Mike called  in 1983 as he needed someone to update his egg hatchery and bring it into the 20th century .As it turned out he became a  very good friend . He was a very special person and will be sorely missed. 

I met Mike and Carol shortly after I moved to Colorado in 1976.  Little did I know that they would take me in as one of their own.  While our communication has mostly been Christmas cards the last several years, when we did get together it felt as if I had walked through their door every day... same love, same teasing, and oh the stories.  My heart goes out to Carol, Linda, Debbie, and Kimmy.  Sweet memories - Jack bringing me out to the farm, Solomon, Chico, the ferrets, Katy, and all the other critters.  And that view of Longs Peak.  Thank you Minelli for your spirit, your honesty, your teasing, your support, and your never ending love.  I miss your presence on earth but I know you are playing with the angels.  My love to Carol, Linda, Debbie, Kimmy and the rest of the Minelli family.

I am crushed beyond words.  Mike was such a good friend to me and many Colorado falconers, a stalwart supporter of the Colorado Hawking Club, and one of its first presidents. Beneath the occasionally stern exterior was the kindest, softest and sweetest heart of a teacher, father, husband and wonderful human being.  Twenty years ago when I began flying merlins, I would occasionally go up to the farm and Mike would give me a bit of falcon food.  My toddler daughter in the car seat, would get smiles, tickles and tiny Snickers bars.  I could barely pry the two of them apart! 

Mike's friends, both falconry and otherwise, meant so much to him. I will be forever grateful to be counted as one of them, and I will profoundly miss him.  My deepest condolences and love to Carol and all of the family. 

What a wonderful person he has been.  He’s been a family friend for many years!   Will miss having coffee with holiness and talking over
life issues !  Helping with his birds and many other things!  Love hugs and prayers for the family !

I have a lot of great memories with Mike at the farm or in the mountains searching for goshawks.  He truly loved everyone and it was always a special treat if I had my kids in the truck because he would come over and get those kids engaged and smiling every time, like he was their uncle.   The fall (Falconry) trapping seasons won't be the same, sharing stories, building traps, eating his soup and comparing our new birds together.   He always found a way to inspire doing better and point out family is most important.  Some of my favorite "Minelli" quotes are true evidence of just how much I wanted to impress the  "Gos Guru" as he is listed in my phone.
"You really are catching goshawks" 
"You really are seeing goshawks flying around" 
"Oh put that contraption away! that's not going to catch anything"  
"Breakfast at my house  with Beebe,  bring your wife"
Will miss our chats dearly and running into him around Longmont.  My biggest condolences to you Carol and the family.   He is the Best!

I will never be able to Express my all my grateful thoughts about Mr. Minelli 
He stood by my side when I was a student at Skyline High School.  I even worked on the pheasant farm where you taught me so many things about his business.  I even lived at their home when I was going through a very difficult process in life. I truly will never forget your kindness,  heart of gold and one of the best men I have ever known in my life.
My thoughts are with you all. I cannot say goodbye but one day i will see you again.

So many good memories it is hard to pick one. He was the toughest, softhearted person I've ever met. When my wife Nancee had a serious eye infection, Mike called our house 3 to 4 times a week until she recovered. Always concerned and sooo thoughtful. All of our family loved Mike dearly.

Some say...If you can make a difference in one persons life, you’ve led a pretty good life! I’m sure I’m one of the many, Mr. Minelli! (Skyline. 83-85) I will cherish our weekly morning meetings. Our impromptu, after-school detention meetings  And all the rest! You saw things in me, that I didn’t see! Thank You! 

So, So Sorry for your loss Carol and Family. Mike was a part of our Coffee Club at 7-eleven and a part of the Bait Shop at Bennett's in Berthoud.  He will be missed. I brought you and Mike your masks from Guardian Angels Church. Rest in Peace Minelli and CC will beat Denver in Hockey with you watching over them.
Jim and Judy Hejlik

I taught at Erie Jr./Sr. H.S. approximately from 1972-1975 and worked with Mike and Gil Garcia. They were my good pals. I can't believe that they are both gone. They were good men that are surely missed! Condolences to their families.

I am at a loss for words. My heart aches and all I can do is keep praying that you all find some peace.  Know  that he will live on through all of the amazing memories so many of us have of him.  He is so loved, as are all of you.  Mr. Minelli always made me feel special and worthwhile.  May God bless and give you strength during this time. Sending you love and prayers. 

Jane

R.I.P. Mr.Minelli what a great man he was my Jr & Sr high counselor took the time to listen and gave great advice. Was a great friend to all

I am so sorry to learn about Mr.Minelli’s passing.  I will never forget how he helped me when I was brand new at Erie.  I was extremely sad and scared.   In my household it was chaotic and we moved 3 times in 3 years ( long story).  Mr. Minnelli met with me once a week and gave me the tools to adjust to being at a new school.   He really helped me feel at ease.   I left Colorado years ago, but I will never forget him.
My condolences to his wife and family.    I am truly sorry for your loss.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Laurie Brown (Weissman)

Mr Minelli was a great councilor at Erie High School. Because of him I got to graduate with my class in 1980!
RIP sir.
Condolences to the family

So sad to hear this news.  A wonderful person and educator.  Wishing Peace and Blessings to all of his loved ones.  Class of '76 - EHS

Our prayers are with you, Carol, and your family.   I'm so glad I was able to spend some time with you both in June; never would have imagined it would be the last visit with Mike.  He was such a big influence in my life as falconry as become a large part of my life and he was my mentor and a great friend.  I will miss him greatly.  Hunter only met him once, but could tell what a great man he was and knows how much he meant to me.   You and Mike were wonderful together and I can't imagine the loss you're feeling right now as well what Linda, Debbie and Kim and your grandchildren are feeling.  He was so proud of his family and clearly loved you all very, very much.     Love, Tammy and Hunter

Such a loving friend and neighbor. Our family has so many sweet memories of Mike. Our love to you all.

