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Michael ARONICA Obituary

ARONICA - Michael J. August 8, 2012, beloved husband and soul mate of Trudi (nee Genco) Aronica; beloved father of Michael (Mary) Aronica, MD, Lynn-Marie (Michael Cummings, MD) Aronica, MD, and Jo-Anne (Kenneth) Yermak; loving Papa of Meghan, Madeline, Marykate, Matthew, Jack, Samantha, Hayden and Mikenna; son of the late Calogera (nee DiNatale) and Calogero Aronica; brother of Theresa (late Paul) Burgio, Marianne (late Salvatore) DiMarco, James (late Marie) Aronica, the late Sarah Aronica, late Mary (James) Barba and the late Joseph (late Marlene) Aronica; brother-in-law of Salvatore (Dolores) Genco, Marilyn (Sal) Amico and the late Josephine Timineri Moran; also survived by many nieces and nephews, and loving and loyal pet Yogi. Family present on Thursday from 3-8 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1671 Maple Rd., Williamsville. Family and friends are asked to assemble for a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated on Friday at 9:30 AM at St. Benedict's RC Church. Many thanks to the healthcare providers who gave him their undivided support and love. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Michael's name may be made to the Michael Aronica Scholarship Fund, c/o Sweet Home Dollars for Scholars, 1901 Sweet Home Rd., Amherst, NY 14228 or Hospice Buffalo. Michael was a member of the Holy Name Society at St. Benedict's Church. On line condolences may be offered at www.DenglerRobertsPernaFuneral.com

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Published by Buffalo News from Aug. 9 to Aug. 15, 2012.

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Cheryl Melancon

September 4, 2012

Dr. Aronica and family - sorry to hear of your loss.

Trudi Aronica

August 17, 2012

Thank you for all your wishes for Michael and the family. I appreciate your prayers and your support. We will cherish the memories we have of him with all the family and friends during the good times. Keep us in your prayers and always remember his smile.

Reginald/Tina Garner

August 16, 2012

Our prayers to your whole family.

Patrick Cauley

August 16, 2012

Aronica Family,

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Aronica. He was a great family man, teacher and coach and I am forever grateful that I had the opportunity to work under his guidance as a young educator. God Bless.

Patrick(PJ) Cauley
Hamburg Central Schools

Janeene Thrun

August 16, 2012

This is a tremendous loss for you and the community. I work with Mary and know how fond she is of her father-in-law. May the memories you share bring you joy and peace as you celebrate a life well- lived.

Ange & Angie Coniglio

August 16, 2012

Trudi and family:

Mike will always be our ideal of a father, teacher, and friend. His smiling face, his enthusiasm for the things and people he loved, and his disdain for anything phony will stay in our memories as a reminder of his exemplary life.

May we speak for all the members of the 'Mike Aronica Bicycle Club' and say, "Rest in peace, Mike: you'll be sorely missed, and forever remembered."
http://www.conigliofamily.com/mabikeclub.htm

Amy Reen

August 15, 2012

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Aronica. Our family will forever remember him as an incredible father, great husband, a faithful Catholic, his incredible smile that would welcome anyone and a laugh that was so unique and mishchevious.
His white curls still make me think of my Grandma Grace comparing who had a better shade as she would play with those curls. We still hear him chanting- "Viva San Guiseppie".
May God bless you all over these next few days of rememberences, old friends and family. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
All our love,
Amy & Chris,
Hannah, Sean and Griffin Reen

Jean Silliman

August 15, 2012

Dear Trudy and family,
I send you all my heartfelt sympathy. You have lost a loving devoted husband, father and grandfather. It's my prayer that you will be blessed with the strength to face tomorrow and the days to come. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jean Silliman

Tony Crimi

August 15, 2012

So very sorry to hear of Michael"s passing, I drove tractor trailer with Mike many years ago in the early 1960"s for Riverside Service it was a pleasure & honor to work with Mike, he was always a gentleman,My prayers & thoughts are with you.May God Bless You.

Roy&Gloria Carlisi

August 15, 2012

Dear Aronica Family, We are so sorry for all of you during this hour of your loss.I knew Mike during his teens.He was a joy to be around.

Jim Duggan

August 15, 2012

Trudi and Family,
His smile, ever present, was his hallmark. It represented so much more than a pleasant facade as it was a true depiction of a man's zest for life, his love of family and friends and the drive which led him to immerse himself in whatever he was passionate about. As I'm certain he treated others, he greeted me sincerely and always seemed to recall a certain moment or past exchange that we might talk about. No man ever possessed his pride and love for family. He beamed, he exulted and, of course, he smiled when family was concerned. That he would support his family while attending school, that he would aspire to an elevated career as an educator and that he would touch the lives of so many is Mike's legacy to us all. May you be always comforted in knowing that this was the embodiment of a husband, father, teacher and man.

