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Jannette Raptis
June 14, 2020
My sweet, beautiful nephew. I love you with all my heart. Wish you were here. You & I are close, we almost share birthdays, & you left on maternal Grandmom's birthday, Nana Herminia.
Your cousin, Ricardo is with you. Another beautiful nephew...
Please, guide us all, as you can see from above...the corona is crazy & black lives matter protests.
I'm grateful to have been around you when you were here. It was an honor to be your TíaFu. I know you loved me a lot & so did i.
The last time we saw each other was at Claudia's wedding, you gave me a cigarette, a menthol Newport.
Michael John, you will always be in my heart & soul.
Please help us & guide us always .
I love you
TíaFu
❤
Jannette Raptis
November 30, 2015
Mí Miguelito, te quiero mucho y te extraño más. Merry Christmas Miguelito! Sigue cuidandonos como siempre lo haz hecho.
Eres la estrella en el cielo que brilla más que todas. Te quiero con todo mí corazón. Saluda a toda la plebe Tú Tía Jannette
Jannette Raptis
July 27, 2015
Mí Miguelito, te quiero mucho y te extraño más. Happy Birthday kid! Sigue cuidandonos como siempre lo haz hecho.
Eres la estrella en el cielo que brilla más que todas. Te quiero con todo mí corazón. Tú Tía Jannette
Meluchi
July 28, 2014
Happy Birthday my nephew miss you kiddo like you don't imagine! Love you much
Jannette Raptis
June 15, 2014
Mí Angelito Miguelito, porfavor, te sigo pidiendo ayuda...ayer no fue buen día para mí. Hable con tú Madre y tambien estaba muy triste, pero a la vez, fuerte. Creo que tú y Mamá le mandan esa fuerza y paz. Gracias a Dios y la Virgen de Guadalupe por todo lo que nos regalan cada dia. Ruego por mí hermano mayor en particular que necesita fortaleza para seguir adelante , especialmente por lo que esta pasando ahorita. Que lo cuiden mucho, que siga saludable para que nos proteja y defienda como siempre lo ha hecho. Ruego por todos mis hermanos, que los ayudes en sus necesidades . Gracias
Jannette M. Raptis
June 14, 2014
Mí Miguelito...Eleven years have passed since you left us. It's awful not being able to touch or see you. I feel you & see you quite often and that gives me strength and peace. Con honor y fe te pido que nos ayudes. Precisamente en estos momentos tú familia necesita muchisimo de tí. Te suplico que unas más a tú familia. Que nos conviertas en las personas que tanto deseo tú Mamá Armida . Que los sueños de Ella se cumplan. Tú y toda la "Corte del Cielo" como decia mí querida Madre, bien saben lo que estoy pidiendo. Amor,,perdon, bondad, paciencia aceptación, buen sentido de humor y tolerancia son algunas de las enseñansas de tú Mamá Armida. Haznos este regalo. Te quiero y extraño un friego mí querido Miguelito. Te adoro, "corazon de melon"
Mí Angelito, se que estas en paz y rodeado de los que te quieren
Until we,meet again
Tú Tía Jannette
Victoria Meza
March 15, 2014
Thinking of you.
Victoria & Meluchi
Meluchi
December 29, 2012
Thinking of you!
Meluchi
February 11, 2012
Thinking of you Miguelito!!I miss you lots!!
Aunt Meluchi
December 3, 2011
Thinking about you kiddo take care of your grandma for me watch over us like you always have I love you and miss you much
Aunt Meluchi
Tia Meluchi
November 27, 2011
My Miguelito just wanted to tell you that I miss you a lot I don't think that will ever go away, but I know your working in mysterious ways, your Mom is busy with Victor and always tells me how he reminds her so much about you so that is a good thing well i hope you and Mom are having a good time I miss you both so much but I know you both are wathching over us! I love you And miss you lots
Jacob Thomas
June 14, 2010
7 years today brother and not one has ever gotten any easier! I miss you! We miss you! Not a weekend passes where we dont bring up stories of you. All the times we had. Cant wait to see you again. I know I will someday. I love you!
Still your Best Friend,
Jake
[email protected]
Victoria Meza
June 12, 2010
Well Michael. It's almost been 7 years without you here, everyday wishing you were. We all miss you terribly. But this weekend we're going to have a barbecue to celebrate your life. Tia Dimi has many pictures of you around the house so we are all constantly reminded of you, and i'm glad. Your birthday's coming up in a couple weeks! It will be hard for us, but your mom makes us toughen up, haha. We love you & miss you very much Michael!
with love,
Victoria.<3
July 31, 2009
Miguelito!!!! Happy birthday kiddo! As you know I was in Tucson with grama but you know that I remembered you that day! It was hard for your Mom and everyone on your birthday but you know we will never ever forget you. We love you and miss you lots.
love,
Tia Melu and Vivi
July 28, 2009
Juan Miguel - Think about you a lot, but on your birthday and at holiday time it's particularly hard for me. I'm dealing with it and keeping on. Look forward to seeing you again some day. Love dad
June 14, 2009
Hey my beautiful boy! It's been 6 years since you parted from us and it seemed like it was yesterday! I just wnated to let you know how much We misssssss you!!! thank you for what you have done for me!
