Michael P. Oropallo, Jr.

Birth date: Aug 18, 1955 Death date: Jan 30, 2014

Michael P. Oropallo, Jr., 58, of Clay, passed away Thursday at the Francis House. He was born in New Jersey and was a graduate of Liverpool High School. Michael was self-employed in the service industry for many years. He was a lo Read Obituary

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Barbara Morton

611w ago

Dear Kathy: Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy on the recent death of your loving husband Michael. I never had the pleasure of meeting you but Michael and I were first cousins-- My Mom and my Aunt Anna were sisters. I had a long conversation with Carol after she returned home and she told me how happy you and Michael were and what a wonderful caregiver you were during his whole illness.

I always regretted that our families lived so far apart that we never got to spend any time together. Years ago when my Mom passed away, Michael and Phillip came down for the funeral and to take my Aunt Anna home. I was so happy to see them both-- they were both so very nice and so handsome! From reading the remembrances, Michael had a full happy life filled with a loving family, good friends, lots of interests-- and a very loving spouse. How wonderful for you both that you had many happy years together.

Having lost my husband to cancer fifteen years ago, I know what a difficult time this is for you. I hope you find comfort in knowing that his suffering is over and he's resting in God's care. After a few months, if you have an opportunity to be part of a bereavement group, you might find it very helpful. It became a lifeline for me.

I hope we have the opportunity to meet someday but I wanted to express my profound sympathy to you and the children, Aunt Anna, Carol and Marty and Bonnie and Phillip and their families on your great loss.

With sympathy and love,

Barbara Morton and Family
Madison, Ct.

Carol Oropallo Alexander

615w ago

in honor of Michael .

Dear Kathy,
I has been several days since my brothers passing and I look at the pictures of him and can hardly believe I will never hear his voice again. I am so happy I had the privilege to spend the three weeks with him during a visit in November. Some of the funny things he said to me and some of the serious conversations we had as Bruce said "In the garage" while we froze and Mike sat in front of the heater. Mike and I had a wonderful bond with each other. I think he and I were a lot alike and I understood him as he understood me. We spoke almost daily before he became seriously ill and really I had to do most of the talking, as he was the quiet one.
Way back when cowboy boots were really in style, I remember on one of his trips for the weekend, he showed up with four different color boots. He had them perfectly lined up in the room, just waiting to put a pair on with his perfectly pressed jeans. The guy was a knockout, if I do say so myself.
He loved his cars and his motorcycles and made a few purchases here in Ohio. He would come to stay for a few days during the purchases and we had a great time with him and lots of laughs.
Most morning I would find him on the patio up since 5:00 am, smoking and drinking coffee. He would tell me he had been there since very early and was visiting with the bats in the Pine trees. I still don't know if he was kidding or not. I guess I will have to wait till we meet again. Maybe then I will get a ride in that White mustang (inside joke).
That's between Mike and I. He was Mike to his friends, but he will always be Michael to me. He was so handsome and had a very generous way about him. He would do anything for his family as they would do for him. I will love and miss him always.
Until we meet again, and I expect you there with both my Fathers and on time, another inside joke. I know he knows exactly what I'm saying....
Thank you for being there for him during this very difficult time in his life.
No more pain and no more suffering, he's our angel now and I feel him on my shoulder.

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Sue Teffar

615w ago

Kathy,

Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Mike was one of a kind. I enjoyed getting to know both of you over the past year. You were his rock, his advocate, his caregiver but most of all the love of his live. I will miss seeing you both but know I will be thinking of you.

Sue Teffar
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Shelley

615w ago

My deepest sympathies are with the Oropallo family. I didn't know him long. I met him where I work at the Grimsley Agency. He was always a very pleasant and nice man to see in our office. Never forget his smile. He leaves a heartfelt impact on everyone he meets.

Tim & Tracy Blumer

615w ago

Ann, our thoughts are with you in this time of loss. Tim & Tracy Blumer

Susan Potrikus

615w ago

in honor of Michael .

Phil and family: I am so very sorry for your loss.
Susan Potrikus

Richelle Briguglia

615w ago

To my cousin Kathy, so sorry for your loss! It is touching to see all the comments and how you have taken care of your husband mike. Loss is never easy and missing the person is even worse. I hope you find peace eventually! Bless you and your family! Love, cousin Richelle!

Jim And Donna Sprague

615w ago

To the Oropallo family, we will miss our friend. We have many memories of good times and a lot of laughs. We share in your loss.
To Mike...later Homer!...

Dan Glynn

615w ago

To the Oropallo family Im very sorry for your loss. I would run into Mike every few years and it was always good to see him, always smiling always happy. He will be missed.

Dan Glynn

Mary Politi-Daddabbo

615w ago

I am shocked & very sad to hear about Mike passing. We were friends long ago in high school & I also handled his personal insurance when I worked in the village of Liverpool. He was such a sweet guy! May he rest in peace...

Carol Oropallo Alexander

615w ago

in honor of Michael .

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