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Bill Porter
March 16, 2009
To the Minutelli Family:
I haven't seen Mike but once since we graduated in '54. He was a good role model on and off the football field for those of us who played with him at FMS. A group of 53 & 54 class members had a dinner this past Saturday the 11th and everyone talked about Mike and what a nice guy he was. I'm sure he carried this forward into his work life.
Bill Porter '54
Rusty Loth
March 13, 2009
Mike Minutelli Family
I was a classmate of Mike's at Fishburne Military School in 1953. Mike was a fun guy, a great football player, and a unforgettable friend. We lost contact, but there were no doubts that Mike would have a wonderful family and a great career.
My deepest sympathy to you all for your loss.
Dave & Colette Wilburn
February 24, 2009
Janice & family,
Our sincere sympathies are with you. Even though we have not seen Mike & you in awhile, we will always remember you both, & the great smile he always had for those around him. We had lots of talks, through the years (with him & Gary Ryan). The many memories we have, going all the way back to the 1980's will always be with us.
Take care -- our thoughts & prayers are with you.
"Old friends from the past",
Dave & Colette Wilburn
Glendive, Montana
ralph goodwin
February 23, 2009
Janice and family, our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you on your loss. His passing is also a great loss to many of us who have known him over the years. Always a smile, a hug and a kind word. He loved his family since he always talked about you. Loved to hear him tell his stories as he had a real gift in telling them. May God be with you all in this time of sorrow. Ralph and Jayne Goodwin
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Kerri Coburn
February 23, 2009
Janice, Michelle and Vito,
I had the pleasure of working with Mike at Horace Mann. I wanted to take a moment to let you know that I have a great respect for him and his commitment to the company. May God Bless you and keep you in His arms of Grace and Mercy. Amen and Amen.
John Sohm
February 22, 2009
Janice and family:
Mike has been a big part of the Horace Mann Family for many years. He will continue to contribute to H. Mann for many more. Peace be with you and may God continue to watch over you.
J. Don Wills
February 22, 2009
Janice, Michelle and Vito,
Even though I was with you earlier this week, a piece of my heart was left with you. Mike was an exceptional friend and quite a character to be around. He was fun!I will miss him so much. Kathy,John and I will stay in touch and know that each of you are our friends forever.
Mario Bombardiere
February 20, 2009
Mike has meant alot to me in my short time with Horace Mann. He treated me very kind and always looked out for my best interest both professionally and personally.
Elise Cosby
February 20, 2009
Janice , Michelle & Vito
Our deepest sympathy with this tragic Loss . Mike was a maverick and a manager I respected . I enjoyed working with him the last 6 years and will miss him dearly .
You are in our prayers .
Mark and Elise Cosby
Nick Nickerson
February 19, 2009
Janice, Michelle, and Vito,
Mike loves you, WV, and Horace Mann. We became friends in 1977 and always stayed in touch. We will miss him physically, but in every other way, he will be with each of us forever. He has moved from WV to Heaven, and Heaven is way better!
Reid McClintock
February 19, 2009
I had the pleasure of working with Mike several times over the years. He was a geat guy, fun to be around, and a true professional. I always looked forward to talking with him. He will be dearly missed.
Bill Delisle
February 19, 2009
Janice and Family
You all have our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mike was a great person in many ways and to many people. he was a big part of and believer in the Horace Mann Family.
Although no words of sympathy can ease the loss you bear, may you all find comfort in your faith.
Bill and Sandy Delisle
Manchester, Maine
Laurie Lahr
February 19, 2009
I was very saddened to read of Mike's passing. When I joined Horace Mann as an underwriter, one of my assigned states was WV. I really enjoyed working with Mike. He was professional and easy to get along with and had a good sense of humor and he was Italian like myself! My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Laurinda Peters
February 19, 2009
Jan, Michelle and Vito,
We are thinking of you and praying that you'll experience the comfort and closeness of God especially now. We'll be keeping you in our prayers and sharing your grief.
We love you,
Laurinda and Ric
MAUREEN Quinn-Colasessano
February 18, 2009
Janice, I was very sad to read of Mike's death. I know this is a big loss for you and the kids. My thoughts are with you, Michelle and Vito..
Maureen Quinn Colasessano
Myrtle Beach, S.C.
