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for Michael Markert
John
June 22, 2024
Miss you Mike, you were a great man !
maryann ullo
January 18, 2009
I'm living here in Maine, over a friends home watching the Eagle's game. You watching, guys?
Love,
Maryann
maryann lynsky ullo
October 27, 2008
Well, it's almost November, the month of my dear cousin's birthday. He was 4 when I arrived on the scene and I know that his caring nature was abundant from my early days. I am still missing my Michael but the days are a bit easier. I am not crying myself to sleep yet I can still cry. It's a busy world and everyone deals with loss in many different ways. Thankfully, I have had the support to get me where I am today. I know that Mike is with me in spirit and in my heart. That was never a question. I just loved having him here on earth. I loved him deeply. Thank you all again. GO PHILLS!
Gwen Cottman
July 10, 2008
It took me awhile to say this, because it didn't seen like Mike had left us yet until yesterday (7/9/08) when Mike's brother Tom & cousin Maryanne came to remove his personal belongs from his office. I miss you Mike and i will never forget the friendship we developed over the 15 1/2 years, beside from me being your Administrative Assistant II. We were like family here at PNC Bank and i enjoyed all the festivity away from the bank that we all shared with you. It will not be the same without you.
Stephen Gerace
June 21, 2008
Mike,
I am sorry that you are gone. We were not close at Neumann but when I went to Temple U. in Sept. 1974, it was good to see a familiar face and to hang out with a South Philly guy. After college, we lost touch but again ran into each other in 1982 at the after hours party run by David Dye at 38th and Chestnut Sts. Then again we lost touch until my son started playing ice hockey in the Strath Haven program run by your brother, Joe in 1998. Once again, it was good to reconnect. You are truly a nice guy and did not deserve to pass on so young. You faced all your troubles with great courage and an optimism that should be emulated by all. I know you are in heaven and I will miss you. Until we meet again.
Joanna Mayo
June 17, 2008
As one of Mike's PNC family, I was deeply saddened to learn of Mike's death. Mike was passionate, brilliant, kind, outrageous, and a loyal friend and colleague. He was a great man and a true friend, and we wanted him to stay with us longer than he could. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Mary and Hall Fee
June 16, 2008
Sue and Dan, we were very saddened to learn of your loss. We understand how hard it is to lose a brother. May God grant him eternal rest and help your family to remember Michael always. Our prayers are with you.
Tom McKinley
June 15, 2008
Tom, Joe and Dan,
I just heard this morning of Michael's passing. I am so sorry. As all of you are, Michael was a great guy.
Although I have not seen him in a while, when I did run into him, he always took the time to stop and chat for a bit. He always asked about my Mom and Dad. He made you feel special.
Always in a good and positive mood, Michael is someone we can all look at as a model for living life on the positive side.
With fondest memories,
Evelyn Small
June 13, 2008
To Michael's brothers, wives and families; Aunt Minnie, Uncle Vincent and their family; Aunt Mary's children and family; and all other relatives not mentioned, Ken and I express our deep sorrow at Michael's passing. The wonderful legacy he leaves behind echoes the manner in which he was raised by his wonderful parents, Grace and Dan Markert---people of my generation. Having met Grace and her sister Minnie in 1944 through my association with their sister Mary, I became very friendly with all three sisters and their sweet mother, Micheline Milando. Although I have not lived in Philadelphia for 50 years, that close friendship lasts even today with Minnie, despite the demise of her mother and sisters, and the long distance between us.
I remember the days when all of us, including Micheline, worked so hard every day to earn a decent living and to enjoy the lives with which we were blessed. Having lived only 2 blocks from the Milando house, I visited frequently and was made to feel like a member of the family. As a result, I witnessed the hardships and joys that took place in their lives.
When Grace and Dan married, I thought it was a remarkable union. They seemed so in love and well-suited for each other. From that union, four wonderful, devoted, loving sons were born. They were raised to respect their parents and siblings, relatives and mankind in general. They were a happy, fun-loving family with a zest for life. By their parents' examples, they carried on the true work ethic that set them apart from the shiftless. Michael was raised in this type of atmosphere and carried on these attributes throughout his life. The many tributes to Michael attest to that fact. Such an honor for people to have known Michael.
Although he suffered much and complained little here on earth, I truly believe his is being rewarded in Heaven for his patience and submittal to God's will. Surely, Michael is at peace in the presence of not only the Lord, but happily with his beloved parents. Though we mourn his death, we should feel joy he is no longer in pain.
May God bless the Markerts and extended families. May He comfort and assist all of you during this time of grief and help you to remember the good times with Michael.
