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Michael Stanzione Jr.

Michael Stanzione Obituary

STANZIONE, Michael Jr. Sept. 27, 1983 Sept. 13, 2008 Every single day, every night we pray we'll be missing you. Love your mom, Becky, Nikki, Jess, Rosco, Jess, dad, mom, Dan, Ken, Lisa, Melissa, Katherine, Ricky, Bobby,your nephews and your friends. You will never be forgotten!

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Sep. 19, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Stanzione

43 Entries

Joe P

May 13, 2021

I miss you Mike wish I could still come down to see think about you all the time. I Love you my brother hope to see you again and I hope you family is doing well Love
Joe P

Becky Stanzione

October 17, 2008

Wow bro!!! This feels like a dream. Wake me up already!!!! I'm so lonely without you. Words can't even begin to express the way I feel without you. I've been working on what I promised you. I'll never stop. Jaedon misses you so much. He keeps talking about his Uncle Mikey!! You really were the best uncle to him and I know you would've been the same way with Ty. I have your pic on my phone and Ty takes it and looks at it all the time. Hope you're getting all the slobbery kisses hes been giving you! My love for you will never weaken or go away. You will forever be on my mind and in my heart. I miss you sooooooooooooooo very much. My only comfort is knowing you're with Hun now. Whats up with the red sox bro?? I know your sitting front row right behind home plate watching it all!! Don't let them lose!! ;) I love you mike and I miss you more then I can say.

Diana Rodriguez

October 16, 2008

Everyday that goes by I still think that you will be walking through my door asking me if there is something you can help me with. I miss you very much Mickey and I thank you for all the times that you came over my house to help me with my chores and my yard work. I also missed showing how to cook the rice and beans you loved very much. Mickey was like a son to me it hurts me very much that he no longer is here with us.

Remembering all the good times.

Diana Rodriguez

October 16, 2008

Love you mickey. We miss you so very much I still can't believe that you are not here with us. We will never forget you. You will always be in our prayers and memories. sending my regards to all his loved ones and all his true friends. love always Rodriguez family.

Rodriguez Family

October 16, 2008

We love and miss you Mikey!!

Erica Gochee

October 13, 2008

WOW its a mth tomorrow and it still feels like just yesterday.. it feels like just yesterday u and my brother were playin basketball in front of the house or playing video games in his room or eatin moms cooking. wow its stil so hard.. no lie u were the first guy i EVA liked hehehehe.. let my grandma know that i love and miss her too. i love n miss u mikey

Shannon Whitlock

October 13, 2008

Love u Mikey

The Deeses

October 12, 2008

Hey Mikey! Wow it has been a month tommorrow. Still it does not get any easier. Their is not a day that goes by that we don't think of you. Josh was eating Chex Mix the other night and, remembered you are the one that got him started on eating that. The kids were missing playing ball with you in the backyard. I know that you are looking down on us. It is still hard for me, because Sept. 13th is my birthday. Keep rockin the heavens and we will see each other again one day. Til then we love you and will think of you everyday.

Shannon Whitlock

October 7, 2008

I'm still in shock! i don't even know where to begin... You were my best friend. I love you so much. There was never a day that went by that you didn't make me laugh. No matter how far the distance between us was i still feel like every time we saw each other no matter how long it had been we would pick right back up to where we left off like no time had past. We have so many wonderful memories together! Memories i was blessed to have with such a wonderful man. The memories began in 7th grade when i had the biggest crush on you lol I carved something in wood shop that said i love mike s. and from there on out we became such close friends. RIP MIKEY SIMON (The middle name jamie gave to him years ago ha ha)

Tarah

September 30, 2008

We just wanted to say "Hi"

Love
Pito & Tarah

Sutton Family

September 30, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you I know he is watching over us. In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always RIP. To all of the family you are in our thoughts, and prayers, if you need anything let us know....love ya always Donna

Donna Sutton

September 30, 2008

Michael I am going to miss you sooo very much, I am so glad that you grew into such a fine young man.. I rememeber the little one Mikey who was full of wonder and love and our song Sarah's Smile because you had a smile that made everything better, and when auntie hears that song I always thing of you and what your doing... I know your with Hon and the two of you are watching some sport, drinking soda and eating a grinder, I hope you know how much you will be missed. I know your in a better place and I will see you again, all my love your Auntie Donna and Uncle Jim, Jas, Nikita, Jesse

