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for Michael Faille
Scott Snodgrass
August 18, 2024
I worked for Mike in the early 90´s. He was a class act and I always looked up to him. I worked mostly at the Jukebox and he treated all of us like family. Many moons later, I caught him walking one of his little dogs in Forest park. It meant a lot to me that he still remembered me. I miss Mike and all the people I worked with at his most famous club. It was without a doubt the classiest night club in St. Louis. God bless you Mike!
Scott Snodgrass
Christina
October 25, 2023
Never forgotten..Lee is gone now. He thought the world of you. I lost two great people. Until I see you again, may both of you rest in peace.
Keith Robinson
November 25, 2022
I Love Mike he tell me everything I know I became a chef at his restaurant and I love Mike he was like a dad to me I'm a little Mike and Tony and all of us used to eat and make jokes watch TV eat popcorn I was a black guy he took me on as his son I missed him very much he told me that one day things will change they have my I love you Mike so much man I miss you I'll be glad to see my friend my dad again he was everything in person wanted he was a good man he had a genuine heart and for that I loved him and I will always love him forever
Christina
October 23, 2021
Wow I can't believe it's been 10 yrs.. Mike you've been one of THE nicest people I've known and worked for. May you rest in peace. I can't wait to hang out with you again in heaven.
Louise Neeley
October 28, 2020
Mike, you were always a sweet guy. Met you when I was a teen and have loved your pizza and salad all my life. Loved that you always said hi and had something nice to say. You are very much missed!
Jamie Curry
November 19, 2011
Michael was a most interesting friend of mine for 43years.Off and on we enjoyed the Good as well as the frustration of success/and then again not.Michael was and always will be "A CLASSIC"!!! That's what He wanted,So That's what He did...R.I.P. My Friend,YOU are in my book
Definitely Missed Daily.
Judy Alexander
November 8, 2011
Linda, My Deepest Sympathy to you and your Family. So sorry to here of your loss. May your Dad R.I.P. My Prayers to you and your Family. God Bless.
Jimmy Wehrenbrecht
November 4, 2011
My condolances to the Faille Family especially Tony and Mike who I had the pleasure of knowing and working with. Still think about your Dad everytime I make a pizza at home (I cheat with the bobolli pre made shell). Started on the ovens training with Ronnie D. Dennis G. and Jack P. and will never forget Mike promoting me to the big board on the to go side after getting approval from the one and only Unc! With Jack P.,Vicki P., Unc. and David G. up there with you....almost enough to staff a Talayna's in heaven!
I truly believe if God needs nourishment...he would surely start with a Talayna's Caesar followed by a bacon,hamburger and onion thin crust pizza! And if he has thumbs...they would both be up! It was an honor to help keep his legend alive by putting great care into those pies! More than an icon....he was a good hearted man... always ready to share a laugh and a smile. R.I.P.Mike....till we meet again.
SONDRA/CARLO ALU
November 2, 2011
11/2/2011 Ours prayers to Mike's family and children. We know Mike is with his "angels". We will miss you Mike! We know you where happy finally opening "Frontenac Grill" otherwise people close to you know the real name you picked. The restaurant is awesome, and when you walk in you sense "Mike" everywhere, energy, decor, friends, and WHAT FOOD!. We miss you Mike, Love you and will keep you in our prayers and hearts forever. What a St.Louis Icon and of course "You were the Greatest Pizza Maker ever born."
Our dear PAESANO! We love you.Sondra and Carlo Alu, St.Louis,MO
Al & Melvin Sherman
November 1, 2011
Our Prayers and Condolences go out to Mike's family from the “Sherman Brothers”. We loved so many of the same things. We had the Pastrami Joynt down the street from Talayna's and Mike loved to come in for a corn beef sandwich and we loved to come to Talayna's for his pizza. We both loved to dance, but Mike was the best! We remember what a pleasure Mike was when we rented him our dads place at Olive and Price. Remembering when we came to Talayna's bringing along Buddy Hackett, what a great time we all had. Everyone loved Mike, what an Icon. No matter where you would see Mike, he was never to busy or important to take a few minutes to say hello to an old friend. He will be dearly missed by all. P.S. We go way back to watching many of your handball games with your buddy Jules Gordan the creator of the Talayna name. May you rest in peace. Al & Mel Sherman
Myrna Martin-Schild
November 1, 2011
My husband, Jim Schild, and I were STL Imperial Club dancers with Mike and we also visited him at Talaynas' for pizza. He will be sadly missed.
Christina McCall
November 1, 2011
Mike, you will be missed. I enjoyed our little conversations about life. You gave me a second chance to come back and work for you. You were very big-hearted. May you rest in peace.
