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Bill Roddy posted a condolence
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Mikey
My friend for 77yrs. Too long apart but always remembered. Much loved and will be missed.
Billy Roddy and Pat
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Pat DeSilver uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
My Other 'Best Man’—Michael! At
Pat and Norm’s Wedding
R.I.P. … love, ’Precious’ (and Norman)
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lisa tinker posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Mike was a good man and I am proud to of had him as a friend. He was always able to make you laugh. He will be greatly missed
I will miss our lunch dates, he was the only one I could get to have liver and onions with. I will keep up the tradition in his memory.
Hugs to the family.
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Alexa Machado uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Papa Cool, miss you more and more everyday. Love you
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Bridget & John posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Mike,
You were always fun to be around and we had lots of laughs and great memories. John and I always enjoyed getting together for birthdays and holidays, watching Alexa grow up into a fine young woman of who we know you were especially proud. Cori and I always laughed at the crazy things that you used to get yourself into. You and Cori had the best father/daughter relationship anyone could ever ask for and I was always envious. You had compassion for people too, like all the work you did with the Sertoma Club and your barbecues, which is just one example. You were an original! A very special person that we have been given the pleasure of knowing for so many years. See ya "up there”.
With love and friendship,
Bridget and John
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Gloria posted a condolence
Friday, August 14, 2020
Clem definitely was a saint! Take care of yourself.
Skip and Gloria
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Alexa Machado uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, August 13, 2020
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Papa, I have been taking the time to think of the right thing to say, but I realized there was so much I love about you I can’t write it in one paragraph. You were there for me since day one “literally”. You documented my whole life on video for me & I will cherish that forever. You were right there beside me as I reached every milestone in my life. You picked me up from school almost every Friday & took me for a Slurpee. We would drink them fast to see who would get brain freeze first. You always made sure I had everything I wanted & more. I loved that you chaperoned my field trips & would get in trouble with the teacher because you would bring our group through the McDonalds drive thru & I loved that you would do it again & again. We would go to Blockbuster & each pick out a movie and a snack, you always picked something scary & I would pick a Barbie movie & you never complained. Papa life will never be the same without you but I will take all important things you taught me and try and be the best person I can be. I know you are watching over me and protecting me. If love could have kept you here you would have lived forever. I will take care of Gramma & remind her everyday of how much you loved her.
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Joy and Leon Savenas posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Uncle Mike. You will be missed so much!! I want to thank you for being the best Uncle and most gracious host. You always made us feel so special when we came to visit and took my son Connor on your motorcycle for your annual ride. The last time we visited you also so generously allowed Connor to drive your corvette. That was a thrill Connor will always treasure. Leon also
enjoyed our visits as he got to discuss politics and engage in stimulating conversation. It was always a treat too to explore new foods with you and get the royal treatment at your house enjoying the pool and having you spoil us. You were a wonderful husband and family man. I appreciate how much you loved my aunt and her mother. We will miss you greatly and will be there always to support your Clem Irene.
