How to have to say goodbye to another brother. We will miss you so very much and know how much we loved you.

Mike, I hope you are at peace with the rest of the family. I will miss running into you on I-95 for lunch. Hope you are on a better place.

You blessed us with your music which will remain forever in our hearts. We love you and will miss you.
I know you are with Larry now. Rest in Peace.
Love Mimi

Daddy I love and miss more and more each day .. you were such a great dad and papa….. words can’t describe how much I miss you and no amount of Tears I cry will bring you back it’s never good-bye but until we meet again. God’s got you in his arms and I got you in my heart I will forever love you Daddy your daughter Kimberly.

You left us physically but you’re the wind that shakes the leaves on trees, the sunlight that warms our days, and the chirps from the birds that leaves us with a refreshing melody. You’ll always be with us and for that, I know everything will be alright. I love you, grandpa. Everyone loved you and everyone still will. I hope that you’ve found a sanctuary to settle in to rest for the all the years you worked until we all can meet again. Rest in Paradise.

So long for now my friend. I know you’re in a better place and I’ll be there with you soon enough. Maybe our mansions will be on the same block? Bye for now.

Mike you will be missed ,your laughter and that dry sense of humor is what made you one of kind .RIP

Mike, I love you. I hope you are at peace and having a good time in heaven. Your cousin,

RIP Uncle Mike u well be missed .. Love Prince

Dear michael I only hope you knew how many people loved you. I’m so sorry we weren’t able to spend more time together but I will never forget the day you took Mary and I to Vizcaya. We explored the main house which was exquisite and we also walked through the most beautiful gardens ever.!
We certainly enjoyed that beautiful day with you thanks to you.. I am sure heaven is full of your music right now. Please know I love you and I hope you Rest In Peace love forever Aunt Audrey

Dear Michael,
I remember the time as a small child, I remember the Indian sinking in to the pavement for It was my cousin Michael who from nowhere came to protect and save me.
I remember the airboat ride for myself and my brother, It was Michael who took us like no other!
I remember the music venue, out to see a famous Guitarist. it was just you and me when the music started.
There was a pool hall, with an all night band. You were the one that could understand, my first time in Florida ” Lets see a band”.
I remember the dinner, It was my Dads last supper, You came
from Florida to console my mother.
Throughout the years when I would see you, and I dreamed of moving.. You said “be near you”, Family is important. You were special like no other.
If I had to wish it would be having you as a brother. I Would connect with you from time to time, you gave me encouragement, and we had a good time.
I found some pictures after searching for hours. It was at that moment, I felt my greatest sorrow, because your not here, there will be no tomorrow.
There are memories of you I will never forget. It was not being closer that I`ll surely regret.
You were true to you nature all of the time, Your were surely just “One of a kind”.
I went to the Skyline to get a glimpse of you your brief stay. Now it is heaven where you must play. I hope someday we are reunited and if we are I`ll be real excited.
You cared for family, and showed your love. I hope your in Heaven far up above.
Ill never forget you ,as long as I live. Your lessen to me was was to always give!
God bless you and you entire family!
Love,
James Malatesta

To all of Mike’s loving family,
I am so sorry for your loss. We all loved Mike very much. Know that you’re all in my thoughts and prayers.
My turn to share memory….
Mike,
You were a fun loving, adorable toddler when I first met you and your family. I was dating “Uncle Sonny” as you children called him. I fondly remember the special bond that you had with grandpa Malatesta, it was wonderful.

I know you’ll have a happy reunion with Larry, your mom, your dad, your grandparents, and all of the loved ones who have passed on before you. I love you. Rest In Peace.
Aunt Eleanor

Judy, Mike, Kim, Mary Ellen, Karen, Layla, Mariah and all of Mike’s family,
I am so sorry. I know how difficult it is to say goodbye. Mike loved you all so much. I didn’t see Mike much through the years, as happens when there is distance between living locations (and I was a pretty young child when the family relocated). I know Mike shined when he was giving the gift of his musical talent and when he talked about family. The last time I saw him I was fortunate enough to steal a few moments to talk with him and hold his hand and listen. I sincerely felt his love for all of you. Never, ever forget how much you all meant to him! Sending my love and prayers to all of you. Rest in peace Mike and be in the comfort of all the family you are with now, along with our loving Lord.
Your cousin,
Linda Mary

Karen, Mary Ellen
I am so sorry. It’s just so sad. As I was watching the beautiful slideshow of Michael’s life so many memories flashed through my mind I remember shooting a bow and arrow. I’m pretty sure it was Michael who was teaching me. The first time I went to the drive ins was with your family. In a station wagon no seat belts and a bunch of kinds in the back seat!! With all of that being said I’m so sorry we’ve lost another cousin.
Sending hugs and prayers
Jenny

Your funeral was so difficult. Speaking took every ounce of courage in me but I would never want to look back and think “I regret not speaking.”

I love you, always. So will my mother, grandmother and every other immediate family and friend(s). You will always be in my heart, as well as everybody else’s. Bye grandpa. I will always keep you updated through your old number that nobody has currently. I hope you’re rocking and rolling up there.

Rest in peace my brother.

I miss you. Mema misses you. Everyone misses you. I wish I had a time machine. Thee tears rolling down my cheeks remind me that i’m still here and you’re not and until we meet again, I can’t say thank you enough for everything you did for your family and everyone else. Everything seems dull without you here. I miss making you annoyed, calling to ask for food money when you knew I was going to the mall or some other nonsense. I miss and love you. And i’m so sorry I couldn’t tell you that more when I could.

Happy birthday grandpa, fly high. I love you.

Mike cursed, drank and fought. Sometimes you’d even question his morality.
Couldn’t ask for a better friend.

rewatched your video, seeing the picture of you holding Mariah was bittersweet. i’m so happy she was able to be known and loved by you. everything has changed, i’m all grown up, lol, full blown adulting. no more asking for rides to my friends houses, even if you had to take me in the truck. no more asking you for mall money, or food money. i’m doing good, i’m married now. i’m having a baby that i’m thankful mema is here to meet but you aren’t. that’s the bittersweet part I was talking about. you never were an emotional person, at least publicly but I keep remembering when we were in the Grant house I gave you a father’s day card and you had your back turned and cried. I love you, I know you’re better now. I like to think you would have been proud of me. may 25th, happy birthday, fly high
love you always

Happy Heavenly Birthday, papa