this.Mike played like a bear on the court but a big teddy bear off.He was one of the good guy's.My condolonce's to his entire family.

I remember Mike with fond memories. I attended St, Bernard's with him and he was a good person who was well respected.

Sorry for your loss.

My condolences to the Wallace family. I lived around the corner from your house on Vauxhall Street in New London. My family lived on Ledyard Street. I went to St. Bernard Boys' High School with Mike. We spent many afternoons in your house and playing basketball at Bartlett and St. Bernard's. In fact Mike and I were members of the infamous St. Bernard "Bombers!" Mike went to BC and I to UCONN, and we lost touch as I moved away from Southeastern CT. I now live in Mystic and cringed when I read...

So sad to hear of Mike's passing.. we sure had some great times together as kids growing up in Quaker Hill..will always remember playing under the parachute in the front yard and ice skating on the pond!!! Hugs to Katie, Mom Wallace... Felise Trommer Cressman