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MICHAEL VERDI Obituary
MICHAEL, age 29, died suddenly on June 18, 2010. Beloved son of Rose Mary Rudolph (Rob) and Louis Verdi. Dear brother of Robert Rudolph Jr. Dear grandson of Joseph Farina and the late Irene. Relatives and friends are invited to call Wed. morning 8:30-10:30 A.M., GALZERANO FUNERAL HOME, 9304 OLD Bustleton Ave. (below Welsh Rd.). Funeral Mass 11 A.M., St. Christopher's Church. Int. Sunset Memorial Park.
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for MICHAEL VERDI
Aunt Mary
December 11, 2010
To my sister, your grace and strength throughout this has been amazing to me. I do not know how you do it daily but you do. Six months have passed and I thought it would be easier and it would sting less but it doesn't in fact the more time I have to think about it the more angry I become. There are days when it hurts so bad and I cry so hard. I know time heals and eventually you adjust but something about this loss is different. This loss doesn't make any sense and it reminds me on a daily basis of how precious our relationships are. I cherish the relationship Michael and I had, not just as Aunt and Nephew but only being 5 years apart we were more like Brother and Sister. I didn't realize that he too felt like that and I am touched even more. My heart is broken and not just for you and me but for Isabella and all of the memories she won't get to make with her big cousin. She gets him as an angel but yet it still doesn't seem fair. Heaven gets them forever and we get to miss them just as long. I miss the Michael that only we knew, the real Michael. Before the actor, the wrestler there was Michael. That is who I miss. I will cherish my memories until we meet again. Love and miss you everyday.
April Landus-Starzman
November 25, 2010
Too Young....Too Soon.
July 13, 2010
Roe, Rob, and Robert,
To say we were "crazy" about Michael is an understatement; we loved him because he was such a warm, lovable person. Michael will be missed terribly by us but our love for him will keep him with us always, in our hearts and in our prayers.
We love you Michael.....
Love, Cousins Mark, Donna, Mark Jr., & Maria
Annamarie Giuffrida
July 1, 2010
Roe,Rob and Robert, I'm so sorry for your lose. I will never forget about the time he came to the shore with Mary and I the summer we had the house. We got lost driving from Sea Isle back to Margate. A ride that should have only taken a half hour took two. I don't think I have ever driven in a car with Mary that I didn't get lost or a flat tire , or just break down in the middle of a toll booth . This was the one time i can say that I never laughed so hard Michael made me laugh the whole time. We were in the middle of nowhere and there weren't any gas stations and it was so dark and he just made us laugh.That is what i want to remember about Michael that day and how funny everything was. It was the best and so was he. Love you all,Annamarie xoxo
Missy Sampson
June 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to Roe, Little Robert, Aunt Mary, Lou, Lisa, Dina, Toni and the rest of Mike's family. Mike I was so blessed to have you in my life! Thank you for being the best friend a girl could ever have! I know that you are now my guardian angel that I carry with me everywhere. I will love you always and miss you forever! Rest in peace my friend. Until I see you in heaven.
June 27, 2010
ill never ferget micheal and the other boys,my son harrison spevack and aramis stinsen coming over to thier wresting moves on my front lawn. his spirit will keep you alive and the comfort to know, he is your quardian angel.... marcia spevack
Lynn Lubbe
June 24, 2010
Roe,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Connie Cepparulo
June 24, 2010
Sorry to hear the passing of Mike my prayers are with all of you ,he was a great guy, he made people smile even when it was hard to
you will be missed
RIP Mike
Karen Mancinelli
June 23, 2010
Dear Roe,
I am truly sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. My prayers are with you.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Karen Mancinelli Reineke
The Moyer's
June 23, 2010
Micheal,
Even though we haven't seen you in a very long time, we never forgot you. Our prayers are with your family and I know now you are resting in peace and having fun with all the other wrestlers you are with now. It is really hard for all of us but we know you are in a better place. RIP we will always love you
Myasia Sabella
June 23, 2010
"To Mike's family, Even though I didn't spend much time with Mike, I can honestly say that he was a sweet soul who left us too early and I'm honored to have called him my friend. May your memories of him be blessed ones." ~Maya Sabella (Clementon,NJ)
Kenneth Sikes
June 23, 2010
My deepest sympathies to the family at this time. I have known Michael since the start of CZW. I will always remember him as a talented young man who shared his talent and skills with those around him. Even when he was down, he still cared about others. The last I saw Michael was after the Fundraiser CZW did for me. He had been unable to make it because he worked an early show that day. He gave me a big hug and apologized that he hadn't been there. Michael was a special man and life and the wrestling world lost a great person and talent with his passing.
May you find peace Michael.
In sympathy,
Kenneth Sikes aka The Bloodhound
Anthony Verdi
June 23, 2010
Michael
From your cousins here in Cali, may you rest in peace my brotha. I was looking forward to you comin out to Cali. Its unfortunate. You will always be in our hearts here with the Verdi's.
You will be missed. Grandpop will take care of you
luv ya Cuz
debbie leonard
June 23, 2010
Michael,
even though i have not seen you in a number of years, you were always in my mind. God Bless. May you rest in peace.
