Michael Christopher Pugginis

Michael Christopher Puggini's sun rose on March 10, 1981 and quietly set on Friday, October 19, 2007. Regan Gilder-sleeve, Mike's fiancée, Rudy and Diane Puggini, his parents, Bill, his younger brother, his extended family (the Gentiles, Zellners, McNa-maras, Gillises and Pugginis), and numerous friends will miss his smile, laughter, and tender touch every day. Mike drummed his way through life at his own beat sharing his love and passions with everyone. His favorite place to be was with the love of his life, Regan. Mike also enjoyed vacationing up north with his family in Traverse City, Michigan and playing music in clubs for his friends. Let us remember that "the great man is he who does not lose his child's heart" (Mencius), and that is how Mike lived every day of his 26 years. Mike's sunshine and beat will forever brighten our days with his everlasting love and through our remembrances of him. Services to celebrate Mike's life are at 3:30pm on Saturday, October 27, 2007 at Carr-Tenney Mortuary 2621 South Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85282. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the American Diabetes Association - Phoenix chapter 8125 N. 23rd Avenue, Suite 222, Phoenix, AZ 85021. Condolences may be sent to the Puggini family by visiting www.mem.com. Carr Tenney Mortuary will be assisting with arrangements.