Remembrances
The essence of true goodness graced our lives in the form of Michael. From childhood to manhood, his warmth of spirit, joy of life, love of all, filled the hearts of those with whom he came in touch. His spirit is eternal in its strength and beauty.
-Margaret Lenihan Bavosa and Family
Remembering Michael from his days at Blessed Sacrament, the true essence of his character only grew more and more. He was one of a kind...His life will go on in all the people he touched and memories he made...
-Pat Confalone
Thank you for enriching my life in so many ways with your love, humor and confidence like no one else could or ever will. Thank you for being, above all, my best friend and my buddy and for allowing me to take a special role in your life. Thank you for our precious treasures, Eric and Jason; there is so much of you in them-what a blessing! I'll never stop loving you!
-Lourdes Berkeley
Dear Berkeley Family,
I was saddened to learn of your recent loss and offer my most heart felt condolences in this most difficult time. I have many good memories of my days at Iona Prep. Through all of them, I will always remember Mike as a kind, fun loving person who enjoyed people. I hope that you always remember him in that same way and never forget the very positive influence he had on the people around him. The entire Rollman family keeps you in our thoughts and prayers.
-The Rollman Family (Doug, Nancy, Matthew & Elizabeth)
I would first like to say I am sorry for your loss. Mike was a great person. I am a friend of Mike's from Iona. I have stayed in touch with him over the years and actually called him the week before the 11th. I would love to make the service on the 14th at Winged Foot but I am involved in an Alzheimer's charity function that day for my father. He does not remember much these days but when I told him of Michael's passing he just said "nice ball player". I was happy he remembered Michael which showed that Michael made an impression on people that last a lifetime. I will forever know he was helping someone less fortunate than he when the building fell because that is who he was. He tagged half our class with the nicknames they still carry today. He was a friend to all of us then and we will carry him with us for many years to come. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
-Neil Draddy
I remember Michael as a great basketball player in elementary school. Although we were neighbors, I wished I had known him better as we were growing up.
-Johanna