After learning of the passing of Mike, I was deeply saddened for his family and close friends, his work mates, and the players he coached. The world lost a man who made it a better place to be. I wish you all well and hope you squeeze your loved ones a little tighter and tell them every day how much you love them. Condolences.

Jon Clark and family

Phyl
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.  My thoughts and prayers are with you through this very difficult time.
Rosemarie

Mike You will truly be missed.  You were a wonderful friend to many. A passionate, thoughtful and caring mentor to all the young men and players you played the game with and coached. Peace be with You now and to your loved ones. Know your kindness and love will live on in all our hearts. GOD BLESS 
The Crandall Family

My deepest Sympathy to Shari and Mike's Family. Mike touched the lives of so many people. He will be missed by all.

Mikey....is that you? Our ray of sunshine over Hamilton Volvo this morning!!!!

 Phyllis, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family                 love Gloria Mcneil

Mike it's so clear by aal of these posts the impact you made in such a short time to so many people.  You were a friend, a mentor, an inspiration to soo many.  You will be missed, but more so remembered.  Your going to make a terrific angel. Xo

Our deepest condolences to Mike's family as they deal with this terrible loss. Know that he is always watching over you.
Gone but not forgotten.

My deepest sympathy to Mikes family! He will be greatly missed and NEVER forgotten!!

You left us so suddenly, your thoughts unknown,You left us memories, we are proud to own. Hamilton Volvo will not be the same without Mikey!!

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Mike, you will be missed. You were a great guy. R.I.P. YAK......

As i sit here in shock of the news, i take a moment to remember an old friend whom was taken from the world way too soon. 

All who knew you will all greatly mourn the loss of such a great man. 
 
I send my deepest condolences and am thankful for the reminder to take life in while we are here and to appreciate those we love and tell them each day for we never know when we will no longer be able to hold them in our arms and tell them so.

From the hallways of Barton to working the many clubs together. Big Yac, I find it really hard to believe you're gone. You will be forever missed by many. My prayers go out to you and those you left behind. So sad that you are gone.

With our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to Mike's family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Coach Yac, you will continue to live in the hearts of all those whose lives you have touched.

Shocked and saddened by the passing of one of the kindest and most memorable people I had the privilege of knowing during my years at Barton.  Deepest condolences to the families and loved ones (both two and four legged) grieving Mike so deeply.

My deepest condolences to all of Mikes family, friends and co-workers, I met Mike at Hamilton Volvo, and would frequently chat and joke with him. I wish I had gotten to know him better. I'm saddened at his passing, and I will miss him. God Bless Him.                 
                                                                Chris and Laura Labate and family
                                                                ( Caledonia )

Thank you for touching so many lives...you were truely a God sent...eventhough you are gone, you will never be forgotten..till we meet again
-Disney

The one man that always did his best to make me feel comfortable as a shy guy back at Barton high school all I can say is thanks you will be missed until one day we will meet again and then ill shake the hand of a true gentleman

From BMX's to Beers ,Football to Cheers, BIG Mike Yacusiw you were a great friend, kind soul and most of all an awesome man. R.I.P. Yak. I will miss you in all regards but mostly cooking steaks havin beers and hangin at O.V. Wow with much love to all of your family at this time love Kever and Family XO

Thoughts and Prayers to the family and his Wife .... Mike was my Son's football coach and i knew him through other people he was always so funny ... Mike you will be missed by the boys from Barton

Phyllis, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Love Sandy McLean

21 years of friendship and a lifetime of memories.   Mike your larger than life personality is infamous.  Wishing you a peaceful journey to your new football field in the sky.  Missing you now and forever, til we meet again RIP Mike

Our condolences to Shari and to Mike's family.  Our thoughts & prayers are with you all during this difficult time.  An angel called home far too early.  He will be remembered as an amazing person who touched many lives in his 35 years.  RIP Mike
Shawn Newton & family

Every once in a while a teacher has the privilege to teach a young man such as Mike. Always the gentleman, loved by everyone a wonderful caring person. I remember how he tried to teach me about football and all the plays!! Thank you Phyllis for raising such a man. My sympathies to you Phyllis, Stephanie, Shari, and Chad. I will hold the memory of Mike with me always.
Sue Fowler (retired teacher Barton Secondary)

