Michael was the interim dean when I was hired at SUNY(IT)Poly. I was welcomed with open arms and treated like family. He was often in my office (I think he liked the couch!) talking with me… conversations ranged in topic but he always made me laugh or smile. He would speak of his family often and how much he loved them. I know that he thought of his colleagues as family too and he loved us as much as we loved him. He was a good mentor, colleague, and friend… and I will miss him very much!