Ilene, 

My condolences from one who also knows the recent loss of a sibling. ❤️ 😢Michael was a gem— brilliant, funny, talented— and yes, could he cook! I remember when you guys had a family reunion at the Jersey City house. What a great bunch of fun loving mensches (did I spell that correctly??). I believe to feed the hoards  he made paella on that  occasion. No wasted conversation ever with Michael. Erudite. Down to earth. Even tempered. Curious. Adventurous. He had it all. 

My heart is heavy with Michael’s passing. We met in Fire Island roughly 15 years ago and our friendship continued throughout the years in NYC, Fire Island and Florida.

Michael was a sweet and compassionate soul and we enjoyed many years of friendship with all its trials and tribulations.

We will miss him dearly and he left us too soon. May the memories of Michael live on within each of us. 

With heartfelt condolences,

Dennis Rey