George Zock
February 18, 2009
Dear Janice,
The joy of working at Horace Mann was the people and you and Mike contributed much to that joy. Mike always worked hard and played hard. We enjoyed going to mass with both of you on the trips and all the laughter when we were seated together at the dinners. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy are with you and your family. God bless you and help you through your sadness. We know you will feel the support and love of your Horace Mann family. George and Linda Zock
OWEN & DEB GORMAN
February 18, 2009
JANICE AND FAMILY,
WE WERE SO SAD TO HEAR THAT MIKE PASSED AWAY. I CAN REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME I MET MIKE IN 1986 AT FT. LAUDERDALE IN FLORIDA. MY MANAGER, TOM REINHART, INTRODUCED US BY THE POOL AND MINNIE WAS A TRUE FRIEND AND GENTLEMAN FOREVER. DEB AND I REALLY ENJOYED VISITING WITH YOU AND MIKE IN MYRTLE BEACH AT THE HORACE MANN REUNION LAST SUMMER. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, ESPECIALLY THESE NEXT FEW DAYS. PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US IF YOU NEED ANYTHING.
Gene Knox
February 18, 2009
Michael was a true gentleman. He always treated the Life and Annuity Call Center staff with respect. We won't forget you Michael!
February 18, 2009
Mike was always one of my favorite managers, he will be missed by all.
Carrol Harney, retired Home Office
Paulette and Paul Kardos
February 18, 2009
Dear Janice, Vito and Michelle:
We are deeply saddened by the news of Mike's passing. Mike was not only big in stature but he was a pillar on which Horace Mann grew and prospered. He was an outstanding employee, dependable service provider to our customers, as well as one of our key management persons. We will always remember Mike's positive attitude and contagious spirit at the conventions. He was just plain fun to be around. May God comfort you and you are in our hearts and in our prayers. With our deepest sympathy.
Paul and Paulette Kardos
Karen Gallagher
February 18, 2009
Dear Janice, We are so saddened to hear the news about Mike. He meant so much to so many. We will treasure our memories knowing that he will live on in the hearts of all who loved him. May God bless you and your family.
Tom&Karen Gallagher, David&Brian Kehrer, Peter Carson & Benny Hill
Julie Crow
February 18, 2009
Janice, Vito and Michelle, I am so grateful to have known Mike, he was a part of Horace Mann- the ones of us that knew him will never forget him or his yellow corvette. He was loved dearly.
Susan Brooks
February 18, 2009
Dearest Janice and family:
I am terribly saddened to hear of Mike's passing. What a fun guy he was on the trips and John thought so highly of him all these many years with the company. I will miss you all. Hoping our paths cross again.
Susan "Brooksmann" in Wilmington, NC
Joyce Tice
February 18, 2009
We are so saddened by the death of Mike. He was a great man and a true inspiration to me thoughout my career with Horace Mann. He will be remembered with kind thoughts and loving memories.
Much love,
Joyce & John Tice
Tazewell Eure
February 18, 2009
Janice and Family, Joplin sang, "take another little piece of my heart ..". It was taken when I lost Mike. The world and his many friends are better because of his influence over us.
Tazewell Eure
Lisa and John Brubaker
February 18, 2009
Jancie, you and your family have our sympathy for your loss. Mike was a great friend of all of us in the Horace Mann Family for over 30 years. He was the face of Horace Mann in West Virginia, and built our company in the state he knew and loved. We knew him as a friend who always put a smile on our faces, whenever we worked together. He will be missed. Our thoughts are with you, as are those of all in the Horace Mann Family.
Kathy Redmond
February 18, 2009
Mike will be missed. He was a great guy!
Steve Delisle
February 18, 2009
Janice,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I got to know Mike at company meetings as a gentle and welcoming man. He Always took time for people. Grateful that I got to know him.
Jean Winn
February 18, 2009
To the Minutelli Family - My deepest sympathies to you all. Mike was a great person and we will miss him deeply at Horace Mann.
Dean Lee
February 18, 2009
Jan,Michelle & Vito,
I and so saddened to hear of the suddened passing of Mike.
Mike was a great friend and always full of life. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. God will always keep you in his heart in times of sorrow.
