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Susan Y. Azcona
March 23, 2025
Still mourning and missing after eighteen years the loss of my dear friend Michael.
Susan
Robert Solomon
April 9, 2007
I never met Michael, but we both attended Camps Mohican-Reena in Palmer, Massachusetts in the late 50's-early 60's. We have an active alumni group, and Michael had recently found the group on the internet. In our last communication, he told me that he wouldn't be able to attend our annual dinner in NYC on March 28th because he was in Florida, but he looked forward to coming to future events.
Rafael Azcona
April 1, 2007
Conocí a Michael gracias a Susie, mi mujer. Cuando venía a Europa, pasaba siempre por Madrid para vernos. Fue uno de nuestros más fieles y complicados amigos. Gourmet y polemista, ya no podremos discutir con él tomando unatapas y unos vinos, pero seguiremos recordando su pudorosa bondad y su acerado espíritu crítico.
Susan Youdelman-Azcona
April 1, 2007
To Michael, my dear irascible, generous and tenderest of friends. Your body betrayed you but your spirit will prevail in the hearts of those who loved you.
Margaret Pine
March 30, 2007
Michael Cooperstein had an artist's perspective He was a wonderful photographer. He saw the beauty in the inner workings of a watch, in the shape of a vase, in a profile. His astute eye missed nothing and his sharp brain analyzed what he saw. A truthful, complicated, dear, dear, friend, I could count on that friendship through anything. His presence will stay with me for the rest of my life. It just has to.
Jean Battino
March 29, 2007
Michael, you were always a bright spot on any given day. You were a warm and caring person. Your wry humor will be missed.
Eric Berger
March 29, 2007
Michael's warmth, good humor, generosity, strong opinions and interesting conversation will be sorely missed. He touched us in ways we never anticipated, and the world is a colder and harder place with his passing. We are grateful for the opportunity to have known this excellent man.
Mona and Eric Berger
Howard Mercer
March 29, 2007
I had the distinct pleasure of knowing Michael for 28 years. He was a kind and gentle soul and a true gentle - man...his generosity and kindness is the stuff of legend..his sense of humor was boundless and he gave as good as he took..a unique and wonderful person who I and my co-workers will miss greatly..rest well my friend, we love you.
Steven Goldberg
March 28, 2007
For forty years Michael’s intelligence and wit illuminated our weekly Saturday night dinners. His love of cars, film, art, flowers, travel, politics, the BBC comedy programs--the world filtered through the prism of Michael's distinctive aesthetic--ensured lively conversation. He had a talent for giving gifts. For finding exactly the right thing you never knew you needed, but which forever after you could never live without. He was eccentric. We dare say that could describe most people of strong character and deep passion. But what makes those he leaves behind feel his loss so profoundly is that Michael was the kindest, most generous, most fiercely loyal friend anyone could hope to have. We will never stop missing him.
Joan and Steven Goldberg
Melinda O'Donnell
March 28, 2007
Michael referred to me as “Audrey” and I will always keep
a special place in my heart for him. Michael, I will always
be “Audrey” to you –
Debi Gula
March 28, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I am so sorry to hear about Michael. I had the pleasure of working with him at Griffon Corporation for over 4 years. He was truly a gentleman and a pleasure to work with.
anita rosenberg
March 28, 2007
we didn't realize how fortunate, harry, dan, linda, dylan and i were to spend time with michael at gladys' 90th party....i feel content knowing that michael is at rest...
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