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Michael Corydon Gleason
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Michael graduated from Penfield High School and then went on to study at Niagara University where he had fond memories of playing Rugby. He later graduated from the University of South Florida located in Tampa, Florida. He had a successful career in the hospitality industry managing large food, liquor and restaurant inventories for Darden Restaurants, The Sink and other restaurants across the country. He was genuinely committed to developing people and highly effective teams and known for his quick wit, sense of humor and caring heart for which everyone loved him for. He loved spending time with his dog, reading a good book, sports and his friends which were an extension of his family. Our gratitude goes out to all that called him a friend and made him feel at home when he was away from home.
A celebration of Michael's life will be held in Rochester, NY at a date to still be determined. Please celebrate Michael by posting your special memories, photos and comments on this site to share with his family and friends around the country.
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Will Cusack
October 13, 2024
Thanks for all the great times, Mike. You were such a great friend to be around at NU that I followed you down to Jacksonville Beach. Now that you have moved on, it dawns on me that I never had a bad day as long as you were a part of it. seems like you had that effect on a lot of people. . Missed, never forgotten.
Pat Scanlon
September 16, 2024
Had So many laughs with Mike at NU! So sorry to hear of his passing.
Holly Hughes
September 2, 2024
You were the best. The absolute best. I love you forever my dear friend.
Tommy Czajkowski
August 21, 2024
Wow, sorry to hear you moved on my kind friend. You were an amazing person and just a whole lot of fun to be around. Godspeed
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Sarah
August 9, 2024
You will always have a special place in my heart.
Lindsey (Gulick) Brelsford
August 5, 2024
Lefty will be so missed. He was my boss and friend at Bahama Breeze in 2004. We roller bladed together, hiked, played volleyball...had lots of laughs. My favorite memory was when he found a really ugly picture of me...made copies of it and posted it all over the restaurant;). He really was the funniest. Love and miss him. My condolences to his family and many friends.
Rhiannon Hendren
August 2, 2024
Michael had an obsession with stealing all of our pens at Jim n Nick's and then sending ransom texts. I would give anything to have just one more pen pilferd by our beloved friend.
He is also the person who gave me my sweet little Yorkie Ghee. He called one night and said I have a dog smaller than
My phone and Riley wants to eat him.
He's on my balcony in a playpen the door is open. Come get him.
That was ten years ago and he is responsible for gifting me the love of my life
Brian Roakes
August 2, 2024
Mikey, it's hard to believe you're gone...but it's also comforting to know the positive impact you have had on so many people. Your sense of humor was unmatched (if not a little over the top at times:), your heart was open to everyone, and the memories we have shared over the last 30 years I will always cherish. You are more than a friend...you are truly my brother and will be missed every day. RIP my brother!
Valerie Gleason
August 1, 2024
One of my best memories of my sweet brother in law was Christmas time. He sat playing with my etch a sketch, and we laughed about how we were trying to no avail to draw, something,,,anything! It didn't work. But we didn't care, it was just so much fun! Love you and miss you sweetheart!!
Dustin Baker
July 30, 2024
Too many great memories. A beautiful human and great friend gone way too soon. I´ll never forget the Halloween he wore the inflatable baby costume in Scottsdale, "Superman Sunday´s", the concerts in AZ, his speech at Matt & Jos´s wedding, getting kicked out of the Phoenician Hot Tub by the secret service, and how he was always able to make everyone around him laugh. I´ll miss "lefty" and know that he´s upstairs; reunited with Guinness, the wonder dog.
Tony Banawa
July 30, 2024
I worked with Mike at Bahama Breeze in the late 90´s and we were pretty close because of his sense of humor, genuine ways, and hard work ethic. He always had a smile when being approached and definitely always made me laugh. My friend, you will always be remembered for all your goodness. I was blessed to have been your friend.
Eduardo Figallo
July 30, 2024
Lost for words. A great man and friend. Utterly heartbroken.
See you soon my friend.
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