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Stefanie Henkin Gunning posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Dear Esther,
I know it's been a long time since we've spoken, but I wanted to reach out to tell you how horribly sorry I was to learn of Mike's passing. You have my deepest sympathies. I would love to reconnect if you are so inclined and when you feel ready. If not, please know that you have my love always, and that you and Jordan are always in my thoughts.
Stefanie
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Don Williams posted a condolence
Thursday, August 14, 2008
I am sorry to learn about Michael's passing. I never met him. However, I heard bits of his life story through the years from his father, who was a high school and junior high classmate of mine. I met Mike's father, Jim, in the summer of 1943 at the Ranger Lodge Camp in Casco, Maine. I know Jim & Tina were lovingly proud of Mike. I hope my prayers and condolences will bring some small measure of softening the crushing sorrow that they feel at this time of thier lives.
Don Williams
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Ricki Davis Gafter posted a condolence
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Michael and I attended school together at UC. He was just beginning his career in comedy. We lost touch about 18 years ago. I am very sorry to hear of his passing and hope his memory will be a blessing for those that knew and loved him.
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Moody McCarthy posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
I had the pleasure of working with Mike a few times - he had a great spirit. He told me a story about sharing a green room with Joe Walsh, whom he didn't recognize. Finally Walsh had to tell Mike, "I'm a musician". Mike replied, "Would I know your work?" Walsh said, "Um, 'Hotel California'"
"Oh..."
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Rachel Goer posted a condolence
Friday, July 18, 2008
Esther & Jordan:
You are both in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry that you have lost a loving husband and father. Find strength and love in each other and in the family and friends that love you and you will make it through this very difficult time.
All my love and prayers,
Rachel
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Alex Bernstein posted a condolence
Monday, July 14, 2008
Mike and I started doing comedy at the same time, in Cincinnati, in the early '80's. I was the youngest comic at the club, and Mike, just a few years older was both close friend and mentor. Mike was an immensely generous friend and collaborator. He introduced me to the work of Martin Mull and Albert Brooks, and reminded me, that even in an age of hipsters, it was important to study the classics. We worked on our acts together and did radio together. And I was fortunate in the Summer of '81, to have gotten to do a duo with him in clubs around Cincinnati for several months. One of our bits was
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Shannon Datkun CNA posted a condolence
Monday, July 14, 2008
Esther-
My words can not express the deepest of sympathy for you and your family. Mike fought a very couragous battle. It was a pleasure and privaledge to care for your husband and to become your friend. I know that these days ahead will be very difficult for you. Being a young widow does stink!! My advice to you is "Count your blessings not your losses" I often thought when my husband fought the same battle would I have changed anything knowing that so much hurt lied ahead for me. Hold on to your precious memories and times of laughter. They say when you think of someone in heaven they are dancing. So Mike is probably up there telling jokes to my husband and laughing and happy to be free of so much pain. I wanted to come today to hug you in person but the virtual hug will have to do. You are in my heart and prayers my dear.
Shannon
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Sylvia & Rich Snow posted a condolence
Monday, July 14, 2008
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Irwin family. God Bless. -
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Dee Watson posted a condolence
Sunday, July 13, 2008
My heart is heavy, I'm currently out of townJuly 13, my daughter called to let me know of Mike's passing. Although I never took one of Mike's classes, I have learned an awful lot from him. Mike will be greatly missed, there will be a forever missing piece in the local comedy community. Love to the family, do your best to keep your heads up, Mike would want you to keep laughing.
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Carole Deyoe posted a condolence
Sunday, July 13, 2008
We've lost a coach, mentor and friend. Mike will be deeply missed, but also deeply remembered. Those of us that had the privelege of working with Mike and learning from him- whether in a class, a club, or a family - will carry him in our hearts and our funny bones always.
On a personal level, Mike helped me find the road to finding my voice on stage...I'll get there one day. He always set the bar a little higher and made me jump for it, always knowing he'd spot me if I needed it. Mike opened doors for many of us, and I'm grateful for the people I now know because he considered me his friend....what an honor it has been.
Just laugh more than you cry, and we'll all be ok.
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Carla & Blaise Thomas posted a condolence
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Esther - we were very saddened to hear of Mike's passing. We saw him at the end of June, and he was telling us how proud he was that Carter had just graduated. He was always very supportive of Blaise when he was studying comedy. You and Jordan are in our prayers, and we're here if you need anything. We'll be in touch with you soon.
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Pross/Zullo family posted a condolence
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Chris, Connor, and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you during this sad time. We're here for you.
Dan Zullo, Deb and Rick Pross
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Richard Marshall posted a condolence
Sunday, July 13, 2008
I just wanted to pass my condolences to the Irwin family. I met Mike six years ago through one of the comedy classes that he was teaching in Glenmont and I had a fun time with him. He had a great smile and a distinctive laugh. Very down to earth. Not an arrogant bone in his body. Very funny. He never talked down to you. He will be sorely missed.
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James and Ibrahiim posted a condolence
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Carter, Christopher and Connor
"On the Loss of Your Dad"
A smile, a touch, a gentle laugh remembered, a voice softly
whispered in the wind...
May the memories of your dad held deep within your heart
help to soothe your spirit at this time.
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James and Ibrahiim posted a condolence
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to Carter, Christopher and Connor on the passing of your dad, Kate and Irwin family you also have our deepest sympathy for the passing of your love one.
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James and Ibrahiim posted a condolence
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Carter, Christopher and Connor you have our deepest condolenes for the passing of your dad and Kate and family you also have our deepest condolenes for the passing of your love one.
