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Michael Wise Obituary

AUBURN ­- Mr. Michael Wise, 52, of 297 Seymour St., Auburn, passed away Thursday, Feb. 9, 2006, at the Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse. A native Auburnian, Michael was born Jan. 26, 1954, the son of Joseph and Louise Zentel Wise. He was a former employee of Consolidated Transport of Auburn. He was a member of St. Mary"s Church, Auburn, the Moose Club and the SK American Legion Post of Auburn. Surviving is his wife, Donna C. Wise of Auburn; three children, William R. Wise, Michelle L. Wise and Michael Wise Jr., all of Auburn; stepchildren, all of Auburn, Amanda R. Sigl (Keith Klein), Matthew Eldridge, Stacee Sigl (Paul Hudson), Haylee M. Gansz and Shauna L. Gansz; brothers, Joseph "Butch" (Margaret) Wise of Auburn, Kevin (Nancy) Wise of Auburn, Steve (Wendy) Wise of Larmarque, Texas, and Greg (Autumn) Wise of Beltsville, Md.; sisters, Jacquelyn (Roger) Wise Wood of Mitchelville, Md., Charlene (Gene) Adams of Auburn, and Theresa Wise (Michael) Vitetta of Auburn; six grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, in St. Mary"s Church, Auburn. Interment will be in Soule Cemetery, Sennett. Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, at Farrell"s Funeral Service Inc., 84 South St., Auburn. Michael was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed boating, fishing and camping. Most of all, he loved his family gatherings.

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Published by The Citizen from Feb. 11 to Feb. 12, 2006.

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Debby Springstead

February 24, 2006

Donna and Family, I am so sorry about Mike. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Remember all the joyous times you shared together.

The Critical Care Staff

February 22, 2006

Dear Donna & Family



Please except our sincere sympathy.May it help you to know that your friends & co-workers are thinking of you during this difficult time.

Vinnie Gleason

February 20, 2006

To the Wise family;

So very sorry to hear about Mike;

God bless your family

Mike will be missed by many.

Aunt Ann ,Uncle Joe Weins

February 19, 2006

We were so sorry to hear about Michael's passing. We are also sorry that we couldn't be there with all of you. All our prayers are with you all. Lots of Love.

vicki carrell

February 18, 2006

To the Wise Family

We were all sorry to hear about Mike.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. The Weins Family.

Ann Hess

February 15, 2006

Donna, Im so sorry to here of your loss. It will be a loss for all of us. My deapest sorrow goes to you. If there is anything I can do please call me. You are in my prayers. Ann Hess

Kelly C

February 15, 2006

To the Wise family,

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Michael will remain alive in your hearts and through your memories.

Ashley Ward RN

February 15, 2006

Donna and family, i am deeply sorry for your loss. Michael was a pleasure take care of and a patient we will never forget. May beautiful memories and thoughts get you through this awful time. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Jill Baird

February 15, 2006

To the Wise family: I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could have been there for you. Mike was always so good to me. He treated me like I was part of the family ever since I met Michelle when we were thirteen. I spent a lot of time over there and always loved Mike's great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.

Al Polcovich

February 14, 2006

Donna and family, I am so sorry to hear about Mike. Our friendship goes back many years. He will be deeply missed! If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Dan Niles, RN

February 14, 2006

Donna and family: It has been an honor to meet you in our many days together at UH. with Michael. God Bless and Keep you all. Dan RN.

Shelly Walters-Blowers

February 14, 2006

Aunt Shelly here in support of Billy, Michelle & Mike Jr.--the best niece and nephews anyone could ask for. I wish I could take away your pain. I love you all very much.



Mike Sr. was my brother-in-law--lots of fond memories. He will forever be in my heart....loved and missed by our entire family.



Our greatest source of comfort is knowing he's no longer suffering and in a much better place. Our son, Robert Wayne, will be happy to finally meet him.



My thoughts and prayers are with everyone. God Bless {{{hugs}}}

Bill Guzewicz

February 14, 2006

From myself and my brothers and sisters. I don't believe that there is a Guzewicz in Auburn That did not know Joe, Mike, Jackie, Kevin and the rest of the Wise family. My family ranges in age from 54 to 38. I, and my brothers, Charlie and Bob, met Mike, Jackie and Kevin at Central High in "67. Just meeting Mike and any member of the Wise family you knew that they were genuine and Good Friends. He will be missed by many.

Bill Guzewicz (AHS '73) and Family

Charlie & Joann Adams

February 13, 2006

To the Wise Family,



Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Joy Duncan

February 13, 2006

Donna And Family,Sorry to hear about your loss. I send my condolences and my deepest sympathy.

Robert & Mary Hansen

February 13, 2006

Donna&Family Bob&I are sorry we couldnt make the wake,but we wanted to tell you all,how sorry we are of your great loss youll all be in our thoughts and prayers

Bob Adams

February 13, 2006

We are sorry to hear about Mike. Mike will be missed by many especially his family and freinds. Mike enjoyed life. I will always remember Mike when ever I think of our trip to Houston. May god bless him and his family.

CRISTA (HALL) ROBERTSON

February 12, 2006

TO THE WISE FAMILY AND MIKE`S WIFE I AM REALLY SORRY TO HERE ABOUT MIKE`S PASSING MAY GOD BLESS HIM AND ALL OF YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW SINCERELY YOURS........

Jake & Ellen Sitterly

February 12, 2006

The Wise Family,

We are so sorry to hear about mike's death. Sorry we can't be there. But we send our prayers!

We been friends for a long time.

God give us hope though. Hold on to

this hope at this time.

Arthur and Joe Bell

February 12, 2006

Donna, Amanda and family, Sorry for your loss. we will be thinking of you.

Dan and Shelly Van Wormer

February 12, 2006

To Donna, Amanda and family,sorry to hear about your loss. We will be thinking about you. If there is anything we can do please let us know.

Mary Anne Vivenzio

February 12, 2006

To each and everyone of the family of Mike Wise, I knew his Dad real well and some of you kids,and I remember drinking a few beers at Swifty"s with Mike he was great guy so sorry for all of you on our lost,God be with you all.

The Vivenzio"s (from Cottage Street)Mary Anne,Kathy,Lance & Lori

Trisha Bennett

February 11, 2006

Donna, I am so sorry about Mike. Trisha( Ct at upstate)

Norma Olcott

February 11, 2006

Amanda, Donna, and Family, Jessie, Dawn and I are so very sorry for your loss. We realize that this must be such a very difficult time for you and your family. Please accept our sincerest condolences. Norma Olcott

Thomas O'Connell

February 11, 2006

My deepest condolences to Mike and his family. I worked at Consolidated Scrap with Mike and he will be missed by all who worked there with him. He is in our prayers.

Kelly Ludemann

February 11, 2006

Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure that Mike is in a better place. My heart goes out to you and your family.

David Bogart

February 11, 2006

Stacee, I'm sorry to hear of your step-dads passing. I never meet him, but did talk on the phone with him once. You can reach me on my cell at 607-280-3402 if you need to talk to someone I'm here for you.



Dave

Debbie Twomey

February 11, 2006

On behalf of my family, I wish to extend our sincere condolences on the loss of Mike. I have fond memories of he and his brother Joe with my brother Butch.I am sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Debbie Twomey

Sherley Bracy

February 11, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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