Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Uncle Mike was truly one of a kind and will be sorely missed. Always had a story or some good old-fashioned advice (often unsolicited) - followed by a slap to the head for good measure to make sure the message fully got through. Somehow he always seemed to be at the right place at the right time to catch us kids doing the wrong thing - which, by the way, is often what prompted the unsolicited advice.
Uncle Mike showed me what it was like to be a good man with a kind heart doing his best for his family - when there weren’t many other role models around for me to observe those behaviors from. Asked why I picked Uncle Mike to be the best man at my wedding, the answer was simple really, he was the best man I knew.
I’d like to thank Aunt Diane and each of the Capone kids for sharing their dad and their home with me. I’m confident in saying I wouldn’t be who I am today without having known Uncle Mike and his words of wisdom (selected Facebook posts excluded ; ) generosity, faith and acts of kindness - including caring for my Grandmom through the years.
Rest easy Uncle Mike knowing you did a great job and made a huge impact on many. I’m sure God is grading you with a bunch of A’s on your report card.