The passing of Uncle Michael has been difficult to grasp as I never imagined us losing him so soon. He has been a great role model, loving and caring Uncle, and friend to me and my siblings my entire life. 

Husband to my mother Maxine’s sister Donna, Uncle Michael was always a present force with Aunt Donna in our life growing up. We spent many family holidays and vacations together. Many days at Disneyland as a family creating memories that would last a life time. Those experiences I had as a child with my family, cousin Angie, Aunt Donna and Uncle Michael can never be replaced. They were priceless and helped to mold me into the woman I am today. When I think of some of my happiest moments, my mind always travels to the time with my family growing up and our time with Uncle Michael, Aunt Donna and cousin Angie. 

Uncle Michael was a math wiz and had a very kind heart. Even though he had his own family and a successful career, he found time to help me with my math growing up. There are countless days he would stop by with the family after work or on the weekend when I was a child and help me with my math, his cool way of explaining the math problem and helping me understand the solution made me super comfortable and do well in Math. My love of math came from that time with Uncle Michael. I work in finance today because of my love of math that grew out of the time I spent with Uncle Michael helping me understand it and enjoy it, 

I will be forever grateful to my most special Uncle for the time he devoted to his family and my aunt Donna’s family. I will never forget Uncle Michael. Although he has transitioned to the next phase of his being, he will always be here in my life and my heart .

I love you Michael and you will he so missed. 

Your loving niece,

Audrie Bertha Marie