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William Michaels Obituary

William Mark Michaels
William Mark Michaels, 71, of Bonita Springs FL, passed away January 2, 2023. Mark spent most of his life in Connecticut running his family business. He was the former owner of Michaels Jewelers and recently, The Michaels Group, which he ran with his daughters. Mark was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all that met him.
He is survived by his wife Rose, daughters Brittany and Lindsay, sons-in-law, Dan and Dmitriy, precious granddaughter Kamila Rose and brother Irving (Mickey) of California.
Mark loved life, music, boating in Maine, golf, and his friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Services will be private.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Jan. 20, 2023.

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Joseph Vega

January 26, 2025

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Izzy Roberts

January 14, 2024

A Wonderful Person and Friend..RIP

Michael Calabrese

February 21, 2023

Mark was always a pleasure to work with and I greatly enjoyed time speaking with him. He always seemed to light up when talking about his family.

Travis Isaacson

February 17, 2023

Rose, Brittany and Lindsay,
I just heard of Mark´s passing. I'm so sorry for your loss!
He was a good man and I cherish my memories with him--skiing, talking jewelry, and everything else.

Joseph Hershon

January 24, 2023

Mark was my mentor and friend. I had the privilege of working with him for over twenty years and learned a lot about running a business with commitment and compassion
Joe Hershon

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Barb and Sam Masuk

January 23, 2023

Dear Rose, Brittany and Lindsay,
Sam and I were so sad to hear of Mark´s passing. Sam has fond memories of Mark as a young newlywed on Barn Hill and always enjoyed his conversations with him, including sharing a beer under Gabe´s gigantic spruce tree. We appreciated his kindness, professionalism and his commitment to the town if Monroe through so many years.
Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time,
Barb and Sam Masuk

karen Mucherino

January 22, 2023

Rose, Brittany and Lyndsay, We are so very sad to hear about Mark. He was such a kind man and always had a smile on his face. We are sending our prayers to you all. John and Karen Mucherino

Ellen Pitoniak

January 21, 2023

Dear Rose, I am so very sorry for your loss. Know that I am thinking of you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers r with you.

The Ballou Family

January 21, 2023

We recently enjoyed impromptu visits with Mark when we were in Maine. He was a great story teller & a kind man. He was so proud of his daughters, Lindsay & Brittany, & cherished his granddaughter, Kamila. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Izzy Roberts

January 21, 2023

I was saddened to hear of your loss. Please know how very sorry I am. Izzy Roberts

Rachel Rivera

January 21, 2023

Sending the family love, strength, and blessings during this difficult time. May he rest in Heavenly Paradise. He was remarkable.

Joseph Vega

January 20, 2023

My condolences to the family , May he RIP. To a gentlemen I had the great pleasure of knowing.

Joe Treichel

January 20, 2023

Joe Treichel

January 20, 2023

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