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Michael Pecora Obituary

Michael " Mike " Pecora was born on March 13, 1953 in Newark, New Jersey to Carmine & Jeanine (Montengro) Pecora. He passed away on October 15, 2015 in Colorado Springs.

Mike received his Bachelor's degree in Art from the Washington School of Art and degrees in Music & Art from Jersey City State College. He was an accomplished artist, musician and sculptor. In 1982, Mike moved to Colorado with his family. He joined Synthes Manufacturing Company 1984, where he remained employed until his passing.

He was a devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great-grandfather. Mike married Sarah Pecora in June of 1981.

His passions in life included Hunting, Fishing and Motorcycling. Mike was a life member with the Soldiers for Jesus MC; he was dedicated to serving Veterans affairs throughout Colorado. He was a 4th degree Knights of Columbus, Chapter 11730. Mike devoted his life to Serving God through his church, Our Lady of the Pines. & Soldiers for Jesus.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years Sarah, his 2 daughters Cynthia (John) Stafford, Melissa (John) DuPont, 5 grandchildren: Chris, Cody, Aspen, Jason, and Michael A, 3 great grandchildren: Aliphare, Kyle, Cody Jr. and his prized Irish Wolf Hound " Riley".

A visitation is scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2015, from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m., Swan-Law Funeral Directors. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, October 24, 2015, 10:00 a.m., Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church, 11020 Teachout Rd., Colorado Springs.

Flowers can be sent to Swan Law Funeral Home or donations may be made to the family to help with final expenses.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette from Oct. 21 to Oct. 24, 2015.

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Alvin Morrison

October 28, 2015

A light shining just for you, to guide you into Heaven.....R.I.P my friend

Alvin Morrison

October 28, 2015

Sarah and family,
Mike it has been great knowing you and caring for you. People like you make my job very easy. I admired your strength and courage. Our loss is definitely a gain heaven. The years were wonderful and I will always remember you and your positive spirit. R.I.P My friend. I pray that God gives strength to the family to carry on. My sincere condolences

Deborah Walker

October 27, 2015

Heaven has gained a new warrior! I am so sorry I pray Gods peace be with you all and His comfort hold you tight"

October 24, 2015

RIP Mike, I knew you briefly but knew you were a good fellow to know. Dave Farrell "Fuzzy", the guy who bought your old harley.

J Fugate

October 23, 2015

Our loss is heaven's gain. He was such a gentle soul to all. May the choirs of angels come to greet him.

DeeDee Brook (ex Daniger)

October 23, 2015

Sarah, Cynthia, and family,
No one needs to tell you how wonderful a man Mike was, he lived it everyday. A man of respect, dignity, honor, and integrity. Time will move on, but the place Mike holds in everyone's heart will always remain

Margaret Moon

October 22, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss- Mike was an amazing man and will be missed by so many. I am praying that God's comfort is always with you.

Dolores Parrott

October 22, 2015

My deepest sympathies for the Pecora family. God bless and keep you.

Phyllis and Scott Blakesley

October 22, 2015

Melissa and family, I didn't get to meet your father, but I have met you and your family and we have become great friends. Sounds like he was a great man. We are so sorry for your loss. But think of all the great times you had.

Melissa DuPont

October 22, 2015

I Miss my father so very much.
he was an amazing man. with a wonderful heart of gold. he was an amazing musician. artist and lover of Nature, he was a brilliant man. he fiercly loved his family and grandchildren. so patient and kind. my heart hurts and i will never get over the loss of him. but I will do my best to live my life the way he taught us always give and leave something better than you found it.
Life is not about the Destination it is about the Journey.. RIP daddy. I will see you again one day. until then watch over me and your grandchildren. we need it.

Michael Butler

October 21, 2015

No person can judge one's entrance into eternity. However after knowing Mike for so many years I am totally convinced he is in Heaven. I wish there were a lot more Mike's on the soil of our small planet. Thanks so much Mike for being a deciple of Jesus Christ and bringing his presence to many many people. Rest in peace.
Fr. Michael Butler

Karla Holloway

October 21, 2015

Mike's smile will be missed. God bless you and your family, Melissa. Feel his calm and peaceful spirit with you always. Love

Judy Haile

October 21, 2015

So very sorry for your loss. Mike was a wonderful guy and an incredible artist. Always had a smile on his face. The world is a sadder place without him.

Laurie M

October 20, 2015

Sarah and Family

I am so sorry for your loss. This is cousin Laurie in New Jersey. We lost touch when Michael moved to Colorado but reconnected a few years ago. We didn't talk much or even email much but it was fun looking at Facebook and seeing his wonderful family. He had a great life with a great family and I am so so sorry.

All my love to the family.

Cousin Laurie M., Wayne, NJ

Janet Rose

October 20, 2015

Rest in Peace, Mr. Pecora, you will be missed.

Michayla Cassano

October 20, 2015

Mike was very special to my heart. He was my brothers confirmation sponsor, his wife Sarah was mine. Mike was a part of the family and he will be greatly missed.

Aspen Adams

October 20, 2015

Mike my grandfather was an incredible man. He taught me so many things that I will never forget. He inspired me to pursue art. He was an inspiration to many and loved all. He helped anyone he could in their time of need even if he couldn't really do much he would always try. My husband looked up to him and my son loved his great grandpa... he will be missed by many and will always be loved. I love you Grandpa may you rest in peace and always watch down on us. <3

Bonnie B

October 20, 2015

Mike was one of my favorite patients....loved talking and joking with him when he came in. He will be missed.

Jenni Peterson

October 20, 2015

Mike, my best friend's Daddy, the burly biker on the outside with the huge teddy bear on the inside, the man who treated me and mine like family. My kids called him Papa and we're always excited to see that he was there when we showed up to events at Melissa's house. I love Mike so much, he is going to be sorely missed by me and my family. My heart is breaking for all who knew and loved him and I pray that God will bless you and help you through your grief. RIP Mike and please keep an eye on us.

Lisa & Ron Whitehead

October 20, 2015

Rest in Peace Mike, we'll see you on the other side.

Glenn Whiteside

October 20, 2015

Mike was my manager for several years. He was great to work with and was a truly nice person who was always fair and just in all his decisions. What a loss of a great person, he left us way too soon. My deepest sympathies to Mike's family.

Tim Kozlowski

October 19, 2015

One of the luckiest days of my life was meeting Mike 33 years ago! Since that day he has been a friend, co-worker, boss, partner in hunting, fishing, music and life.

Mike's greatest gift to me was one of a trusted confidant. Through all my life's challenges (both real and imagined) he was there for me. He was there for me with sage advice, a proper perspective or just to listen to my rambling. He had a friendly ear and a friendlier disposition. He made me a better man than I would have been if I had not known him.

I'm going to miss you brother, more than you could ever have imagined.

Rest easy and please keep an eye on me.

Joel McDonald

October 19, 2015

Mike was someone you couldn't help but notice, he had a larger than life presence. But only after he became my manager did I get to experience what a wonderful man he truly was. A superbly talented artist, and a steadfastly faithful man; we had great conversations not only about art, but about our shared Faith as well. He taught me so much in such a short time. I will miss him very much. Peace be with you, Mike.

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