Guffalo Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Yesterday in the middle of all the normal day to day crap, I'm standing in the aisle at the grocery store picking out God-knows-what for dinner. My phone rings and my wife is hysterical, she is telling me that Mike died. I just knew she was wrong, Mike and I had just done one of his side jobs this weekend, so it couldn't be Mike. Apparently he had been sitting in his easy chair, feet up on the ottoman, watching Fox News (can you say ultra conservative), just as his wife had left him when she went to work. Whatever happened, it was quick, he was found by his son Matt around 1 PM sitting in the same position, not even a hair out of place. I waved my son over (who is best freinds with Mike's son) and told him to drop the groceries, we have to get going. Walking into the house was like walking into a movie. The older son, who is freinds with my older son, was still at college, finishing up papers in nano tech something or other, it's his thesis and the Mom didnt want to distract him. The younger son who had found him was stunned and secluded in his room. The aunts waved him to go see Matt. I sought out Mary who had been in the kitchen, she was alternating between crushed and pissed off. He had been a Jet/Giants fan for years and always loved busting my balls because I lived and died by the Bills. He liked to T-bone between his teams to ensure a pleasant day of Sunday football. Whichever team won, that was his team. Most of you met him last year at the Opener, he had driven up with me last minute and watched his first NFL game live. He had also been sold on the whole WNY experience, wings, Ballet, the Pinto and cheap beer. From that day on, he became a Bills fan. The following week, he came into the Sunday war room here on Long Island and was wearing a white hard hat (thanks Bob) painted with the Old Style and new style logo. His cheeks were painted red and blue and he proudly wore his Bills tailgate T-shirt with the stupid pom-poms sticking out of the back collar. He came back up for the Kansas City Game and helped me with my chili and sahlens. He was sold on the Bills experience, partly because of the people he met up there (it certainly wasn't the bills play) I lost a very good freind yesterday, and we all lost a great Bills fan. Thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 sorry to here that .... how old was he ? you never know , so sad . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AiO Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 I'm so sorry for your loss, Guff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarkLessWagMore Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Sorry about your loss. Great story about his conversion to the good guys. May he rest in peace and may his family find comfort in the memories they shared together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30dive Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 I'll have a good thought for Mike, his and you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 sorry to here that .... how old was he ? you never know , so sad . 631671[/snapback] He had just turned 50 this October, his January health checkup showed he was in excellent health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 live every day as if it was your last . makes you stop and think . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 wow, that is depressing but thank you for the wonderful description of him. I am sure he will be missed. God bless your family and his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Most of you met him last year at the Opener, he had driven up with me last minute and watched his first NFL game live. He had also been sold on the whole WNY experience, wings, Ballet, the Pinto and cheap beer. From that day on, he became a Bills fan. So you're saying becoming a Bills fan killed him....? My condolences - as mead said, Carpe Diem. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Tragic story. Sorry for the loss of your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 That is so sad - sounds like a great guy, and 50 is still quite young. I feel for you, and for Mike's wife and sons. Those of us in the over-40 set realize that we're 'on the back nine of life' - or have at least 'made the turn' - but you never think you're on the 18th fairway. Sorry about your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Coli Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Losing a freind out of nowhere is a tough loss, indeed Guff. He sounds like a great guy, and I will hoist one in his honor tonight. Sorry for the loss of your freind, and that family's husband/dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick in RaChaCha Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Sorry to hear that. Prayers to the family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theesir Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 ... Thoughts are with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like A Mofo Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Guffalo, so sorry to hear of your loss...thoughts and prayers on the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realist Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Very sorry to hear that Guff. My prayers go out to you and the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartshan-83 Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 My condolences Guff....thanks for sharing the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 May God bless.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Crap. I'll hoist one for him as well tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiew Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 I'm so sorry Guff. I'm sure Mike is loving your story.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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