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for Michael KAY
lindsay
January 20, 2011
Mike, I loved working with you. I remember you'd always come in to work, throw your arm over my shoulder and said "alright, what are we not gonna do today?" You were my big brother by only a couple months but we were so similar that when we did fight, we couldn't be mad for more than a second. You made me smile every single moment we worked together. You loved so many things...life was so amazing and new to you each day. I loved you then and I love you now. I know you'll smile down on Rose and keep her safe as well as your family.
Henry Smith
January 4, 2011
you were a good kid, Mike, I remember you from elementary and middle school. may your soul rest in peace, and my condolences go out to your family and personal friends.
Melissa Startup
December 23, 2010
Please except my sincere sympathy. Mike is an amazing person, and he will always be shining his bright light over our hearts. My prayers are with Mikes family and his wonderful wife at this sad chapter in our lives.
Kelly Wilson
December 21, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the Kay family and all of his friends. Mikey was such a good friend to me over the years, while growing up. He will always hold a special place in my heart.
~Kelly~
December 20, 2010
Steve, Cathy, Nathan,
Please except our sincere sympathy. We will alway remember the Road Runner days (still miss them).
Wishing you strength & many happy memories. Tom, Colleen & Matt Dunphy
steve bedat
December 19, 2010
mike u were a very good friend to me an u were like a big brother to me love u bro u will be in my life for ever
December 19, 2010
Our deepest condolences to the Kay and Fitzgerald families in this most difficult times... our prayers are with you and may you find comfort in the Lord...
Sincerely,
Michael, Diana and Paola Roach
Chelsea Morganson
December 19, 2010
My deepest condolences to the Kay family. Mike was vivacious and incredibly lovable. He is missed. Rest in peace.
Neal Magdefrau
December 18, 2010
My deepest condolences go out to the entire Kay family. Mike was a close friend of mine growing up and he will be missed by many!
Alan and Tina Boske
December 18, 2010
Cathy, Steve, and Nathan,
What wonderful memories we all have of our Roadrunner days! The laughs, the parties, the fun we all had. May all your great memories of Mike help you through this difficult time. We won't lie and tell you it gets easier as time goes by, but we will tell you that you will think of him everyday and soon your tears will be replaced with smiles. Take care of yourselves, Mike will always be in your heart and believe they are in a better place and close to us always. (We are sorry we were unable to attend the services, please call anytime.)
Norm & Debi Cormier
December 18, 2010
We were shocked to hear of your loss of Mike. Our condolences to all his family and friends. We also remember Mike through the Roadrunner Football years. Many great Sunday's watching Mike play, Steve in the booth and Cathy walking the sidelines offering encouragement. We pray that you all find the strength to make it through this tragic time.
Shannon Firetto Brown
December 18, 2010
Mikey was a great friend, son, brother, uncle, and husband. To me Mikey was the best second brother I could ever ask for. He protected me. He was there to make me laugh and make sure I was always safe. This has been so hard for me, I can not imagine how hard it is with his family and Rose.
Kay family-if you need anything please ask.
Rose- Mikey loved you with all his heart. You will always be apart of the Firetto family.
Mikey- I miss you so much. Please keep protecting me from up above. I still need you.
Shelli & Bob Appell
December 17, 2010
Words cannot express how deeply our hearts go out to the friends and especially family and wife of Michael. Bob, Deb and Victoria, although we have not seen Mike since he was that little boy with a sweet smile and gentle spirit, we know how much Mike meant to you and please know that our love, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this terribly difficult time.
December 17, 2010
Our very deepest condolences go out to Michael's family and all who knew and loved him.Although it has been years since we last saw Mike, we remember him as a lovely young boy with a sweet smile and gentle spirit. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jacie Falkowski
December 17, 2010
My deepest condolences to Mike's family and loved ones. I have very fond memories of Mike from high school, and while it's been many years, I will always remember how he was the first to try to cheer you up and the first to make you laugh. His personality was infectious; he touched so many people with his quick smile. He was a genuinely nice guy, and he will be greatly missed.
Dennis Tingley
December 17, 2010
My heart goes out to Mikes family and friends, He was part of my family , Spent many many good times at his Mom and Dad's house during the football years, from the Ellington Road Runners thru Rockville High days. What awesome times we had with Mad Dog , Nate, I will miss you and your wonderful sense of humor
Emilie Bennett
December 17, 2010
I was so shocked to hear of Mikes passing.we went to RHS together and spent 4 years in the Voag program He always had a smile and it was unexceptable when I was not smiling which for Mike was not hard to get anyone to smile..He stood with me for my SR prom pic when I was dateless. He was always there with a hug when i had a bad day/ I looked forward to our High school reunion to hear of his adventures of the past 10 years...Rose my thoughts and prayers are with you for as i am sure you know Mike was the real deal good hearted man!
