Michael J. Lombardi

Its been 7 yrs, I think about him all the time.. He taught me how to build ukuleles and Ive had my hand in building 6, working on the 7th...
One thing he told me that he wanted me to do, was to remember him... I told him I would never forget him, how could I?
Whenever Im working on a uke in my shop or playing a song on one I think about him..
I have some of his tools.. whenever I pick one up.. I think about him... He was the kind of person you cant forget...
Im proud to be part of his family.. We all miss him.
Its just a short time that we have here, its gone in the blink of an eye..Make the most of it, like my Father-in-Law Mike did...
Its too bad ezfolk no longer hosts musicians the way they use too.. the link I posted before is no longer functioning...
There are some Youtube videos of Mike performing at the Oasis Senior Center still I believe if you want to hear him... :) here's the link to one..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK04ogyq6so

Bud

John 3:16-21

He was my Father-in-Law and I cant tell you how much I miss him.
He always brought a smile to my face, and now along with the smile there are tears. Dad, I think about you everyday.

Bud

Listen to some of his music here if you would like http://ezfolk.com/music/Michael_Lombardi/blog.php

Mr. Lombardi was possibly the greatest principal EVER!! He loved his kids and was stern when he needed to be but was a friend when it was needed also. He will be forever loved and missed.

As my junior high principal at Fitz, Mr. Lombardi was my first example of an authority figure who had a both sense of humor and the ability to keep order. He truly cared for his students and I hope he and his family always knew what a positive role model he was. The Lombardi family will be in my thoughts.

Mr Lombardi Everyone from my class will remember you as a stern but kind and sometimes silly princi(pal)! Larry Dancer Fitz Jr. High Class of 84

I'm so sorry to hear of the news. Mr. Lombardi was a cool principal and was always there for his students. I pray that God will help his family through this difficult time.

I'll always picture him walking the halls with that darn stick. He loved all the students and was just a great man. I'm sure he touched the lives of many.

Mr. Lombardi was such a great Principal at Fitz! He always had something positive and enlightening to share with the students. I remember being in 8th grade and we made a bet. Each year tehe 8th grade students played the faculty ina softball game upon graduation. We made a bet that the team who lost had to buy McDonald's Big Mac's for the loosing team...We were rained out! A great and fun memory! We will miss you Mr. Lombardi...Rest in Beautiful Peace. Deana Linderholm, Los Amigos 1986

Mr. Lombardi was my principal at Fitz intermediate school. He was a vary kind person and very respected. I remember he would come into our chorus class and play the guitar for us. We alway sang Mararitaville!!!
Prayers to all his loved ones.
Paul Escobar
Garden Grove, CA

Mr. Lombardi was the best Principal I ever had. He was so caring of all us students and was always out there listening to us and making us laugh.

He was there for me and my sisters. He cared for his students and loved his job. He will be missed!

Mr Lombardi was a great Principle who can never be replaced. He always had his stick in his hand. R.I.P. your students will always remember you and your sense of humar.

Mr. Lombardi was my Jr High Principal 1981/82-83/84. He was funny and very nice man. My condolences to his family. He was liked by his students at Fitz Jr. High. I am sad to hear of this news. God bless his family and friends.

Truly sorry to hear about Mr. Lombardi. He was a good friend. I once took a group of drama students to his school and did a presentation to try and encourage his graduating students to enter the drama program at Los Amigos high school. We used all kinds of guns with blanks and shot up the place. It was hilarious the fun that we had, but we could never do that in today's time. Mike and I had many good laughs about that, for some time. He always invited me back to put on an assembly for him. We both retired together. A truly great man.

May you rest in peace! Prayers to your family and friends!

I remember when you tried to break up an awful fight between 2 boys at Fitz Elementary.....You had a cookie in your mouth during the whole fiasco. I was only 11 yrs old at the time, but I thought you were a hero because of that... :) You were loved, you will be missed.....

Michael was a gentleman with a great sense of humor and a booming voice...he will be remembered with a few tears but lots of smiles.

In memory of Michael Lombardi, a real influence in my life, my family's life and my career as a teacher. It was always great sharing antics about my job with Uncle Mickey and laughing about just about anything. God Bless you and give you peace and love.

To Mickey's Family, I am so sorry for your loss and look forward to celebrating Mickey's life tomorrow at the memorial. I will always remember the family get togethers when I was a kid and how much I enjoyed watching my Dad (Junior) and Mickey talking. God Bless you.
In Sympathy,
Linda

Dear Ginny,

Although you and I have never met, we share the same wonderful friend, Carmy. And a friend of Carmy's is a friend of mine.

Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Do know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Chris Ledochowski from Lyon, France

Uncle Mickey,
You will be missed!
I remember visiting you as a young child, seeing you at the harbour and remembering your vibrant and lively personality. You brought a smile to everyone that was around you. I am sure you are now in Heaven, partying it up with your family and friends that have arrived before your final destination. Thank you for the wonderful memories and I am sure I will see you again some day. You will be truly missed by so many! Love you always!
Laura La Mattino