Ernest Mixco
November 1, 2011
Taylana's, I always pronounce it Talani's for some reason. Loved their pizza. The facto place to go after concerts. So many fond memories of going there and a staple in my life. My deep condolences to the family.
Gerald Masucci
November 1, 2011
I was a customer many times at his restaurant. He always treated me like I was his best customer. I brought many local friends and out of town friends/family to the restaurant. Best pizza and best steaks in town. Boys, keep up the find tradition your father placed before you
October 31, 2011
St. Louis lost one of it's great characters. Aside from great pizza and salad, the absolute best lasagna on earth. In the sixties, we would leave the Shamrock Bar, and invariably head down Skinker to Talayna's.
Along with my brother Phil, the Late Great Teddy Cole and others, Mike was one of the greatest dancers in St. Louis history. Rest in peace Mike.
Larry Carney
Lenny & Shannon Tocco
October 31, 2011
We are so sad for your loss. Mike was always great to us. You have our condolences and prayers.
October 31, 2011
R.I.P. Uncle Mike. I love you and I will miss you dearly.
Dennis Gilbert
October 31, 2011
I workedfor Mike for several years, along with my brother, sister-in-law, and too many close friends to mention. We started with a small dining room to a place that took over the whole corner of Forest Park and Skinker. The famous and not so famous came through those doors, and it was a blast I remember very fondly. We were all part of the success of Talayna's, watched Mike's kids grow up. My prayers are with Tony, Mike and Linda. Your dad was one-of-a-kind.
Mary O'Brien
October 31, 2011
So sorry for your loss...
LARRY OBRIEN
October 30, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Eileen LaRocca
October 30, 2011
So sorry for your loss to Mikes family, my husband ,also deceased, Joe LaRocca
always admired Mike for his business savy
as both in the restaurant gig. What great great times at the place on skinker, I lived on Waterman when Mike and Jerry Watts opened on Debaliver Blvd and I probably had one of the first pizzas delivered. Mike had a way of making every lady he met feel special, a great gentleman.I will keep him in my prayers.God Bless, Eileen (Biz) LaRocca
Jan Soutiea
October 30, 2011
Linda & Family Sorry to hear about your the loss of you Father,may God bless you & your Family,He`s with the Angels now.
Matt, Michele & Megan Young
October 30, 2011
Linda and Family,
We are sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy and prayers.
Mark Thornhill
October 30, 2011
My deepest condolances to the Faille family.
I was a clubber, like Mike all through the 80's & 90's, and every Hot Spot in St. Louis, is where you'd find us.
Mike always had the most gals around him, because he was always an open Spirit. People just wanted to be in his energy.
In all the years we ran, I never saw him, be unkind, discourteous, or mean spirited to anyone.
His Spirit will be greatly missed, but NEVER forgotten.....He's dancing to the beat of the Ultimate drummer now !
Rick & Maureen Mertens
October 30, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to you Tony & Caroline and well as the rest of your family.
We are so sorry for you loss.
We hold you close in thought and prayer.
kardell alexander
October 29, 2011
rest in peace mike my prayers are with you now you are now with the angles love you buddy
October 29, 2011
Mike may you rest in peace, we had some
good Times in our Life. I will miss you.
Your Old Friend John Saffa Jr.
Louise Neeley
October 29, 2011
I'd known Mike for 44 years. First going into his restaurant with friends on Skinker, and the many friends at other locations through out all the years. He was a great friend to many poeple. What a nice guy he was, and always taking the time to say Hello. Talayna's has and does have the best pizza by far in St Louis! Mike will really be missed!
Louise Neeley
October 29, 2011
THE best place to go in the 80's was Talayna's on the Landing. Mike was a great man and has given us so many great memories of an era gone by. I feel blessed to have known him. A tremendous loss to the community of STL. I'm sure he was watching the Redbirds win.
October 29, 2011
Mike you are gone but not forgotten. You have the best pizza in the world. God bless your family.
Jill & Darrell Fuse
Gary George Sports Cafe
October 29, 2011
Our Prayers and Condolences go to Mike's Family and Loved Ones. We have lost a Dear Friend and all around Great Guy. Mike has always been Helpful with Menu and Restaurant Ideas for our Business. He will Be Greatly Missed around town and in the Dance Community. God Bless Mike and His Family.
Gary George and Staff...Sports Cafe Bridgeton.
DeShawn Scott
October 29, 2011
A great man. I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet you.
Victoria Carthen Kelly
October 29, 2011
The Family of "Mike" will be in my prayers at this time. What a great loss to the family and community. Thank you for sharing your loved one with us! His memories ring in the hearts of everyone that knew him.
Denese (Lindsay) Lebcowitz
October 29, 2011
Talayna's on the Landing used to be the place to be in the early 80's. Mike was a nice, crazy and generous person, RIP and enjoy your new adventure
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