Mitch, it's been one year since you left us to be with your mom and Josh. I'm wondering what you have experienced this past year, what heaven is like. Wouldn't it be amazing if you could tell us, it would comfort us all to know how wonderful heaven is. We have grieved for you, deeply, and yet we know that as life goes on, your memory will always be with us. Vickie and Chris are doing well, I wish I could be there with them, and Mitch if you could give them a nudge to come home and visit there family, that would be wonderful. I know that you would encourage Vickie and Chris to do that. Vickie has been strong for Chris and Chris has been strong for Vickie, but you already know that. I bet you are so proud of them. I miss when you say Minnesooooota, I miss when I hear you and Vickie having a loud discussion while I'm on the phone with her, and then both of you laughing about it, and I miss your comments on facebook. I will always remember the time we spent with you in New York City, there couldn't have been a better tour guide, I will always remember when you and Vickie got married at my mom and dads and your parents were afraid of the woods and bears, and I will always remember that you were larger than life, and you lived life to the fullest. Snowstorm is with you now too, I bet Snow was so happy to see you, I can just see him running to you to jump on your lap. Mitch we miss you so much, what I miss most is knowing that you are in New Jersey taking care of Vickie and Chris. And so I light this memorial candle so that this page can stay on this website for one more year, so that when I want to go back and look at your pictures and relive memories, I can do that. We love you Mitch.

Mitch, I know you are watching over Vickie and Chris from Heaven and I will be taking care of them here on earth. In my mind, I picture you walking all over Heaven saying, "How are ya" with that great big smile, and a love that is larger than life. Thank you for comforting Vickie with the biggest hug you ever gave her and letting her know that you are ok. We will miss you here but we know you are experiencing so much joy in Heaven with Joshua and your mom. We all love you so much, Karla, Brett, Ashley and Megan.

We had classes with Mitch at Bronx Science and then reconnected this year on Facebook. Mitch's cheerful smile, warmth, love of music, and positive attitude will be remembered fondly. We wish you comfort and strength during this difficult time. May your memories of time spent together bring you peace.