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Michael R. Ginevra

Michael Ginevra Obituary

Michael R. Ginevra, 53 of Glendale, Arizona, passed away on December 26, 2005. He was born on June 3, 1952 in Rochester, NY to Jack and Mary Lou (Lowery) Ginevra. He moved to AZ 48 years ago from New York. He was a supervisor for the postal service. He is survived by his wife Patricia; son Timothy; stepdaughters, Yvonne Baughman and Gina Ramsperger and preceded by Rene Baughman; stepson Bryan Baughman; granddaughter Sarah Ramsperger; sisters Diane (Don) Vogel and Jackie (Randy) Ginevra Hohn; Nieces Cynthia (Huffman) Hidalgo, Tiffany O'Meara and great niece Isabel Hidalgo. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 pm on Thursday, December 29th at Community Church of Joy and the funeral at 11 am on Friday at the church at 21000 N. 75th Ave., Glendale, AZ. Interment will follow at the National Memorial Cemetery of AZ. Memorials may be sent to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Dec. 29, 2005.

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Jackie Ginevra

December 23, 2020

Mike its been 15 years now and I think of you everyday. Randy and I still laugh over your antics! Miss you more than I can express. Best Brother anyone could ever have. Love You Mike

Tim Winters

June 26, 2008

Well, it will be no surprise to you, Mike, that I'm the last one to sign on here. It's over two years now, and I still can't believe it. We weren't in touch much over the last few years, but you have been and always will be with me every day, because we are all of us a combination of all the people we meet and come to know. I guess I knew you better than I knew anybody for all those years we were in school together. Best friends....we were absolutely the very best of friends and how we can have lost touch with each other is still a mystery to me.
I was driving back to Tennessee after spending Christmas in Tucson with family when Mimi called me and told me the news. I just sat there. Couldn't move. We were at the rest stop in Texas Canyon. I can still see it, still remember it. I just sat there, dumbfounded. I'm not sure why I'm doing this now, except that I somehow feel the need to put it in writing that you were with me and still are, just as I know that you took a little part of me up to heaven with you.
I can't tell you how many times I have told my kids stories about you, so you live on in their lives as well. Their favorite story is about the time that you and Jimmy Kern and I went up to Thomas Mall to audition for the manager. We played the one song that we knew and when he asked us for more we had to admit that so far that was all we had. He suggested we come back when we had more songs to play. Do you remember that? We were crazy!! Do you remember climbing on the roof of our house and staring up into the sky just talking about everything in a place where no one could bother us, where we were free to be rock stars or whatever we wanted to be? I couldn't even begin to wade through the tons of memories from my childhood that have poured over me as a result of thinking about the times we spent together. Camping trips, griping about your dad's driving, all the time we spent working at Basha's and on and on and on. One of the last times I saw you, you were driving that beautiful Caddy, and you looked so right sitting there. You were comfortable, happy, in love, and as always concerned about others.
You are a great person, Mike, and I'm proud to have been a part of your life. I loved you like a brother, and that's the way my whole family felt. I know I'm late in getting these words out, but please pray for us all down here, and know that I will never forget you.

Todd Carrieri

May 5, 2006

Dear Mike,

Thank you for being the person that you were, accepting, kind, and full of love for myself and my partner. For this you will always have a special place in my heart. And lets not forget introducing me to the most wonderful tasting Italian sauage I've ever tasted, again I say thanks.

Patrick Mc Vady

May 5, 2006

Mike,

I will always remember you. Your humor, your gentle good nature and acceptance of anyone. You are a wonderful person and I can only hope to be like you. All my love.

Pat

Sarah Ramsperger

May 2, 2006

Hello Grandpa...

I'm sorry I've waited so long to do this, to write to you... I just needed time. I needed time to configure the strength to sit here and write to you on a computer screen- when I know that's the only place I ever can speak to you ever again. It's real hard without you... Lately I've needed you real bad, I miss you so much. You, believe it or not, were more of a father to me than my own dad, regardless of how much I got to spend time with you. The time I did spend with you, I loved. I enjoyed. And I regret every day not spending more time with you, but now your gone... I need you more than ever right now, it hurts me to know that I didn't come and see you every chance I got, there were so many times when I could have- and I didn't. And I apologize.. I really really do. I saw you last night.. In my dreams, you told me everything was going to be alright. What did you mean by that? God, what I would give to see you one last time, up and breathing, with that mischevious grin on your face, watching your stupid star trek shows. I miss you making me malts.. I miss the talks we use to have.. I miss your hugs... Your small little gifts that meant the world to nobody but me.. Your concern for me, even when you should've been concerned for yourself. Yes, I even miss giving you back-scratches for a dollar. I need you right now grandpa, and it's so hard going to visit grandma, knowing that your not there. I don't even feel you there anymore. I've grown even more distant, and your death has bothered me more than anyone can percieve. I've held it all in until now, and now that I've let it all out... I don't know what else to do. My tears have turned to dust, I can't possibly cry anymore than I have. I love you. God, I love you so much and just hope you know that... Because I never did a very good job at showing you. But I miss you. I need you back... What I would give to turn back time, to trade my lungs for yours. I would've done it, no questions asked. Please know... That I love you with everything I have. I always have. And I always will.

