The universe shed
a tear of sadness today.
For a man who touched many,
in his own special way.
He greeted those close,
with a big bear hug.
And when parting, expressed
feelings of friendship and love.
He lived a life
void of want or of fear.
Followed a drummer’s beat,
audible just to his ear.
He knew what he wanted,
the way he liked things to be,
he would tell you about it,
particularly.
Vinny, Vin Man, Vincenzo,
Mike, Michael, Barbaro;
He answered these calls,
With a hearty “Lets Go!”
Up for any adventure,
Michael always came thru.
He was the perfect wing-man,
with a take no prisoners attitude!
We have loved and lost him,
no longer where he was before.
He is now wherever we are
and will be ever more.
--Frank Antonicelli, Matt Mumber