Carrie Boye

August 15, 2012

Lynn-Marie, Jo-Anne, and family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad was a great man. I really enjoyed having him as a teacher at Sweet Home and learned so much! My deepest condolences.

John Colvin

August 15, 2012

Dear Aronica family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mary (O'Neill) Light

August 15, 2012

Dear Aronica Family,
Mike was my next door neighbor on 14th Street for many years. He was always a happy go lucky guy and always had a smile on his face. I have never forgotten him. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

glen mcclary

August 15, 2012

To Mike's Family,
It was with deep sorrow that I read of Mike's passing. He was a wonderful and talented teacher, coach and friend. His smile lit up the room and his hearty laugh made all around him happier.

Though many years have passed since I last talked to him it seems not so long ago we shared a Sweet Home coaching locker and science teaching ideas. I miss him. May his love, caring and memories keep your hearts warm. He is gone, but not forgotten.
Glen McClary

Laura Smith

August 14, 2012

Dear Lynn and family,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
The Smith family

Gail Herzog

August 14, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Chris

August 14, 2012

To the family I wish I had a chance to know better, I truly wish you peace at this difficult time.

Gina Dee

August 14, 2012

It is with a heavy heart that I deal with yet another loss this year.
A fine human being and a cousin leaves this earth, but with God Speed, he will join my Dad and Mom and many other loved ones in the special place we call heaven.
Much Love
Cousin Gina Dee from Canada

Sarah Di Natale

August 14, 2012

Dear Trudy,
Another cousin gone. In the earlier days he was known as Mickey and I called him that to the last time I saw him. He would always smile ----not sure that he liked it. Enjoy being in Sweet Home with him and proud when I heard nice comments about him.
May you be showered with much strenth for all that you have gone through. And for all the years of pain that Mickey endured I am sure that he took an express to heaven and was greeted with open arms from Uncle Charlie and Aunt Carrie. God bless you and your family

Love Cousin

Jane Burke

August 14, 2012

Dear Trudy and family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband, father and grandpa.
Just talking with you, Trudy, at Curves, I know Mike will be so deeply missed forever by all of you.
Sincerely,
Jane Burke

Jack Bromwich

August 14, 2012

Trudi,
My thoughts are with you. Many hugs during this sad time.

Maureen Grohman

August 14, 2012

My deepest condolemces to you, Trudy and your entire family.
I remember you and I talking about the two of you "doing Broadway in NYC". Rely on those precious memories.
Maureen Grohman
Retired IRS employee

Rick (policeman) Cwick

August 14, 2012

My deepest sympathy for your loss. I sat next to Mike for a number of years at the Bills games and I will miss his booming voice. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

David Shubert

August 14, 2012

No words can describe how sorry I am for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

August 14, 2012

To The Aronica Family,
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your families. We are so sorry for your loss.

Love The Vukas Family(friends of lynn and Mike)

August 13, 2012

Dear Trudi and Family
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. May God Bless all of you.
Maria and Carl Caccamise
San Diego, Ca.

Maryann DiRamio

August 13, 2012

Dear Michael and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Maryann and Dan DiRamio, Amy, Dana, and NIck

Peter & Gail Nugent

August 12, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Darci Brasch

August 11, 2012

Dear Trudy and family,

I am so sorry for your great loss. I have fond memories of his contagious smile and his passion as a teacher. I hope your fond memories of such a loving father and husband help console you in your grief.

Carolyn Nugent Gorczynski

August 11, 2012

I will always remember Coach Aronica. He was the start to my life long passion of running. He was an amazing coach and mentor. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Carolyn Nugent Gorczynski

Joe & Ann Cardinale

August 11, 2012

Dear Trudy and Family,

Our deepest condolences.

Joe & Ann Cardinale

Joanne & Bill Johnson

August 11, 2012

Dear Trudy and family,
When we think of Mike we think of a devoted husband, father, teacher, coach, volunteer, neighbor & friend. Mike's charismatic personality was matched by his wide smile and infectious laugh. We will never forget the leadership and inspiration he brought to many... first as an American Bike Trek volunteer and later as a devoted man of faith as he faced his illness so courageously. Mike leaves a remarkable legacy! Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you!

Pam Tojek

August 10, 2012

Trudy and Family, I'm so sorry to hear of Mike's passing.. may you find strength and comfort in the wonderful memories you have of him.. I will always remember his beautiful smile and his infectious laugh.. my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

Susan Brown

August 9, 2012

Lynn, My prayers are with you and your family

PATRICK WYATT

August 9, 2012

TO MIKES FAMILY I JUST HEARD OF MIKES PASSING . HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND AN EXCELLENT COACH, I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER SOME OF THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD COACHING !! YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS . PATRICK WYATT

August 9, 2012

Hello Aronica Family
I have heard of Mr. Aronica's passing from my family and I am so very sorry for your loss. This must be a very difficult and trying time, but I hope that his memory and the memories you have wil help ease your pain.
Thoughtfully,
Christa Barone Meer and Family

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