Charlotte Masters

September 29, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

nicole mansfield

September 28, 2008

Mikey was my older brother my only older brother. We had a lot of good memories together and he always knew how to make you laugh. He had a very good heart he cared for everybody he knew. Nobody will ever be able to take his place. I know hes in a better place now with hun and they will be watching down on us. He will be LOVED &&& MISSED veryyyyy much. I LOVE YOU MIKEY R.I.P.

jessica mansfield

September 28, 2008

happy birthday bro i love you

Christina Rodriguez

September 28, 2008

Mikey I miss you so much! You where like a brother to me and Eric. We have known you for so long, playing basketball w/ my brother, mom helping you cook, you have done so much for me and my family! You trusted me so much and I tryed to give you the best advice I could possibly give you! You where such A good person! I know your grandma and your sisters are so very proud of you! I remember you telling me no-one would care, I remember you telling me no-one would notice.......... but you were so wrong Mikey....So many people care and so many people notice!! You had a heart of GOLD!! You where my brothers BEST FRIEND, he looked up to you, I looked up to you! You grew up with us! So smart, so handsome, and so out going, I couldn't be anymore proud of you!! I love you Mikey! I hope your Grandma and your sisters understand that you are in a happier place and you are watching over everyone you love! I still can't believe you are gone. I am sorry that I couldn't be their for your funeral, It's just so hard to afford the expences...... You know deep down if I could be their w/ you I would! You are my FAMILY!! I love you Mikey and may you rest in peace!!

xoxoxoxoxo
Tina

erica gochee

September 27, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG BRO ME, ROB N MOM LOVE YOU SO MUCH.. HOPE UR PARTYIN N CELRBRATIN IN HEAVEN. I KNOW WE ALL THOUGHT ABOUT YOU 2DAY JUST LIKE EVERYDAY.. WE ALL STILL CANT BELIEVE YOUR GONE.. LOVE YOU N UR FAMILY IS STILL IN OUR THOUGHTS N PRAYERS.

The Deeses Family

September 27, 2008

Happy Birthday Mikey!!!! We miss you and are thinking about you. Love you bro!

Irene Mello

September 26, 2008

I was sad to read about Mikey's passing. It's been many years since I've seen Mikey and the family. I only remember him being a very lovable and cute 5 or 6 year old boy with such a great smile. From reading some of the messages left for the family and friends, you can tell that Mikey was very much loved by everyone that knew him and was a handsome young man. My prayer and thoughts are with you all. R.I.P. Mikey!!!!

The Deese Family

September 25, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. It is still very hard for us to realize you are gone. You were such a wonderful friend and a great man. As each day goes by we find ourselves remembering our times with you. It is comforting that our times with you were always so happy and filled with joy. Not one bad memory. Rock the Heavens Mikey!! And, I know that you are looking over all of your family and friends. We love you Mikey!

Tarah Baker

September 25, 2008

We have been thinking of you Mikey!! Just about every hour of the day. Pito and I were both so upset that we couldnt go last Thursday (Sept. 19, 2008). We both had to work :( I had to work an 8a-8p shift and Pito was working 5p-11p, but I swear you were on the mind the whole time for the both of us. Papo said so many people who cared for you were there, he said it was amazing. ~We all miss you~

lil joey santo

September 23, 2008

mikey,i will never foreget the good times we had we had alot of them.even the bad times you helped me through just like i tried to do for you.you will allways have a special place in my heart mikey you were the best friend i ever had.you made every day an adventure nomatter what we did n ill never foreget those good times.you were like my brother mikey n your family was like mine,i know ill see you again some day but until then please watch over me and my family,i know you will.you were a very special person and it was god who introduced us,just know that i was a true friend and i will allways love you like a brother.you will be missed dearly.im still your boy and im still your fam....with all my love i send to you and yours,becky and virginia keep your heads held high you have every reason to be proud of mikey for all the lives he touched.

Josh Deese

September 22, 2008

It has only been about 5 years that I have known Mike. He was brought to work by our mutual friend Carlos. It was like an angel was brought into my life. There are so many things that I want to say here about him,we became so close. He always treated me with the utmost respect. I am not sure how much I can say here,and sure wish that I was closer to his family,so that I could share with them just how close we were. The other night I spent three hours letting out all of my feelings on here to show that,however it must have been too much as it was never published onto the page. If any members of Mike's family or friends would like to talk to me about our relationship they are free to contact me. Really I could go on and on. He may not have realized in the end but he meant the world to me and my family(my wife, 4 boys, and I). He was a great man and can never be replaced. It is such a shame that with all that he had going for him his life ended so early. When we worked together he became my energy,my drive as I had lost touch of that during that time. We spent a lot of time listening to music and talking about our problems. When the work stopped it separated us,prior to that we were like brothers together all day. If not for the slow down in building maybe just maybe things would be different right now. I loved the guy! Me being an only child he was like a little brother to me. It hurts so bad words can not even say. Everyday I wake and have to fight back my tears as everyday it is like I am realizing all over again that he is gone. Mike I know you are watching over us all,keep us safe. I love you Bro!