My condolences to his wife and family. As a Falconry Apprentice Mike took me under his wing to share his many yrs of Falconry knowledge. He offered support and guidance I so appriecated. He will be missed. Soar with Eagles Mike.

Mike Minelli was one of the most genuine, kindest, and caring people I have known in my lifetime.  It was a great honor and privilege to work with him @ Skyline. He always brightened up my day.  Condolences to Debbie, Linda, Kim, and Carol  - Lots of love to you all.  Cheryl

He took me and my mom to look at UNC and Aims.  He never treated me as a disabled person just another student.  I am very sorry for your loss.  He was one of a kind.  He will always be remembered fondly 

Carol and family, my heart goes out to you! Hugs to you Carol.
Mike or as we called him "Minelli" was a kind and caring friend to all.
He and his food will be missed at all the gatherings.
He would always tell me he had to get home and cook dinner and then tell me what he was cooking.
He and Bob are sharing hunting stories. 💗

Mr. Minelli was such a good friend and councilor.  Helped me tremendously in high school.  Never judgmental.   Extremely fond memories.  RIP Mr. Minelli..

Mr. Minelli was my High School counselor at Erie High , If you acted like an adult Mike immediately respected you , He was a genuine influence on my teen years and we remained friends all these years 
Rest forever sir , you’re one unique individual ! It was a real honor knowing you 

My heart is broken.  He was someone I went to all the time in my high school years and ran into him for years after. He was a true friend and helped me through all the first world problems you encounter as a high school teen. I am so sorry to hear this. I still drive by his house and wanted to  stop and say Hi, I am sorry I didn't. Let that be a lesson. Take the time to do it, I would have loved to see him at least one more time. Thank you Mr. Minelli for all you did. You will be missed. My condolences to the family. 
Becky-Erie High

I knew Mike as a friend and I  feel honored to say so! He was truly a ‘one-of-a-kind’ guy

So sorry to here about Mr. Minelli.  Randy & I love running into him around Mead.  So many great stories from high school and beyond.  He will be missed. 
 Love to the family

So very saddened to hear of the loss of Mr. Minelli.   He told me some great stories during my time at Skyline.  He was a wonderful person.    My condolences to his family.  

My Condolences go out to all his family and friends. I was thinking when I heard about your passing What a tremendous Loss this going to be to everyone that knew you. You helped me a lot  during my Junior Yr. and I'm forever thankful for your guidance and tough Love,  During those hard times..  I keep hearing from a lot of people the impact you had on us kids. And I'm thinking how did he do it. The time it must have took to take on everyone's problems and get us through our difficult situations .Is  truly Inspiring,  and I'am grateful that our paths crossed . Thank you  for your Guidance and support. May The Glory of God be with you Mr. Minnelli as you have earned your Wings.. RIP....

When I think back on my high school memories he is the first face I see. I moved here from a tiny school and Skyline was HUGE to me. He helped navigate my last two years of high school (graduated 30 years ago!) and made sure I crossed my T’s and doted my I’s so I could graduate. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being the man you were! I have no doubt that you touched thousands of lives, thank you for taking the time to be in mine. 

Mr. Minelli was one of the most influential people in my school years.  I appreciate his care for his students, his loyalty to his students, and his subversive sense of humor.  Deepest sympathies to Carol, and please know he will be missed deeply.  

I have so many memories of Mr. Minnelli it’s hard to just say one. I am privileged to have had him in my life as a mentor, counselor and as a friend. Whether he was helping me find my car keys (which I had usually locked inside my car), or eating waffles at his house, he was just awesome. Prayers to his family and just find peace in all of the lives he touched. ❤️

Carol et.al.
Sending you big hugs and lots of love...Peace too.

Mr. Michael Minelli
A Diamond .
A memory and something that I learned and I will never forget that I learned from him
No matter the cohort of students under his guidance, he served them with the same support, kindness, tough-love, and wisdom year after year.
He met the most challenging students with a smile before making them push themselves beyond what they thought possible.
I learned and I will always cherish the memory lessons of what I remember
He worked with us all, pushing us all, 
 for the moon and settling for a star. He asked  the students to reach as high as the sky and then celebrates them for just reaching as high as they can.He asked the teachers to look at things from a different point of view, to see things through the student’s eyes, to try different tools, and to rededicate our hearts despite our daily frustrations. For it takes a village to educate our students. No teacher can do it alone, and Mr. Minelli
packed the punch of so many caring teachers /counselor combined.
He met with a cadre of students in the morning, checking their backpacks for assignments due, keeping  sitting one-on-one with students, giving them a safe place to work, to ask questions, and to succeed.
He knew every teacher’s expectations and assignments. He knows every student’s tendencies and saga.
In parent meetings, he supports all straightforward with the parents, he was relentless with the students, and he is collaborative with the teachers
Yet, as special as our he was, I would bet that on every staff there are other out there: be they teachers, administrators, or counselors. Maybe they are recognized, maybe not, but they are there. The media doesn’t speak about  The Mr Minelli
of our schools aren’t highlighted by our politicians. But they are there. These self-sacrificing, generous people can be found in every school and daily walk down every hall.
I don’t mean to diminish what our particular He did people or students by saying. Honesty. Loving kind being real

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Michael Patrick Minelli

15 novembre 1940 – 11 juillet 2020

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