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Rebecca Saulnier posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
It was such a pleasure meeting Michaeal. Very sweet and I wish his family peace.
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Zeke and Melody Englert posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Dear Peggy and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed getting to know Michael while he was staying in Wilmington. He could always make you laugh and had a smile on his face. We know he loved his family and will be deeply missed.
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Trisha O'Leary posted a condolence
Monday, October 17, 2011
Have you ever seen those commercials for Dosequis with the most interesting man in the world? I used to tease Michael that he was that guy. He really was! He has been so many places, had so many crazy adventures, and has touched SO many people. Uncle Mike had a way of always making you feel special. The first time I ever met him in person, I walked into Mamie's front door in North Carolina. He came running around the corner and gave me a great big Uncle Mike hug. He was officially the first O'Leary to welcome me into the family. Right away I felt a special connection with him. Sometimes people come into your life that you have never met before but you get an "Ah! There you finally are!" feeling. That first weekend we met, he took me on my first trip to Cold Stone Creamery for ice cream he taught me how to make my first REAL Caesar salad, he bought me a fishing license and took Jay and I fishing and he even managed to put my red bikini on to make Jay and I laugh. That first night we had in depth conversations about life and things that matter to us, how I felt about Jay and it was instantly very clear how proud and amazed by his daughter Krissy he was. I loved him because he was so willing to share himself with you and to truly and genuinely get to know you. That was the first weekend to a friendship I came to depend on. Some say (especially Michael) that he is the reason why Jay and I ever had the chance to fall in love. SO THANK YOU Michael for getting on the phone that night and talking me into flying down to visit that first weekend in North Carolina. You helped me see just how much Jay was my soul-mate. In the short four years that I knew Uncle Mike, we went through a lot. We were roomies and one night we would have silly tenant disputes and the next night Jay, Mikey and I would be cooking dinner together and telling each other how much we were loved. He made us laugh, he made us cry and he always knew how to make Jay and I know how proud of us he was. He was so encouraging to us when we were first starting our life together. It was very easy for him to become UNCLE MIKE to me. Uncle Mike, thanks for always standing by my husband. You are one of the reasons he is the wonderful partner and loving man he is today. We will miss your laughter(especially that high pitched sound you make when you can't stop and you are laughing so hard). We will miss the songs you make up on our voicemails, we will miss your nicknames for us(those of you that know Michael, know that some names were appropriate and some not!) We will miss cooking with you, your soup, your plantains and garlic and your banana's foster especially. We will miss the way you tease us mercilessly, arguments with you about what is on Nancy Grace, your naughty mouth, your hugs, your heartfelt words, that light in your eyes when you talk about Krissy, how open you are to everything that ever was in your life and I could go on for pages and pages, but the last thing I will write is how much we will miss your stories. Your crazy stories about your life that could not be possible for an ordinary person. But you were not ordinary Michael, not by a long shot. You are extraordinary and you will be missed more than you could have ever known. Thank you for that last dinner we had with you last week. It surely has burned a great memory into our minds. I always tried to get Uncle Mike to watch one of my favorites, the movie Big Fish, because it perfectly described the type of story teller he was and really reminded me of him. For those of you that have seen it, the end result is that he was always telling his honest to goodness truth. If nothing else, the way his heart felt about it. One of the last lines in the movie goes like this. "A man tells his stories so many times that he becomes the stories. They live on after him, and in that way he becomes immortal." Lets never forget Uncle Mikey's stories.
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Trisha O'Leary posted a condolence
Monday, October 17, 2011
This is my wonderful mother-in-law and Michael at Jay and my wedding. Originally, Uncle Mike was not going to be able to make it to our wedding due to some health issues he was going through at the time. We were both very upset that he would not be there as he was a huge part of our life, especially the beginning of our relationship. I kept the tears from flowing during our entire ceremony but then I caught a glimpse of Uncle Mike over my right shoulder when we were up at the alter. He made it!!! Seeing Uncle Mike was the only time during the entire ceremony that I cried. We are so grateful that he was there to see us get married.
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Trisha O'Leary posted a condolence
Monday, October 17, 2011
This is Uncle Mike and I at Jay and my First Annual St. Patrick's Day party. Uncle Mike won best Irish dressed this night and was by far the life of the party. He brought green confetti to our house that night and persisted to throw it around the house like fairy dust at everyone. To top it off, when Jay and I got to bed that night, we found an enormous pile of the confetti in our sheets! To this day 7 months later, we are still finding the confetti in the house and even in the back yard. I guess something we gave Michael a hard time about has turned into a blessing in disguise.