Becky Stanzione

September 22, 2008

I also wanted to thank everyone for all the kind words and support for my brother. He knew who his true friends were and u were all there. I love all of u for everything everyones done for my family. Especially the Santos's. I love u Phatty!!! Things won't be the same without Mikey but everyone just try to learn one thing from all this. And that's to find the inner strenght we all have to pull us through the tough times. I believe we are living in hell and when we pass from here is when life really begins!! Once again thanks sooooo much to everyone and god bless u all. Be strong. That's what Mikey was made of and that's what he would want. Pride.... don't ever let it get away from u.

Becky Stanzione

September 22, 2008

Words can not even begin to express the sorrow and pain i feel in my heart without you bro. U were my everything. We've been through thick n thin the past 24 yrs of our lifes together. I cant believe I'm gonna have to really live the rest of my life without you. u really didn't know how much u were loved. I just wish I could've showed u more. I pray to god everyday that u didn't suffer because just the thought of u hurting kills me inside. U kno u were the love of my life. We had eachothers backs no matter what even when we knew we were wrong. We always stuck together, now i feel alone and empty. I will never forget u n u will live on through me everyday I'm on this earth!!! Everyone on here is right u definately had one giant heart and a smile that melted everyone u flashed it to. U could be kinda cocky at times but theres nothing wrong with knowing u look good!! !) u were a beautiful soul bro and I'm so greatful for all the memories I have of u. I just wsh we could've had sooooooooo many more. U were to young. I want u to know I'm turning to god now to try to get me through the toughest time in my life. I wanna believe more then ever now that there is something after this and it gives me some comfort to know one day I will get to feel ur strong arms wrap around me and give me one of ur hugs. They were the best!! I will never get over you not being here with me but I know your with hun now and u dont have to fight that fight anymore. U will b forever missed and in my heart always. Please stand by me. I need someone strong to lean on and lift me up again. This is not goodbye bro it's only so long..... I will see you again. After my purpose here is fulfilled i'll b with u again. My heart is forever broken. I love u bro from the bottom of my broken heart!!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
youre in the arms of the angels now. No more pain baby bro. i love u forever!!!! Love always, Beck

Meagan Keane

September 22, 2008

Meg and Mike..... thats the way it would always be no matter what/who came into our lives. We have had our ups and downs for the past 8yrs but I know in my heart that everytime we were together we were happy.
I'm sorry that it had been hard lately to be there for you but you were always in my thoughts. I always knew you would be there and now that your gone a feeling of sadness is left. I wish it were a dream and I could wake up.
My family and I have nothing but good memories with you and we will take them with us always. My prayers go out to your family at this time. I hope you are watching down on us and I know someday we Will see you again! I will miss you Mike.

