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Dad miss u
Settles
June 21, 2015
Love you always
Settles
June 21, 2015
Christopher Grogan
June 18, 2015
I was blessed to know Mike as a great friend back when I attended Saratoga Springs High School from 1984 - 1987. I have never forgotten Mike and his huge smile - the kind of smile that that shined and reflected the love, kindness, and happiness he had and shared with everyone in his life. Mike's smile was the size of his huge loving kind heart and I have never forgotten about him. I lost touch with Mike when I moved back to Clifton Park and attended my Senior year of High School at Shenendehoah High School in 1987. 15 years of higher education then years spent being too busy working and not living life, and now sadly, I must admit that I had planned on getting back in touch with him, but did not do so in time. My stepbrother Keith Wilson from Saratoga informed me that Mike had passed and the news immediately brought me to tears. When I saw Mike's picture on Facebook, I was brought to tears immediately as I saw the exact same Mike I remember just like it was yesterday. I cried all night looking at his picture as I prayed for all of you - friends and family alike - all who loved Mike and will miss him the way I do. After losing both of my parents and so many other friends and family since the passing of my parents, I have become all too familiar with grief and pain and loss. That said, when I offer my condolences to everyone here who knew and loved Mike - family and friends - please do know that I really do know and share in the same pain and longing and loss you all feel. I feel Mike's presence and spirit around me - God is real and Mike is not gone - someday we will all see that big beautiful smile as he greets us in heaven and says "what took you guys so long to get here"...:)...I will keep all of you in my constant thoughts & prayers. Feel free to contact me - my email and cell phone # is provided below. Best to text me on the cell first as voicemail is usually full or will be soon after I empty it.
Kindest regards and peace in Christ,
Christopher Grogan
[email protected]
cell: (919) 624-7970
M.L. Whitney
May 29, 2015
Mike you were one of a kind. I will miss your hugs. RIP
Love you miss you
Jennifer Settles
May 27, 2015
doug lake
May 27, 2015
rest in peace now mike.....worked with him at high school when I was there.nice guy.he will be missed by many.......
Barbara Walcott-Kenyon
May 27, 2015
To the Settles family....my heart goes out to you on the unfortunate loss of Mike. He truly had the BIGGEST heart, BIGGEST smile and gave the BEST hugs and was always willing to be there. I will miss him....
isabel jones
May 27, 2015
Michael i remember your big smile and hugs you gave when i was feeling down. You have touched so many lives and will be missed by all. My love, thoughts and prayers to madeline and janea. Rip michael
Jeff Schermerhorn
May 27, 2015
What sad, sad news. I only knew Mike just a little bit, but just a little bit is all you needed with Mike. Mike graduated in 87, me 89 so as a sophomore in the big high school there was always this senior that got your attention in the hallways of the school and that was Mike. I heard this news through good ole social media and thought to myself.... No way, must be another Mike Settles. I've read all the tributes here and the one common theme is "smile", when I referenced " got your attention" that is exactly what I was referring to, the smile, the laughter bellowing out of Mike, just made you want to laugh out loud. Fast forward almost 30 years, I've had the pleasure of running into Mike numerous times throughout Toga and not one damn thing seemed to have changed about Mike... Same smile, same laugh that made me want to laugh, same high energy guy. We had some great conversations over the years and I will miss the opportunity to run into Mike and today I will smile as much as I can in tribute to Mike. Thoughts and prayers to all who knew him and especially to his family. So sorry for your loss!
Markia Melonie Ember Bruton (Little Cousin)
Nakia Bruton
May 27, 2015
All the angels in Heaven are gratefully jealous tonight, because you now shine on us and the entire universe with your perfect light. There is nobody better . There never was or ever will be anyone better. You are my friend , my mentor , my partner , my protector , but always you are my cousin . God bless your life and your soul . God bless your sister , mother , and son . I love you guys so much. Thank you cousin for being who you are . I love you . We love you . I know I will see you again . Shine Cousin Shine . You and grandma live on through me and our entire family . Forever with love and joy .
Tammy Gregory
May 26, 2015
Only good memories of you. Always smiling and friendly. Rest peacefully Mike.
