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Michael A Bestwina

1952 - 2020

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Nicole Bestwina lit a candle

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

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Hey dad. It is utterly difficult to grasp you are really gone. Still feels like a bad dream. Keep hoping I would just wake up and you would still be here. There aren't enough words to say how much you meant to me and how much I love you. Thank you for always being here for me and for Kaley. Im proud of you how hard you fought. Your determination to persevere through all the pain you suffered to be here in our lives was so admirable. I am going to miss you terribly. Love you

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Jenna Anson lit a candle

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

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Papa Mike, thank you for everything you’ve done for me growing up. You welcomed me into the family and treated me like your own granddaughter. You were so kind and made sure me and Kaley were always taken care of and I cannot thank you enough for that❤️

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Kristen Spacey lit a candle

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

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Papa Mike was always so kind. I will always remember how fun our trip to New Jersey was when he took Kaley and our friends. My family and I are sending love to all of Papa Mike’s loved ones.

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Jenna Miritello lit a candle

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

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Papa Mike was always so kind and welcoming to me and all of Kaley’s friends. Sending my love and prayers to all of his family.

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Kaley Santonocito lit a candle

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

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Papa Mike, writing this I cannot find the right words to express how I feel. I wish I could have told you how much I adore you. I am so lucky to have had a grandfather like you. When I was little you took such good care of me and always made sure I was happy. You were my best friend. You always took me to the park where you taught me how to climb the monkey bars and played games with me. You spoiled me with everything I ever wanted and I don’t think i ever heard you tell me “no”. When I got older you would go out of your way to take me and my friends to New Jersey and I will never forget my biggest struggle being which American girl doll I should bring with me (since you got me so many). You told me a story about a time we played hide and seek once when I was little. You said that Tommy was hiding behind a beam and I was hiding in a closet and I accidentally set off a talking stuffed animal and I got so scared and ran out of the closet so fast. That story always made you laugh so hard. We were so close that when I got my first cell phone, the first thing I wanted to do was call you. I left you a voicemail and you kept it on your phone for years. You recently played that voicemail for me and it made you smile so big. My favorite memory with you is dancing together at my sweet 16. I am so lucky that I had that moment with you. My favorite thing about you is that you always got so excited to see me. Nobody has ever got that excited to see me. You made me feel so special and I will never forget that. I will miss your big hugs so much. I am so proud that my grandpa was such an amazing man. Papa Mike, I will miss you so much but I know that you’ll always be with me. Thank you for the years of love and care and all of the memories that we made. I love you so much❤️

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Larry Bestwina lit a candle

Monday, May 11, 2020

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Just wanted to let you know that I will miss you and I love you very much. We’ve had some pretty funny times together and I will miss that. I was very happy and proud that you were the best man at my wedding that meant a lot to us. And the speech that you did about Mallari Being a part of the family was very nice. I will miss you very much

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Rowland Bestwina lit a candle

Monday, May 11, 2020

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You always were an inspiration to me Mike, someone I could look up to when I needed answers. You faced the hard questions with determination and I knew I could trust that when I’d go to you with questions, and I can hear it even now that distinct NY voice of yours, you’d have a few suggestions bout how to handle it. You were a good listener, smart, thought, someoneI I could count on. I always felt proud when I was with you that there’s my big brother, a real New Yorker, a real tough New Yorker. A tough New Yorker that would turn his retirement into becoming an amazing gardener. So amazed how talented you were with that, from your Coy pond to the elaborate gardens that anyone who saw them would marvel at. I love that we could share our interests together, 60’s music, guitar, ancient coins, history, Napoleon, dogs... but most importantly the love and dedication to family. Anita said it best to me yesterday that it just doesn’t seem real that you’re not here, I agree, I would add to that that I know you’ll always be here with us in an even greater way because the love and life we all shared together has birthed in us a lasting love and life all of its own. The memories are powerful and strong enough to carry us on, your beautiful gardens of life blooming now in Spring give us something to treasure and see you in. What we hold in our hearts, our love for you and those precious memories we shared together will always remain.

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Christine lit a candle

Monday, May 11, 2020

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Dad, I can't believe this is even real... .Thank you for being a wonderful father to us and for being a wonderful grandfather to my children. Words cannot express my great feelings of loss. I will miss you so much Dad... Thank you for fighting off that cancer for 3 1/2 years because that gave us more time with you. I am praying you are at peace and I am happy you are not suffering any more. I love you so much dad❤❤❤

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Saturday, May 9, 2020

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Susan Mason posted a condolence

Saturday, May 9, 2020

I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time.

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