Brinkley, Michael F., 52, of Pembroke Pines, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. He is survived by children, Mia Brinkley and her husband, Eric & Michael Brinkley, Jr. and his wife, Christina; mother, Eldora Brinkley; siblings, Earl Brinkley and his wife, Evelyn, Billy Brinkley, Jr. and his wife, Caroline, Donald Brinkley & Brenda Brinkley; and grandchildren, Winter & Jordan. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 22, 2012, from 2-4 PM with a Tributes of a Lifetime Service at 3:00 PM, at Boyd-Panciera University Drive Chapel.
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Nicole Patterson Traverso (Coral Springs FL US)
April 19, 2012, 12:00 am
Uncle Mike you will truly be missed. You were just like a father to me and I can’t imagine you not at our family functions. I love and will miss you sooo much…
Love Always,
Nicole,Doug & Bella
Debbie Alexander (Barnegat NJ US)
April 19, 2012, 12:00 am
My sincerest thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. May you take comfort in knowing that Michael has gone on to a place of peace. I was fortunate to have had Michael as a part of my life. I will never forget his smile. He surely will be missed. God be with you all.
Beth Brazel (Coral Springs FL US)
April 20, 2012, 12:00 am
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the entire Brinkley Family. May God be with you at this very difficult time.
Mike, may you rest in peace. You will be forever in my heart.
Love Beth
Randy & Christine Brazel-Blanton (Coral Springs FL US)
April 20, 2012, 12:00 am
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Brinkley family. We will miss Mike’s big smile and we know he will be missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. May you take comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten.
Janet Kahan (Boca Raton FL)
April 20, 2012, 12:00 am
It is with extreme sadness that I extend my sympathies to Michael’s family and friends.
Phyllis Cooperman (Bayville NY)
April 20, 2012, 12:00 am
This comes with the most deepest sadness ,Mike was one of the nicest people I knew. His smile was infectious ! My heart goes out to the Brinkley Family.
netta evans (tamarac FL US)
April 21, 2012, 12:00 am
Seize the moment, you never know what life has in store for you.
My deepest regrets. RIP Michael
Taia Driver (Coconut Creek FL US)
April 22, 2012, 12:00 am
I am still in shock and cannot believe you are gone. You were more than my trusted mechanic you were like a big brother. I will hold my last memory of you laughing and smiling because you were enjoying life. Rest in peace Michael I know because of your good heart you are in Heaven making God smile. My sympathies to the Brinkley family.
Ruben Fernandez (Fort Lauderdale FL US)
April 22, 2012, 12:00 am
I remembered when I met Mike when he was training in Boca. He was very energetic and full of optimism. His famous smile lit up the whole store. It was a pleasure to have known Mike.
Like myself, I know he will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Glory be to God,
Amen.