Monday, July 14, 2008
Dear Sheila and Family: I was a classmate of Mike in St. Mary's School from 2nd through 6th grade (a long time ago!)...we were good friends then, and while we didn't see each other but occasionally over the years since, it was always a true pleasure to run into Mike on the street, at a sporting event (my son Jake also goes to Xavier) or at NU, where I do some consulting work... Mike will never change in my mind...he will always remain that very friendly and kind kid who lit up a room or a conversation with his honest and straight forward personality ... I will miss our far too infrequent encounters and a chance to go back in time to a place where we were good friends and had so much fun ... Mike had a great way with people and I was lucky to have known him ... I'm sure that the many fond memories of life with Mike will sustain you in your time of extreme grief ... if there's ever anything I can do to help you or your family it would be my pleasure to do that for you and for Mike.... God Bless You, Jay Malcynsky PS: I was away when I learned of Mike's passing and was unable to attend the wake and say this to you personally...