Love, Sarah.. (Your ONLY grandaughter. hehe...I love you so much.)

Robert De Villiers

January 24, 2006

Dear Patt and Mike who I know is watching. We are so saddened to lose our important and loved member of the family. You have been the love and joy of Patt and the rest of the family for many years.

We regret that we haven't seen you now for several years, and that is the way life seems to go. We are so busy and swept up in our own and families lives that we don't stop and take the time to do the things we wish we had done until after it is too late, like this time.

Every time our families did get together in the past years, we loved and appreciated you fully. We will always remember and love you for taking in my brother Darwin when he was old and needed help. It was a wonderful giving act, that needed a special person like you. So many times over the years, we have talked and reflected on the great home you made for Darwin his last few years and while we have thanked you in the past, we want to take this last opportunity to thank you again from the bottom of our hearts. You made a very special home and life for Patt over these many years. Thank you very much for being such an important part of our lives. Uncle Bob and Aunt Borghild. (or as we always said: (UB and AB)

Peggy Meyer

January 15, 2006

Hi Mikey,

I have this need to write to you rather than about you. I guess because you are so vivid in my mind and we always had good frank conversations. There are some things I shared with you I have never told anyone else and I know they stayed with you. You shared things with me also I will forever hold silent.

You came into my life as my Sister’s boyfriend, well you were not much more than a boy, and you had little Timmy. He was so cute and sweet we all just loved him. He was like sunshine.

I will never forget the number of times you would say "I just love Patt ," and I would say, "I know you do and that is good." So you married and you loved Patt and her four young children. I guess I didn’t realize what a wonderful thing you did and the impact it had on your family until I saw the heartache, tears and beautiful sweet, kind, loving words that came from those children as they all called you "Dad."

Mikey, what a grand exit you made. You are loved and respected by literally hundreds of people. The best part of all of this is you didn’t even know it. You made a difference and that is so important.

Your dream of becoming a Post Master didn’t come true but from what I could see you had much more meaning than any Post Master position could have given you. You are embraced by four loving children and reunited with an angel named Rene. I bet you looked down on all of this with that smile of yours and chuckled. It wasn’t an Eagles concert but almost.

So what have I learned from you? Well, lighten up and other’s will follow. Take time to live, time is short. Have faith in the young even when it feels like you failed, guess what you didn’t! Bless the love I found in my mate, my partner, my friend for some never find or learn to hold onto what they have. Unconditional love-the hardest. You were a master and I didn’t even know it. I will work harder at this one.

You will always be with me and I am blessed to have had you in my life and in my Sister’s life. What a couple you made. I know you will forever watch over Patt and guide her for she needs your guidance. Make sure you make her stop and see before she makes a final decision, you know Patt she will forge ahead.

Well Mikey I will close for now but never forever. If you ever need to tell me something make sure I am listening.

You are in my heart, Peg

Don Hamilton

January 9, 2006

Pat & Family-

Mike was a great person and an even greater man. He and I worked together for many years in the Post Office. Always I counted on him to get er done and he always did. From moving the entire office in one day to simply being there. Many owe him a debt for he saw what they could do and always expected it.

So often he spoke of his family and how proud he was of each of you, Know that everything he did was to make life better for you and he often spoke of you each in warm glowing tones.

From days we went camping to days at work and everything in between, Mike was a friend ... always.

I am proud to have known you.

Kimberly Fox

January 7, 2006

Hi Michael G.,

I had to write to you because I wasnt able to say goodbye to you! I want you to know that I miss you so very much and I thought the world of both you and Pat. Thank you for all of your smiles and good humor I will carry that with me always! You helped me in so many ways and after knowing you for such a short time you became not only my favorite patient but also a good friend I thank you for all your advice and strength you gave me I will forever miss you and will always carry you in a very special part of my heart! I will make june 3rd of each year a very special day in memory of you! Good bye for now Michael G I miss and love you dearley! Love Kim

Tabitha McCoy

January 6, 2006

Pat and Family

I know you've heard it over and over how good of man Mike was but I'm going to say it again. Mike was a good man and he loved his family with all his heart. I worked with Mike as a carrier and as a supervisor. He was the most patient man I ever knew. I looked up to him as my mentor. He knew how to have fun with life even when it was at it's worst. I could be having a horrible day but Mike he always knew how to make the day brighter and put a smile upon my face. I'd walk in the office half asleep and grumpy and I'd here him say YIPPY SKIPPY she made it, never failed, couldn't help but laugh and just smile. We talked quit abit about his family and he would always tell me how wonderful you were and if he had to do it all over again, he wouldn't. I had and still do have alot of respect for him for standing by what he believed in, and that was his family. I'm not very old but in all my years I've never met someone as unique as Mike. Words can't even begin to describe such a wonderful friend. My thoughts and my prayers go out to all of you. It's hard right now I know, but it will get better with time. I'm sure Mike is looking upon you to see you through. If you ever need anything just let me know.

