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for Michael Wallender
Mike Rinella
January 24, 2021
Nary a day goes by that I do not think of Mike and it always includes a smile and wonderment at his wisdom and kindness, and which dominated; hard to tell. A truly great man and that was evident since our first meetingsimply a wonderful guy and a cherished friend.
Joe Gandelman
January 24, 2021
I miss Mike very very much he was my best friend in college and was like a brother to me.
Mohsen Zandieh
February 16, 2013
Michael was a fine man. I am deeply saddened to learn of his passing. My sympathies to his family.
Mohsen Zandieh, State Director, President Emeritus of LIBOR
Arian Williams
February 10, 2013
I am sorry to learn of this loss. I remember Mike from NHS and he was a friend.I have been gone from NY for many years and had lost contact.Prayers for the family
Jeff Sherrin
February 6, 2013
Dear Family of Mike Wallender,
I am so sorry for your loss, which we share in. I came to the wake, but the line was so long that I could not stay. I am sorry we did not have the chance to meet.
I clerked with Mike about 36 years ago in the Appellate Division, he was responsible for my move back to Albany from NYC, and enjoyed when we had a chance to catch up every now and then. He was a fine lawyer and an even finer person. He will be missed.
Best wishes to all of you.
Joan Schyberg
February 5, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Mike's family. I worked with him many years ago. A kind, caring and giving gentleman.
Kathleen Kniskern
February 4, 2013
Kristina & Michael,
Your father was a true friend to me when I was in need. This sad news has touched my very soul. May his beautiful soul rest in peace.
Dave Steven
February 4, 2013
Mike was a funny guy... in 10th grade he offered me a bet. I could chose any team to win the World Series game that day. He didn't care which one I chose, so I picked one and made the bet. Clever Mike then told me there was no game that day, the teams were traveling to another city. I had "lost" the bet but he didn't want to collect. (I'm still not a sports guy!) At our last reunion he took the time to speak with me one on one. We were not close but I appreciated his interest in what I had done these last 40 years.
Mac Gurvitch
February 4, 2013
Your brilliant light and warm friendship will be sincerely and greatly missed.
Gaby & Norma Ory
February 3, 2013
Michael:
Our 25-year friendship ended with a phone call on Friday - you have left us with a huge void. Your sage counsel, both on personal and professional matters were offered with caring and competence. More than that you were known for your humore and friendly banter. You were a joy to be around. It's with a heavy heart that we honor your memory.
Kristina and Mike:
Please accept our deepest condolences. Your father loved you unconditionally. Several years ago, when you were teenagers he planned a family vacation in Scottsdale, AZ. Your Dad had to stay behind to complete important negotiations for his client but true to form he insisted you go ahead and enjoy yourselves. We benefited from that when we got to see you both, but of course we all missed Michael. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time.
Judy & Harry Thomas
February 3, 2013
To Mikes family & friends..Mike,John,Buck,Tree,Mark I am left with some fond memories!! We will miss a wonderful guy! Wishing you peace and great memories.
Rick Piscitelli
February 3, 2013
Mike,
So many memories. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I miss you buddy.
February 1, 2013
Dear Kristina and Mike,
When we assumed leadership of Niskayuna's Pop Warner football program in 1990 your Dad handled every legal aspect, he walked us through what we needed to do to make the program successful. Without your Dad's expertise and sincere generosity we would have had a very difficult time. He was always there for us whenever we had legal questions about the incorporation process. Just a few weeks ago Ed saw him at The City Squire and they reminisced for quite some time and shared many laughs.
God bless you during this very sad times; be assured of our prayers for your family.
Ed and Dianne Galarneau and family
Pierce Family
February 1, 2013
Deepest sympathy to Kristina and Michael on the untimely death of their beloved father. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Jim,Mike and John Pierce
Nixie
February 1, 2013
It was with great sadness that we learned of Mike's sad and untimely passing. We would like to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to Kristina and Mike Jnr at this sad time.
Irish funeral blessing: "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
Nixie, Rose Ann, Elaine and all those he regarded as his Irish Family and Friends.
You will be greatly missed.