Tracy McKay
December 17, 2010
To Mike's family, I was deeply saddened by your sudden loss of Mike.I will always remember his sense of humor and how much fun he was when he played on The Roadrunners with Ryan & Shaun. Mad Dog was such a great football player! He always referred to Greg and I as Stacy & Craig :). Our family feels the pain you all are going through since we lost Ryan so young and sudden. Surround yourself with memories and celebrate what a wonderful Man Mike was. Take care of each other.
Erica Zwick
December 17, 2010
My deepest and sincerest condolences to Mike's family. My earliest memory of Mike is from preschool together and I am so grateful to have known Mike as the caring and thoughtful person he grew up to be. You will always be remembered for there will never be another with your wonderful heart and genuine soul.
Maureen Griffith
December 17, 2010
My deepest condolences to Michael's entire family. He was one of the many older boys my son looked up to while playing for the Roadrunners. I cannot imagine the depth of your loss and grief. May you find solace in happy memories of all that made Michael so special.
Tina Nisyrios
December 17, 2010
I am deeply saddened to hear of Mike's passing. He was a dear friend of mine and I could never forget him and the many memories we've shared along with his family. I can't even imagine what you guys are going through. But know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Michael, you and your laugh will be sincerely missed. RIP big guy. We will meet again someday.
Laura Jean Vaughn
December 16, 2010
To the family and friends of Mike:
I cannot even articulate the utter feeling of shock, sadness, and emptiness I am feeling in hearing of Mike's sudden departure from our earth. Mike was my assistant manager at CVS in Enfield, Connecticut--he always had a big heart, with so much to give. He was a great friend and co-worker of mine at the store, and was always lending an ear to listen.
I will sorely miss him and his huge smile.
My deepest condolences,
Laura J. Vaughn
Enfield, CT
Autumn Sevarino McBroom
December 16, 2010
My hole heart goes out to your family and wife, you will always be remembered for that wonderful laugh and your kindess. I still think of you when I watch football and the giants are playing! I remember you and Ray Clark at your house next to Windermere explaing football to me which me appreciate your love for football. I have been honored to have met you, until we met again
Nicole Ryder-Gardinier
December 16, 2010
I didn't believe this when I saw his name on a posting...I knew Mike when he was growing up with my brother in Ellington, he was always that cute, smiling kid who made me laugh. I cannot begin to imagine the pain your family is feeling, my brother is the same age and I cannot imaging losing him. My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to your family during this time...I cannot convey how deeply sadden I am to hear about Mike's passing.
Rich & Robin Marsan
December 16, 2010
Our deepest sympathies to the Kay family, I can't begin to understand what it would be like to lose a son. Mike was close friend with our son Matthew throughout high school and we remember Mike fondly, though it has been almost 10 years since we last resided in Vernon. A person like Mike is not one you would ever forget.
Lori Sgro
December 16, 2010
I remember Mike well from the RHS Football team; he played with my son for three years. Rich always had a funny story about Mike either about all the pizza the guys could eat at Papa Gino's on Tuesday's, the pasta parties on Thursdays or god forbide the all you can eat ribs at the Marks on route 83. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this difficult time.
Mellysa Marsan Caamano
December 16, 2010
Mike was a friend of my brother's and I grew to see him as another brother. I have so many great memories of the two of them together. He will be missed. My deepest sympathies to his wife and family.
Gail Schaefer
December 16, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the entire Kay family, to Carey, Larry, BJ, Mary, and to my sweet godchild Rose. I wish there was some way to ease your pain. May Michael T. Kay rest in peace.
December 16, 2010
The Rothe family would like to extend our condolences to the Kay and Fitzgerald families. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this most trying time. We grew to know Mike as our neighbor, schoolmate and friend. We will never forget his friendly and caring nature. We feel blessed having known him and will miss him.
December 16, 2010
Mikes Family,
So sorry to hear of mikes passing. Mike worked with me at cvs for a short time and his smile and laugh was infectious. he will be missed terribly.
he was a hard worker and wonderful friend!
annie
enfield
Donna & Dennis Hubbs
December 16, 2010
Cathy - we were so sorry to hear about Michael's death. What a shock to lose a child at 27...our son is 28 and we can't even imagine what you are going through! We love you! Our thoughts and prayers are with you ... if you need anything at all please call on us and your family at Faith. God's blessings.
Mikee Marusak
December 16, 2010
One of my greatest friends and neighbor from childhood. So many great memories. I will miss you brother.
Matthew Marsan
December 16, 2010
I cannot believe this is real. I lost touch with Mike after moving away and desperatley regret not staying in touch. We shared so many memories and spent many good times together. I know how much this hurts me and cannot even begin to express my sympathy to the Kay and Fitzgerlad families. I will be there to pay respect to a man I was honored to know and a family that was alwyas there.
Greg
December 16, 2010
The fondest memory I have of Mike comes from a HippoCampus show @ Sully's Pub in 2008. During a Sweat It jam, Mike was right in front of the stage, dancing and yelling his head off to the rhythm of the music! After 5 or so minutes of continuous yelling, he must of run out of breath. This is a perfect example of the amazing spirit that Mike had!
RIP Bro!
