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for Michael Piette
Pete Andrews
November 3, 2010
Dear Christine, and Dianne,
I am very much aware of the upcoming anniversary of Christine's dad's tragically premature death. Hannah and I send both of you our continuing thoughts and prayers on this occasion.
Sincerely,
Pete Andrews
Roxanne Duperry
November 23, 2009
Dear Dianne and Christine,
I was so sory to hear of Mike's tragic death, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I was very fortunate to have Mike as an instructor while attending the Ct School of Finance. He was a lovely and bright man. He will be sadly missed. Sincerely, Roxanne Duperry
Michelle McLaren
November 20, 2009
I just learned of Dr. Piette's death this morning. I had the pleasure of working with Mike (as he insisted I call him) on a lawsuit recently. He was an exceptional man and always, always made me smile when I spoke with him. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this sad time.
Sebastian (Sonny) Sorrentino
November 17, 2009
Dear Dianne,
My heart was very saddened last night when I learned of Mike's passing. Our prayers go out to you and Christine. I will always cherish the many years growing up in Winsted with Mike as a good friend.
Tessla Reilly
November 16, 2009
It was a pleasure working with Dr. Piette. My condolences to his family and friends.
Jennifer Madriaga
November 16, 2009
Christine,
My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Please know that all of your friends in Chapel Hill are thinking of you and wishing you strength as you grieve the loss of your father.
Kristina Souza
November 16, 2009
Dr. Piette's family:
I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your husband. He was an expert in many of our cases at our firm. I never had the pleasure of meeting him, however he had a wonderful sense of humor and was always a joy to speak with. He was an exceptional man. He will truly be missed. Please accept my condolences.
David Peterson
November 15, 2009
Mike was a good friend and colleague. We had lots of interesting, enjoyable and lively discussions not only about economics and statistics, but also about the books he devoured constantly and in great variety. And he spoke often of you, Dianne and Christine, always with great pride and concern for your well-being. I, too, will miss him. Please let me know if I can be of any help.
Joy Jackson
November 14, 2009
Christine,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We will be thinking of you during this time and keeping you in our prayers. Please do not hesitate to ask for help or if you need anything.
Jade Marcus
November 13, 2009
Christine,
My heart goes out to you and your family as I'm just absorbing the shock of this tragedy. I know you were close with your father, as I am with mine, and can only imagine what you are going through. I can only send my most sincere condolences to you during this time, and hope you know that if you need anything here in Chapel Hill or throughout the next few months you can lean on me. I'm so deeply sorry for your loss and want you to know that I am here for anything.
With love,
Jade
Michael Sanford
November 13, 2009
Dear Dianne:
The problem with knowing an exceptional person is that you miss them really bad when they're gone. I miss Little Mike alot, and I can't imagine how bad you miss him. Clearly he loved you and his family. I'll never forget how proud he was to become a grandfather and we all recieived a photo of her in our email.
I am glad that he finally got down to the Virgin Islands and I will never forget your hospitality when I made it to Tallahassee. I'll never forget Mike or his goofy smile.
Big Mike
Lindsay Zannis
November 13, 2009
Dear Christine,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I know you were so close to your father and will miss him greatly. J.C. and I are keeping you and your mom in our thoughts and prayers.
George Shea
November 13, 2009
Dianne and family, Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Mike. I don't know if you were aware of it, but he and I were classmates not only at Gilbert, but at St Anthony's too. Sincerely, George Shea
Jess Aylor
November 12, 2009
Christine, I was so sorry to hear about your father from Pete Andrews tonight. Please let me know if I can do anything. I lost my father eight years ago this month. I hope you are able to find some peace as you are surrounded by everyone who loved him. We are thinking of you back in Chapel Hill.
Nancy Kelley
November 12, 2009
To the family of Michael Piette
I was so saddeen to hear about Dr. Piette's (that is what I always called him and he would always call me Mike) death. I never met him, but I did talk to him alot. He was an expert in alot of cases. I just talked to him about 2 weeks ago and he sent me a pictue of himself on his motorcycle and then a picture of his grand daughter. He would always make me laugh, he was such an up person. I will truly miss him, he was a very wonderful person.
Terence Connor
November 12, 2009
My colleagues at Hunton & Williams and I send our deepest sympathy. We found Mike to be so effective and so patient in his analysis and work. He cared about his work and it showed. He cared more about his family, and that showed too.