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Clem-Irene posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Michael baby...Our time was too short! Thank you for over 45 years of sharing your life and family with me. It was quite a ride, and one I would have loved more of, but we did get a lot of your 'bucket list' completed. You were a wonderful father and grandfather. I loved that so many people told you, "Mike...you are one of the smartest men they ever met”…and that you knew something about nearly every subject brought up! Little did they realize you had a love of learning by reading something one time, or see something one time and then it was filed away in your head! Your advise to others was simple, "if 'that' person over there can do it, so can I”. You could recall poems, places, and information on nearly every topic at a moment's notice. Give you a topic or project and you could draw it, or fix it, or redesign it or build it with your hands! You also would solve projects in your mind by going to sleep and when you woke up, were able to complete the project. You could nap and wakeup refreshed and I am not able to do that! That trait of sleeping also worked on getting out of work you did not want to do as well! You loved playing card games, and you could play any game on the 'pool' table! You tried just about all the ways possible to race 'motors'...boats, cars, snowmobiles, etc. without fear! You even learned to play chess, because I happened to know how first, and that bothered you! You told me about your track skills, and how you loved to run and jump when you were young. I wish I could have been there to cheer you on. You enjoyed letting people talk themselves into your 'traps' so you could win an argument, or a game of pool, or a card game, just about anything you could make a 'small wager’ on, and that often gave others around you watching, a lot of enjoyment. As people got to know you they saw beneath the 'tough guy exterior' and saw your loyalty, compassion and big heart. You were not as cool as you thought though, a lot of your friends saw your secret little hint of a smile when you were teasing. We shared so many wonderful memories and I was hoping for more. At least we did get most of your 'bucket list’ by sharing your 80th birthday together. You made me laugh when we first met, and I loved helping you work on our hobbies. We ended up making every day a day we wanted to share together 24-7, and I think it was because each day we were still learning things about each other. The episodes that caused us to be forced to depend on each other only strengthened the bond that is still growing. I love the "kid" in you that showed excitement , I love the "man" who made me feel loved and needed, but most of all I love the way we could feel safe and comfortable with each other day in and day out just being ourselves. I love you, and I miss you, and will be looking forward to meeting you again at the gate one day ..
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Alex uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Mike, you meant so much to me and I will miss you every day. Thank you for always being there when I needed your help or advice, I will miss your jokes, stories and our talks about movies and football. Life will never be the same without you, but I’m so great full for all the years we shared. You were a pillar of strength for our family and I hope you give me the strength to do the same. I could have not asked for a better father in law, I will always cherish our memories until we meet again. Love Alex
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The family of Michael Renaldo Harvan uploaded a photo
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
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Cori uploaded photo(s)
Monday, August 10, 2020
Dad, you were loved beyond words & will be missed beyond measure. I’ve enjoyed being your side kick for the past 47 years. I’ll remember our late night dance parties to Saturday Night Fever & root beer floats. Thank you for taking me to see Indiana Jones 5x & letting me hold the popcorn. Thank you for paying 3x over retail for my cabbage patch kid so I could be one of the first kids to have one in my school. Thank you for picking me up early on a Friday to go get my 1st pair of Jordache jeans. Thank you for always running a little bit slow so I could win. Thank you for stepping in to coach my softball team when our coach quit because we were so awful. Thank you for always being available to watch Bugs Bunny. Thank you for always having a endless supply of gummy bears. Thank you for always acting surprised when I gave you soap on a rope every Christmas. A million thank yous still wouldn’t be enough.
I wasn’t ready for you to leave. I will celebrate you always. I love you Dad.
Phyllis Montali Posted Aug 11, 2020 at 2:04 PM
What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful Dad from his daughter. Although I never met Mike I feel like I know him from all the stories Cori shared about him. We had so many laughs over things he said! He definitely brightened this world with his huge heart and crazy sense of humor! He reminded me so much of my own Dad. I’ll bet they’ll be fast friends in Heaven. It’s never easy for a little girl to lose their Daddy. But I know we’ll be together having gummy bears in Heaven! Hugs, Cori❤️ Phyllis
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Cingroomer@aol.com posted a condolence
Monday, August 10, 2020
What can I say about Mike that anyone that knows him didn't already know. He acted so rough and tough but he had a heart of gold. I appreciate so much the support of our rescue and everything he did for us. He was a good friend and he will be missed so much. We are so lucky to be able to have called him our friend and he will forever be in our hearts. One day we'll remember him with a smile not a tear. R i p my friend. Cindy Bear and Jeff Ballard
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Jill Palecek lit a candle
Sunday, August 9, 2020
Mike will be remembered by Art and I as a friend who tried to have a “tough” exterior but benefit the surface had a heart of gold. He made me (Jill) laugh even when I was down. Thanks for being the special buddy to Art as he respected your friendship
Clem our love and prayers are with...if there is ever anything we can do for you please never hesitate to reach out. With condolences and our prayers Art and Jill Palecek