I love you and miss you more and more each day is harder!!!
We love you,
Tia Melu & Vivi
Melu
October 20, 2008
My dearest nephew no matter how much time passes .... I still miss you sooooooooooo much .... I want to turn back time and be in my house in Nogales sitting you in your high chair giving you cheerios and you asking me for your pappas ...... I love you !!
Aunt Meluchi
Melu
October 16, 2008
I just wanted to let you know how much we still miss you and Love you. Keep Alexis strong through the passing of his friend Matt. I Love you Very Much.
Melu M.
June 14, 2008
Hey U! well It's been 5 years that you parted and it seems like yesterday! I miss you more and more each year that passes but I know that you are watching over us ..... u know we remember you every day miss you kiddo .... all the time !!! Keep us all under control We all need it! Love you Lots and Miss you Much !!!
Tia Melu
Nina & Victoria Raptis and Ruiz
June 13, 2008
Hey Micheal!!!
Its Victoria and Nina! We miss you ALOT! Probably the most haha. We're already on summer vacation and I've (Victoria) been in Tucson lately and I've (Nina) been doing good. We miss you alot and we both wish you were here with us today.
Love,
Nina(Niner Niner Niner) & Victoria
Your Baby cousins
Jannette Raptis
May 20, 2008
Hi Michael...It's your Aunt Jannette. Hey I need your help once again..like always. Please send all the miracles you can for Ati, o.k.? He really needs you and misses you.
Love you lots, your Tia that always remembers you and misses you every day.
Jannette Raptis
March 16, 2008
Hi Michael John: Amor, it's your Papy George's Birthday today, I know you would have been here you would have called him or been with him to wish him a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! He's doing o.k. but I know he misses you. We almost all talk about you and remember you loads and loads. I know you have been hearing me talk with you mostly about George..please pull some strings up there and help him out financially, remember he was always very generous with all of the family when he was well off. Hey Sweetie one thing I never asked you, I always remembered your birthday, and you never remembered to call me even though we shared the same birthday?? Your friends told me you didn't like to talk on the phone much. I know you loved me a lot, the feeling is mutual. love you Beautiful Angel.. your Tia Fu
Cuzin Victoria
January 25, 2008
Hey Micheal its Victoria,
Well I moved schools and Its been...okay. I dont like doing new things like moving schools and houses and stuff like that...But I guess God does things for certain reasons....Achi is still here but Tia Jazmine and Tio Rudy went to Tucson =(
I love you and miss you with all of my heart!!!!!
LOTS of luv,
Victoria<3
Cuzin Victoria
January 1, 2008
Hi Micheal, it's Victoria, well it's New Year!!! I can't belive it's already been 6 years...it's not the same with out you here with us. My mom REALLY misses you and loves you, well we ALL love you and miss you.Nothing has really been happening here...Achi is here so is uncle Rudy, Tia Jasmine, and tata. Vivian is already 4 years old!!! Victor is 9 and I'm 12. Achi got really old...FAST!!! Hes 18!!!!
Well I really miss you and I love you with all of my heart!<3
Love,
Victoria<3
Victoria Ruiz
September 10, 2007
Hi Micheal its Victoria...again!I've been thinking about you alot latley and I was wondering what it would be like to still have you here with us.I miss you very much and I will never forget you as long as I live.I love you!And will always miss you.
Love,
Victoria
Victoria Ruiz
August 24, 2007
Hey Micheal its Victoria again I just wanted to let you know that I love you and I miss you and I always will, and I hope that you know that..well again, I miss you!!
Love your favorite cuz,
Victoria
Jannette M.
August 18, 2007
Hey Michael, I hope Victoria calls soon so we can talk about stuff...mostly you.
Victoria Ruiz
August 6, 2007
Hi Micheal its me again. We miss you sooo much and when I say we I mean 'we' I mean me,my mom, butter, Vivian, and my dad. I've been thinking of you alot latley and I can just imagine life with you here. Well of course I miss and love you!!XOXOXO
Love,
Victoria
Victoria Ruiz
July 9, 2007
Here's a poem for you Micheal:
It broke aour hearts to lose you,
But you didn't go alone.
For part of us went with you.
The day God took you home.
Hope you liked it Micheal.I miss you sooo much!!It hurts when I think about you and when you were here with us.My Dad said that on Thursday we're going to Disneyland!I'm so ecited!Heres another poem for you:
Duh I love you, and trying to explain why is like trying to explain how water tast, Impossible.
