It has now been a year since Michael  went to be with Jesus! I miss him more than I can say, He was and is the “Love of my Life! “ He was my Best Friend, and such a wonderful Dad to our 5 children and Grand Dad to (so far) 10 grandchildren, one more coming soon! He absolutely adored being a Grand Dad!! 
Thank you for leaving your remembrances! Love, Kerry 

The Cowden family were our neighbors in Westchester and also attended the same church as our family.   Mike was a wonderful man, I was able to briefly reconnect with him at my fathers funeral in 2014.  Articulate, sharp-as-a-tack and with a smile that would light up a room.   I was shocked to hear of his passing, I hope Kerry and the family know they are in our prayers.  Rest-in-Peace Mike, until we meet again.

The best Daddy in the whole wide world!  I love you so much, and already miss you like crazy, Pop!! 

I met Mike at Roosevelt Elementary School. He had a smile and joy if you were around him. We got separated in Jr High but reconnected at Venice High. After graduation we lost touch, but this past August we were blessed to reconnect and catch up. I met Kerry the love of his life. He talked about his kids and grandkids and showed pictures. He loved them and the pride of his family was so evident. I will cherish this memories and the fact I got to reconnect one more time before God called him home. 
Prayers and condolences to his family and close friends.

Mike had a sharp wit and an amazing memory, and would constantly regale his friends with memories that would  bring about a voluminous amount of laughter. Mike, as were his beloved parents, was an exceptionally generous person, a value that he taught his children. Mike had immense admiration and respect for my father, he would always tell me how fortunate I was to have such a good man in my life as my father.
If you became a friend with Mike, you were friends for life. Mike loved God, life, his family and his friends, and we all loved Mike. I know in the deepest recesses of my heart that Mike is watching over all the people he loved. 
If you check your dictionaries, and look up the word friend, you'll find Mike's picture next to it.
For the rest of my life and beyond, I will always love Mike.

I remember Mike so well as a little boy. He lived across the street from me. Even then, Mike was a loving, kind person.  I take great comfort in knowing that Mike is with our Lord and he has the biggest smile on his sweet face. I will never forget you Mike and I'm so happy that after many years, I was able to reconnect with you. My prayers and thoughts are with Mike's family, loved ones and friends.


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10 mayo, 1951 – 3 marzo, 2020

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