Josh Deese

September 21, 2008

Mike,
This has been really hard for me to except. One day you are the new kid laborer at work, the next you and I are like the best of friends. Thank you so much to my dad for hiring you on and Carlos for suggesting he do so. Without that blessing I would have missed out on meeting one of the most real men that I will ever meet in my life.
In the many years that I have built houses, and after seeing many men come and go, you were irreplaceable. Nothing was beyond you, I could never ask for a harder worker. Not to mention from day one you treated me with nothing but respect, all the way to the end. I hate that I was here to see the end.
How can a man with so much promise, good looks, and aspirations be taken at such a young age. I am 32 and yet from day 1 you called me sir or boss. You even introduced me to your Grandfather and Grandmother as your boss, that meant the world to me. After all I was just your bosses son and not that much older than you. As we discussed so many times you were one of the few that gave me that respect, and I respect you for that.
Without you out there our company would have never made it as long as it did. Without you I may have went off the deep end and gave up. Without you I am now at a loss, of a true friend, partner, and through my eyes as an only child a little brother.
We talked so much about everything, music, life, family, women, work, I can't think of anything we didn't discuss at some point. It was about 4 years off and on you worked with my dad's company. Compared to a lot of the people in your life that isn't a lot of time to have known you, but I think we made the most of it.
Some of the things you said to me will always be remembered. We always called each other BRO, and I really felt that came from both of our hearts. Never will I forget you driving 45 minutes to work one day just to ask me my opinion about your relationship. Hopefully I guided you right as that was the only way I would have ever wanted to guide you. Just as you would tell me when I would try to teach you to read the blueprints, "You are the only one who has ever cared to take the time to show me how to read this. Now I understand why it is done that way.". Hopefully you are putting that knowledge that I gave you to use in the place you left this life to go to.
So many times in the past week I have told myself that if we were still working this would have never happened. I know you are in a place much better than this. You are probably out there showing people how to build a home the way I showed you, then after a long days work hitting the ball field or courts. As my wife said before me keep a spot open out there for me too.
You know how I was, never got too close to too many people. Definitely didn't bring someone I didn't trust into my home, or my dad's. You have been in both many times, and hopefully you know you will always be welcome to look in on my family(Mom, Dad, Grandma, Melissa, my boys Kobe, Austin, Marek, and Cayden). The boys know about your death, at least the two older ones and they aren't sure how to say it but they are missing you too. The little ones unfortunately may not remember you the same as the two older ones, but they will always be told what a great man you were. It would be all I could ask of them if they were to become the man you became.
So many say about you "he was a great kid", and it is definitely true. You were still young but you were more than that, as I have said you were a great man, an irreplaceable man. If the construction business ever does pick back up I don't know what to do without you there.
That day you told me you were thinking of moving up north comes to mind. Of course I understood the reasoning, but it was so hard to swallow. Then when you came back, rejuvinated and having enjoyed your time there so much I was so glad to have you back working by my side. You talked about how much you liked it up there and how you wished that you could be in two places at once. Now you can be, you are with us all now Mikey. Only it is so hard to know that in our lives you can only be held in memories of the moments we each shared with you. Thank you for those memories.
To your family thank you for putting such a great man on Earth for all to know and love. Mike told me of the many hard times you all had been through. Despite all that you all did a great job of creating a great man. Don't ever feel that you did wrong or could have done something different. He was who he was and that was a man who was not affraid to show his emotions. A reliable hard worker, and a friend. He was a man I will never forget in life who has changed my life and opened many peoples eyes for the better.
Thank you so much for having me there to say goodbye along with my wife and father, he meant a lot to both of them too. The songs that were played really did tell a lot about the life of Michael. As did the posters and the gathering of people who loved him dearly. Two of the songs that were played were two of Mike's favorite songs, he would always pull my CD book out and play them while riding with me, along with a few others. That was one thing we really had in common was our love for music. Today I sat for a while listening to some of those songs with tears in my eyes, he would always go for certain songs and have CD's in and out of my radio.
Listening to them now and opening my mind to try to understand why he liked the songs that he liked gave me chills. It was like he was telling a story about his feelings.
Waking each morning I can't help but bury my face in my pillow and cry this terrible loss off. As my day goes on I find myself fighting back tears every time I think of him. Me and the men at work all looked at each other as family, and we have lost our little brother.
His smile always brought joy to all around him. Never will I forget how the ladies looked at him when we would go into a store, yet when I would say "Hey, those girls are checking you out!". He was always so modest and would reply "Yeah right!". He had it all and then some, he just didn't know it. He reminded me so much of myself at that age.
Looking at all of the pictures of him made me wish I had gotten to know him as a boy. So innocent looking, so happy!
Mike I am trying so hard to do the same right now for you. But it is so hard. Right now I have your picture on my computers desktop, with that great smile. Seeing that makes it easier knowing that you are smiling down on us all.

I LOVE YOU BRO!! R.I.P. and throw a perfect game up there for me!! One day you will have the chance to try to strike me out! If you can!!
::BIG SMILE:: ::WINK::

Keep us safe!

Loren

September 20, 2008

only spoke to you a few times but u had kind words to say. i am seeing 1st hand what the loss of you has done to those close to you and that says you were a powerful soul!.. May God bless your family and friends and may you Rest in Peace.

Sal Torre

September 20, 2008

Mike, i'll always remember the times we spent playing baseball for Gulf especially when you struck out 14 out of 21 batters against springstead. You and your family is in my prayers.

Whitney Curtis

September 20, 2008

I don't even know what to say... What a shock to hear that you're gone. I wish we would've kept in touch over the years but as life goes, we're led in different directions. My thoughts are with your family during this unimaginable time & I pray you're in a better place.