Well I love you and miss you and I pray for you.XOXOXOX
Victoria
June 14, 2007
Micheal,
Bella and Tata are here with us at the house they make things a little better while your gone.Vivian is almost ganna turn 4, in three monthes.I wish you were here with us...it not the same with out you.I miss you soooo much. you are the best cousin anyone can ever have.
It left a big hole in my heart when you died, and it will never go way.I love you and i know that you know that.
Love,
Victoria
Victoria Ruiz
June 8, 2007
Micheal,
I'm sorry I havn't written to you in a long time.I've been busy latley.We got out of school already so theres not much to do around here.My mom signed me up for summer camp at the YMCA it's pretty cool I made alot of new friends.But I still miss where we used to live.I pray for you every night.I love you soooooooooo much!!No matter what happens I will always love you.
XOXOX
Love,
Victoria
Victoria Ruiz
March 10, 2007
Dear Micheal,
It's spring break and i still don't know what i'm gonna do.I want to go to tucon badly to see uncle george but my mom says no because we have no ride ther but i told her that he would come and pick me up.we all still love you and we think about you every day,well atleast i know i do.We might go to the lake soon becase uncle rudy brought a jetski,butmy mom and dad havn't said any thing yet.They always suprise me.We went to Disneyland last weekend itwas alot of fun.It took forever to find a hotel because there ws a convention of old people.I'm really excited because we might move to california!My dad has a friend there and his friend wants him to work there and i know for a fact hes not going to drive all the way over there and come back in time to pick up my mom me my sister and brother in time.Remember that you'll always stay in our hearts.I LOVE YOU!!!!
Love,
Claudia
Victoria
Mesa
Ruiz
Victoria
February 17, 2007
Dear Micheal,
I love you soo much that you can never imagine.We all miss you very much.Here is a poem ecspecially made for you:
The sun is bright the sky is blue you will stay within our hearts but we will still miss you.
I'll try to be strong and not cry.I love you.And we will all miss you family and friends.
Love,
Victoria
Victoria Ruiz
February 17, 2007
Dear Michael,
We moved to a new house a couple of monthes ago.I know that if you were here with us you would be really happy for us.I think about you very day.I pray for you.We all miss you.
I'm going to turn eleven on tuesday.
I still remember the last time i saw you.We were at a party.My mom says i'm going to be really tall just like you.I hope she's right.
I'll love you and miss you as long as i live i hope you know that.
Love,
Victoria
Melu
November 7, 2006
I just want you to know that I still remember you everyday! We Miss you very much I think you know that! Vivi is getting really big and is a trouble maker! Victor and Victoria are doing very good in school.
We Love you and Miss you very much!!
Melu
Jannette Raptis
June 9, 2006
Hello Sweetie...Love you lots and think of you every single day. It's getting near your anniversery and it sucks. Miss you alot ,
Meluchi
December 9, 2005
Michael,
Well just writing to you to let you know that I'm thinking about you. Like always I know you know that!! With Christmas around the corner you know that I miss you very much during this time!!
I love you
Meluchi & kids
Meluchi
November 21, 2005
Michael,
Hey kiddo well I was just thinking of you like I always do! Your little cousins are growing very much they are doing very good in school too! Vivianna is being a moster!!! she is something else! I'm sure you know that, well you know that I'm always thinking about you.
I Love you
Tia Melu
Melu
October 26, 2005
Hey you,
Well I was just thinking about you latley alot just letting you know that I miss you and that I love you we remember you everyday and I think you know that Right? Well as you know Vivi is a trouble maker she is someting else, you would have had lost of fun with her cuz she is crazy she does crazy things! that a regular 2 year old does not!!! well kiddo I will chat with you later k!
Melu and Kids
Aunt Jannette
August 18, 2005
Hola Mi Amor...It seems that the past two months have been a real b_____. Yet I'm still here. Happy birthday, love you with all my heart and remember you lots and lots. Listen to what I'm asking. o.k.? Sorry it took so long for me to respond, love, Aunt Jannette.
Melu
July 26, 2005
Hi My gorgeous nephew I just wanted to wish you a Happy 25th birthday I am thinking of you like always on this special day! I will never forget the day you were born and the time you came to visit us and I would give you cheerios I miss you and remember you everyday! We all wish you a Happy birthday Victoria, Victor and Vivianna We love you and miss you Very much!!!!!!!
Meluchi
June 18, 2005
Michael,
Hey buddy it's been 2 years that your not here with us anymore but I remember you always and I know you know that, No matter how many years pass you are always going to be in my heart and mind You know I carry that key chain with me all the time and I always will I love you and miss you very much!!