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Yacusiw family during this difficult time.  Mike was a wonderful man and will be missed.
Angelo and Gail Carretta

To Mikes Family, 
Thank you for giving this world such a beautiful person. I have all of you in my thought's and prayers. Although I only worked with Mike for a short time, he made me feel like I had been here for years. 
To Mike, 
Thank you for teaching me "YARFI"- your positive spirit and zest for life has inspired me to be a better person. 
Ciao Bello

There will never be another Yacabear. He always knew how to put a smile on my face and everyone's around him. So easy to talk to...he was the light of any room and you just knew he was a sincere, caring and loving human being - one of the good guys. To meet him once was enough to know he was special. Mike was the closest thing to a big brother that I have ever had and I am grateful to have known him and for the times we shared together.   Whenever anyone calls me "Lanners" I will think of him as he nicknamed me that one day (poking fun as he usually did) and it just seemed to stick with me. Sending my love and the love of my family to Phyllis, Stephanie, Shari and all of his loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Forever in our hearts. Gone but never forgotten. R.I.P. Yacabear. Love Lanners and family. XOXO

Sending our deepest sympathies to Shari and the entire Yacusiw family.  Mike, distance divides us and we cannot be there to celebrate your wonderful life, exuberant personality, and heart of gold. Undoubtedly, your spirit will carry on in those who knew you, loved you and were blessed to have you in their lives.

Dear Phyllis, Shari, Stephanie, Chad and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Michael.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.  
May your happy memories of him bring you peace.
With Love, Sam, Olga, Darren and Dan Marranca

So sorry to hear. Our heartfelt condolences to Shari, family and friends.

So sorry to hear of the passing of such an amazing guy who left us way too soon. Mike is a great role model and one of the best guys I ever had the pleasure of meeting. You will be missed Yac..

I worked with Mike for a short but memorable time at Zenon. He was literally and figuratively larger than life. We've kept in touch via Facebook and were  trying to get out for a round of golf in recent times. I hope we'll get to do it in a better place in the distant future. RIP and keep smiling big man. You will be missed and your spirit lives on in my heart and in the hearts of many others!! My deepest condolences go out to his family and friends.

I shear the sadness of the family of Mike .. he was a kind and loving person ans we joined hands and prayers with the family we ask that God will guide and protect him ..from a friend and brother Bock

sending heartfelt condolences to Mikes family  RIP  Mike

My heat is broken by the loss of a wonderful man with a magical soul. I loved being  around Mike, His smile lite up any room. I shed a lot of tears from pure laughter by you and now I shed tears of sorrow . I find comfort in knowing you will now be in the heavens with my father who I lost not long ago who also had a love for life as gigantic as your heart and soul. Adam and I will miss you and we will carry our wonder memories of you in our hearts forever. Rest in Peace Yak

My thoughts and many prayers are with the whole family,i'm lost for words :'( thinking for you all.I have been blessed to have had you apart of my family and a honor to have met such great person.Rest In Peace Mike.
Cathy Gagnon & family

My prayers are with your family in this time of such great loss.

"STUNNED" We are so shocked to hear of the passing of  a gentle giant !! 
We were blessed to have worked with you Mike, the good Lord must need you for crowd control!!
 Until we see you again, you will be missed but not forgotten.
Love to you and your family
Kelli and Ken Tokarz (STAR)

my heart is weeping for all the family and especially for Phyl, who was my next door neighbour. I am singing " the song of the angels" quietly to myself as I write this...bless his soul and may love surround those he has left behind.
jude johnson

Mike was a dear friend to anyone who ever knew him, His smile is one of a kind and will never be forgotten as will all of your accomplishments in your life that was taken too early from us!

Our deepest condolences to Michael's family. We remember Michael as a youngster when he lived around the corner from us.  He was always so happy and cute.  He is in our thoughts and in our prayers. 
Ron and Joanne Marini

Honored and Blessed to have met and shared time with Mike, really going to miss you big guy!! my condolences to your family and your wonderful loving fiance Shari...xo

My deepest sympathy to Mike's family. Rest in peace.