Robert Buchanan
February 1, 2013
Mic, I will miss you and I love you. Buck
Lynn Chrys
January 31, 2013
Mike and Heather,
I am so sorry for your loss. Yor Dad was a wonderful, brilliant and generous man who has offered me guidance on several business issues. He was a cornerstone of our community and will be missed.
Chris Paul
January 31, 2013
Back in the day.Sitting in with Mike and Rick in Pat's garage. Figuring how Charlie Watts got that sound. RIP Buddy
Carolyn Stiffler
January 31, 2013
So sad, so sudden. He will be missed. Meetings at NYSAR will not be the same.
Geraldine Hoffman
January 31, 2013
Mike, Heather & family,
My sincere condolences for your loss. I didn't know your Dad, but from everything I've read on this guest book he sounded like a very wonderful, caring, and kind person. May your memories of him help carry you through this very difficult time.
John Moak
January 31, 2013
A kind and intelligent man, and long-time acquaintance. He will be sorely missed. May Christ surround his family with His loving grace and com fort.
John and Karen Moak
till we meet again
Robert Grant
January 31, 2013
My dearest, greatest friend,
You recited this Irish Prayer to console me when my mother passed from the Grant family unexpectedly when I was just 12. I always remembered and would recite to you when times were unkind to lift your spirits.
May the road rise to meet you,
may the wind be ever at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of his hand.
We all looked up to you and admired your broad Irish grin.
Your spirit found it's path to Ireland over the years.
Now when we look up, we see you in God's path, walking that road in Ireland forever.
God's speed my friend. I can only hope that my road will rise to meet with yours one day. The honor will be mine.
Deepest sympathy to the Wallender family.
Joe Gandelman
January 31, 2013
I posted this earlier but my name didn't appear and I do want the family to know who it's coming from (they will know the background):To Mike's family: my prayers and thoughts are with you constantly now and will be going forward since I know all of you and like Mike you are family. To Mike: you will be missed so much. Mike was one of the best friends I ever had both in college and out and was a brother to me. He even taught me how to drive a standard shift. There are tons of stories but his voice, his wit, his intelligence, his infectious friendliness, wisdom, his incredible humanity and most of all his wonderful, giving spirit will be missed so much. I will be burning this big candle each night until its through but my thoughts about Mike will never be through.
January 31, 2013
Dear Mike and Heather, we are so sorry to hear about your tragic loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your Dad was such a gentleman. May God bless you and your family. Love, Sal and Gail Pipito
January 31, 2013
Mike and Heather and family,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Valerie Chaisson
Mike Mangini
January 31, 2013
Kristina and Michael,
So sorry for the loss of your father and my good friend. I will hold many memories of your father and I together, especially enjoying opening day at the Reading Room in Saratoga and betting each other on what winning ticket we held in our pockets (it was always 1-4 exacta box). He's now at the starting gates of heaven where every bet is a winner with God. Rest in peace Mike.
Mickie Piscitelli Selby
January 31, 2013
The flame of the candle may not last, but your inspiration and spirit will live brightly in all of forever. My sincerest condolences to Michael's family. We all feel your cargo of loss.
Jo Levine Bruner
January 30, 2013
As a past President of NYSAR, it was my pleasure to have worked with Mike. He was not only extremely knowledgeable, but pleasant, funny and quick witted. I always enjoyed the time we spent together. Rest in Peace, my friend.
Stacey Hart
January 30, 2013
Kristina, I'm so sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
January 30, 2013
To Kristina and Micheal...I hope you are both feeling the love and support from our family. My sincerest and deepest sadness for you both. Cousin Dawn and Family
Mike Rinella
January 30, 2013
Michael was a dear, dear friend going back to high school, his time at Colgate and Harvard. His generosity, thoughtfulness and Irish wit was unparalleled. I will miss him terribly…they just don't come any better than Mike Wallender and what we have lost is heaven's gain.
Erin go braugh, Michael!
Pat Sherman
January 30, 2013
Mike was a true friend of the Real Estate Community. In my many dealings with him over the years he was a true gentleman. He will be missed. My sympathies to all his family.
Tara DiBianco
January 30, 2013
Kristina,
I am so very sorry for your loss; you are in my thoughts & prayers. God bless.
