Clare and I were saddened to learn of Michael's passing.

Michael was my friend and a business colleague: we did business together for over 20 years.  I had the pleasure of accompanying him on several business trips. Most of all I will remember his optimism and his wit.

A first class gentleman from a first class family.

My condolences to his family and to all who knew him.

Clare and Peter Coco



May all your memories be a comfort to you during this difficult time.  We were so sorry to hear of Michael's passing.
We remember our families spending  lots of time together during all the years they were growing up.  Michael was a kind and generous person.  Sending much love to all of you.
Lisa and Larry Plotkin


So many wonderful memories...I could write for hours.   Michael and his family always treated me as one of their own and I am forever grateful.   What a kind and generous friend. 

May your family find peace. 

I am deeply saddened by Michael's passing. I remember him as a proud and generous host. He welcomed all who came to visit and
made them feel special.  I hope his family knows no further sorrow. 

I am so sorry to hear of Michael's passing. I was a Junior Bridesmaid at his wedding to Harriet. Michael was kind, gracious and generous. He was a truly decent man.
I  will miss him. May his family/my family be comforted by happy memories of him.

We are so saddened to learn of Michael’s passing.  We remember him as being such a kind and gentle person who adored his family.
 
Our thoughts and hearts are with you during this difficult time. 
May his memory be a blessing.

With love, 
Susie and Jeff Saffer

I am so saddened to hear of Michaels passing. Michael and I go back to pre school riding tricycles around Ding Dong School, with myself Kenny Stoll and Jeff Kane. 
I remember spending many days in Micheal’s house in Swampscott flipping baseball cards, playing learners, and watching Saturday morning cartoons on the first Color TV that I saw. The Turkanis family home was always open welcoming us kids in. Basketball games in the driveway. I have so many wonderful memories of Michael and his family.
My sincerest condolences to Barry, Joan, and  Richard and the rest of Michael’s family.

RIP Michael
Joel Rose
Classmate and very old friend from Swampscott

So sorry to learn of Michael's passing. His whole family is in our thoughts today.
Jeff and Mary Jane Ham

So very sorry to hear of Michael's passing. Our family connections go back 4 generations now, and from all of us please accept our sincere condolences. 

Michael was a kind man and loving person. I  send my prayers to the family and all his close friends. 

We were so saddened to hear of Michael's passing on Sunday.  The entire Turkanis family is in our hearts and prayers during this very difficult and sad time.  
Thinking of all of you,
Michele and Bob Flynn

We are saddened to hear of Michael's passing.  We remember him to be a kind, generous and loving man.   May his memory be a blessing to all of you.   Sending warmth,  Sara and Harvey Berman

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Turkanis family. We are sorry to hear of his passing. Michael will be missed.
Bob and Rozella

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Michael Harold Turkanis

June 7, 1947 – January 17, 2021

Riverside Gordon Memorial Chapels

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