Christina Rodriguez

September 20, 2008

Mikey I still can't believe you are gone. I know you are in a better place and happier than ever. You were like a brother to me and I will never forget you Mikey! You were always at my house playing basketball, eating my moms cooking, and helping my brother Eric pick on me, Danielle, and Jessica. You always loved to help people Mikey! You had a great heart...... you know what they say...... the good ones always go first, and Mikey you were one of the good ones! May the Lord bless your family through this hard time. I will never forget you Mikey.
I love you bro!

erica gochee

September 20, 2008

Mikey u will be missed sooo much by all of us. It has been years sence weve seen u but u have never been thought of as any different.. uve ALWAYS been my big brother no matter the miles that seperated all of us. you were a great person and we all have been remembering the times that we all had. mom said tonight: Mikey always knew when dinner was at our house and could never pass up my cheese cake. haha we will miss u more than ever and ur family will always be in our prayers. we love you forever and always. r.i.p. big brother

Nicole Wynn

September 19, 2008

Mikey.....

I can remember being younger and going to your grandparents house and you walking with me to Winn-Dixie and buying me Mike and Ikes. (They were both our favorites). I remember looking up to you in all the sports you excelled in. I can remember going to your games, Kenny and my Mom would always be behind the fences cheering you on.
I can just remember how handsome and funny you were. I remember Kenny and my Mom and all of us riding on the go carts....Memories that will be remembered and never forgotten.

Although I havent seen you in such a long time, when I heard if your passing I couldnt help but feel pain. Its hard to believe the path God choses for such great people. Im so sorry this had to happen; but I feel comfort in knowing that you are in a great place with such amazing people.

I know your a beautiful angel looking down on your family, just like Jesse and My Mom.

Rest In Peace Mikey.....

P.s. If its possible, tell my mom I said hello and I miss her and love her more than words can express. Thanks Mikey...

Jamie English

September 19, 2008

Mikey, you are going to be missed greatly. Not many people can say they have a heart of gold, but you always could. You always thought of others before yourself and it always showed. I will never forget you and how much you made all of us laugh...crazy high school days. And they forgot your middle name, Simon...lol. Im going to miss you.

Melissa Deese

September 19, 2008

Mikey, you were a great man. Your grandma and family should be proud of the man you were. You put your heart on your sleeve. You were always willing to do everything you could to help anybody. You put your all into everything you did. You were a great friend and person. We will always miss you. Save a place on the baseball field in heaven for Josh. He never did get to play catch like you wanted to. One day though. When we get there, we will see you again. Until then I know you will be watching over us. We wish your family all the best.

Kelly Packer

September 19, 2008

For a reason bigger than anyone can understand God decided to call you home. You were always such a fun-loving guy and were always up for a good time. The days here are saddened since you left us but I only pray that we all can learn and grow through this experience. Please continue to watch over your family and friends. We shall try to not mourn your death but instead celebrate your life and all the lives you touched while you were with us.
All my love,
Kelly

Dana Thomas

September 19, 2008

My condolences and prayers are with your family. May God be with them during this difficult time. Rest in peace Mike. You will be greatly missed.

JESSICA MANSFIELD

September 19, 2008

MIKE THIS IS JESSICA YOUR LITTLE SISTER AND JUSS KNO THAT EVERYONE IS NOT MADD AT YOU AND LOVE YOU NO MATTER WHAT WE LOVE YOU AND WILL FOREVER BE MISSED R.I.P MIKEY WE LOVE YOU SOOO MUCH

Sandy Dattoma

September 19, 2008

Mikey...my heart goes out to your family and loved ones. I will always remember you and grandpa at the ball field. You were a great ball player and were a good friend of my son James. You are at peace now and with the Lord. We will never forget you. Love, Sandy & James Dattoma

Carley Bailey

September 19, 2008

Mikey im gonna miss u so much, i never met anyone who could make me laugh as much as you did....my prayers are with your family, you will never be forgotten...

Tarah Baker

September 19, 2008

Mikey, You will be deeply missed. Pito and I's thoughts and prayers are with your family always and forever. We know you are safe now and out of harmes way (unfortunently it couldn't be that way in reality). One day we shall all meet again. We will see you when we get there.
Love, Tarah & Pito

Nicole Del Sardo

September 19, 2008

Mikey we just met back up after so many years!!! I remember you and your sister coming over to my house to go swimming and also the same @ your grandmothers. You had a lot of strength and courage and did anything you wanted. You will NEVER be forgotten!! I know your spirit will always follow us until the day we are all together again. You were always blessed with your family and the friends that love you. Your safe now Mikey. You will be missed greatly and will have a place in our hearts. R.I.P

Debra, Greg, Greg II & Katie Van Bemden

September 19, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We will always remember little Mikey playing with little Gregory in our yard and at the ball fields. Such a sweet and caring boy. I wish there were words that could comfort, but know how much we care.

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