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Michael PURA Obituary
61, of New Port Richey, passed May 9, 2018. Survived by children, Matthew, John, Lillian; siblings, Roger, Willie, Peter; mother, Nancy.
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Mary Ward
July 9, 2021
What a shock to find this when I googled Mike´s name. We were college friends and only kept in touch every 5-10 years or so...it had been much longer than that since our last phone contact. How this saddens me. My sympathy to Mike´s kids, Nancy and the other "boys." Mike was special to me and will not be forgotten.
Caroline Steinberg
April 28, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of your passing my friend! I've been trying to call for about a year now. We always had such wonderful conversations about everything. You loved music. I still have some of your mixed CD's. You taught me so much about kindness and love. I will forever be saddened. I met you at the Raccoon Lodge. I was your bartender first, and then I was blessed to be your friend. Rest easy. I will miss you.
Smriti Popenoe
July 17, 2018
I'm saddened by this news. I've known Mike since the early 90s. He gave me much needed confidence to "stand up to the guys" as a young 20-something woman working as the only female on a bond trading desk. He helped me build my fantasy baseball team that won a season or two! We shared some great stories of his epic adventure to Antarctica - incredible photographs. He was never short on smiles or fun sports facts or jokes peppered in with more serious "trading" talk when we did business together. I know he struggled at the end of his life and I'm truly sorry he had to endure that. I will miss him. Rest in Peace, Mike.
Woody Garavente
June 27, 2018
I worked with Mike at First Boston in the late 80s and early 90s. A great guy who never seemed to have a bad day. A generous heart was always evident but especially when I did my annual fundraiser for St Johns Home for Boys. He was always one of the first people to write a check every year. I had lost touch with him recently but was saddened to hear of his passing. The world will miss his spirit and zest for living. Your family is in my prayers.
Woody Garavente
June 23, 2018
Love you
Jack Scott
June 7, 2018
On Mike, there were the basic discussions that added much to one's day - baseball, politics, markets, movies, etc. - when graced with the opportunity for a conversation but it was the substance of his gushing pride in his kids that gave away who he was and what meant most to him. Although we met through the superficial construct of "business", his was a friendship not dependent on that business. I was slow to appreciate that. Without regard for my success or failure, he found me and maintained the relationship. I am a wealthy man for it. Matthew 5:16
Nancy Pura
May 25, 2018
Miss you Mike
Vince Marchewka
May 23, 2018
Rest in Peace, Mike. He was a true gentleman and professional. I worked with Mike at Lehman Brothers. You will be remembered, Vince Marchewka
Keith Wunsch
May 22, 2018
Thanks for all the good times Mike. REST IN PEACE
Mike Pascucci
May 21, 2018
Mike was a friend from First Boston in the late 1980s. He was as nice a guy as there ever was. He looked out for the little people and those people never forgot him for it. Thank you Mike. Rest in peace. Scooch
Jim Farrell
May 21, 2018
Met Mike in London in 1980. He always had something funny to say and I liked him right from the start. He convinced Tommy Boova to hire me for his sales force at that little firm we used to call First Boston in 1986. A good friend for a very long time. God bless you my friend. RIP Jim Farrell
Jessie Mohan
May 21, 2018
Rest In Peace. You will be remembered fondly by those who had the pleasure of knowing you.
Ken Farrell
May 21, 2018
Rest in Peace Mike. It was an honor to work with you at CS but most of all to call you my friend.
Steve Lazarus
May 19, 2018
Thanks for the memories Mike. Rest in peace Bud. God Bless, Steve Laz
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