January 30, 2013
My condolences to Mike's family on their loss. As a Realtor, I feel I've have lost an old friend, a patient legal interperter,with a great wit. You will be missed. God speed Mike.
Robyn Credo, Associate Broker
January 30, 2013
Mike was a true friend to the Real Estate
community. He will be missed. he was always a gentleman whenever we did business together.
January 30, 2013
Mike was an amazing, truly kind person and will be so missed.
Felecia, Damian & Demi
Linda Fields
January 30, 2013
My condolences to the family. Mike was a true gentle man who cared about everyone and he will truly be missed.
Jim and Jill King
January 30, 2013
Our consoldences and prayers to Mike's family. He will be missed.
Charlotte Phillips
January 30, 2013
As an NHS and earlier years classmate of Mikes, it became our "little tradition" at the Reunions for him to buy me a drink at the bar and we would stand there and talk, just the two of us, for a short while before going off to spend time with others. I will sorely miss that this September but will toast to him for sure !! Charlotte (Toddy Heaps) Phillips
Jack McCarthy
January 30, 2013
May God keep you in the palm of His hands for all the good you did in the cause of Irish unity.
Maria Morris
January 30, 2013
So very sorry for the loss of our partner.
Maria Morris and Dave Goyer
Gray Rider Stables
January 30, 2013
Our heartfelt sympathy at this time of sorrow. Mike will be truly missed by all.
Melissa Murray Poutre
The Poutre Family
January 30, 2013
How very quietly you tiptoed into our world, silently, only a moment you stayed. But what an imprint your footprints have left upon our hearts.
Mickie Piscitelli Selby - Washinton, DC
Jim Ader, GCAR/CIREB CEO
January 30, 2013
For nearly 40 years Mike has been an integral and important part of the Greater Capital Association of REALTORS, the Commercial & Industrial Real Estate Brokers and our Capital Region Multiple Listing Service. Everyone of our 2,600 members knows we have lost a strong advocate for REALTORS and the property owners we serve; and we all know too that we have lost a very good friend. To say he will be missed is an understatement. He touched each and everyone of us is so many positive ways.
January 30, 2013
To Mike's family: my prayers and thoughts are with you constantly now and will be going forward since I know all of you and like Mike you are family. To Mike: you will be missed so much. Mike was one of the best friends I ever had both in college and out and was a brother to me. He even taught me how to drive a standard shift. There are tons of stories but his voice, his wit, his intelligence, his infectious friendliness, wisdom, his incredible humanity and most of all his wonderful, giving spirit will be missed so much. I will be burning this big candle each night until its through but my thoughts about Mike will never be through.
Mark Bergman
January 30, 2013
Mike enriched many lives. Both personally and professionally. He leaves a legacy of very positive contributions to the community and our profession. I learned a lot from him and will miss him.
Karen Peebles
January 30, 2013
To Mike's family....my sincere condolences to all of you. I am so saddened by Mike's death. He was an intricate part of the REALTOR family and he will be missed by us all. RIP Mike.
Laurie Carr
January 30, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Tim O'Brien
January 30, 2013
The Essence of Today
I expect to pass through this world but once
Any good I can do, or any kindness that I can show
let me do now, for I shall not pass this way again.
A great good man has gone. Kind, generous, wonderful. He will be truly missed but not forgotten. Slainte and Godspeed my friend.
Toni Lasicki
January 30, 2013
Mike helped me in so many ways over the years in his professsional capacity. He could, with his intelligence and common sense, quickly cut a clear path through very complicated problems. His sense of humour, wit and charm were a bonus that made working through unhappy situations tolerable, even funny. They became part of a book of lessons learned. Working with Mike was a privilege and a learning experience that I will cherish my entire life. Knowing that he was a phone call away always made me feel more secure. I know that I will continue to reach for the phone to call Mike, but then will have to think through what he would have advised. In that sense, he will be with me always. What is irreplaceable is the process of working with Mike... the unexpected analogies were my favorites. To all of his family, you are in our hearts and prayers.
Sandi Vardine
January 30, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. A truly beautiful, intelligent soul who will be truly missed.
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