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Matt Robinstein
November 29, 2024
I met Michael back in 1994 when I was employed as a computer technician at College of the Sequoia. Michael was hired part time to assist students with computer issues. He became a great friend and we'd hang out after work quite a lot. I still have an old desk he gave me that he once used for his "mad scientist" projects! Unfortunately, we lost contact and I didn't learn of his death until a few years ago. I'm glad that Michael found some happiness in his life before his passing.
Farewell my friend.
Art Lopez
October 31, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Josie Ramirez
October 31, 2014
I will neve foreget Michael. His Mischievious smil. Happy heart. I met Michael over 23 years ago when he almost backed over me with the KW his was driving at work. We became very good friends. We miss him dearly.
Encarnacion Ruiz
October 30, 2014
The beauty of life is that it brings so many perspectives to a common world. Michael definitely brought a zest to ours. He always was willing to listen and ponder my thoughts and provide his own interpretation with conviction. Sometimes in common, sometimes differing, it was fun hearing his take. I especially appreciated his patience to details in modeling.
I still cherish the HO model railroad hoppers that he detailed for me. The work on the models was darn good. Even the manner he carefully packaged them with so much care further displayed his love for modeling and detail. I liked those hoppers so much that I only ran them once to preserve his work. Maybe one day I will have time to build that railroad again. Maybe then I can draw on that friendly sometimes sinister laugh to get inspired to detail and return to the simple things that brought good times and laughter to both of us. Hasta Luego Michael.
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