Terence G. Connor
November 12, 2009
To Dr Piette's Family,
My deepest sympathies and condolences on your loss. I was a student last year at the Ct School of Financial Management. Dr Piette told many stories about his friends and family during these classes. It was obvious he was a devoted husband and father and you all meant a great deal to him. I will think of him fondly whenever I look at an economic forecast and am greatful that he shared his knowledge and taught me so much during those classes.
With deepest sympathy,
Karen Storms
Jennifer DaSilva
November 12, 2009
Dear Piette Family,
I am truly saddened by your loss. Mike was a great teacher. I had the pleasure of having him as an instructor at CSFM. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Scootie Lotz
November 11, 2009
Dear Mrs. Mike Piette and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I was a student at Connecticut School of Finance and Management-Class of 2008. That's where I meet Mike. He was a wonderful and a real caring man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Deepest sympathies,Scootie
Lesley Cox
November 11, 2009
Dear Diane and Christine, I'm so sorry Mike is gone and there are no words to fully express my sympathy for your loss. He was truly a special man in so many ways, especially his devotion to his family. Love and prayers to you both.
Dana Weldon
November 11, 2009
To Michael Piette's family.
My sincere sympathies go out to you at this time. I worked with Mike a few years ago on a case in Sarasota FL and it was tuly a pleasure to work with someone as professional as he. Over all the telephone contact we had he told me of his Canadian family connection. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Monnie Newman
November 10, 2009
Dear Dianne and Christine, I am a former student of Mike's. In all my years of schooling, I never enjoyed a class more than I did with Mike. His sense of humor captured my attention and his knowledge was extensive. He made learning a joy. I extend my deepest sympathies to you. Monnie Newman CTSFM
Sarah Matthews
November 10, 2009
My deepest sympathy at this time for you and your famiy Diane. Mike was a brilliant and very funny man who made our class sessions so enjoyable here in CT. Often times he spoke of you and your daughter Christine with fun and affinity. He will be missed. You are in my prayers.
Vikkimarie Austin
November 10, 2009
To the family of Michael Piette,
I am so sorry for your loss, I had the pleasure of being in your husbands class at CT School of Finance. He often shared stories of your family and friends and they always made us smile. He was a brilliant teacher and he will be missed.
Kristine SanGiovanni
November 10, 2009
Mrs. Piette and Family - I was shocked to here of your loss. I was a student at The Connecticut School of Finance & Management years ago and have to say that Mr. Piette's humor, knowledge of economics and the banking industry were amazing. Stories about you and your family were a big part of our classes and to say that he loved you deeply was very obvious. He has influenced many and will be missed deeply.
Marcie Clark
November 10, 2009
Dear Diane and Christine and family- I am so sorry for your loss. Mike taught me in my freshman year at the CT. School of Finance and Management. I loved his stories and he was such a smart man. His classes were always enjoyable. He will be sorely missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Pierson
November 9, 2009
I never got to meet Mike face-to-face, but spoke to him many, many times when he called our office in Corpus Christi. He was such a jokester and became a really good friend. He'll be truly missed by all who knew him. He's replaced his motorized wings with those from God. "High Flight" by Gillespie Magee to you my friend.
Joe & Coni Durrance
November 9, 2009
Dear Dianne and Christine, We regret that we are not there to tell you in person of our great sorry and sadness for you both. Mike will always be in our memories as a loving and supportive husband and father. Please know that our prayers are with you both.
With love, Joe and Coni Durrance
Andrew Harvey
November 9, 2009
Dianne & Christine - I am shocked and saddened at your loss. I was a student at CSFM last year and have to say that Mike's deadpan humor, self-deprecating wit and deep knowledge of economics and the banking industry represented the best part of the year. I heard many stories about both of you and know that he loved you deeply. He has influenced many and will be greatly missed.
Daniel Chizmadia
November 9, 2009
Dear Diane and Christine, I am so sorry for your loss. I am a Freshman student of the Connecticut School of Finance & Management and I had the great pleasure of meeting Dr. Piette for one class. He was an amazing instructor and the entire class left with not only a greater understanding of Economics, but big smiles on all our faces from his enthusiatic and humorous teachings. He spoke so much you both throughout the class, truly expressing his love for you to us. He will be truly missed!
