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Dean Camarinos
December 5, 2023
This day brings back more memories of a great friendship with our Mikey.
I miss Mike a lot and still smile when I think of him
Dean Camarinos
December 5, 2020
I miss Mikey so much. A best friend anyone could ever have. Fond memories bring a smile to me
Dean Camarinos
December 5, 2019
I miss the best friend anyone could ever have. Mike was not one in a million, he was one in one hundred million
Mike Disser
January 26, 2017
I miss this guy. He was a great guy who had a big heart, great taste in music and was a great soul. Miss you, brother.
YITBOS,
Mike Disser
December 9, 2011
Dear Michael,
It is hard to believe that the world has gone on without you-I know you have watched over all of us and have had a hand in the happiness we have enjoyed.
Love and miss you.
Lynda & Jimmy
December 9, 2011
Mikey,
Missing you so much.
Love
Anthony & Chris
Chris Simione
December 9, 2010
Miss you soooo much Mikey.
Love
Anthony & Chris
August 12, 2010
Missing you and our "adventures".
December 9, 2009
Mikey,
We miss you more than my words can express. We remember all the good times and try to keep that in our minds. Hope you are enjoying your "adventure".
Love,
Anthony & Chris
December 7, 2009
Hi Michael,
The smiles never fade when we think of you. Thank you for enriching our lives and for watching over us now.
Love you and miss you always.....
Lynda & Jimmy
Chris Simione
June 21, 2009
Mikey,
Thinking about you today on Father's Day (actually think about you just about every day) since it was definitely a holiday for you. You are such a great Dad. Miss you and you know it.
Love
Chris & Anthony
PS Pool's not open yet.
Bryan Pisciotta
December 5, 2008
Hey Mike --- you get to spend your second Christmas with the real people its all about..... are they fun? .......do you make them laugh the way you did us ? I really can;t imagine Mary laughing at "Barbara, I 'm hungry.. speed dial 7 for dinner".... hopefully Joseph does... I imagine you and him and the fisherman hang out together.... do you drink up there? is it all wine ? or can you order martinis [gin, rocks, olives {shaken}] ? not being nosey - just trying to figure how much I'll have to adjust when my turn comes - also - please be sure you are paying attention - I am sure I will need a sponsor at the gate and don't want you off at a Delta Sig in the sky convention.... miss you bud...... YITBOS -- Bryan
Barbara Stravino
June 8, 2008
Dear Mikey,
I can’t believe that it’s been 6 months or 26 weeks or 184 days since I came home from church and found you. Since then you have started your new life where I hope everything is beautiful and you have a garden to play in, and I have started my new life without you. To say it is hard is an understatement. Some days I just can’t wait to end and other days the only thing that gets me through it is having you to talk to even though it’s only in my head. Our friends and families have been my strength. I think we are helping each other, but I know that I would be truly lost without them all. Please take care of the kids because they miss you too and need you even if you can’t be here with them.
Next Sunday is Father’s Day and Carolyn and I are going to do something that you would hate but will just make us feel that you are always with us.
Mikey, you were my sparkle. Nobody makes me laugh like you do, nobody understands me like you did and no one is as in sync with me as you were. There are so many things I need to tell you, but I guess you know that now. Please look after us. I know that you will. I miss you every minute of everyday and I’ll always love you. (Next Sunday, eat all the lobster you want.)
Barbara
Lynda Hall
April 19, 2008
Hi Michael,
We are leaving tomorrow on the trip you planned for us--it is impossible to believe we are going without you. We'll clink to you each day and remember you with laughter and tears. Somehow I think your footprints will be right there in the sand~~in your water shoes, of course!
Love, Lynda
Chris Simione
April 13, 2008
Mikey,
We were thinking about you all day yesterday. We miss you so much. Hope you are having a wonderful
"adventure". Lenny & Liz just had their baby. Please keep an eye on him.
Love
Anthony & Chris
Happy Times
Jim Hall
April 12, 2008
Mikey,
Thinking of you on your birthday...
Go ahead, blow out the candles any way you like!
Miss you,
Huntz
Joe Carbone
February 15, 2008
Hey Mikey,
Next Tuesday I know you will be with me. Remember, we are going to MSG to listen to Eric and Stevie. It brought warm feelings and happiness to me everytime I thought that we would be going to concerts again. This one is the first. There will be many more.
Lynda Hall
February 13, 2008
Hey Mikey!