Sincerely,

diane vogel

January 5, 2006

Mike my dear little brother, I miss you so much my heart hurts,I feel like something is missing. Its always been 3,now 2 must go on, and like always we will and remembering the fun things and good times. I know Mom is happy she has her little boy. Please take care of her and Ryan and Renee. Make them laugh with your funny ways, I know you will. Let me know how they are all doing. Don't worrie about Patt we will do what you asked. Keep an eye out for us ,you have a better view on things from up there. I love and miss you, but you know that. Love your sister Diane

Tabitha McCoy

January 5, 2006

Mike,

In the memory of a true and dear friend,

To you words of good-bye I feel I need to send,

To act as if I have no last words to you is something I can not pretend.

You were the one who taught me to live my dreams no matter what others may say,

Continue on forward and you'll get where you want to be someday,

You always kept me believing where there is a will there is definately a way.

My dreams, my hopes, and my goals I confided in you,

Finally a friend who didn't laugh and said do what you need to do,

You told me if I ever need help along the way you'de be there to help me through.

Never once did you ever look down upon anyone,

You treated everyone as if they were a daughter or a son,

Each person you ever knew, a place in our hearts you have won.

Money can't by the life you lived nor the gift you had,

You were always smiling never walking away mad,

Always seeing the good in others but never the bad.

When I met you I learned who it was I wanted to be,

A person who takes great pride in who I am and just be me,

Now in others only the good do I see.

Every once in awhile I'll walk away mad saying something I shouldn't of said,

Then I'll here your voice saying," You are the one that makes your own bed."

Thanks to your words of wisdom I bite my tongue and use my head.

So now I dedicate my ways of life to a true and dear ole friend,

To you Mike, my thoughts of you, to you I send,

To act as if there is no loss is something I can not pretend.

A memory of a true friend who's time has come to part

Forever your memory I will always hold close and dear to my heart.

Brenda and Ben Baughman

January 4, 2006

Dear Pat and family,

I can't imagine the loss and the loneliness you have at this time. Sharing a life partner and father is a gift that God gives us to enjoy. We send our love and prayers to you as you walk through this valley and pray that the love and comfort and strength of God will surround you and hold you up when it feels like you have lost your world. We love you, Ben & Brenda and family

Patty Williamson

January 3, 2006

To my dear friends.

I am so sorry for your loss. I loved that guy. I couldn't have had a better friend. Mike knew how to laugh. He always made me feel special no matter who was present. He wasn't afraid to be my friend. I will miss his phone conversations more then anything. You were very special to him and he loved you very much. You two laughed hardy together and loved hardy together, and that is very rare these days.

Love Patty

Yvonne Baughman

January 3, 2006

Dear Dad, I wanted to tell you that I love you and miss you. You were a great Father, friend,

counseler and protector to me. You were more of a Father to me than my own Father. I promised you before you left this Earth that I would be strong and to take care of Mom. I will keep this promise, even though at times like right now tears will fill my eyes as I remember how you loved me as if I was your own. Your now are in Heaven with Rene'e looking down knowing we love you both very much. Thank you, Dad for everything you did for me and what you were to me during the time we spent as Father and Daughter. You will always be my Dad as you were here and still when your in Heaven. I know you will still watch over me and love me for who I am.

Love Your #1 Daughter, Yvonne

Sue Burdick

January 3, 2006

My Dear Pat (aka My Remicade Buddy),

I am so sorry for the loss of your precious Mike. His time here and the time you had together was certainly too short, but the almost 17 years you did share were wonderful! I'm sorry I never had the opportunity to meet Mike. He was certainly held in high regard by all those who did.

I apologize for not knowing sooner, as I would have come to his service. My gut told me yesterday when I checked my email messages that something must have happened, and this morning I looked in the obituary archives on azcentral.com and found out my gut feel was right. I was stunned....

You are a strong person and I know the love in your heart for Mike will sustain you.

You take care my friend and, hopefully, we can get our remicade appointments in sinc once again.

Your Remicade Buddy,

Sue Burdick

Timothy Ginevra

January 2, 2006

Dad,

You are a man I'm PROUD to call my Father. Looking back on everything it all went too fast. I'm going to miss you so much. I am being strong like you asked. At time I'm not strong enough. I know you are looking down upon me. So, It feel good to know you are still there. I will come to see as much as I can. I will rock them Eagles to. Thank you dad for being such a great father. I love you.