With our deepest thoughts,
Dean Lee, Sharon and Brittany
tim melvin
February 18, 2009
dear janice & family,
mike was the truly "bigger than life" in all he did! during the years when we were in the same region with minne i enjoyed his straight shooting and fun loving nature. he made me & many others feel a valued part of the horace mann family...
you will be in our prayers.
tim melvin - ohio agent
Rogette Bickerstaff
February 18, 2009
Janice, Michelle and Vito,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I had the pleasure of knowing Mike for the last year...he was definitely one of my favorite people to talk to....full of life stories. He enjoyed talking about his kids and wife. And was he straight to the point....no sugar coating with him! =)
I am an employee of West Side McDonald's...evening shift and had the pleasure of serving Mike his coffee that he loved so much! I will miss his "Lil Sunshine" corvette and seeing him on his Harley. Such a wonderful person. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love and Blessings, Rogette Bickerstaff
Kelly Connor
February 18, 2009
Mike will be missed by all that knew him. He had a sweet glow that made others want to be around him. You always knew that you would enjoy your time with Mike - and you knew that he would make you smile and laugh. A deep and hearty laugh that only comes once in a while - but always when you were around Mike. I will always cherish my few but very memorable moments with him. Jan, Michelle, and Vito - It was my pleasure to enjoy dinner with you and Mike when I visited his agency. That will always be one of my fondest memories of Mike. He wanted to make sure that I had everything I wanted that night- even if that meant sending someone on two or three trips to get more carrots for me. It was always abvious that he had a profound love for his family, friends, and career. I feel blessed to have had him as a part of my life. I will miss him greatly and you have my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Lafond Eddins
February 17, 2009
Farewell old friend. We had lots of fun on our Horace Mann trips. I will miss you.
Fern
Brenda Brown
February 17, 2009
Jan,Michelle & Vito, We were saddened to hear of the suddened passing of Mike. If we can do anything at all please let us know.We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Remembering, we keep what is best as treasures forever. Love, Brenda & Bill
Lynn Schmale
February 17, 2009
To Janice and the Minutelli Family,
It is with sincere sympathy to you and your family we send these words to you.
Minnie was a wonderful human being and he will be greatly missed by our Horace Mann family. After many years, I shall always remember how willing he was to help me and how he was always there, with a smile, to provide his sincere guidance and wisdom. I will truly miss him.
In this difficult time, may you and your family find Strength, Peace and Comfort in knowing we and many people across the country are thinking of you in our Prayers.
Sincerely, Lynn and Kristine Schmale
Stan Hefner
February 17, 2009
Mike was my boss for the last 16 years. Gonna miss that opening phone call line "whats cookin" and the closing one "do what you have to do". Meetings for the Mountaineer District will never be the same.
Phyllis Storey
February 17, 2009
My sympathies on your loss. I enjoyed working with Mike.
Phyllis Storey/Retired HM Home Office
Christina Parrish
February 17, 2009
Janice, Michelle and Vito, you are in my prayers and thoughts. Mike was a great person and he will be truly missed. Much love and healing thoughts.
Chrissy Parrish, John & Family
celestine gates
February 17, 2009
To the Minnutelli family....I am very sorry for your loss and ours...our company has lost a great man...he will be missed by us all. My prayers are with you and your family.
Lori Maggio
February 17, 2009
My deepest sympathies to you and your family for your loss. You're all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dan Lepo
February 17, 2009
Janice,
Mike was a stalwart of the Horace Mann family. He loved life, and loved serving others more. He will be missed. Condolences to you and your family for the loss of a wonderful human being.
donna lester
February 17, 2009
so sorry for your loss- he will be sadly missed- donna lester - agent 1999-2005
Terry Wallace
February 17, 2009
I really enjoyed Michael on the conference trips and sales congresses. I will miss Michael. Janice, you and the children are in my prayers.
Melinda Pugh
February 17, 2009
Dear Janice,
So sorry for your loss. I pray you will feel comfort and peace during this time.
Ted and Judy Malette
February 17, 2009
Janice and family, We wish to express our sympathy at Mike's sudden passing. He was a wonderful man and a great leader. He will be missed by many people from across our country.
David Case
February 17, 2009
Thorton Wilder said that everybody has a personality but not everybody is a "character" Minnie was a CHARACTER!! Minnie loved life and his family and showed it in everything he did. I remember him years ago showing pictures of Vito in his hockey gear and how proud he was of him. Nobody who spent time around this good guy will forget him. He made the world a better place and Horace Mann a better company. He was a great friend and I will miss him!! Janice and Michelle and Vito, Deb and I offer our heartfelt condolences.
