Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Michael W. Stamm, Esquire was truly a “Man for all Seasons.” “A man who is ready to cope with any contingency and whose behavior is always appropriate to every occasion.”
Mike was one of my dearest and closest friends, whose intellect, wit, intellectual curiosity and charm were unmatched in the life experience. A man of great range, fun and curiosity, he was admired by all my friends and by the entirety of my family, spanning many generations.
Michael was a fixture in my life, since the fall of 1965. We were both seventeen, when we met. Later, in 1967, I believe, Cyndy, his incredibly understanding and beautiful wife, met Michael. His influence, presence, reassurance and commitment were always present; he was someone who was always “there” in the good and most importantly, not so good times. Loyal and steadfast, “Big” Mike would never blink in the face of any difficulty and was universally genuine and real. There was not an insincere thought in his being.
I have an endless amount of Big Mike stories….. all fun, uplifting and unique. He was one of those figures in life who will be overwhelmingly missed by many, diverse communities. His passing is a monumental loss to all of us who knew him, but certainly nothing, approximating the void his beautiful family is enduring.
“Iron Mike”, “Big Mike”, Michael, you were one of my very best and closest friends for these past fifty-six years. I will miss your smiling face; there will never be another you.
Much love to you, Cyndy, Michael, Vera and Peter. You all have my deepest sympathies.
Arthur J.Halleran, Jr.
