Kitty
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Post by Kitty on Feb 17, 2020 23:51:50 GMT
It is with heavy hearts that we pass along the news that our good friend Mike AKA Zazzles has passed away due to complications from a heart attack on February 8th. Deb....this wasn't entirely clear to me. Did he have the heart attack on the 8th and pass away later or did he have the heart attack earlier? I know it doesn't really matter, of course, but just wondered. Just so shocked by this, I guess.
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Post by DebDoesWW on Feb 17, 2020 23:54:51 GMT
He passed away on the 8th.
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Post by bbbearsmom on Feb 18, 2020 0:47:36 GMT
I'm so sorry to hear the news. He was so great, knew everything, always had the answer. I will miss him.
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Post by DebDoesWW on Feb 18, 2020 2:14:51 GMT
This is totally Mike.
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Post by finreporter on Feb 18, 2020 2:46:02 GMT
Agreed. And like Awsum at the old WW boards we should keep his wisdom going. I’m going to save aside some of his wise words and quote him when it fits.
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Post by DebDoesWW on Feb 18, 2020 5:55:36 GMT
Hey everyone. I just got off the phone with Jeff, Mike's neighbor with the twin sons that we have been hearing about for years, the family he spent all of his holidays with. He is the one who has been on the Zazzles name reading all the nice things you all have been saying about Mike.
Once everything is arranged he will be letting us know when/where the Celebration of Life ceremony will be.
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Post by Laura M on Feb 18, 2020 11:20:31 GMT
I've been away from the board, and popped in and read this.
I am so very sorry to hear of Zazzles passing. He will be greatly missed.
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Post by geminigrl on Feb 18, 2020 13:08:55 GMT
May Mike Rest In Peace. Bless him for his kindness and friendship. He had a "real" circle of friends here and will always be remembered.
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Post by cherryt38 on Feb 18, 2020 14:46:07 GMT
I am so sorry to hear this. I've always enjoyed his posts. RIP, Mike.
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Post by zazzles on Feb 18, 2020 15:34:44 GMT
To the board, My Name is Jeff Podraza, I have been a long time friend, sort of younger brother, and neighbor of Mike for over 20 years. I know That DebDoesWW, posted that Mike passed on February 8th after complications from a heart attack. We have made necessary per Mike's wishes and will be having a Celebration of Life memorial in mid March in Santa Clara, CA. We are looking at Sunday the 15th. I know Mike touched a lot of people and will be missed terribly. If anyone have an question, my email is jeffpodraaza@me.com RIP Zazzles/Mike
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Post by lani on Feb 18, 2020 15:54:23 GMT
What a loss. For us and for the world.
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Post by DebDoesWW on Feb 18, 2020 15:54:35 GMT
I am going to field this tough question for Jeff because I know how upsetting it is.
As soon as Mike went in the hospital Jeff has been taking care of Mike's 19 year old cat Missy. I know many of you have asked about her. We all know she wasn't doing well and Mike was very concerned about her. Unfortunately, the loss of Mike was too much for Missy. They are now together.
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Post by diva49 on Feb 18, 2020 15:54:36 GMT
If you check back... To what organization would Mike most appreciate donations?
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Post by NatureLover on Feb 18, 2020 15:56:03 GMT
Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear it. I will miss him.
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Post by DebDoesWW on Feb 18, 2020 16:06:47 GMT
diva49, I asked last night. He suggested the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association. Sorry I forgot to mention that.
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