Matt and Sara Prince
June 23, 2010
Roe and Aunt Mar
Our thoughts go out to you during this difficult time. He always had us laughing and that is how we will remember him. Sending our love.
Mike & Donna Ray
June 23, 2010
R.I.P Mike, may you finally be at peace. You will be truly missed by many!
Ronald Jones
June 23, 2010
I just want to extend prayers of comfort and my family's deepest sympathies. Mike was my brother in the ring. We began as friends but as time passed, we became like family. I pray that over time, God grants you peace and understanding and above all comfort
God Bless You All
Ronald Jones, Jr. "Ron Starr"
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31
Some bright morning when this life is over, I’ll fly away
To a land on God’s celestial shore, I’ll fly away
When the shadows of this life have gone, I’ll fly away
Like a bird from these prison walls I’ll fly, I’ll fly away
Danielle Bonham
June 23, 2010
Michael, you truely were an amzing human being. Inside and outside of the ring.. You always knew how to make me and many others laugh.. I am just still at a loss here as well are others.. I don't even know what to even write here. I just know your gone and I can't bring myself to come and pay my respects.. Its so hard to have lost so many dear ones in my life.. But, I know you understand.. I love you Michael.. No more pain, no more suffering, no more worries.. I am blessed to have had to in my life these past few years! I love you!
Mike "Artie" Rosania
June 22, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss. I had nothing but great memories of "nephew" Michael. At least there is some comfort in knowing he is in great company. You will be missed.
The Rosania Family
Claudia Penrose
June 22, 2010
Dearest Roe, My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your son, Michael. Find peace and strength in the fact the you are a wonderful mother, wife and friend.
You will be in my prayers tomorrow
and everyday so that you may find
God's comfort.
Claudia, Chris and Madison Penrose
McAleer family
June 22, 2010
Louie
I am so sorry for your loss and to Michael's mother, our thoughts and prays are with you
your cousin Rita and John
June 22, 2010
Roe & Family, So very sorry for the loss of your son. I hope you soon find comfort and peace. Please know that I will be thinking of you & praying for you & your family.
Love,
Maria Montone Polillo
June 22, 2010
Rosemary (Roe) I was very sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in prayers. May God bless and keep you and your family in this difficult time.
In Sympathy
The Cotton Family
June 22, 2010
Roe, my deepest sympathy are sent to you and the Verdi family. My heart was truly heavy to hear of your loss. My God Bless and keep you and your family at this difficult time
In Sympathy
The Cotton Family
Mike & Kristi
Timper
June 22, 2010
To Michael's family, God Bless Us All. Kristi & Mike have known each other since they were both 16. We'll all miss him. Mike had much more living to do. We wish you peace & loving memories of Mike ~Kristi's mom (& the Timper family)
Shannon Place
June 22, 2010
To Mike's family, I am very sorry for your loss and offer my deepest condolences. Mike means alot to many people and will be deeply missed.
Mary & Russ Peruso
June 22, 2010
Roe & Family,
Sorry for the loss of your son Michael. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. May your memories of Michael bring you confort. God bless you.
melissa
June 22, 2010
i remember being a kid and verdi and my cuz nascuilli were inseperable....he was like my other older cuz....he was a kind heart person who will be dearly missed...so very sorry for your loss....
Frank G Hollywood Jr
June 22, 2010
I am very sorry for your loss Louis Verdi
I am also sorry for never meeting another cousin and your son
I hope and prayed that you are doing has well as one can
GOD BLESS YOU
your cousin Frankie
AmyLee & Art Palmer
June 22, 2010
Michael will be sorely missed by all. His bright smile lit up our hearts. The Verdi family is in our prayers and thoughts. God Bless. AmyLee & Art Palmer
Josephine O'Kane
June 22, 2010
Ro, you were the best Mother ever with him. Know that he is with Mom and forever safe. May you and yours have no more sorrow. Love, Jo O'Kane
Rocky Ciarrocchi
June 22, 2010
hope your happy my friend. miss u
Rocky Ciarrocchi
June 22, 2010
Mike, i cant believe im writing this. Im just still so sad and so much in shock. I was hoping one day to attend your tna or wwe debut and be so proud that you made it instead of attending your funeral buddy. You could have been the next shawn michaels with all your talent. We had some good matches in the wrestling world and in grade school, wrestling in annunciation's basement. Sneaking out of class and teachers wondering where we where at, and we where in the basement wrestling. I really miss our annuncation grade school days. We had so much fun, so many good memories, and hung out everyday. Our moms would always go to toys r us and buy us the newest wrestling figures and we would just sit there for hours and play. I miss you so much buddy, the world and the wrestling scene will never be the same without you. RIP my friend, i hope your finally at peace and im hoping that you attend every match i do and watch over me like you alwayd did in wrestling, love you pal. yakuzi kick some angels in heaven and do a flying eblow for me, haha.
Rocky Ciarrocchi Philly Pa
Rosemary Sampson
June 22, 2010
My deepest sympathies go to the Verdi family. Mike you will always be in our hearts! Love you buddy.
Ceil Dixon
June 22, 2010
Rosemary, my deepest sympathies are sent to you....
Know we will be thinking about you and you are all in our prayers.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief and
May God grant you strength.
Rest in Peace Michael.
In Sympathy,
The Dixon Family
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