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Tom Orvis and Eileen King posted a condolence
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Dear Richard, Peggy and Family; Please know that you have our sincere, heartfelt condolences on the loss of Michael. Although he endured pain daily, he was always able to put others at ease with his upbeat, optimistic personality. He will be truly missed. May your cherished memories of Michael help to ease your sorrow. In friendship and sympathy, Tom and Eileen
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Jim Raymond posted a condolence
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Donny,Bobby,Mr. and Mrs. O'leary....I am so sorry to hear of Michael's passing. Although it's been years since Iv'e seen you, memories of all of us growing up still come to mind and bring a smile. My sister told me about Michael and I am shocked.Please accept Mary's and My condolances With fond memories, Jim and Mary Raymond
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Suzanne (Morin) Thibodeau posted a condolence
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Dear Peggy, Richard, Don, Family and Friends: May your broken hearts and spirits be mended and comforted by the wonderful promises found in God's Word at John 5:28,29 and Revelation 21:3,4. Hope is the assured expection of things not yet beheld. May the hope of the resurrection sustain you through this difficult time and renew your faith in all of God's promises for the future. Your family pictures show how happy Michael was and they indicate his zest for life. Your love for him and for one another is conveyed throughout the gallery of pictures. May these memories come to mind and warm your heart each moment you think of your Michael. I send you my deepest sympathy, love and concern for all of you. Sent With Love, Suzie Thibodeau
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Jim Williamson posted a condolence
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Dick and Peggy, Very sorry to hear about Michael's passing. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
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Kathy& Dennis Martin posted a condolence
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Dear O'leary Family, Please accept our deepest condolences at this very sad time. Please know that we consider ourselves blessed to have know Michael and to have spent many wonderful times with him at the O'Leary family gatherings. We will miss his giant smile and great big hugs. There is no doubt that his passing will be a great loss for all who knew him. With deepest sympathy, The Martin Family
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James O'Leary posted a condolence
Friday, October 14, 2011
Everyday during fishing season Mike would pack up his fishing gear, put on his hat, strap up his waders and throw his rods in the car. On his way out the door Gramps would grab the frying pan, wave it at Mike and tell him it would be ready for his day's catch. Then he would set the pan on the counter near the door. Well, everyday Mikey would come home empty handed. Gramps would ask where their dinner was and Mikey would say that he threw it back. But to Gramps if it wasn't in the pan it was never caught. Sometimes Mike would show us a picture of a fish but we still aren't sure if he just took a picture of a fish at Stop & Shop.
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James O'Leary posted a condolence
Friday, October 14, 2011
Fishing with Uncle Mike was always a great adventure. On this particular day we chartered a boat out of New London. We left the dock at 5am and went out about 10 miles. Only two people could fish at a time and Doug and I were the first to get our lines in the water. Both of us caught fish within 15 mins. So it was Mikey's turn on the rod and reel. Six hours later the Captain turned to us and said, "reel em in boys, time to go in." Mikey was fishing for nearly six hours and not one nibble. We all thought it must have been his cologne or he spilled some diet Coke on his bait. The picture above is of me holding up the biggest fish of the day and Mike holding up a fish shaped carpet from the boat. Those of you who know Mike and his fishing woes know that not catching fish would become a trend.
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Donna (Morin) Koermer posted a condolence
Friday, October 14, 2011
Dear Richard, Peggy and family... I was soo saddened to hear of Michael's passing...I know I havent seen him in years but what I remember he was a great guy...My prayers are with you and your family. He will be dearly missed. Love, Donna
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Joe & Gayle Gregorzek posted a condolence
Friday, October 14, 2011
Dear Richard & Peggy, We are saddened to read that your "extra special" son, Michael has passed away. He brightened up the world with his fantastic personality & enthusiasm! Joe & I will always remember the kindness he extended to us when we celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary at "The Plaza Hotel" in NYC. Michael was a "people person & one-in-a-million. Our deepest sympathy to you & your family. Sincerely, Joe & Gayle Gregorzek
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Judy and Bob Donofrio posted a condolence
Friday, October 14, 2011
Bob and I were extremely sad to read of the passing of your beloved Michael. We will always remember his beautiful smiling face. My children also extend their sympathy, as they were all of the same age. Fondly, Judy and Bob Donofrio
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mary ann turek taylor posted a condolence
Monday, October 10, 2011
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mr mrs mark palmese posted a condolence
Monday, October 10, 2011
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