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for Michael Cipriani
margo paschal
July 9, 2009
Mikee, will always be remembered and loved. he was more than a voice in Norwich and surrounding areas he was our friend. if he was out in public he always had time to say hello how goes the battle. he was my inspiration as a young teen to get into radio. he was kind considerate and a one of a kind humanbeing. and very sorely missed. BUCKLE UP MIKE I CARE ABOUT YOU. Light and Love on your new journey and to your family and friends left to remember you and carry on.
Joe Cipriani
July 8, 2009
although life has left us out of touch never have you been forgotten. my deepest sympathies to all family. And specially to Diane please know thoughts are everywhere
Karen Lantrip
June 23, 2009
To Diane and family, People come in and out of our lives but there are some people whom you will always remember and Mike was one of those for me. Each time he came in here at GES to substitute he always had such a kind, caring way about him. Everyone loved him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joanne Kenyon
June 22, 2009
The Cipriani Family -
I am so sorry to hear of Michael's passing. I first met Mike at WSUB many moons ago - and he was someone that was never to busy to show a "newbie" the ropes. I continued to listen to Michael - I woke up many mornings to his voice, and my mornings will not be the same. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time.
Vivian Goldie
June 22, 2009
To the Cipriani family...
I remember Mike being in my life for a very long time, listening to him on WCTY and also on 106.5. Also Tuesday nights when he was such a gracious host at our Hot Country Nights party at the Cinedrome at Foxwoods. He was a wonderful man and he always remembered me by my first name. I always consider him such a good friend. So many of us that danced will miss him so much. We were like family there. God Bless all of you.
June 22, 2009
Mehera, Jason, Gil and the entire Cipriani family--please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sorrowful time.
Nancy Ives
Warren Knisbaum
June 22, 2009
Dear Mehera & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Kristie (Ilewicz) Tyler, Paula Ilewicz & Ashlee Ilewicz
Cindy Crocicchia
June 22, 2009
To the entire Cipriani family -- my deepest sympathy to all of you. I listen to 106.5 in my office all the time and fondly remember listening to Michael Bernz -- I'll never forget the day I realized it was Michael Cipriani -- I always felt semi-related; my Uncle Al Toscano was Mike's father's cousin -- we all grew up together -- his voice on the radio was like silk -- thank goodness for the fond memories.
Monique Hanks
June 21, 2009
To the Cipriani Family,
My sympathies to you and your family. Mike was an amazing person, radio will not be the same without his voice. He will truely be missed by all. Very sorry for your loss.
June 21, 2009
Dear Mehera and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Please know that our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Kris,Max,Trevor and Niles
Norwich,CT
Don & Ellen Lippe
June 21, 2009
Dianne & Family,
We are shocked and deeply sorry for your loss. Michael will be missed by all of us in Matunuck. We all have pleasant memories of Michael at gatherings on your porch and in “The Alley”. He was a wonderful friend and neighbor and we will miss his melodious voice, quick wit and his beautiful smile. Rest in peace.
June 21, 2009
Thank you for your expressions of sympathy, kind words, and memories of my dear husband. He loved being on the radio and enjoyed being part of his listener's day. I always admired how gracious he was to his on air callers. His show was not only well prepared and entertaining, it was appropriate for ears of all ages. He was the best of the best! I have always been a fan of his and plan to remain that way forever. My heart is heavy with sadness. I will end with his familiar sign off," Whenever, where ever, however we meet again, I'm Michael Bernz, please buckle up and drive carefully, I care about you."
And that he did.
God Bless,
Diane and family
Carl Stigers
June 20, 2009
God Bless. You will be in our prayers. I started listening to Michael on WSB when I was first stationed at the subase in the 70'2. He was always a great host. My prayers to the family.
Melanie Saran
June 20, 2009
Remember him from WCTY. He will be very missed by a lot of people. He was a very nice person. My prayers go out to the family.
Ellie Campbell
June 20, 2009
Diane and family,
This is the day the laughter died.
It will come back in the memories that we all have of Mike. I remember the good old day in 1968. He will always be remembered as the king of comedy in the NFA yearbook.
I will also remember his radio show, insurance salemanship and more recently his substitute teacher gig. All of which Mike had a talent and great success.
Love to all who remember,
In sympathy to family and friends,
Ellie (Harris) Campbell class of 68
Em, Rich and Sophie Stoecker
June 20, 2009
Auntie Doy, Mehaha, Krupst:
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
--Revelation 21:4
We dont know what to say, or how to say it. We will miss Uncle Mike. His jokes, his laugh, his voice. I was remembering him at the swim club in the summers, and how Sophie took seriously Uncle Mike's joke about what you wore to your wedding. He left, although too soon, a beautiful legacy. You "Auntie Doy", who has the faith of a steadfast mountain, Mehera and Kristi -two of the most beautiful and unique individuals I know, and now baby Gil, who will no doubt have that Cip sense of humor too!. So many people found peace listening to him, found joy and time away from whatever harshness life had to offer. I don't understand God's plans. I just pray that he will wash over us all with perfect peace and comfort. With Grace and strength. Somehow, I think that Scott Muni has already escorted him to the Jocks section of Heaven. The jokes, stories of PDs and GMs, and contests of who can say the smoothest call letters has begun.
