Michael J. Bailey

michael bailey

May 19, 1959 ~ October 24, 2024

Born in: Astoria, NY
Resided in: Commack, NY

Services

Visitation: October 29, 2024 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Branch Funeral Home of Commack
2115 Jericho Turnpike
Commack, NY 11725


Service: October 29, 2024 7:00 pm

Branch Funeral Home of Commack
2115 Jericho Turnpike
Commack, NY 11725


Private Cremation:

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  1. To the Best Dad in the World,

    I’ll love you forever, thank you for making me the person I am today and giving me all the strength I will ever have. I hope I can carry on for you and make you proud. “Don’t Stop Believing”

    Love,
    Jamie-Lynn <3

  2. Mike,

    You were my whole world. I am lost without you. The speed in which this all happened still has my head spinning. I know you didn’t want to go and leave me and the children. But I am thankful you are no longer suffering.

    Thank you for always taking care of me. You completely spoiled me with attention, gifts, cooking/food, a good ear to listen, and most importantly, how much love you showered me with every day. I will desperately miss and never forget the warm embrace of your hugs, your smile, your beautiful eyes and hair, and your warped sense of humor.

    You made me the happiest woman alive for 25 years. I can never thank you enough for that. You saved me and I will always love you more than I could ever express.

    All of my love,

    Your Sweetie ❤️

  3. I worked with Mike for about 18 years. He was absolutely amazing and talented! Mike by far was one of the smartest people I have ever met, he remembered everything. I cannot even tell you how many times he made me laugh. Mike was also so caring and thoughtful. Mike also was so a great cook. He gave me a tip to add nutmeg to the ricotta mix in lasagna, it tastes delicious. I will miss him dearly and him calling me sunshine. He absolutely loved his family and I know he will miss being with them. This all happened so fast but I am relieved to know he will not be suffering anymore. One day again my friend we will laugh together again! Many prayers for healing and comfort to Dawn and the children.

  4. Please know we are thinking of you during this difficult time. May all your beautiful memories of Mike have him forever living within your hearts.

  5. Our heartfelt Condolences to you and the kids. May he Rest in Peace. Keeping you in our prayers
    🙏🙏❤️❤️

  6. Mike. Just the best. He started at Motive when I was maybe 11 or 12. Very soon after I heard the guys saying he was so good. “A keeper”. At that age I was hanging around the shop after school and during the summer. I grew so fond of Mike so quickly. He would give me a ride home after work in his big white Caddy. He loved that thing and so did I. We talked endlessly about our love of the Yankees. And our terrible football teams. (Mike, Raiders. Me, Jets. Ugh)
    Mike was simply the best. Personally. Professionally. I grew up in the business and working with Mike day in and day out taught me so much. He was so good with customers. I will keep in my memory him answering the phone, “Motive, Mike speaking” for the rest of my life. So smart with decision making. He was just so talented. And he will always be loved by our family and the Motive family.
    Our prayers and love go out to Dawn. Micheal and Jamie. You are the loves of his life and he is always so proud of you. That is forever. He told me himself.
    All our love guys.

  7. candleMy condolences to your family and friends. After 25 years of working together, harassing and helping each other I will seriously miss you Mike.

  8. I only had the opportunity to work with Mike for the past eight months but I have known him since I was a teen. Working with Mike made the days pass quickly. The fun stories, the funny sayings but most of all, the friendship and help with the job. He was a one man miracle at work. The amount of knowledge and experience that he had was inconceivable. Life there will never be the same but his personal touches and memories will live on forever. He was so very proud of his children and spoke of his family everyday. I will miss him dearly. Travel well my friend.

  9. candlewhat can I say about a great guy, father, husband, friend that has left this earth? I’m glad I met and got to know this guy. the world is a lot sadder without you Mike. But we will roll on and make the best of the situation. Until we meet again Mike., rock on my friend.

  10. Sending love and light to you, Michael and Jamie. I could tell by watching the video that Mike was a very loving and devoted husband and father. A life well lived albeit cut short way to early. May Mike rest in peace and his memory be a blessing. 💔🙏🏻

  11. candleMe and my family condolences to your family and sending prayers and blessing 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

  12. candleDawn, Michael and Jamie,.I am so sorry for loss. My heartfelt prayers are with you!!!! May he rest in peace and fly among the angels. Sending hugs to you all!!!


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