Michael was an active member of the NYPD at the time of his tragic death. He was proud of the job he did and cared deeply about the men and women he served with, as well as the citizens he protected. As Michael rose through the ranks of the NYPD he never forgot where he came from. We were told he was one of the most beloved bosses on the job. He would speak to an officer with the same respect he would give his superiors. If he called any M O S into his office for business reasons, he would never let them leave without asking about how their family was doing. Michael felt everyone should put family first.
Michael was a beloved son, brother, uncle, husband and father of three little girls whom he adored. Although Michael had a great deal of responsibility at his job, his family was his number one priority. He was the type of person that put everyone before himself and would drop whatever he was doing if you needed him.
Michael was easily pleased. When he would be playing with his children, he would say “It doesn’t get any better than this.” Simple pleasures made him happy.
Michael had a sense of humor that is unparalleled. He loved to laugh!
Michael had a deep love for God and his country. He was a proud American.

"To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die"