Matthew
December 16, 2010
I cant believe this is real. I lost touch with Mike after moving away, and obviously regret not staying in touch. We spent so many times together and so many memories throughout the years. I know how bad this hurts me and cannot even begin to express my sympathy to the Kay and Fitzgerald families. I will be there to pay my respects for a man I am honored to have known and a family that was always there for me as well.
Karen Fish
December 16, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss, My sister Trish and I went to school with Mike he was such a good person and friend. Truly missed!
Jennifer Morgan
December 16, 2010
My deepest condolences to Mike's family. I will always remember sundays spent with Mike and his family out on the field. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of great loss. Mike will be missed by all.
Lindsey
December 16, 2010
"Take a good look at my face, you'll see my smile is hard to trace..." Mike you used to sing me "Tracks of My Tears" all the time, dancing around your parents house. I won't ever forget it, or all the wonderful memories I hold. Rest in peace old friend. To all Mike's family and friends, you are constantly in my thoughts.
Kevin Nichols
December 16, 2010
Steve,Cathy,Rose,and the entire Kay family.My deepest and sincere sympathy to the entire family.What a tragic loss of a life so young.
Nicole Andrade
December 16, 2010
Refill Mike came to us in Canton a little bit over a year ago, he was the first one to find out that if you bought a large drink from Panera you could go back and get refills all day, that is why we named him refill Mike. There were times when 3 of us would ask him to refill our drinks so he would walk in with 4 large cups of soda. He quickly became one of the top sales reps in our store, he smashed his goals on his first month in the store leaving us veterans in shock. He was more than a coworker to us he was part of our "family". He was loved by all of us.
Big Mike we will miss you so much and will never forget you.
Team Canton
Devon Galett
December 16, 2010
You were one of the best influences on me as we grew up together. You were always kind to those who needed a smile the most. I am who I am today partly because of you. Thank you.
Art & Ellen Tarpinian
December 16, 2010
We fondly remember Mike (MAD DOG) especially during the Ellington Football Roadrunner days! Our sincere sympathy to
his wife, brother, parents and extended
family. You will all be in our prayers.
Love, The Tarpinian Family
Jean Elizabeth Grabowski
December 16, 2010
Cathy, Steve, I remember Michael as a toddler at Bopcia's and young child....sweet boy. Love you dear.
May God hold you close and tender grace embrace you.
Terri Huestis
December 16, 2010
Steve, Kim, Rose and family
I am so sorry for your loss. It just breaks my heart knowing your hearts are breaking. I never met Mike, but I know what a great man he was and know he will be missed by all. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Love y'all!!
Terri
Kristy
December 16, 2010
To the Kay, Goodrow, Grabowski and Fitzgerald families,
My sincere condolences go out to you during this difficult time. Mike had such a radiant personality and a zest for life. He will be missed by many.
Sue George
December 16, 2010
Cathy, Steve and Nate, I cannot express my sorrow for you and your family. Mike was and always will be bigger than life. He had a full heart and soul. I will always remember him as the Fruity Pebbles Kid. When most of Scotts friends grew up and called me Sue Mike always continued to call me Mrs. George a testament to the kind of kid you raised, thoughtful and respectful. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Coleen Page
December 16, 2010
My thoughts and sympathy go out to the family and friends of Mike. I did not know Mike that well, but the few times we did speak in highschool, he was always kind.
Stephanie Loulakis-Moore
December 16, 2010
Memories from elementary to high school and Roadrunners in between won't stop replaying in my mind. His passing is so shocking and surreal. This loss is painful for distant friends, I can only imagine how devastating it is for his wife and family. Mike was not loved by many, he was loved by all.
David Say
December 16, 2010
Mike, you never judged and you always made a tough moment light. You never chose sides and always stayed neutral. You were the kind of man most people strive to be. I feel blessed to have known you! Your memory lives on brother now and forever!
Jackie & Neil
December 16, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
December 16, 2010
Mike was one of the first friends I had when I moved to Ellington in 5th grade. He was always such a wonderful person to be around and have fun with.
Chelsea Vassilopoulos Lowe
December 16, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to Mike's family and friends. I remember Mike as being the life of any party! He had a magnetic personality and an infectious laugh that would always make your day better. He will be greatly missed.
December 16, 2010
I am deeply saddened to hear of Mike's passing. Mike was truely a special person. There was and will be no one like him. He had a huge impact on my life and a big part of who I am today is because of him. I've thought about him often since the last time I saw him. I wish I had one last time I could have spoken to him.
Rose, words cannot express how sorry I am. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Love you Mike!
Dave & Teri Rorrio
December 16, 2010
To Rose and The Kay & Fitzgerald Family
Those we love are never really lost to us--
we feel them in so many special ways--
through friends they always cared about
and dreams they left behind,
in beauty that they added to our days...
in words of wisdom we still carry with us
and memories that never will be gone...
Those we love
are never really lost to us--
for everywhere their special love lives on.
Words can not express the sadness we feel today.
You are in our thoughts & prayers
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