Affectionately,
Evelyn & Ken Small
Barbara Walls
June 13, 2008
Michael was a great person. I learned a lot from him personally and professionally. He had his heart in the right places. I have a heavy heart since I heard of his death, deep regret that I didn't see or speak to him while he was in the hospital but find peace in knowing that he was ready to go when the Lord called him. The funeral mass was beautiful, we honored his life and prayed for eternal peace.
I've known Michael since the time PNC bought Bank of Delaware. Then in 2003 I transferred to the Philadelphia office and worked for Michael first hand for a couple of years. My family even had a chance to spend a New Year's Day at his house. I know he loved his family. We will all miss Michael!
Stu Seidman
June 13, 2008
I met Mike by attending tax conferences.
Every time I saw Mike, he had a smile on his face, or was the cause for everyone around him to smile and laugh. Even when his beloved Philly teams lost, he had a smile.
Mike will truly be missed by everyone he met, but will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace.
maryann lynsky ullo
June 13, 2008
As trite as it may sound,"Where do I begin to tell the story of how great a love can be"...Mike and I are cousins but living right across the South Philly Street where we did our homes were so close in proximity that you could hear someone sneeze from the next dwelling. You could certainly hear neighbors waking their kids for school and if there were any arguments well let's just say we all learned how to get along in the city village. As a little girl I would fantasize about a tunnel (for privacy) that could run from my house to Mike's so that I could get some of Grandma's Italian cooking and baking and so I could be with my "boys". Our memories are vast. They are more valuable than gold. That's why Uncle Mike had alot to say to our next generation and to us. Our Mothers were sisters and with our grandmother living days away from being 85 years old, we had a clan that was tightly knit by these women. They were strong, intelligent and funny. Oh and because of them we had so many other pseudo Grandma's and Aunt's. (Names I could never spell and Had to work hard on pronouncing)We are blessed to have Aunt Minnie with us still.
Thank you all for being there to support our family in this time of heartbreak. Yes, in regards to faith and intellilect, I got the words but emotionally...the heart will take some time to heal. You are beautiful to share your stories and sentiments.
With great love for Mike,
Maryann (Milando-Lynsky) Ullo
Mike hosting News Years Parade 2005
June 13, 2008
Barbara Curtis
June 12, 2008
I loved Mike and will miss him. We had many chats about life here on earth and in the next. I will see you again Mike but not yet.
Victor DiPietro
June 11, 2008
I just found out about Mike's passing and it saddened me very much. Mike was one of the good guys and will be missed by everyone.
Victor DiPietro (neighbor)
Elaine Levy
June 11, 2008
To Michael's Family
Our condolences
From Bea and Ang Tomarchio and
Bill and Elaine Levy
John Marano
June 11, 2008
B-I-G...such a small word, only 3 letters but it truly describes Michael's presence during the time I spent with him. His generosity, kindness, humor, knowledge, and gentle nature were BIG. Oh yeah, how about patience? He had the most of everyone in our crowd. Everything about him was larger than life.
Wasn't it just yesterday that we took that first trip to Myrtle Beach? Didn't we just come back from a night at the Fountain Room? Aren't we still reeling from that beach party we had that icy night in January? I can still feel his arms around me, carrying me out of the Chesnut Cabaret when I was looking fo trouble. I can go on and on.
My memories of Mike are BIG and will remain with me forever.
JOHN DILORENZO
June 10, 2008
Hey Mike I just wanted to let you know that we celebrated your your life today. The people who loved you most came out in force to give their condolences, kind words and to share their admiration and deep respect for you and the way you lived your life. Your co-workers were there, your long time friends were there of course to honor their loyal and honorable buddy. Your brothers had everything under control just as you would have expected. All your nieces and nephews you once cradled so safely in your arms are true Markerts' as you left your seal of integrity and fairness on all of them. Your cousins will miss the Big man dearly,you were simply always there for us with your time and your thoughtful knowledge. Your Aunt and Uncle have shed some tears for their loss for they have seen you grow from the very beginning and will miss your booming presence at their dinner table. Thank you Mike for staying the course and never straying from your steadfast principles of honesty and treating people better then the way they treated you. Thank You "BIG" for bringing so much to the table all these years for it was pleasure to grow up and grow older with a steady guy like you at the ready, you were always there and you will never, ever be forgotten......it was our pleasure to celebrate your life today. Till we meet again..........................JD
Mike Dulany
June 10, 2008
I first met Mike about 20 years ago at one of our many tax meetings and conferences. Over the years we had many a good laugh and drink together. Mike will be really missed by everyone who knew him. The tax conferences will not be the same without him. Mike was truly a “Gentle Giant” of a man. He was an inspiration for all of us. Goodbye my friend, may you rest in peace.
Debbie Gwynn
June 10, 2008
Let's see I've known Mike for 27 years now. Mike was a blast to be around, always smiling and laughing. I remember almost 27 years ago on the ski trip we all went to Altoona, PA back when the bank was Provident National Bank. Boy what fun we all had and no one knew of Altoona til that trip. I worked with Mike during tax season back when I was in Trust Books/Trust Processing. He was always a joy to work with. He will be dearly missed.
