We're thinking about Mike. Although it is coming up on two years, it seems like we just spoke to him yesterday. We miss you !!!.......The D'Ambrosia Family
To have known Michael was too love him. He was a light that shinned so brightly where ever he was. He accepted everyone for just who they were not for their stature in life, wealth, faith or color. Once you met him for some reason you never forgot him. You know how sometimes you meet a person and they just trigger something in you that makes you immediately think that person is special? You always knew when you saw him next; his smile would be there to welcome you. Most of all "I miss his smile".
I do truly believe that there are angles among us and he was one of God's angels sent into this world to share his special gift of love, kindness, support and concern for others. A teacher to show us the way we should be living life. Staying positive even when things seem so dark, staying strong even when we feel so weak. He was a leader in the family to show strength in an even brighter tomorrow.
He used every moment of his life here on earth to help us hear strive to see life’s positives. I pray everyday that I can become a stronger person, better and more giving and that I too can show by example. I talk to him everyday and ask him to help guide me in the right direction.
I am thankful for Patti for all her love and support and the happiness she gave too Michael during their life together. I am thankful for her strength in continuing to keep family tradition alive and I am thankful for all my wonderful memories of the times we’ve shared. His humor, his big kid in a candy store attitude and his positive ways influenced many of us and our lives are so much better because of him.
Memories of Michael always bring a smile to my face and I will carry them with me in my heart forever.
I think I miss his smile most of all too. Your daughter gave me a wonderful gift the last time I was home, a framed medley of pictures and the top right is one of my favorite ones of dad smiling. I have it in my kitchen so he can smile at my daily. It really lifts my spirit when I'm down. You can feel the warmth coming from him even tho it's a picture <3
I am so grateful to Kristen for creating this page for my dad. And to everyone sharing thoughts and memories, it's hard to describe the warmth all of your kind words bring to my heart.
My dad once called me his rogue child and since he has passed I have come to realize that he was my compass, always there to help point me in the right direction. It has been tough living life without him...without my compass I have been a bit out of sync. But I know if I let his death stop me from living a full and happy life I would be dishonoring everything that he stood for and all that he was. When I search for strength in moments of great sadness, I find myself realizing over and over how grateful I am to be his daughter and that his strength is part of what makes me who I am. It's the part of him that's in me that is getting me through this very very painful loss. There will never be a day when I will be able to say that my heart won't ache for him, but in honor of his spirit I will always try my hardest to live as happily and as graciously as he did.
Dad,
You were one in a trillion, made of stuff that is very rare and truly amazing. I will always miss you. Love...Karey
I'm so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I knew Mike and Patti back in the mid 80's when Patti and I worked together at Hughes Network Systems. I haven't seen them in over 17 years and with the social mediate boom, I often try to look them up. Sadly, I found this website but a beautiful tribute to Mike. Patti, if you are out there contact me some time. I'm so very sorry. Mike was a wonderful person. Maria (Beazell) Pippin (mariapippin@comcast.net). Would love to catch up with you. God Bless, Maria
My memory
Roy and Phyllis May 01, 2010
365 Days...525,600 Minutes...
Kathy May 27, 2009
My Michael
Evie Logsdon Apr 19, 2009
I do truly believe that there are angles among us and he was one of God's angels sent into this world to share his special gift of love, kindness, support and concern for others. A teacher to show us the way we should be living life. Staying positive even when things seem so dark, staying strong even when we feel so weak. He was a leader in the family to show strength in an even brighter tomorrow.
He used every moment of his life here on earth to help us hear strive to see life’s positives. I pray everyday that I can become a stronger person, better and more giving and that I too can show by example. I talk to him everyday and ask him to help guide me in the right direction.
I am thankful for Patti for all her love and support and the happiness she gave too Michael during their life together. I am thankful for her strength in continuing to keep family tradition alive and I am thankful for all my wonderful memories of the times we’ve shared. His humor, his big kid in a candy store attitude and his positive ways influenced many of us and our lives are so much better because of him.
Memories of Michael always bring a smile to my face and I will carry them with me in my heart forever.
Karey Logsdon (May 17, 2009)
Thank you Kristen
Karey Logsdon Mar 09, 2009
My dad once called me his rogue child and since he has passed I have come to realize that he was my compass, always there to help point me in the right direction. It has been tough living life without him...without my compass I have been a bit out of sync. But I know if I let his death stop me from living a full and happy life I would be dishonoring everything that he stood for and all that he was. When I search for strength in moments of great sadness, I find myself realizing over and over how grateful I am to be his daughter and that his strength is part of what makes me who I am. It's the part of him that's in me that is getting me through this very very painful loss. There will never be a day when I will be able to say that my heart won't ache for him, but in honor of his spirit I will always try my hardest to live as happily and as graciously as he did.
Dad,
You were one in a trillion, made of stuff that is very rare and truly amazing. I will always miss you. Love...Karey
Maria Pippin (Oct 06, 2011)