Melu
Jacob Thomas
June 14, 2005
Hey Mike, its been a while since i wrote anything but that doesnt mean i dont think about you all the time. Ive been in the navy for the past year and a half and they are now discharging me for medical reasons. Bernie and i never really worked out but u kind of expected that, right? Felicity is getting so big and she talks all the time. Ive told her all about u. Shes the only thing that has kept me hanging on this long. I miss u so much, we all do. Its been two years now since we parted ways but still i think about u everyday. U were always my best friend and u always will be, noone could ever take your place. I miss u and i love u
Still best friends,
Jake
Melu
June 2, 2005
Michael,
Well I was just thinking of you, you know that right? I know you do!!
I always remember you with that new song It's pretty cool, 50 cent came out with some good ones too I think you probably like those!! But like always I know you are watching over us! Victor thought that was pretty neat the thing with the flowers you know what I mean!! We love you and miss you very much!!!
Melu & Kids
Meluchi
May 17, 2005
Hi Michael,
Just wanted to you to know that we been thinking of you, I'm sure you know that! I'm so glad about the picture you know what I mean!! Thankyou!! I love you and miss you
Melu, Victoria, Victor and Vivianna
Jannette Raptis
April 24, 2005
Hola Mi Miguelito! I'm here at your Mama's apartment having a great time. It was her birthday yesterday, you know. I came over with some mexican hot dogs, chips, and of course my 40 oz. It's incredible just how everything has worked out with your Mama and me. She's doing great. I visit her a alot here in Tucson, she's moving back to Phoenix, and I'm going to miss her a hell of alot. It's ao wonderful to be with her, we have alot of fun, watch t.v., talk, eat, eat and of course eat. Tomorrow we're going to Uncle Philip and Gracie's house to continue celebrating. Your Uncle George will also be there. Thanx for being in my dreams thanx for being present. Love you lots, lots and more lots. Your Aunt Jannette
melu
March 1, 2005
Hey Kiddo,
Just been thinking about you lately you know I always do that Right? Well You also know that we miss you alot, but I know you are doing alright! Just want you to know that I'm thinking about you and that we Love you very much!:):)
Melu, Victoria, Victor & Vivianna M.
Jannette Raptis
January 27, 2005
Hello my dear Mike- I'm very glad Alexa was able to view your site. I am extremely proud of her writing skills, the poem she wrote for you is just beautiful. Miss you, please continue to be in my dreams, it really helps me be at peace. love you lots and lots..
Tia Fu
meluchi
November 7, 2004
Michael,
Well it's been a long time since I have not written to you my computer was down but you know that i have been thinking about you so much we miss you so much we think about you every day! Please help your uncle george he needs you so much!!! and misses you so much!! You know That I love you Very Much And no matter what every day I think of you and I will always miss you I Love You!!!!
Meluchi, Victoria, Victor, Vivianna
Jannette M, Raptis
July 28, 2004
Dear Michael John: Happy Birthday sweetheart! Love you lots & lots...miss you with all my heart and soul. I feel your presence around me is so strong, and I know that others in our family feel it also. Today, while eating my birthday cake, Claudia Victoria asked if she was in a dream. She told your Tia Melu and me that she thought she was dreaming and that you weren't gone. Our answer to her was that it wasn't a dream, and that you were not gone. In fact, you are very much around all of us. We thought maybe you were around the table while the three of us were enjoying my birthday cake...but then Tia Melu said you were probably with Uncle George!!!! Makes more sense huh??!! Anyway, please continue to watch and protect me (I know that's a big big challenge) Please guide DDRH , she needs you and misses you lots. Love you, like I always told you and I thank God for the time you were here on earth , you understood me more than other people ever did. Te quiero muchisimo...Your Aunt Jannette. P.S. I wanted to finish this before 12:00a.m. so that it was on the 27th, but I didn't.. Oh, well
meluchi
July 27, 2004
Michael,
I just want to wish you a 24th birthday! You know that we are always thinking of you, sometimes me and Uncle George sit and remember you we laugh we cry but you are always in our heart and I know you know that!!!!
WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!!!!!
Meluchi, Victoria, Victor & Vivian
Claudia McNaughton Hyder
July 23, 2004
Hi kiddo,
I didn't think that I would actually sit down and put down my thoughts for all to see. I tend to be very private with my feelings about you but I felt it was time.
Your 24th Birthday is around the corner, which means that thoughts of you are abundant. I am sure that you are getting a warm feeling knowing that baby michael stories are being shared all the time. It always was your favorite thing to listen to. I can still picture in my mind you going outside the Keating house in just your diaper (hanging off your butt, of course), pappas in your mouth, and a long mane of curls to be the first to get to the new batch of raspberries!
That is my favorite way to remember you.
It seems like just yesterday you entered the world and changed the landscape of all of our lives. You can never imagine how empty the spot that I have always kept for you, in my heart, feels. Some days are better than others, you get used to it but it never fills up quite the same. Mom and Dad are the only ones who really know the depth of that missing piece and even I can't quite match their emptiness.