Bob Milspaw
June 10, 2008
What can I say about Mike that has not already been said so well. I am sorry that I didn't have a chance to say good bye to Mike. We worked well together for many years from different ends of the state. He will be missed, by all, very deeply. I am proud to have known him.
Edward Moshinski
June 10, 2008
I've known Mike for quite a few years from our work relationship, banking events to our shared sporting interests. Although we ribbed each other on occasion, it was all in the line of having fun and a few laughs. I'll miss him at our golf outings, the Phils games and at our annual holiday get togethers.
God Bless you Mike, it was great knowing you.
Charlie Stromberg (PNC-Pittsburgh)
June 10, 2008
Our hearts are deaply saddened as we learn of the loss of our most enlighting comrades. Although we came from opposite end of the state and depending on what sports team was playing, opposite ends of the world, many of us got to know Mike well. I was fortunate enough to have met Mike personally on a couple of occasions, moreover, it was his voice we got to know and respect. No matter what the situation Mike voice was always a breath of fresh air when conference calls seems to have no end. Mike was truly a brave and courageous soul. We can all learn something from having know Mike on even the smallest level. God Rest my Friend.
Fran Kaiser
June 10, 2008
Tom, Joe and Dan:
Kathie and I want to extend my deepest sympathies to you on the loss of Michael. We will certainly keep you and the entire Markert Clan in our prayers. He is now experiencing the peace beyond all human understanding.
With Highest Regards,
Fran
Lee Hallowell
June 9, 2008
Mike was a truly close friend to me. Even though he was my manager, he was also my best friend. We've had alot of laughs and also butted heads, but that's friendship. He always made feel me I was part of his family. It's very hard now to pass his office and he's not there. I know Mike is in a better place now. Take care, buddy.
Dan Gallagher
June 9, 2008
Tom, the Markert Family and loved ones of Michael,
Although I have never met Michael, I am distraught to hear of his passing and am writing to extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Michael seemed like he was always full of energy and optimism. You must be very proud of him.
Someone once told me that the best part of life is building good memories. I hope that the memories which you have built with Mike as your Brother, Cousin, Uncle, friend and confidant help you to continue on through this difficult time.
Dan
Sig
June 9, 2008
Not sure what to say. Another good guy is down, but I am a better person for knowing him.
Tina Edwards
June 9, 2008
I worked in the same field as Mike for many years just across the street. We attended many tax meetings and conferences together. I can’t think of anyone who got along with more people than Mike. It’s funny how many of the Philly Bank people stuck together over the years. It wasn’t unusual at all to find the PNC, Mellon, Wachovia and Glenmede tax folks all end up at McGillan’s Pub to celebrate the end of the tax season. It was a real fraternity of friends. Mike will be truly missed by so many people.
Rest in Peace Michael
John Dunn
June 9, 2008
I will miss you my friend. It's hard to imagine moving on without you. But you would expect nothing less from all of us here at PNC. As Mike would say, just get it done. We will Mike, never forgetting the friendship were were honored to have with you.
Dorothy Diorio-McClave
June 9, 2008
We are so saddened to hear of Michaels passing. The years have not been kind to us but we always have a special place in our hearts for all the Markert boys and the wonderful times we had at all our parties. We think of you ALL often and at this time will keep you all in our prayers.
Always remember the good times and that awesome million dollar smile!! He is among a great group of people who have gone before him and loved him dearly - probably "strutting" and eating the best Italian foods!!
Michael we love and miss you.
Tom & Kathy Ray
John Carone
June 9, 2008
I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to Mike's family and friends. I worked at PNC Bank in Erie PA from 1988 until 2005. Although I knew Mike mostly through telephone conversations, I did have the pleasure of meeting Mike face-to-face on a number of different occasions.
Even though most of our relationship was via the telephone, I always felt like Mike was just like the guy next door and was always the good neighbor. If he was able to help, he would. I often had difficult and interesting tax issues arise, and Mike was the one person I knew I could count on for an opinion that was founded on knowledge and integrity.
Again, my deepest sympathies to Mike's family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Stephanie Davis
June 9, 2008
I am sick to my stomach with grief over your passing and the fact that I never got the chance to say goodbye. You were a significant part of my childhood, always made me laugh, and I will never forget you.
-Your Goddaughter
Mary & Jerry Meier
June 9, 2008
We have known Michael for many years, and he was truly a great guy.
He was a kind and generous person and had a great laugh. We lost someone special. He will be missed by all. Rest in peace, Michael, you fought a long hard battle. May God keep you close to him.
