Condolences
Hey friend, I miss you... I miss the way you would drive down the block and slow down just a bit with the biggest smile on your face to announce to me what you planned to do on your trip..Your joy was so amazing.. You got so happy even at the smallest of things. Even in your darkest of times you would walk by my house and always offer words of encouragement to me. I often feel guilty about that. You and Vickie were so perfect together. You were amazing parents.. Your son is amazing. It's funny because every once in a while Chris will do something where I see you in him. You must be so proud of him, and Vickie. She is doing such a great job with Chris. He is such a great young man. I really love him so much..I am so blessed to have known you.... You gave me an honor I didn't deserve...I thank you so much for the last days where you allowed me to be by your bedside with you until the end. I will never forget the last time you opened your eyes, looked around and saw Vickie and your eyes opened up so big . You saw your love and then you said goodbye..You showed me in that moment that God is alive and with us. From a moment of suffering you went to eternal peace. Now I know heaven does exist I know you must be sad that you left, but at the same time i'm sure you are happy there. You are with Josh, your mom and snow..I love you Mitch and miss you.keep smiling down on you family and friends....we all miss and LIKE you. God Bless
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Mitch will be watching down over you both and will be in your hearts forever.
I was so happy to have met Mitch. I pray that God will make your burden light and your grieving short.
This has to be the hardest thing a wife and son must go through, but you and Chris do it with such stregnth. I can remember all of the good times as a little girl growing up with Uncle Mitch. The barbecues on Long Island with the whole family, Jason's Bar Mitzvah, when Uncle Mitch gave Jason his first beer. I remember when we went up to New York to visit, Uncle Mitch went into the city with us and bought me a stuffed animal frog from FAO Schwartz.....I was so excited. I will forever hear in my head Uncle Mitch calling me "Brookie Cookie", and grandma calling me "Brookles", which is what you Aunt Vickie to this day call me and it warms my heart! Jason, Mom, Jennifer, Noah, Jack, and Ben love you and Chris very much. We are always here for you and if you ever need a place to stay in Florida, our home is yours with much love, Brooke, Jason, Fran, Jenn, Tim, Noah, Jack, and Ben
Vickie & Chris- I can't imagine what you are both going through right now. Vickie you are and have always been a strong person. I am glad that my Uncle met you and I remember him talking about you when I was younger he truly loved you. I have fond memories of being with the both of you. Christoper- I know that your Dad is so proud of you and you are and will always be his life. My thoughts and prayers are with and if there is anything I can do for either of you please don't hesitate to ask we are family and here for you always. Love, Jason, Jennifer, Noah, Benjamin & Jack
Mitch has been a special person in our lives, he married our daughter, Vickie. He gave her a good life, has been a good husband to her and a good father to Chris. He has so much to be proud of in his life. He will be missed. We say good bye with love.
One of my best memories of Mitch was While he was in his hospital bed, I was struggling with some difficulties of my own, and he called me to encourage me and to remind me whose hands we are in, and that God is in control Even while he struggled with pain, he was still reaching out to other.
Some of you may not know, but Mitch also donated his cornea's so that even in death he gave life.
Also, when Mitch was in his hospital bed, he started singing, "Don't worry, be happy", and those of us in the room sang along. Even when he was sad, he made us laugh.
Mitch knew how to live larger than life, it would be good if we could take a lesson from him, to love more, work less, be a friend with everyone, always like everything everyone does on facebook - it makes them feel good to know that you read their post, be proud of your family, be generous to a fault, and encourage others. Thank You Mitch, I love you and I was honored to be by your bed as you took your last breath. Karla
To Helene , Allen, and family- Wishing peace in your hearts at this difficult time. May your brother be without pain and in a better place. Our sympathy to you and your family. Linda and Gary Higby
Vickie and Chris - There are few things in life more difficult than losing a husband and father at such a young age. Mitch was a good man and we will all miss him. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this. We love you!
Vickie and Chris, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know it's been a tough time for your family the past year or so, and you both held it together tremendously for the short time I've known you. My deepest condolences and sympathies.
Dear Vickie and Chris, We are so sorry for your loss. Mitch was a warm, caring person and a wonderful neighbor and friend. He was the first one to welcome us to our new home. He fought a hard battle the past year and a half but was always positive, had a smile for us whenever we saw him and kept his sense of humor. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Tami, Anthony, Samantha and Stefanie
My sincerest sympathies. You are in my thoughts, prayers and I love you.
Vicki and Chris, you don't know me but I worked as a SunGard Consultant on the Global Plus Conversion project at Bessemer with Mitch. Whenever he walked into to our office to say hello and do some work, it brightened our day. What a great guy. I want you to know that other SunGard employees down in PA who never even met Mitch, but dealt with him over the phone, have asked about him over the last year or so. Please find peace in that he is no longer in pain and that he is clearly loved by so many.
Dear Vickie, Christopher and Family, We love you all dearly. Mitchell was a wonderful man. Our friendship since college meant so much. I will always treasure the memories we all shared. I enjoyed our conversations when Michell spoke about all the exciting things Christopher was doing. Michell was a proud man. He was loving to all. He will be truly missed. Love, Stacey & Richard and Cayla, Matthew, Zachary and Gabrielle Lelonek
Vickie and Chris Our deepest sympathy goes out to you, there is nothing I can say that will ease the pain but we are thinking of you and you are in our prayers Love Uncle Al and Aunt Peggy
Vickie and Chris and family, My deepest sympathies to you all. I will miss the spirited conversations Mitch and I had on facebook. Stay strong. God be with you in this time of healing and always! Love you bunches! Tina
Vickie and Chris, I am so thankful I could be with Mitch during his final hours, thank you for giving me that honor. I love you, Karla