The past year has taught me alot of things such as how much you can hurt and still manage to keep going. I never quite realized that your subtle presence helped thread together our large family. Without it, it has definately been pulled at the seams. As you know, I pray everyday to both God and you to look over all of us and help pull it all back together. I know that it cannot be easy for you to watch and it isn't any easier to be going through it but I have faith that slowly we will all find our way back to each other.
It seems like most of us have tried to work on become better versions of ourselves and extend the love and warmth that you always gave. There have been alot of good things this year but sometimes it is easier to let the bad overshadow that. My Birthday wish on your behalf is to keep our chins up, laugh more, cry less, and love with all of our hearts.
As your big sister, I have always been the one to look out for you and now it is time to surrender to that and have you look out for me and the rest of us (especially Mom and Dad). Before you came along, I only thought of how much I was cared for and loved but when you were born, I just knew that I loved you more than I ever had before. I gladly put you before myself. I loved being your sister more than anything. I was so proud of each of your accomplishments large or small. I loved cuddling up with you, scratching your back and using our secret hand code (I stole that from Grandma). I so wish that I could squeeze your hand right now to let you know that I love you THIS MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and never let go but I think you know that.
I know that you left us as a young man who had accomplished alot in such a short amount of time but I cannot help but to miss and mourn the little boy that remained.
I miss your gentle soul and deep love everyday. So I pray to God to look after you and ask that you watch over us.
Happy Birthday, sweet boy.
I love you,
Claudia
Alexis Raptis
June 16, 2004
Nephew Mike!
We miss you with all our heart! Your leaving has really affected everyone in our family. There is not a day that goes by that Liliana, Alexa, Mateo and I don't think of you in some way.
As you know our family has been going through some tough times lately, but, I have faith that we will work it out, we always do.
We have been through a whole hell of alot of pain, grief and adversity to allow our family to fall apart. There is too much love and history in our beautiful family to give up on it, not now not ever!
Please be at peace and enjoy the fireworks down here! We will be alright!
Love,
uncle Alex
Dad
June 14, 2004
Juan Miguelito, Michael John
Cannot tell you how hard this is, but you know that already. But had to do it. Whatever comes out of this is what comes out. You also know I went to PHX for the weekend with Claud and Scott, your Mom, Liz and Peter and his family. It was wonderful. Not easy, but wonderful. It is so good that we can all get together. Ryan met us at the church on Sunday and he looks good. Got to talk to him quite a bit and he is doing OK. As hard as it was, I am really glad that I went. Thanks for the raspberries by the way. As much as the Rapti scrap, and you know how it is, the more things change, the more they stay the same, I never doubt the love that exists within that family. They just love the conflict to much. So, from me to all of you, knock it off! If nothing else, do it for the sake of the grandkids. Life's too short and family is way, way too important.
Michael, you speak to me constantly and I hear from you every day. THANK YOU. I look at your pictures every day. You know my favorite one from Madison. I love the "signs", so put the seat down huh? Oh yeah, I'm a bachelor now, so who cares? Leave it up!! and thanks for changing the clock back finally. What do you think of my trains? Pretty cool huh? Just got the most recent Packer train car and I love it. AND a new Swiss Army knife for fathers day. It's all good. I miss you so much, but I will survive. Gotta do it you know. Looking forward to moving back to Madison. Kevin, Shelia, Jim, Laurie, Marty, Tanya, Tim, Al, Shelia, Parnell, Barbie, Gary, Jamie, and whoever I left out, all say hi!! I miss you buddy, but I know you are at peace. Love Dad
Aunt Meluchi
June 14, 2004
Micheal,
It's been a year since you been gone, Me, Uncle George, Victoria and
Victor went to Church and did a
rosary for you at Victoria's school church. We were very sad
because It has been Very hard for us this year .You are always in our hearts and in our mind. We Miss you very much and we love you with all our hearts !!!!!!!!!!
Aunt Jannette Raptis
June 14, 2004
Querido Michael..Te extrano muchisimo.En estos dias en que se acerca tu aniversario es todavia mas doloroso. Han pasado muchas, muchas cosas entre la familia. Yo se que tu sabes...Ojala y que puedas ayudarnos para que todos se calmen..(especialmente DDRH) Te quiero mucho hoy y siempre. Por fin te sone el otro dia, gracias. Con Mucho Mucho Amor, Tu Tia Jannette
Your little cousin Victor
March 31, 2004
Micheal,
I love you I want you to come back with us with your angel wings and take care of us, My tia Dimi found some of your hair when you were a baby and it was so special!
I love you so much !