April Fleming
June 9, 2008
It's just not the same without having someone to rile up in the morning. Mike was a very good friend and someone I will miss dearly. Even though he wasn't yelling.. conversations with Mike were always interesting. I will miss having someone to joke with. Most of all I will miss his smile during the long tax season hours.
Tami Mangan
June 9, 2008
I heard the news this morning and felt the need to write. I did not know Mike very long and it had been a long time since I spoke with him. I met him through working with PNC at a tax conference. He left an impression. He was so much fun and afterward we kept in touch through phone calls, emails etc. until I left PNC in 2003. Unfortunately, I hadn't talked to him since then, and I didn't know about his illness. I am saddened to hear about his passing and wanted to offer his family and friends my deepest sympathy. He was a fun, smart, and overall wonderful person.
Rick Price
June 9, 2008
I knew MiKe for about 23 years and worked with him closely many times. Mike was a prince and a valued friend. I will miss him very much. My deepest sympathies to his family
Bob HASSETT
June 9, 2008
I have known Mike a number of years due the fact that we were both Bankers and used the same tax software.Mike was the type of guy you liked immediately. Once you met him you felt like you had known him all of your like. He was very honest, caring, witty, knowledgeable, down to earth and always had a kind word to say about everyone. ( even if they didn't root for a Philadelphia sports team).
I will miss him quite a bit.I had pleasant memories being in his company at the various tax conferences or the NYC bar crawl (with his brother ) talking tax, sports ( especially sports ) or life in general.
Mike " talk to the man upstairs and prepare the way for the rest of us when we get there "
Dorothy McDowell
June 8, 2008
Mike was a kind, sweet, caring, honest & fun-loving individual. My favorite thing to tease him about were his "non-smoke breaks". I would often times find Mike standing alongside a friend who was out for a smoke break on the corner of 16th & Market. I told Mike he wasn't fooling me - that I knew the reason he was standing out there was so that he could check out the ladies passing by. He laughed when I told him this & asked me if it was that obvious. Yes, Mike, it was. And that is exactly why we loved you. Mike was so pleasant & full of life - the world is a much emptier place without him.
FRAN DAVIS
June 8, 2008
TO MY FRIEND MICHAEL, WHO WAS ALWAYS FAMILY TO ME. I WILL MISS YOU AND ALL OF YOUR SARCASTIC COMMENTS TO ME FOR THE PAST 34 YEARS, THAT IS SO MICHAEL!!! WE ALL CAN WRITE A BOOK ON MICHAEL, BUT I KNOW IT WOULD BE NEVERENDING. REST IN PEACE
LOVE ,
FRAN DAVIS
Sue Ellen Malone
June 7, 2008
I will always remember Mike as a truly, amazing person who always had a smile for you, always wanted to know how you were doing, would ask about your family, would laugh at your stories, Mike was just that kind of a person who couldn't help but put a smile on your face. I consider myself fortunate for knowing him, and will never forget him. I pray that he is at peace now.
Bill Copestick
June 7, 2008
It has been almost 27 years to the day that Mike and I started our tax careers at good old Provident National Bank. We experienced many, many good times over the years, both socially and professionally. Over all of these 27 years Mike was a rock, a man of great integrity and consistency. He treated people fairly and expected nothing more or less of them than he expected of himself. When he was receiving treatment for his original tumor, he worked at his desk during tax season with an IV strapped to his arm. Do I need to say anything more!! He kept me in check many times when I would want to "push the envelope" or "venture out of bounds". He was adept at circling the wagons during the heat of tax season and making sure everyone kept their focus. He also provided, and savored, a good laugh when the crap was hitting the fan. I will miss his great counsel and camaraderie.
Mike knew how to have a good time. He loved to dance! At our after work parties at local clubs he was renowned for tying his tie around his head and hitting the floor. If you weren't having a ball you didn't have a pulse! To this day when I hit the floor with reckless abandon and total chaos, I know I owe my inspiration to him.
I have had many other great times with Mike. We golfed, we skied, and we spontaneously went on a trip to Jamaica and had the time of our lives. We had great fun at our tax conferences. The list goes on and on.
The last few years were not kind to Mike, but he never complained. He persevered. He studied his various illnesses and he followed his doctor's advice. He played the game by the rules (another trait of his that I admired and led us to butt heads on occasion) right up to the very end.
In my last conversation with Mike he stated that he was ready for whatever was to happen. He had received last rites and this provided him with tremendous inner peace. It was a bit disarming to hear, but it was just Mike being Mike. I do not believe he gave up. He was certainly tired and battle weary, but the latest news was good and inspired hope. I know in my heart that Mike wanted to live and would have continued the battle.
When I think of Mike I am reminded of a phrase associated with William Wallace of the Braveheart movie..."Every man dies, not every man really lives." Mike lived in his time with us. I will miss my friend.
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