Michael Taylor
February 17, 2009
We are truly sorry for your loss. Our sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Tim Smith
February 17, 2009
Janice-
Mike was a great friend. His smile, his sense of humor and his love of life will be greatly missed. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Tim and Elaine Smith
David Isley
February 17, 2009
Janice,
It was my pleasure to have worked with Mike for the past four years. As the regional trainer I was always making the Fairmont run at least once per quarter. I always enjoyed the straight talk Mike provided. You always knew where you stood with Mike. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. Mike will be missed!
Sheila Reynolds
February 17, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss. Mike was a joy to work with and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to Mike's family and fiends.
God Bless...
Carol Kessler
February 17, 2009
My deepest regards to Janice & Michelle & Vito. I was one of Mike's newest Agent he hired to fill Gary Ryan's shoes. Mike went out on a limb for me and I will always remember and respect him for that. He was a great Person & Manager. I am so lucky and honored that I knew Mike. Now I am trying to figure out who I am going to call in the evenings or weekends, when I have made big Sales. He was the Greatest and will be Sadly missed.
My greatest regards!!
Gwen Wilcockson
February 17, 2009
Janice and kids - Minnie was absolutely the best! No one ever had as much fun, laughed longer or worked as hard as he. I'll miss him always - please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss.
'Semper Fi' my friend!
Gwen Wilcockson
John Brooks
February 17, 2009
Janice, So sorry to hear about Big June. We sure have had some great times clowning around over all these many years. I will always remember him as my friend and he will be missed. John and Susan Brooks
Linda Holmes
February 17, 2009
It was my distinct pleasure and honor to have known Mike through many years at Horace Mann. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. The world is a darker place without his jokes and laughter. My condolences to your family.
Jan Baker
February 17, 2009
Sorry for your loss.I did not know Michael all that well, but I have talked to him many of times. The company has lost a great person
Stewart Durrell
February 17, 2009
Janice
Kathy and I would like to send our deepest sympathy.
Don Wendel
February 17, 2009
We are sorry to hear of the death of Michael. We enjoyed visiting with him on the Horace Mann company trips. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Don and Mick Wendel
Lori Cole
February 17, 2009
I have very fond memories of working with Mike through the Ameritas / Horace Mann relationship. I appreciated so much how Mike gave it to you straight and that is how it was so deal with it! Mike loved his wine and I paid for it - we had so much fun with our wine discussions. My prayers and thoughts are with Janice, Vito and Michelle because I know how much Mike loved you guys and was so proud of you all - he talked about his kids all the time and it was so nice he included his family in the agency dinners I would sponsor. Mike will be truly be missed as one of the great Horace Mann Managers!
Angie Hammond
February 17, 2009
Mike was the third person I met at Horace Mann when I began working at the Towson office, and he was a cornerstone in my career. A guiding force to be sure and a man with a heart of gold. Mike was an original and when he was made the mold was certainly broken.
I want to extend my deepest condolences to Janice, Michelle and Vito. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sue Greenfield
February 17, 2009
Janice and family...I have worked with Mike for many years. He will be truly missed. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sue Greenfield/Horace Mann
Maurice Bourque
February 17, 2009
Janice:
Germaine and I wish to express our condolences. Mike was one of the best in our company. He will be missed.
Moe Bourque
Leza Long
February 17, 2009
I will always remember and be thankful for having the opportunity to work with Mike many times throughout my years at Horace Mann. Always quick with a laugh and a joke he brightened many meetings with his presence. He will be sorely missed.
Rose Stewart
February 17, 2009
Wow , talk about a wonderful person and great friend, I was honored to work with Mike for all of his Horace Mann years, and I will sorely miss my mrmagic e mails. Janice you have my deepest sympathy and if you need anything just ask.
babe stingo jr.
February 17, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Jimmy Haun
February 17, 2009
The company has lost a great leader. You never had to wonder where you stood with Minnie as he was plain talk. Always willing to help. It has been a pleasure working for him these past 4 years. He loved his work and his family.
larry mitchum
February 17, 2009
Janice, we were so sorry to hear about Mike. I considered him a dear friend throughout the years eventhough we did not see each other often. We are thinking of you and the family during these tough times. Let me know we can help in any way. Larry and Mary Mitchum
Theresa Wright
February 17, 2009
I was deeply saddend to hear of Minnie's death. I've worked with him for the last 29 years. He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
JOHN BELOTA
February 17, 2009
JOHN & ANNE BELOTA, HAGERSTOWN
MD. ARE THINKING OF THE FAMILY
AND PRAY FOR THE VERY BEST.
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