Your Son Tim.

Jackie Ginevra

January 2, 2006

Dearest Brother,

I will so miss your "Hello" on the other end of the phone, your hug and kiss when you walk through my door, and your ever so out of tune "Happy Birthday" song you would sing to me every year. I love and miss you now, and forever.

btw..I don't think you told anyone that Alouiscious was part of your name. Hmmm guess I just did. Gotcha Mike!

or should I say, Michael Russell Alouiscious Ginevra. =)

I Love You Bro

David Baughman

January 2, 2006

Hello Mike,

Friend, protector and father to my children. I am so sad that you and Patt didn't get the chance to fulfill your retirement dreams together. You were so young when you left. Goodbye friend. Give Renee a big hug for me.

Dave

Patt Ginevra

January 2, 2006

Sweetheart, I love and miss you so much. You were always there when I needed you. You would have been so very proud of all your children at your services, just as they were proud of you. So many people told me wonderful stories of how you were there for them and helped them. You were such a special guy, I'm sure you will have much to keep you busy up in heaven. I visited your grave on Saturday for our anniversary. "Happy Anniversary Honey." It would have been 17 years together. Much too short. We should have had much more time together. At least you will have your wish! I will be on top of you when it is my time and we will be together always. The family chain is broken now, but our memories will live forever. I want to tell you something, so there won't be any doubt. You are so wonderful to think of, but so hard to be without. Right now the tears are many, but having you in my heart forever will comfort me. My time with you was so short but we will be together again. I love you!! Please help me to laugh and smile again...

Your Patt

Ken Butler

December 31, 2005

To My Good Friend.

Your family gave you a beautiful send off Mike and it's easy to see and feel the many lives you have touched. More then you realized, and it's that unselfishness that people loved about you. Your friendship and that great smile of yours will be missed. Thanks for all the good times and I'll see you again someday when we can share more good laughs and some of that great sausage. You'll never be forgotten.

Until then my friend.

Mimi and John Winters

December 30, 2005

To Mike's Beloved Family: We can truly say we knew Mike since he was "knee-high to a grasshopper". We have always been tremendously fond of him and his quirky sense of humor. My little sister Muriel Jennett and John's little brother Tim Winters were schoolmates and friends of his. It would be hard to imagine anyone not liking Mike. He lived through so much tragedy yet transcended it. We will truly miss him but heaven gains a new saint.

Gina Ramsperger

December 30, 2005

Dad,

I said goodbye to you in the physical sense today (12-30-05). I will NEVER say goodbye to you in the spiritual sense. I know you are here with me everyday. I will continue to confide in you and love you. I know you are here and this is a great comfort to me. When it's my time to go, please take Renee`'s hand and bring her to the pearly gates with you when you come to meet me. I don't want to be alone when it's my time. I miss you dad and can't wait to see you again. Until then, I will continue to celebrate your life by holding you close to my heart and never letting go.

I love you Dad!

Your daughter, Gina

Ronnie & Bobbi Driggers

December 30, 2005

Losing Mike was like me losing a brother. Mike and I had some good times together at the Post Office. We will talk about Mike for ever and what a nice guy he was. Patt, you have our deepest sympathy. You and he were a perfect match.

Carol Mueller

December 29, 2005

To Mike's Family:

Mike was a wonderful person. He loved his family. Mike and I shared the task of trying to beat this terrible disease. I will cherish our discussions and always remember him for his positive, upbeat attitude. You are in our thoughts and prayers as Mike makes his journey home.

Kathy Kuehn

December 29, 2005

I have known Mike and worked with him since 1985, he was one of the best Supervisors I have ever had at the Post Office and a good friend. He treated me with respect and kindness and was always fun to talk to and laugh with. He will be missed by many.

Debi Fox

December 29, 2005

Dear Ginevra Family,

Webster wrote many words and definitions in his famous dictionary; however, none can express the sorrow that I feel for you and your family. Michael G was my daughter’s favorite patient. Kim always has spoken so fondly of Michael, and how much fun she had at Thanksgiving when she went to dinner at your house. We will hold all of you in our thoughts and prayers, and light a candle for our dearly missed friend.

Paula Frisk

December 29, 2005

Patt and Family,

We are terribly sorry for your loss and hope that your memories provide you comfort, as they are a testimonial to Mike's life. If there is anything we can do, don't hesitate to ask.

David & Paula Frisk and Family

Deb Wendt

December 29, 2005

Dear Patt and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you now. I'm so glad we got to see you in November.

I'm smiling now as I remember Baxter's special spot curled up by Mike on couch and I recall Mike's laugh.

Even though I can't be there I'm with all of you in spirit.

May God bless all of you.

I love you all,

Deb Wendt

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