Book of Memories for Michael V. "Mike" Sanzaro

Story shared: Stuck warhead

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 19:01:05 EDT

Msg Sanzaro and myself, were dispatched to remove a lodged 30mm projectile stuck in a GAU-8 canon barrel. Assisted by Otis AFB troops, we set up the OP at Bradley, at a remote LOC. Tools were. 1. jug of anti-freeze liquid, to be dumped into the cannon barrel, 2. A 50 bmg blank CTG., inserted into the muzzle of the barrel and, 3. An electronic activation device with wires, to set off the 50 BMG CTG. 4. A suitable impact area. 5. some wise cracks and jokes. We were nervous, which explains the jokes. Mike, turned to me and said, " this is a piece of cake." He was right, after striking the crank box, setting of the small blast which removed the stuck warhead from the barrel. I will always remember my friend (SLS # 3, "rusty nuts"), the Cooey 22 rifle and all the laughs we had.....Sincerely, your friend and brother in arms, TSG (ret) Gary P. Marquis.

Condolence From Dr. Edmund Suski & Family

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 13:59:51 EDT

Our sympathy goes out to you and your family. Mike will certainly be missed by all of us. Sincerely, Dr. Suski, Donna, Izabela, Colleen, and Becky

Condolence From Barbara O'Brien Carlson

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 18:37:29 EDT

Cory, so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Condolence From George Arvanetaki

Sat, 11 Aug 2018 16:53:31 EDT

Whatever happens to one of us happens to all of us. The Flying Yankees, 103 Fighter Wing. I was a pleasure to have known him and his humor.

Condolence From Patricia Caputo

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 15:48:54 EDT

So sorry to hear this sad news. Mike I will miss your calls and posting on face book. I will keep our memories close to my heart. My Prayer and Thoughts are with your special family. Rest in Peace.

Condolence From John Kakos.

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 15:10:30 EDT

It was my distinct pleasure to have known and worked with Mike. My sincerest condolences to Mike's family. My prayers are with you.

Condolence From Dana Thompson, MSGT RET.

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 22:34:06 EDT

I'm so very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I had the privilege of working with Mike for many years at the guard. He was a great man with a huge heart and a good friend. He touched so many lives during his time at CTANG and was such a good friend to so many of us. May God hold and comfort Mike, his family and all those who are saddened by his passing. RIP my friend!

Condolence From Lois kirk

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 10:19:25 EDT

Cori, so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Condolence From Dr. Mark Bellucci & Nancy

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 10:04:31 EDT

We are so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was such a wonderful man and so enjoyed getting to know him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Condolence From Frank & Teresa Gonzalez

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 00:28:27 EDT

May the Lord be with you and give all the family strength in these difficult times.

Condolence From Gary P. Marquis TSG-RET

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 20:24:57 EDT

I'm sorry to learn of Mikes passing. He was a loyal Airman and Veteran . We became friends over 35 years ago while working in the munitions section of the 103rd FG. We respectfully named him "rusty nuts', due to his strict duties as a QC inspector. I did an EOD "live" DEARM run with him at the field once and was truly impressed. I'll miss his wisdom, friendship and the wednesday morning breakfasts as we usually poked fun at each others "lack of vertical growth..."SLS", #1,2,3,4, etc." This went on for decades and was expected as our "per usual greetings." Without it, we were empty. GOD Bless Heaven, let's hope they have an EOD unit there, cuz if not, they do now! God Bless the family.

Story shared: A blessing to know this MAN

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 15:25:56 EDT

To the family of Mike, I met Mike while surving at the Ct Air Guard. He was a man bigger then life and I had the honor to have met him and also to have been able to call him a friend. He was the person you saw, he took his job at the Guard very seriously but he always had time for a story or to share his time with you. May your loss soften with time knowing that Mike touched many lives and will be remembered for the man he was. May he Rest In Peace. God Bless Friend with fond memories Ken Raymo

Condolence From Rich Remlinger

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 14:20:21 EDT

Mike may the sun be on your shoulders and the wind at your back.always.

Condolence From Paul Adamowicz

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 13:47:56 EDT

Lisa and family, I met a great friend under difficult circumstances in July of 2007. I dread to think of life without Mike's companionship through those Summer months at Kimberly Hall. As "across the hall" roommates, we counted on each other every morning, afternoon, and evening. I was his arms, and he was my legs. Now Mike is resting in the arms of the Lord. Please accept my deepest sympathy, Paul Adamowicz Bonita Springs, FL (formerly Windsor, CT & Sacred Heart Church)

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