Still hard to believe you have been taken from us so soon Yac. The few times that I was privileged to work with you were always a blast. The Star family sure will miss you..Thinking of Shari, family & friends. Gone but never forgotten Yac.

You were a great person to be employed with. I enjoyed every shift that I worked with you and you will be missed deeply. I am sorry that I am unable to attend the visitation due to my educational purposes. I will not forget you my fellow friend.

Thankfully yours,
Adam Anderson

l remember you Mike as one of the nicest guys my daughter had as a childhood friend. You showed love and respect for everyone. You will me missed and never forgotten.  RIP  Marlene Hendry-Beattie

SADLY WE SAY GOODBYE TO A MAN THAT WAS OBVIOUSLY TOO GOOD FOR THIS WORLD.  
SO HONORED TO HAVE HAD MICHAEL STAND IN OUR WEDDING (7/13/13)
TILL WE MEET AGAIN...
ANTHONY & AMY NESTOR

Yac. . .You were really there for me when I needed a friend the most.  You are one of the very few people that inspire everyone you meet to want to be better people. Thank you.  I'll always remember you.

Mike, You were an amazing addition to our lives. You made us smile, laugh and cry. We sang, we listened, we have lots of memories. Love you always and forever in our hearts. Kayden will be searching the sky at night to find his Godfather, Uncle Mike. <3 xo

My sincere condolences to Mike's family.  Coach Yac was an inspiring coach and mentor to me both on and off the football field.  He always had words of encouragement and inspiration for the kids he coached.  Even when he was no longer my coach, he still went out of his way to say 'hi' and check in via Facebook etc.  He reached out during my most challenging times and always acknowledged my successes.  I will really miss him.  He was truly a stand-up guy - an amazing coach and mentor.

My condolences to the Yacusiw family, I was truly blessed to be a friend and player of Mike's. Coach Yac you will never be forgotten and you have taught me many life lessons. Much love from the o-line.

I still find it hard to believe that you are gone.  You will be remembered by many as a kind, gentle human being that made everybody around you laugh. Heartfelt condolences to Mike's family and many friends.  And for our darling Shari...please remember that you were the love of his life!! Keep that in your heart forever!! RIP Mike ~ Always and Forever!!

Our sincere condolences . Mike was one of a kind! A big Teddy Bear. We will miss his big smile and his positive attitude. His willingness to participate, his great team work, and his dedication to Hamilton Volvo. May you rest in peace!

Larger than life..You were a force of all things good in this world..my deepest sympathy thoughts and prayers to family and to you Shari. you have a great angel looking over you..He will be so missed but there are nothing but good memories and the best stories. You will remember him and smile...in time.. RIP Yakk

Our sincere condolences. Victor & Christine Hoaran

Sending prayers & thoughts to Mikes beloved Shari & the rest of his family, SUCH sad ,sad news, .....too young to go to Heaven, Terry worked alongside Mike , I met him just a couple of times & so did the children too, he made a great impression on us all , Lots of Love , Terry, Debbie, Ellie & Charlie xxxx

"Death is nothing else but going home to God, the bond of love will be unbroken for all eternity." - You'll be missed but not forgotten!

A man only walks this world for the briefest time. He comes into the world with nothing and leaves the same way, it is how he effects those around him that are his legacy. He effected so many that he will be forever remembered in his stories. Love prayers and support from us... My daughter will know his name and our hearts will always be full of love for him.

Sending love and sympathy to all of you on your recent loss.

With deepest sympathy to Mary, Glen and family.  My prayers are with you all.

With our deepest sympathy to Phyllis, Stephanie, Shari, Glen and Mary. We were saddened to hear of your loss, and we hope that the love and support of your friends and family will comfort you during this difficult time.

Thank you Mike for always having a smile to share !  Prayers for your family and loved ones. DeeDee.

RIP Yak...you will be missed by all, heaven just got a super star angel.

Coach Yak was my coach for 4 years and has helped me grow up and become a man. You never know what you have until it is gone and i realize he was a great guy and the most passionate. R.I.P Coach Yak we will win the championship for you, BOOM!!