While we mourn on Earth, Uncle Mike rejoices with Jesus.
We love you,
Emily, Richard and Sophie
Mary Adams
June 20, 2009
Know that many people cared about Michael and enjoyed hearing him in the mornings as we prepared for our day. You felt that he truly cared for his listeners. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mary from Gales Ferry and family.
Mike Kapsch
June 20, 2009
Diane and family,
Matunuck and Mary Carpeneter's Beach Meadow will not be the same without Mike. We loved hearing his voice on the radio talking about his friends at the cottages. Best we loved to see him growing his gorgeous flower pots on the porch. We will miss him.
Love,
Mike,Alice and family.
Paul Ciliano
June 20, 2009
My deepest condolences to Diane and the entire Cipriani family.
Michael literally helped me get a foot in the door at WSUB by driving me to work with him on weekends when I was 14. He was a saint.
He will be missed.
Paul Ciliano
Leasa West
June 19, 2009
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Obe Wood
June 19, 2009
Diane, my family's deepest sympathy goes out to you, and our prayers. You and Mike both were at so many of our family's happy moments (weddings where Mike played and you were there also!) You are both a special part of our memories, trust me, and we send our love. Obe Wood and family
William Poulton
June 19, 2009
My condolences to the Cipriani family. Although I only had the pleasure of meeting Michael briefly, the many hours of pleasure he brought to myself and others in "Uncle Squid's Neighborhood" will indeed live on forever!
Sharon Szruba-Jones
June 19, 2009
Diane:
It is with surprise and sadness that I write this. It has been years since I have seen Mike or you. I'm going way back to the Corner Cupboard days when you would make me my tuna melts for lunch, and when Mike would come into Chelsea bank in the Norwichtown mall; always with a smile or a laugh. I have and will always remember Mike that way, smiling and laughing. Please use those good times you two had to get you through these tough days. My sincere condolences.
John Andriso
June 19, 2009
Diane,
I offer you my deepest sympathy and my prayers.
June 19, 2009
Diane, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Lee Hulten
June 19, 2009
Mehere,
sorry to hear about your Dad, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Perri
June 19, 2009
Diane,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. We love you very much.
David, Melissa, Maeve and Owen
Lorin Lorinsky
June 19, 2009
My sincere condolences. I grew up with Cip and have many fond memories of those days.
June 19, 2009
Diane,
With shock and sadness we wish to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We were blessed to have known Mike. He will be sorely missed.
Regretfully,
Sue & Mike Kotyk
June 19, 2009
Diane and Family...
Our deepest sympathies from Bernzie's WCTY/Hall Radio Family. I enjoyed working with Mike. We are thinking of you. We are very sorry for your loss.
June 19, 2009
We am sorry for your loss. We worked with Mike at Secor Auto Center. He was an extremely nice man. Our Prayers are with you.
Diane Gebhard
Arnold Eininger
Len Fuller
Kevin O'Donnovan
Stephen Plona
Robert Merchant
Bill Babeski
June 19, 2009
Diane and family,
Although we never met, I did work with Mike at SUB-FM back in the "Uncle Squid" days along with Rich Williams.
What sad news.
Bernzie was one of my mentors when I first entered broadcasting...I'm still at it 30+ years later.
Peace to you all....to say Mike will be very missed is an understatement.
Chuck Davis
Lou Dutra
June 19, 2009
To Diane and the entire Cipriani family: Please accept my deepest sympathy. I was shocked and saddened to hear of Michael's passing this morning, ironically, on the radio. I first met Mike at WSUB in the late seventies and then worked with him at Prudential in 1989-92. I regret that our life paths took us our separate ways, but I will cherish a lot of memories working and playing with Mike. I have never laughed so hard as on a golf course with Mike. He was one of a kind.
Cindy Gale
June 19, 2009
Mehera I am so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time I Love You
Cindy and Family
June 19, 2009
Diane,
Words can not express the feeling of loss. I'll always remember the look in your eyes when you first started dating Mike (Sound of Music days) every time you'd see him.
Radio was never the same without his voice. My prayers are with you and your family and Mike's parents as well. God bless, Mark Kalinowski
Holly LaFleche
June 19, 2009
Diane and family,
My sympathies to you and your family. Our kids went to preschool together and Dave and I were constantly running into Mike at Walmart. I am very sorry for your loss.
June 19, 2009
My condolences, Mike was like a brother. He truly will be missed.
Scott Bradshaw
Nancy Smith-Tefft
June 19, 2009
We'll all miss Michael. He was so much fun as our DJ Host at the 360 Club at Foxwoods. Our sympathy to his family. [The WallFlowers]
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