Victor
MELUCHI
March 31, 2004
Michael,
Hello well Iam here thinking about you! like always you are always in my mind and we always talk about you, your Mom is doing so much better she is being around the kids so much that is keeping her busy she really enjoys Vivian Micheala and I think that really helps her alot! I Miss you and Love you Very much!!!!
Meluchi
MELUCHI
March 11, 2004
Micheal,
Well It has been a while since I did not write to you, but now that you are at my house I feel closer to you, I am so happy that you are close to us and that your mom is with me we have so much fun together and we know you come around we feel you, Things change for a reason and god knows why Right?? Your Mom is spoiling Vivian Michaela big time she sees alot of things of you in here so if that makes her happy I am happy for her!!! You know that we miss you very much every day and we always think about you and talk about you every day and remember you, you should know that just take care of us and especially uncle George!! He, misses you alot we all love and miss you everyday and we miss you alot!!!!!!
Jannette Raptis
February 22, 2004
Hola Querubin--Te quiero y extrano muchisimo. Alexis and his friend Michael are sleeping over at my new apartment. We pigged out on junk food like crazy. Donuts, Cheetos, Soda, you get the picture huh? Nothing like the food you were used to cooking. Please look after you cousins and keep them safe. Wrap your beautiful arms around them and always protect them from harm and keep them on the right path. Remember, you're the favorite cousin...and now we you're our favorite Angel Miguelito...Te Quiero..Aunt Jannette
Meluchi
December 17, 2003
Michael,
Well I was just thinking of you today, Christmas is almost here but you know it won't be the same without you, I just want you to know that your Mom has been hanging out with me she is spoiling Michaela. She misses you alot everyday and I am sure you know that!
I Love You and Miss you Always,
Meluchi
Jannette
November 29, 2003
Hola Querido Miguelito, I have been thinking of you alot..As usual. It was extremely hard for all of us on Thanksgiving Day to accept that you aren't with us in body, yet I know that you are all around us at all times in your beautiful spirit. Love you lots and miss you alot too.
Your Aunt Jannette
MELUCHI
October 3, 2003
Michael,
I have been thinking alot about you lately, and I wanted to tell you that on the 23rd of September I had my baby I named her Vivian Michaela of course Michaela after you! I was thinking of the day I told you, you were going to have another cousin I will never forget how happy you were when I told you, your face just lit up! May god bless you my dear nephew I love you and your in my heart everyday I miss you and I miss you cooking for me.
I LOVE YOU
Jannette Marie Raptis
September 3, 2003
Hi Michael--I logged in again to your guest book so I could feel some comfort within me. I miss you so much that I cannot find the words to describe the sadness I feel inside my heart. Every day I see your picture and there is a sense of tenderness, love and the feelings of a huge loss in my life. I know you're in the most beautiful place you can be. You'll always be in my heart. I'm feeling very sad today, but I know that once I get these feelings out and express them to you I'll feel better. I also know that I'll be able to tell all your cousins good and humorous things about you.
Love you very much........
Your Aunt Jannette
Melu, muchas gracias por darnos esta oportunidad para expresarnos. Te Quiero Mucho a Ti Tambien!
August 19, 2003
Micheal,
No farewell words were spoken no time to say goodbye you were gone before we knew it and only god knows why our hearts still ache in sadness and secrtes tears still flow what it meant to lose you, you could never know. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd march right up to heaven and bring you home again.
Micheal when you beacame a memory that became my treasure.
I love you very much and miss you more and more every day!!
Maria McNaughton Despot
August 17, 2003
Michael darling,
The wild raspberries up here are ripe! You did so love to pick them! I really don't recall cooking with them! Seems they were gobbled up as fast as we could pick them!
Your yearly visits, to see us in northern WI., are one of the highlights of my wonderful memories involving you. You were always such a pleasure and a joy!
I love you and I miss you!
Love always, Grandma
P.S.
Thank you Maluchi for giving us this opportunity to comfort each other.
Dianne Raptis-Hernandez
August 15, 2003
There is an enduring tenderness in the love of a mother to a son that trancends all other affection of the hearth. (*Washington Irving*)
I miss Michael. His every other day call to check in and see how I was. I miss his calls to check on baseball or basketball tickets or to let me know his opinion on the last Dbacks or Suns game. How he loved to cook be with his friends or his Uncle George. He would often debate the latest political issue...we could debate forever we were both obstinate and would never give in to eachother.Michael was a joy to raise. He was a very loving and sensitive soul. The following is a poem given to me by my friend Celia Serrano Diaz to console me and honor Michael. It is in Spanish; I have translated it to English for those who prefer to read the English version.