Sebastian Kulesza
November 9, 2009
Dear Piette Family, I am very saddened to hear the news. Although I knew Dr. Piette only from taking a few classes with him at CT School of Finanace and Management, he was a man that always found a way to make people laugh. His knowledge in the field was extensive and I have learned a lot from his insights. I am sure that he's in a good place. God Bless!
Joe and Marilyn Blandford
November 9, 2009
Dear Dianne: We were shocked and saddened to learn of your loss of Mike. Marilyn and I are in Maryland, but please know that he, you, Christine and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandi Nargiz
November 9, 2009
Dianne and Family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Mike was always so cheerful and friendly to all that he met. He spoke proudly of his grandbaby, his daughter and you. His smiling face and friendship will be missed tremendously by Doug and I.
Tony Bellomio
November 9, 2009
Dear Dianne and Christine, On behalf of Proctor Acura we were all sad to hear of your loss. Mike was a great guy we will miss him.:(. If we can help please don't hesitate to call.
Tony Bellomio
Heidi Neville
November 9, 2009
Dear Mrs. Piette,
What a terrible loss for you and your family. Our firm has worked with your husband for many years, and I had just spoken to Dr. Piette on a case he was consulting, not more than one month ago!
Again, I am very truly sorry, and wish you the deepest sympathy.
Heidi Neville
Marks Gray, P.A.
Steve and Rita Bardino
November 9, 2009
Dearest Dianne and Christine and family, we are so deeply saddened for the loss of your loving and compassionate husband, father, and proud grandfather Michael. We embrace you in our hearts, thoughts and prayers; for our long distance apart at a time like this is difficult. More difficult than words can express. Your family back here in CT is keeping you close at this very sorrowful time. We all wish we could be there to support you and let you know what a wonderful man Michael was. May his legacy and the beautiful memories you made together live on in your hearts always and forever. With sincere sympathy and love, Cousin Steve,Rita,Lauren and Angela Bardino
November 8, 2009
Dear Christine and family, we were shocked and saddened to learn of the loss of your father. We are very sorry that wonderful people like you are faced with this sudden and deep tragedy. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if we can do anything to help during this difficult time. John and Meredith Scott (Chapel Hill, NC)
Gail and Michael Corrado
November 8, 2009
Dear Christine,
I know that you and your family are going through unbelievable pain. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers --- and if there is anything we can do now or after you return to Chapel Hill, please just ask and it will be done.
Pete Andrews
November 8, 2009
Dear Christine,
On behalf of Hannah and myself and of the whole Public Policy Department community at UNC, we send our deepest sympathy and love to you and to all your family. You are in the hearts and prayers of all of us, and we hope that the love and support of this community may help sustain you through this tragedy and in the months ahead.
Sincerely,
Pete
November 8, 2009
Dear Christine and family,
Our hearts ache and break for you and your family. We hold you in our thoughts and prayers and offer our outstretched hand in any way when you return to Chapel Hill.
The Gitterman Family
Chapel Hill, NC
Allan & Carol McCausland
November 8, 2009
Dear Dianne and Christine,
Carol and I were shocked and saddened to hear of Mike's death. He was a wonderful man and economist. He will be missed by many. We are so so sorry for your loss. If there is anyhting we can do to help please do not hesitate to ask.
Allan & Carol McCausland
Warner, NH
Jim Long
November 8, 2009
Dearest Dianne and Christine,
I was informed of Mike's tragic death by Mary Baker ( of ERS and my former student at AU) and I still cannot believe the news. Cathy and I extend our heartfelt sympathy to you and we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Jim Long
Jennifer Rigdon
November 8, 2009
I will always think of Mr. Michael Piette as a kind, thoughful, funny man who said the greatest things about his Wife, Daughter and granddaughter Emily Madison, what always impressed me the most was his love for his family. He never failed to extend his hand, smile and make you his new friend. I am so very sorry for the loss of this great man. I will keep you all in my prayers. Jennifer Rigdon ( from his Dental Office)
November 8, 2009
To the family of Michael Piette and to his sister Margaret Ann and her family.
We are sorry to hear of Michael's tragic death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May the happy memories of Michael bring you comfort and joy forever.
Our sympathy to you.
John and cousin Dianne (Jones) Rhicard
Stanbridge East, Quebec
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