Jodi Parent-Cooley
May 26, 2015
I will forever miss you my friend.... Until we meet again.. Rest in peace Heaven is for sure, gaining an angel
Abigail Piro
May 26, 2015
You were a great neighbor Mike! You never hesitated to lend a helping hand. I miss your friendly smile and wave in the morning. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. May you rest in peace.
Michele Bounds
May 26, 2015
So saddened by this. Mike was bigger than life. He had a smile that lit up a room and a laugh you knew was his as soon as you heard it. Never without a hug, either. I'm going to miss the chats we had when he came into Napa. And that hug would make your day. Fly high, my Friend. Look down on us. I will never forget you <3
May 26, 2015
Mike made my day with his dancing early am and helping with the donuts...
Chris Grasso-lewis
May 26, 2015
I will miss his happy face and the 12 days of donuts at the sugar shack ... He was always saying nice things about his family .. Prayers to both of you
Michael Levy
May 26, 2015
Michael will never be forgotten. He was the type of person that would always light up you life. My sincere condolences to his family.
Vincent Thomas
May 26, 2015
This brother had a smile that could light up an entire room and had a heart of gold. Rest in peace Michael...
Jennifer Settles
May 26, 2015
Jennifer Settles
May 26, 2015
Dave Torres
May 26, 2015
R.I.P Mike! Miss seeing your smiling face at Saratoga Springs High School.
Amy Krogmann
May 26, 2015
To Mike's family and friends,
Mike's smile was bigger than life and your heart could not help but smile along with him. At the Horseshoe, he was the "candy man" to my children, always giggling and slipping them treats, along with having our backs with his "I gotch you". When I ran into him here at school, I always still got a big hug.
What a tremendous loss of an amazing soul---our love and prayers go out to all of you.
Rest in peace, my friend.
Amy and David and the Horseshoe family
Carolyn maloney
May 25, 2015
Madeline,
So sorry for your loss
Carolyn Williams Maloney
Maureen Hartman
May 24, 2015
Thanks Michael for knowing how to treat an old lady! Thanks for looking out for me and for that beautiful smile. There world is a less beautifull place without it.
Jennifer Settled
May 24, 2015
R.I.P Michael you are my heart my soul . I miss you terrible miss your smile your laugh miss our talks miss your jokes .our love was one of a kind I will love you forever I'll never forget these 20 years we had with each other . Love always your wife
Tanya Nokes Myers
May 24, 2015
I will remember Mike by the huge smile on his face, the last time I saw him he was happy and joking around. I am sorry for your loss, he was a great man and will be missed by many.
Keep Smiling
May 24, 2015
Doing what he loves.
S T
May 24, 2015
An Amazing Man
S T
May 24, 2015
Joanne Dugan
May 24, 2015
I can't believe you are gone....it seems like yesterday I saw you with that big smile saying "hulllloooo Jo"!!!! I am so glad i ran into you again after awhile...i will always remember your smile, your laugh, and i appreciate all of the good things you said about my son's basketball...it was a pleasure to see you at games..i will miss you...Fly high in God's arms and rest peacefully love.......
Gone too soon
T Love
May 24, 2015
Linda Myers
May 24, 2015
I'm so sorry for the family left behind he was a good guy
Kathy Gailor
May 24, 2015
I am sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I have not seen him in many years but I have such fond memories of him and his kindness. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Stacey Turner
May 24, 2015
Mike, your presence and your big huge smile will be missed by all who knew you. Soar high with the angels.
Shannon Lawrence
May 24, 2015
To the family of Michael. He always had a smile on his face. I'll never forget him. One of the nicest guys I have known. Hard to believe he's gone. Sleep in peace my friend.
Wilma Bennifield-Jones
May 24, 2015
So sorry for your loss, Rip Mike
Deborah Baas (wallace)
May 24, 2015
Will always remember my cousin... His smile his passion and his Love.... Mike made life fun and happy... His sayings will live on
I got this!
i gotch you!
And your worth it!.
I will forever love Michael
Ethel Stanley
May 24, 2015
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord!
Sending my deepest condolences to you and your family. Hugs and love Madeline!
Bryan Brown
May 24, 2015
I'll always remember that beaming smile of his, and that laugh when he found something truly funny or outrageous. He will be sorely missed by all of his friends, family and work colleagues. I was HONORED that he considered me a Friend.
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