Michael "Mike" B Hakeman's Favorites

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Michael "Mike" B Hakeman

Fairview Park, OH

January 13, 1962 - August 23, 2023

Jan 13, 1962 - Aug 23, 2023

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What were Mike's favorite books?

Valerie Hakeman

Bill O'Reilly History Series - "Killing Lincoln", "Killing Kennedy", etc. Bill O'Reilly History Series - "Killing Lincoln", "Killing Kennedy", etc. Bill O'Reilly History Series - "Killing Lincoln", "Killing... Read more

Samantha Hakeman

Killing Patton, I Heard You Paint Houses Killing Patton, I Heard You Paint Houses Killing Patton, I Heard You Paint Houses

What were Mike's favorite songs or musical artists?

Valerie Hakeman

- Rolling Stones, Marshall Tucker Band, the Blues, John Mayer
- Samantha remembered dancing/singing to "Bubbly... Read more - Rolling Stones, Marshall Tucker Band, the Blues, John Mayer
- Samantha remembered dancing/singing to "Bubbly Toes" by Jack ... Read more - Rolling Stones, Marshall Tucker Band, the Blues, ... Read more

What were Mike's favorite sports teams?

Valerie Hakeman

Mike loved going to cubs games, especially as a family - GO CUBS GO! Mike loved going to cubs games, especially as a family - GO CUBS GO! Mike loved going to cubs games, especially as a family... Read more

Valerie Hakeman

Michael loved any sports teams Bricen & Brent were involved in.

He also loved to coach. He loved watching... Read more Michael loved any sports teams Bricen & Brent were involved in.

He also loved to coach. He loved watching any of the kids ... Read more Michael loved any sports teams Bricen & Brent were ... Read more

What was Mike's favorite color?

Valerie Hakeman

Mike loved fall and the different colors of the leaves as they changed. Mike loved fall and the different colors of the leaves as they changed. Mike loved fall and the different colors of the leaves... Read more

Valerie Hakeman

Michael loved sunsets and the magnificent colors in the sky that surrounded them. When your missing him just... Read more Michael loved sunsets and the magnificent colors in the sky that surrounded them. When your missing him just watch a sunset because... Read more Michael loved sunsets and the magnificent colors in... Read more

What were Mike's favorite drinks?

Samantha Hakeman

Sweet tea
"Mikey Palmer" (1/2 Chocolate 1/2 White milk
Grey Goose on the rocks with blue cheese stuffed... Read more Sweet tea
"Mikey Palmer" (1/2 Chocolate 1/2 White milk
Grey Goose on the rocks with blue cheese stuffed olives - dirty
Red ... Read more Sweet tea
"Mikey Palmer" (1/2 Chocolate 1/2 White ... Read more

What were Mike's favorite foods?

Valerie Hakeman

Some of Mike's favorite foods were a loaded salad a ribeye with a twice baked potato, crab legs, a lobster... Read more Some of Mike's favorite foods were a loaded salad a ribeye with a twice baked potato, crab legs, a lobster tail, & shrimp fettuccini... Read more Some of Mike's favorite foods were a loaded salad a... Read more

What were Mike's favorite tv shows?

Valerie Hakeman

Seinfeld, Life Below Zero, To Catch a Smuggler, First 48, & any crime show. Seinfeld, Life Below Zero, To Catch a Smuggler, First 48, & any crime show. Seinfeld, Life Below Zero, To Catch a Smuggler, First... Read more

What were Mike's favorite movies?

Valerie Hakeman

Any mafia movies - Godfather, Casino, Donnie Brasco, Irishman.
Action movies - Top Gun, Maverick, Jack ... Read more Any mafia movies - Godfather, Casino, Donnie Brasco, Irishman.
Action movies - Top Gun, Maverick, Jack Reacher, Jason Borne,... Read more Any mafia movies - Godfather, Casino, Donnie Brasco,... Read more

What were Mike's favorite games to play?

Valerie Hakeman

Blackjack. Board game - Sequence Blackjack. Board game - Sequence Blackjack. Board game - Sequence

What were Mike's favorite performances to watch?

Valerie Hakeman

Samantha - Starlight Dance Academy performances, her Elite Dance Squad competitions, Las Vegas Dance competition,... Read more Samantha - Starlight Dance Academy performances, her Elite Dance Squad competitions, Las Vegas Dance competition, & her Mac Pom... Read more Samantha - Starlight Dance Academy performances, her... Read more

What were Mike's favorite ways to spend free time?

Valerie Hakeman

Spending time with his family and friends. Working in the yard. Golfing. Hunting with his brother Chris. ... Read more Spending time with his family and friends. Working in the yard. Golfing. Hunting with his brother Chris. Bike riding. Fishing.... Read more Spending time with his family and friends. Working ... Read more

What were Mike's favorite vacation spots?

Valerie Hakeman

His honeymoon to the Bahamas - Paradise Island. Clearwater Beach Florida, Bermuda, Gatlinburg, snorkeling... Read more His honeymoon to the Bahamas - Paradise Island. Clearwater Beach Florida, Bermuda, Gatlinburg, snorkeling in Grand Cayman, and... Read more His honeymoon to the Bahamas - Paradise Island. Clearwater... Read more

What causes did Mike care about most?

Valerie Hakeman

He cared about meeting the needs of families who lost loved ones - he made sure the memorial/ funeral services... Read more He cared about meeting the needs of families who lost loved ones - he made sure the memorial/ funeral services were unique to ... Read more He cared about meeting the needs of families who lost... Read more

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