Cuando me haya ido desprendance y dejenme ir. Tengo tantas cosas que
ver y hacer. No deben atarse a mi con lagrimas. Sean felices, tuvimos tantos anos juntos. Yo les di mi amor. Ustedes solo podran tratar de adivinar cuanta felicidad me dieron. Les doy las Gracias por todo el amor que cada uno de ustedes me dio. Pero ahora es tiempo que yo viaje solo. Asi es que si se sienten tristes por mi, haganlo por un momento nada mas; y despues que su tristesa se convierta en confianza y fe. Es solo por un momento que estaremos separados; asi es que bendigan los recuerdos en su corazon. Yo no estare lejos, porque la vida continua y si me necesitan llamenme y yo vendre. Aunque no me podran ver ni tocar yo estare cerca y Escucharan a su alrededor muy suave y claramente mi amor. Luego, cuando les toque venir por este mismo camino, yo saldre a recibirlos con una sonrisa y a darles la "Bienvenida a su casa".
ENGLISH:
When I have gone, detach yourself and let me go. I have so much to see and do! Don't hold onto me with your tears. Be happy that we had so many wonderful years together! I gave you my love! You will never be able to guess how much happiness you gave me...I thank each and everyone of you for all the love you gave me.
Now it is time for me to travel alone. Please don't feel sad for me; do it for only a little while and then allow your sadness to transform into confidence and faith! It is only for a moment that we shall be apart so bless each
memory in your heart. I will not be far because life continues and if you need me call me and I'll be there. Although you cannot see or touch me, I will be near and if you listen with your heart you will hear and feel my love surround you, very clearly very softly.
Someday when it is your turn to walk this same road. I will come to greet you with a smile to "Welcome you Home".
Dios los Bendiga a todos.
May God Bless each one of you.
If Michael can hear my heart right now it is saying:
If I were given a chance to be anything I wanted to become, there's nothing I would rather be ...than your parent.
And there is no one I would rather have as my son.
Love
Mom
Bernadette thomas
August 10, 2003
WELL- I ONLY KNEW MICHAEL FOR ABOUT 4 YEARS - AND HE WAS ALWAYS GETTING ME IN TROUBLE WITH JAKE - WE DIDN'T GET ALONG FOR A WHILE - THEN WE STARTED TO TALK AND BECOME FRIENDS - WE GOT CLOSE THE LAST 2 YEARS - WE WOULD TALK ABOUT OUR UPS AND DOWNS - HE WAS ALWAYS TRYING TO COMFORT ME THROUGH SOME OF MY HARD TIMES - HE ALWAYS THERE - THATS WHAT I LIKED ABOUT HIM - NO MATTER WHAT JAKE NEEDED - HE WAS THERE FOR HIM OR ANY OF HIS OTHER FRIENDS - HE HAD SUCH A BIG HEART AND SO MUCH LOVE FOR EVERYONE THAT WAS IN IT - NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT WE DON'T MISS HIM - AND AS MY LITTLE GIRL GROWS I WILL TELL HER ABOUT HER WONDERFUL UNCLE MC (MIKE)AND SHE KNOW HIM IN HER OWN SPECIAL WAY. WE LOVE YOU MC AND SEE YOU SOMEDAY!
Jacob Thomas
August 10, 2003
I really dont know where to start. I knew Michael for nine great years. He was my best friend. From the very day I met Michael we were always in competition with one another, whether it was video games, basketball, snowboarding, darts, pool or anything for that matter. When he was better at something than I was than I always worked my hardest so I could compete and vice versa. I know I wouldnt be the person I am today without having had Michael to push me constantly to better myself. Not a day went by where we didnt hang out or at least talk for a little on the phone. Whenever there was something wrong he didnt have to even say a word, just give me one of his many faces, and everything would be alright. He was the funniest guy I ever knew and always made everyone laugh. I miss Michael everyday and not a minute goes by where I dont wish I had him back in my life. He was the best friend I have ever and will ever have. No one could ever take the place of Michael. I miss you and I love you Michael.
Jake
Meluchi
July 29, 2003
Micheal,
I just wanted to let you know that thanks to you we had a very good time last night we went to the 50 Cent, Sean Paul, Jay-z, Fabulous, Busta Ryhm Concert It was a very good show they said a lot of funny & rated x things!!!! We had Champagne in your honor! Iam very glad I was the one to go because I really enjoyed it and it got my mind off alot of things that are going on. I Miss you very much!!!
and Love you Very Much!!!
Meluchi
Meluchi
July 27, 2003
Micheal,
well today is your birthday We went to mass today to celebrate your day. We had a surprise party for your Uncle Peter and Aunt Janette and of course we remembered you, Guess who planned it? Uncle George and he never showed Up! You are being missed more and more everyday! I love you very much!
and miss you very much!
