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Margaretcallister posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, June 21, 2024
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Hi to Mike's family you don't know me I'm Mike's friend Margaret I have known Mike for such long time has just found out about his passing I kept in touch every now and than since pandemic Mike is amazing person who loved his kids and family dearly he always talked about his kids and how proud he was of them and as far as his brothers yes he had a lot of funny stories he talk for hours with anything about his family and friends for so long I wondered wow Mike hasn't called me back I guess he was just on vacation somewhere golfing but today I Google his name and found my answer I love Mike dearly he great person and true friend and there for anyone %100 and loved his kids and family I can't believe this is so real To his family so very sorry for your loss Mike was loved by many Mike I love you Soo much Golf away ❤️ always Margaret Mcallister ,Farmingdale ,NY
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Jimmy Marchetta posted a condolence
Friday, July 21, 2023
It’s so very sad to hear of the passing of Mike. We always had upbeat conversations whenever we would see each other at St Francis Hospital. His patients were #1 and he treated them with the utmost care and respect. When I was a patient at St Francis in 2020 he found me and visited before his overnight shift. He gave me some insights about living in Connecticut when my daughter was looking for an apartment. Mike was a good man, colleague and friend. He will be missed
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Liz Rerisi uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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I met Mike in September of 1994. My husband and I had just moved back to Long Island to be near my family, but Mike didn't know that. I had just started working in the SICU and I was working hard learning how to be an ICU nurse. Mike was so patient and helpful, and I was nose-down most of the time, working hard, so I didn't socialize like the established nurses. Come Thanksgiving, Mike invited me to his home to celebrate Thanksgiving with his family. The invite was given in front of other nurses, they were like "Mike, she is going to be with HER family" and Mike was so surprised, he stammered a bit, and just kind of muttered that he didn't know, and he didn't want anyone to be alone during the holiday. I have always remembered that, and ever since then I have done the same thing--inviting over anyone alone for our holiday dinner. And every time I make that invitation I think of Mike. In addition to teaching me how to be an ICU nurse he taught me kindness.
Another example of his inherent kindness...after a few years, we partnered in mentoring some of the high school volunteers that were assigned to the ICU. There was one student who was being raised by his grandparents, who were on the older side. He seemed a little less sure of himself than the other kids, so Mike would spend more time with him than the other students. I think in a way he was filling in as an older brother, if not father. He had private talks with this young man, and I would occasionally overhear snippets. He would talk about how to be a responsible young man, how to treat dates, how to negotiate social issues...one time I overheard him just outright telling this young man "Whatever you do, don't do drugs. Your friends will offer them to you, but don't accept. Just don't. If you need an out, remember me, here's my number. If you get an offer, or get pressured, just call me and I'll come get you. Remember this." And it was so powerfully said, and meant, and *I* have always remembered it.
I'm attaching a photo of Mike...it's a silly one. It shows us staff sharing in the care and feeding of Mike. We all loved him.
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Mike Mills posted a condolence
Monday, June 19, 2023
To: William Jr., Patrick, Ashley, Victoria, & William
My name is Mike Mills, a friend of Mikes from High School. He had a personality you don't forget, and we developed a strong friendship. A few years after my wife Heidi and I moved to Texas, Mike drove down in his old Bronco to visit because he was afraid to fly. The first day he showed up he got nabbed for our 3-year-old daughters tea party. His old class clown habits kicked in, and he was an instant hit with our daughter. She probably thought she had her own private clown.
Over the years we got to spend good times together on fishing and hunting trips, plus catching up over the phone. Mike was also quick to tell you about his kids, especially around a campfire or barbeque pit. And whenever a major storm in Texas made the news, he'd be calling to check on us.
He will be missed. May the blessings of each day be the blessings you need most.
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Anna Mazza lit a candle
Sunday, June 18, 2023
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Dear Ashley, Victoria and Billy,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. We hope that good memories will help you through this difficult time.
With our sincerest condolences,
Anna, Vito and Zach Mazza
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Theresa Finley posted a condolence
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Sadden to hear of his passing. He was always a pleasure to see at St. Francis Hospital. He would always tell you that you were doing a great job & always gave us his number to reach him. Such a wonderful person who will be missed. May God comfort his family & friends.
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William Bresnahan posted a condolence
Friday, June 16, 2023
I am Mike's older brother , William Bresnahan. I am still in complete shock at Mike's passing.. This was not part of the Bres plan. Mike was going to outlive all of us, being the superman he was.. I'm so proud to have had the honor of saying I was Mike's brother. He lived a complex, but incrediable life.. Mike had dreamed of being a doctor since we were little.. Every Halloween Mike insisted on putting together some sort of Doctors outfit while we grew up. By High school Mike knew he didn't have grades or the money to attend med school so he went into the Army as an operating room tech.. It was his start on his life goal to somehow be a doctor. After the army Mike learned about the new Physician Assistant (PA) program just starting at the University of Hartford and immediatly applied and was accepted into the program. As a PA he could do 99% of what a doctor did and for him it was a dream job and he loved it. He had just retired and planned to enjoy life.. It sadly wasn't to be.
To Mike, family was everything. He loved his brothers and sisters and He really loved his kids Ashley, Victoria and William.. He was so proud when Ashley decided to follow in Mikes footsteps and become a PA like himself. You notice he named his son William? Its a tradition in the Bresnahan clan that the first son of each generation was named William,, I , my dad , grandfather and great grandfather were all named William. I never had a son and my daughters would have hated me if I had named one of them William so when Mike's son was born, Mike asked me if he could name him William and the tradition carried on.
Oh my brother I will miss you so much.. I will miss the zaney way we were always insulting or goofing on each other. If this heaven thing is real I hope you are with Mom, Dad, Kathy and Maureen as well as all the dogs and cats we had an who you loved. Rest in Peace Bro, I love you and hopefully will see you when its my turn to cross over..
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Scott Morris uploaded photo(s)
Friday, June 16, 2023
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Carol Mockler posted a condolence
Thursday, June 15, 2023
I was saddened to hear of Mike’s passing. I have so many fond memories of him from my youth. He always kept everyone laughing. His family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol (Burton) Mockler
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John Murray uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, June 15, 2023
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John Murray posted a condolence
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Mike was a long time colleague and a long time friend. We had a lot of laughs and great times together. I will truly miss you my brother.
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lisa schwartz posted a condolence
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Mike was a great guy always willing to help out and with that famous smile! He will be missed and we are all very sad.
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Mary McKenna posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Mike was such a good guy and a good friend to all. Always a big smile and brought snacks and fruit every night for the staff. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Hope he rests in Peace and gets to catch some good fish!
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