Obituaries/Tributes

Bill,Carol,Joanne very sorry to here about Michael's passing.Another northerner gone to early,but I'll toast him with a smile and a laugh,the way he would want it.God Rest my friend. Big George

So sad over Mike's passing. Diane and I just want the family to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

I was most saddened to hear of Mikes passing, I haven't seen Mike since he was about 12 years old, but I remember him well because he was my friend Bill's broher. We used to meet at Mrs. Lavages house in our high school days, often before going out at night. I miss those days and Mrs. Lavage. My deepest condolences to the family and prayers that Mike rests in peace. Neil West

Dear Lavage family. Our deep condolences on the passing of Mike.He was ab\ big help to us when we were building our house. Bill we are praying for your family

Hello, My sincere condolences to Mikes family and especially Skylar who I know he loved with all his heart. Mike was very proud of his son! I was deeply saddened to learn of Mikes passing, we spent a lot of time talking about work and our personal lives. I got to know Mike several years ago when we worked together at Harvey Building Products. Mike was a very passionate individual and would stop at nothing to be involved in a sale or even keep a customer happy. I remember one time Mike literally wore a football helmet into a sales call because the customer was upset at us. Mike walked in with the Helmet on his head and said to the customer, "ok give it to me, I deserve it"... expecting the customer to "beat up on him for the error". Needless to say this diffused the situation and Mike left there with the customer happy and an order if I recall correctly. Who else could do that but mike. (PS: Skylar, I think it was actually your helmet...haha). I hope you all know how many lives Mike touched, it seems like he knew everyone in Scranton and Wilkes Barre. I can say with conviction he had a positive impact on my life for sure, he was a great friend! Again, I am very sorry for your loss and I hope my quick note sheds light on some the many positive impacts he made. I'm sure he is already laughing and making friends up there, I am going to miss him. Very Sincerely, Nathan Bailey

Bill, Carol, and Joanne so sorry for your loss, Everytime I saw him he would always give me a big hug, He was a good person, my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you, God Bless!