Mike was a great man and would give you the shirt off his back, always told you how it was, was a caring and kind man...it was sure an honor to be in the presence of this man....mike you will be missed

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

I'll miss you and think of you everyday I breath. I'm sorry your gone but I'm glad I had my time with you.  I love you brother. Until we meet again.

Mike may you R.I.P from the Islands gone but not forgotten

We had the privledge to spend many good time with Mike over the past 12 years. Mike, you will be missed greatly by all! Paul & Izabela.

So heartbreaking..there are no words....such a loving, kind man....Everyone should be thankful we had him in our lives....he was a special fiance, son, brother, grandson and friend to us all....Susie and Stacy Dice, Teddy Wootton...

Mike was the guy who was a strong man and a teddy bear rolled into one. One who loved his Shari and family so very much. It was truly a pleasure to have known him.

we wish to express our deepest regrets for the loss of a fine young man, he will truly be missed by very many people.....our prayers and thoughts are with his family at this hard time. George and Debra Colantino and our children Ryan, Alicia and Breanne.

We have lost one of the most amazing people I have had the pleasure of calling my good friend for the last 25 years.  You will be missed and loved by so many, we will try to carry on and live life like you taught us all to do.  Much love the Hicke Sisters 3

Our sincere sympathy Phyllis and Stephanie, our thoughts are with you.

It was with deep sadness that we learned of Michael's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Phyl, family and friends during this difficult time.

So sad to hear. Great memories of the big man!  RIP YAK!

Our deepest condolences to the family of Mike Yacusiw. He will be greatly missed by his Volvo family.

Yak, gone too soon. We are saddened by the news of your passing. If we can feel this sorrowful as your friends, I can only imagine the pain in the hearts of your loved ones. We pray for God's comfort. RIP old friend.

My good friend and lead blocker you sprung me many times to the endzone and your dedication and inspiration sprung everyone who had the pleasure to meet you. I sure wish I had a chance to say goodbye but sometimes life doesn't give us second chances. You will be sadly missed by everyone who's life you touched. RIP my brother. Gone but not forgotten.

Mike was a tremendous friend, teammate, and most of all family man.  I

My condolences to everyone... May u RIP Mike!

My condolences to Mikes family, gone too young, too soon. I will forever cherish the memories I have of you Mike! Your a great friend who could always find the good in every situation, and could always make us laugh. The world is a sadder place without you in it. All My Love Allison.

My deepest condolences to Mike's family, he was one of the kindest guys I knew in high school. He will be missed but his memory will always live on. RIP Mike!

Words cannot begin to express the grief and loss we feel now that Mike has left us all. God must have taken him to do his work....however, he didn't realize the hole he left down here. I cannot properly express how i feel for my cousin Phyl, Stephanie and Billy, i am deeply saddened by our loss. Mike was  an inspiration and great roll model for all of us. I'll miss him and his fb entries....see you soon

My condolences to the family and fiancé of Mike.  May Mike RIP.

Mike was my closest person I had as a brother. He was the godfather to my child. He was loved be 1000's of people and will never be forgotten. RIP Mickey. Till we meet again

My thoughts and prayers go out to Shari Steed and Mike's Family. Mike was a great friend and a great person! He was always there for people, especially for all the youth that he had coached and was a mentor too!
I am grateful to have known him, and he will be greatly missed!!!
RIP My Brother!!!

My condolences to Shari and Mikes Family. Mike was an amazing man and made many people smile and laugh. He will be in my heart and thoughts for ever. Always Remembered and Never Forgotten.

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. May you rest in peace.

My heartfelt condolences to Mikes family. I went to school with mike and now he also knows my son from coming to Steelers football. All around great guy. Already missed

hockey at Lawfield with Mike were fun times during teen years, RIP

Mike its with great sadness we say goodbye to a great friend and fellow coach . Your  humour and presence on the sidelined will be missed. Your antics and hijinx will be remembered always . We at Sir Winston Churchill Bulldogs send our thoughts and prayers to your family and fiance Sherri . Your Barons will make you proud Coach Yac
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