Life of Michael
My son left behind 3 children and his wife. Also his parents Mike and Carol Carico. Also a brother Tim and 2 sisters Pam and Shannon. He is missed so very much. We love you Michael.
Love
Mom

To My Darling Son Michael,
Michael it is March, 23, 2003. You have been gone from me for 3 months and 24 days. I miss you so much. My life is empty without you here. I miss being able to go to your garage and sit in there and we would just sit and talk. Remember how we would talk about anything and everything. I would help you with your problems and you with mine. And then there were the times your friends would be in there and they would welcome me. They knew how close we were to each other. Whenever I needed to talk you were there for me. Michael I miss you so much. I remember the day you were born. You were the most beautiful baby boy I had ever seen. I remember telling your dad I was naming you after him. You were a good baby. All I had to do was feed you and you would sleep for hours. As you grew up you still never gave me any problems. You were a good teenager also. I can remember those days. You never lied to me or got into any trouble.
I remember the day you came home and told me you wanted to get married. I knew then that you had become a man. You were so happy. I told you not to worry, I would take care of all the plans for you and Angie. Then that day came and I watched my son become a husband. You two were so happy. I was more nervous then you were that day. I wanted everything to be perfect. And it was. You thanked me for being there and told me how much you loved me. I knew you would be a good husband.
Then a year later you came to me again to tell me you were going to be a father. Boy were you happy then. The day your daughter was born seemed to be the happiest I have ever seen you. You named her Michele, you wanted her to have your name. Then 5 years later you were a father again, your son Mikey III was born. How proud of your son you were. I told you then that was how I felt when you were born. Then 5 years later that little girl came. You were so happy. Heather looked so much like you. The hair,eyes, everything. We all said she should have been a boy. Heather was to be the one to be like you in all aspects. She loved you so much. She was your baby. Mikey was your fishing buddy. And Michele was the light of you life.
Michael, the day you died, I died too. I wanted you to wake up for me. But you didn't. But you were so peaceful. It was like you were ready for death. But, Michael I wasn't. I set and cry I wanted you back. But I know you are in a better place. You are happy and feel no pain. I didn't want to lose you. But I know there was nothing I could do. I know I will see you again one day. I will try to smile and keep on going for you. I know you wouldn't want me to sit and cry all the time.
Michael I will help take care of your babies. You know I will be there for them as long as I am here to do it, so will your sisters and brother. Pam is taking Mikey and Heather fishing and camping now. Did you see the fish Heather caught last weekend when they went camping? She was so happy. She is so like you.
Michael I wrote this letter to tell you what a wonderful son, father, brother, husband and friend you have been. You may not be here with me but I have so many happy memories of you. So you will always be here with me. A big part of my heart broke the day you died. But have have so many things of you that I hold so dear. Your three children are what keeps me going. That is the biggest thing I have of you. And I will keep them safe. I know you are here with them keeping them safe also.
Well son, I will close this. I just wanted you to know what a great son you are. Michael, I love and miss you so much. I will write again. I love you!
Love, Mom