A little beagle won "Best in Show" at Westminster for the first time ever! Give Patchy an extra treat!
Woof and Meow~~
Abby & Delta
Heather Byrne
January 28, 2008
Mike:
I did not know you well, although any friend of the Hall Family is a friend of mine. We shared a love of music & I couldn't wait to see you & ask, "what are you listening to this month"? You never let me down, whether it be Indie Rock or some up & coming garage band nobody had heard about. You certainly had a magnetic quality about you that drew all these amazing people to you, and you to them. You were special. May God bless you and hold you close.
With Love,
Heather
Lynda Hall
January 19, 2008
Every once in a while God gives us the opportunity for a glimpse at perfect love, perfect friendship and perfect peace. I think that happens because He wants us to know what is waiting for us in eternity. As long as we are truly good people here on earth, we will be granted the gift of happiness forever.
I believe God gave us Michael to show us all how to do it. I don't think we had enough time to learn all we needed to learn from him, but I am certainly grateful to have had some time.
I have never missed another person so--Michael is so much a part of what and who we all are. So we go on--and I am going on knowing that I have a great life to live, full of blessings. I will always count among those blessings the gift of Michael's friendship.
Love you Michael--I'll try my hardest to live the way you showed us all how to live--with smiles, joy and love.
Hold some places for us~~
Lynda
Bryan Pisciotta
January 12, 2008
The void we all feel can never be filled in this life. We are sorrowed at our loss due to Mikey's new gain. Mikey always was the first with trying new things - just think of all the God foraken music he liked - so he beat usall to the next life. I am confident that St Peter made him leave that noise [or music as he called it] at the pearly gates and I am equally confident that Mikey and his dad Petey are working out a miracle for my tomato plants this summer. I think the sorrow we feel by Mike's departure is completely inverse to the fun he brought to our lives. We are saddened so because we miss the happinesss he brought our lives so. How will I ever laugh the way I did with him ? I am sure he is working out our next big reunion - where we are all headed - and I am so glad St. Peter kept that decaupage ala mode music off the agenda.
Since we are all headed the same way - let's hope Mike takes as much good care for us getting to the same place where he is as he did taking care of us all in this life !!!
Frank Eipper
January 10, 2008
Why do we always wait till after someone is gone to tell them how much they mean to us? Mikey, I feel blessed and honored that I am able to call you my brother and friend. I know you had a lot of medical issues but I think the real problem was that your heart was just too big for your body. Just remember Annie and I will always have a chair set-up in the sand for you if you feel like stopping by to visit.
Miss You-bos
Frank
PS. I am not sure I like the idea that you can now watch what we are all doing?
Kevin Weber
January 9, 2008
Mike Stravino was everybody's Big Brother. He always had a smile on his face and always made you feel better being in his presence. While we all will agree he was not the best athelete in the franternity, he was always at every game cheering the boys on, even the 9am Sunday morning football games at Cunningham Park (with Barbara)in late November.
His on-going commitment to the fraternity that he helped start over 40 years ago was truly inspirational.
I think it's safe to say, that for those of us who knew and loved him, there will never be another Mike Stavino. And our little piece of the world is worse off because he is not here with us.
Rest in peace Michael.
Jim Hall
January 9, 2008
Mikey,
I know you're reading this. I can't believe that a month has gone by. I think of you daily and it never fails to bring either a tear to my eye or a smile to my face. The tears will diminish over time, but the laughs will be with me forever.
YITBOS,
Huntz
Mikey (on right) and Cousin Anthony - July 1951
January 8, 2008
Dean Camarinos
January 8, 2008
After meeting Mikey 30 years ago, I quickly realized that this new friend had treated me like family. Becomming a fraternity brother in order to be closer to him was an easy decision. In looking back over the 30 year friendship,there were so many great stories to tell,I'd need a book to fit them into. I just think of Mikey now and smile. He's missed, but not forgotten.
Kevin Castel
January 7, 2008
Mike enjoyed being the catalyst for bringing old friends together and keeping them together. Barbara patiently and generously allowed this aspect of Mike to shine. Going back to college fraternity days, Mike was always the sympathetic ear who was in your corner. He kept that quality throughout his life.
Maria Perretti
January 6, 2008
Barbara, I loved that eloquent poem you posted here. It is very appropos of Michael. I can hear him saying that. And though I wish he were still here with us, I do believe he is a step behind, and we're so lucky to have an angel like Michael watching over us.