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Lora & Martin Reardon & sons posted a condolence
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the Irwin family.
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Ralph Tetta posted a condolence
Saturday, July 12, 2008
To all of Mike's family and friends, I send my sincerest condolences. I have known Mike for a long time and had the pleasure of working with him several times since 1993. All of us in the comedy community feel this loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Jon & Marcy Hausman posted a condolence
Saturday, July 12, 2008
We've taken two comedy courses and an Improv. course from Mike over the years and studied his CD's. As lasting and informative as those interactions were, the greatest gifts we received from Mike were his completely honest and helpful suggestions.
The "theory" of his courses was "I'm not going to focus on what you do poorly. Together we're going to find what you do WELL, and strive to develop THAT." This is a vast departure from the usual teacher-student interaction, and a very positive one at that.
The main memory we have of Mike can be summed up by an anonymous quote from some time ago: "After you're gone, people won't remember so much what you did or where you did it; but they'll never forget how you made them feel".
Mike made both of us feel like valued people. We plan to strive to work at being better comedians and performers in his honor and memory.
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Brian Peek posted a condolence
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Mike was one of the kindest and most supportive people that has ever been part of my life. He allowed me to achieve a life-long goal of performing stand-up and was always there to answer questions and provide feedback to help me continually improve. I will always think fondly of the help that was given, the laughs that were had, and most of all, his friendship.
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Linda and George Crowl posted a condolence
Saturday, July 12, 2008
IN A GARDEN FOR ANGELS
Life is a gift not ours to keep,
A seed unsown and yet we still reap.
Here for only a very short while,
The heavenly reality of an earthly denial.
Like a flickering light here and then gone,
The essence of what love is based upon.
Birth and death the beginning and end,
As one heart breaks another one mends.
What was never ours is no more,
Returning to whom it belonged before?
Tear filled eyes silence the heart,
As body and spirit slowly part.
Life is a journey from first breath to last,
Memories left behind in the eternal past.
The here and now releases becoming a remember when,
Replanting the seed so that a new harvest can begin.
With trembling hands love says good-bye,
But still the heart can't help but ask, "Why God Why?"
A heavenly destination will be reached this day,
And in a garden for angels another spirit will awaken to play.
Although we have not seen Mike in several years we have such great memories of his laughter and joy. He will be dearly missed and our love and prayers go out to his family and friends.
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MariAnne Maria Hall posted a condolence
Friday, July 11, 2008
God looked around His garden
And He found an empty place.
And then He looked down
upon the earth,
And saw your tired face.
He put His arms around you,
And lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering,
He knew you were in pain,
He knew that you would never
Get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough,
And the hills were hard to climb,
So He closed your weary eyelids,
And whispered "Peace be thine."
It broke our hearts to lose you.
But you didn't go alone,
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
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Luke Donovan posted a condolence
Friday, July 11, 2008
I met Mike two years ago when I took one of his comedy courses that he taught. I am a quiet individual and nobody really thought I could do stand up comedy. Mike gave me confidence and really helped me. He was very kind, fun, and inspiring individual. His death is a true loss to anyone who has ever met him. I consider myself very lucky to have spent time with him and I did learn alot from him and he helped me become a more confident and fun-loving individual. I will keep his family in my thoughts and prayers.
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Don Irwin posted a condolence
Friday, July 11, 2008
Betty and I remember meeting Mike a few years ago at his parents party where Mike put on a show for all of his family. A trully wonderful person who will be greatly missed by his parents and family.
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Greg Aidala posted a condolence
Friday, July 11, 2008
I would like to express my deepest condolences to the Irwin family. I will be out of town for the memorial service, but I wanted to convey how Mike was always a gentleman towards me and very supportive. He will be sorely missed amongst the comedy community.
Greg Aidala
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Dr. WIll Miller posted a condolence
Friday, July 11, 2008
I had the privilege of working with Mike on many occasions in the clubs in NYC and around the country. He was a hilarious, gifted performer - imaginative and an outstanding comedy writer. And most important, he was a delight to be with on the road. I cannot believe he is gone so young! I'm sure he was welcomed into the Kingdom by some other comedy friends and he himself will be there to greet me at my time.
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JOHN SANTSPREE posted a condolence
Friday, July 11, 2008
Although it may be hard to figure out God's plan for us sometimes one thing is certain, Mike now has a whole new audience to entertain. Also remember he will never be in pain again.
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David Bancroft posted a condolence
Friday, July 11, 2008
Esther, James and Tina thank you for sharing Mike with all of us. Thank you Mike for allowing me to be part of your life. You have enriched my life with your kindness, humor, friendship and love. I will miss you dearly, you will always be in my heart and in my thoughts when every I hear someone laughing. God bless you Mike.
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Jim Saba posted a condolence
Friday, July 11, 2008
Mike gave me a gig at his club based on the recommendation of somebody else. He had never seen me or heard of me and he gave me a chance. Having Mike in my corner opened up lots of doors for me and I am forever grateful to him. My thoughts and prayers go to Esther, Jordan and the rest of Mike's family.
Jim Saba
Virginia
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Jim Fry posted a condolence
Friday, July 11, 2008
Mike can be remembered as someone who without judgement, cared for others who experience hard times, even the least fortunate in our society. Comedy Relief for the Homeless was one of the most memorable experiences of my life and the way Mike introduced me to his friends, family and Comedy Community was so kind and gracious. I am quite sad this day, but I do take comfort in the fact that somewhere, Mike and Tiny are enjoying a reunion of laughter- an appropriate reward for someone who made others happy amid trials and tough times. Peace to Esther and the Mike's Family... I am thinking of you today.
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