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Steven Morris
April 28, 2025
Mike was a friend of mine. I came across these pictures today 04-28-2025. They were taken around 2004.
I had no idea he had passed on. My condolences to his family.
Sean Murphy
November 22, 2021
Irish: You were one of my best friends. You will be missed. See you when I get there my friend.
Michael O'Brien
September 25, 2016
Mike, you were by all means the best man and friend anyone could have ever met! You taught me so much and I will never be able to repay you!
Rest in peace
January 20, 2015
IRISH YOU WERE A VERY HAPPY AND FUN LOVING NEPHEW. WE WILL SURELY MISS YOU. GOD BE WITH YOU LOVE AUNT MARGE SPALLONE.
Donna Carignan
January 13, 2015
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lori Lindstrom
January 9, 2015
We have irretrievably lost a spark of light from our world. He was the dearest and most loyal friend you could ask for.I will miss his wonderful sense of humor and his laugh! My condolences to the family. I hope one day you will be comforted by the knowledge of how much Mike was loved.
Amanda Drehle
January 9, 2015
You were taken much to soon. Still so much of life to live.I am lost without you.No one will ever know how much love we have for each other, I Love you and will miss you always.I will always remember the good time's we shared and the many hours we spent laughing and cuddling.May you find peace in the eternal sunshine.
Lisa, Tara, Brandon Dion & Brooke Blanchette
January 9, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of our Longtime Dear Neighbor and Close Friend, Michael Lanza. You will always be in our hearts...Gone but never will be forgotten. Your memory is eternal and will stay with us forever. R.I.P. Mike
With deepest sympathy,
Donna Bonaccorsi
January 9, 2015
My heart is broken. He was and always will be a great friend!
Someone who could always make you smile. And always there when you needed him.
My deepest sympathy to family of such a stand up guy.
Bill Vannett
January 9, 2015
Havnt seen my ole friend in a very long time! Not since PVMHS! He is on the other side now waiting for his family to one day join him! Never will forget you my ole friend!!!
Lisa Martone
January 8, 2015
We will love you and forever miss you.
January 8, 2015
May you be encouraged by God's promise of eternal life.
Lori Estes
January 8, 2015
Jamie, My sincere condolences to you and your family. Your many memories with your brother during his lifetime will be a comfort to you over time.
Kim Goodwin
January 8, 2015
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Stephanie & Christina Brown
January 7, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of Mike's sudden passing and will miss him very much. May his memory be eternal.
With the deepest of sympathy,
Doug Lindstrom
January 7, 2015
You'll be missed my friend. I'm coming to pay my respects and will always remember the times we had. RIP Mike
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