Mason's Guardian Angel
January 5, 2008
Anthony Simione
January 4, 2008
I've waited to write something here because I haven't accepted that "Mikey has left the building" with his silly Elvis glasses and other antics which will be missed. Until there is another adventure or sighting, Ina look out for Mikey.
With much love,
Cousin Anthony
Chris
December 27, 2007
Miss you so much Mikey.
Chrissy & Anthony
jill fischer
December 17, 2007
Mike was great boss and wonderful friend and I am a better person for knowing him. His humor, love of music and generosity will be sorely missed. Condolences to Barbara, Dan and Carolyn and the rest of his family.
Donna DeLay
December 16, 2007
Dear Barbara, Daniel & Carolyn:
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Mike was such a wonderful man. He was funny, loving, kind; so much more. The years working for him are some of the best memories I have. He will never be forgotten.
May he rest in peace.
Bermuda July, 2007
December 15, 2007
Bermuda July,2007
December 15, 2007
Eipper's house Montauk August, 2007
December 15, 2007
Tom Bregartner's Wedding
December 15, 2007
Bermuda July, 2005
December 15, 2007
Bermuda July, 2005
December 15, 2007
With Bob Calabria in Las Vegas November, 2005
December 15, 2007
Bregartner's House - Berkshire's May,2005
December 15, 2007
Bronx Botanical Gardens Feb 2007
December 15, 2007
Azeem Dhalla
December 15, 2007
Although I only got to know Mike in the last couple of years it was apparant to me that he was a special individual within the first two minutes that I knew him. As a fellow Fraternity Brother he was true to the ideals of our organization, but more importantly, he was true to his ideals of being a good person and caring about others.
Recently, during a tough time for me and my wife, it was Mike's words of support and encouragement that helped us move forward.
Mike will be missed, but we can remember him by always striving to live our lives with his passion.
Chris Simione
December 14, 2007
Miss you so much already. I would be making a "play date" to discuss all the stuff that went on the past few days.
Love,
Chrissy
jay tartikoff
December 13, 2007
dan,
sorry to hear of
the loss of your father
come back and visit us
real soon
we at free are all sadend
by the news of your loss
our thoughts and prayers
are with you at this time
we love you dan stravino
and we miss you always
your forever friends
from the free players
message written by
Jim Knoll
December 12, 2007
Mike was a dear friend and fraternity brother. We first met and worked together on the Grand Council. We became fast friends. I enjoyed getting back in touch with him in the Commissioner program and the last National Convention.
Mike had a passion for Delta Sigma Phi and a boundless energy for the fraternity's mission--Building Better Men. However, as much as he loved our fraternity, I know how much more he loved his family.
I am a far better man for having known him and was fortunate to call him friend and brother. Words cannot express my sadness at his loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rest my brother. I will miss you deeply.
YITBOS,
Bruce Hammond
December 12, 2007
I am truly saddened by the loss of Mike. He was a dedicated volunteer for Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity for many years, and in my many experiences with him in his roles, I so very much enjoyed his enthusiasm and excitement for the organization and life in general.
Having not really known Mike in a personal way until recently, having the opportunity to stay in the same hotel room as him during our training weekend at the beginning of November, I realized just how much he cared for his family in our many long conversations.
Please accepy my sincere condolences on your tremendous loss. He was a great man, and he is gone much too soon!
JUST ANOTHER DAY AT JCP WITH MIKEY AND GINA
GINA DOS SANTOS
December 12, 2007
I AM DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MIKE WAS BY FAR THE GREATEST BOSS IN THE WORLD. MY YEARS WORKING FOR HIM WERE THE BEST. MY MEMORIES I WILL KEEP FOREVER IN MY HEART. I WILL MISS HIM DEARLY. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
cynthia pascal
December 12, 2007
Working with Mike was the most wonderful experience. His sense of humor made each day full of fun. He was a truly a legend and I will miss him and treasure the memories that I have. I am so sorry Barbara, Daniel and Carolyn
You are desperately missed
Barbara Stravino
December 11, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
Mary Anne (Berardino) Carey
December 11, 2007
Barbara, Daniel and Carolyn-
I am so sorry to hear about Michael's death- so sorry for all of you. Thinking about you during this sad time for your family. May he rest in peace.
Love, Friends from Adams Street
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