Aunt Meluchi
Jannette M.. Raptis
July 27, 2003
My Beautiful, Handsome Michael: I still cannot believe you're gone. I see your gorgeous face and that cocked eyebrow every day. I wake up and seconds later remember that a big part of my life and heart is gone from this earth and a huge sadness comes over me...Yet I know that you're always around all of us and that comforts me. God needed you more than we did and your family now has another Sweet Angel looking after us. Today is your birthday and mine. My birthdays will never be the same from now on, but we all have to go on. Like your Uncle George said "We have to celebrate Michael's joy and honor him with happiness, not sadness". That is how you would have wanted us to continue. I know that you knew just how much we all loved you, and we all knew how very much you loved us. I miss you terribly but I know you're in a good place now, and that you're in the company of some fantastic family up there!! Happy Birthday Mi Miguelito, te quiero con todo mi corazon y algun dia nos volveremos a ver otra vez. You are the best! And the most wonderful nephew anyone could have ever had..Aunt Jannette a.k.a. Tia Fu
July 25, 2003
Micheal,
There is not one day that I don't think about you , I miss you everyday you were someone very special in this world you are being missed every minute by all of us that loved you so much.
Victor
July 19, 2003
To my tallest cousin Micheal,
I just want you to know that I Love You Very Much, and now that you are a very tall Angel you can take care of me, I will always Miss you and I will always remember you!
I Love You Very Very Much !
Your Cousin Victor
Victoria
July 11, 2003
To My cousin Micheal,
I am very sad that you had to go to heaven, but I think god needed you very much. I will never forget when you used to come to my house and call me "Hey little girl" and when I would sit and watch you cook for us and you would do cool tricks for me and Victor.
I will never forget you I will always miss you! I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!!
Your cousin,
Victoria
Armida Raptis
June 26, 2003
SAFELY HOME
I am home in Heaven, dear ones; Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty In this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last. Did you wonder I so calmly Trod the valley of the shade? oh! but Jesus love illumined Every dark and fearful glade. And he came Himself to meet me In that way so hard to tread; And with Jesus arm to lean on, Could I have one doubt or dread? Then you must not grieve so sorely, For I love you dearly still: Try to look beyond erath's shadow, Pray to trust our Father's Will. There is work still waiting for you, So you must not idly stand; Do it now, while life remaineth-You shall rest in Jesus land. When that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home; Oh, the rapture of that meeting, Oh, the joy to see you come!
............................ ................................... ...................
To my first grandson that was the light of my eyes, your presence will always be in my heart.
With Lots of Love,
Grandma Armida
Joy Morse
June 22, 2003
To The Raptis Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of you. Michael will be missed. He was a wonderful person.
I have heard his laughter in the wind, seen his smile in the sun, and his legacy in those that knew him. I am praying for your entire family as we all look back on the beautiful person that Michael was and accept his place in Heaven as his home now. May God hold you in his hands. I know the Lord takes His favorites early!
To Michael:
I will never forget you. You touched my life and your Uncle George's life in a way that can never be forgotten. God bless you.
nicole loverde
June 19, 2003
may you rest in peace and i will remeber you always.
Molly Roth
June 19, 2003
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Deepest sympathy from me to you. I am glad I could meet Michael at the beautiful wedding. You are all in my prayers.
The Grunow Family
June 18, 2003
Michael, we thank the Fleming Family for sharing your friendship and culinary artistry with us. We too experienced "the eyebrow" described by your uncle. You touched many hearts in your limited life. We wish you peace.
Alice Cunningham
June 18, 2003
How we miss you, Michael! We will always remember you with love and smiles. I am thankful for memories of vacation times with you up north.
To John, Diane, Claudia, Aunt Ria, and Tom: How painful it is to lose someone so very dear. May it comfort you to know that many share your sorrow. Love and prayers, Alice
Sue Berg
June 18, 2003
Our deepest sympathy to Michaels family and my love and hugs to his grandmother, Maria Despot. He meant the world to her. May God be with all of you thru the days to come. Sue & Denny Berg
Ann DeGreen
June 18, 2003
To Michael's Family: Michael was like a son in our home and a brother to our Christoper. He was always welcome for Sunday brunch, sleep-overs and could drop in any time. He was always a delight and loving to our DeGreen Family. Laura will miss being teased by Michael, like brothers do. Our prayers, love & sympathy go out to your family during your loss.
Grace Guaragna
June 17, 2003
Our deepest sympathy and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always.
Grace Guaragna and family
Chip & Sheri Diamond
June 17, 2003
For Mike's Family,
We saw Mike grow-up with Stephen. We are so very sorry to hear about Mike, our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Robert and Jane Steinhart
June 17, 2003
We send our deepest sympathy to Mchael's entire family.We also send our love and prayers.
Shane Huddleston
June 17, 2003
Hey Mike you were a rad guy and a good freind, you'll be missed by everyone you knew.
Shane E. Huddleston-
Chelsee Self
June 17, 2003
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Robert Stein
June 17, 2003
Hey Mike I'm gonna miss you man. You were a great friend. Only real person I met in arizona. A genuine. I Will never forget you.
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