Contributions to the tribute of Michael Muldoon

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Cindy Wiener posted a symbolic gesture

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Mike, I first met you almost 30 years ago when Rob and I started dating in college. I have literally known you as long as I have known my husband, because he could not wait for me to meet you! You, Steve, Todd, Ian and Rob were basically a package deal. But I could tell early on that you and Rob had a special bond, more like brothers than best friends. At first, as the only steady girlfriend in a group of 5 guys, we spent a lot of time together. You always looked out for me and made sure I was feeling safe and comfortable, whether we were out at a club or at the beach house in Hampton Bays. Right from the start, I knew you were a big teddy bear of a guy with an even bigger heart. You cared. You listened. You respected me. I could always talk to you when I was mad at my guy, and you would make everything OK with your big laugh and goofy smile (and usually some food!). As we got married and started families of our own, you stepped up without hesitation on more than one occasion. You are the godfather to our first child, as Rob is to your son. When Rob's parents passed away within 12 years of each other, you stood by his side, mourning along with him each time. We turned to you and your parents for comfort, support, and big old bear hugs. Not once did you shy away from those heavy emotions of grief and sadness. Loyal to the end. But now your parents have lost YOU. Your wife and son have lost YOU. Your sister and nieces and nephews have lost YOU. Your best friend has lost YOU and it's not fair and it will never make sense. It's a hole in everyone's heart that will never be filled. Now we turn to each other for the comfort and support that you once provided for us. My most fervent hope is that you were greeted in heaven by Jackie and Lenny (Rob's parents), and that you are all looking down upon us with love and acting as our own personal guardian angels. But most importantly, I hope that you know how very, very much you were loved. We will miss you more than words can say, Mike. We will miss you forever.

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Rob Wiener uploaded photo(s)

Sunday, June 12, 2022

Complete and utter shock. I began writing this having just returned from the funeral and there are no words. Except agreeing with what the priest said – “All that matters is Hope, Faith & Love – and it’s the love that you can take with you”. My thoughts and prayers go out to Laura, Mikey (my Godson), Jack, Jan, Cheryl and the rest of the Muldoon & Moore extended families. Quite simply Mike was my brother. We grew up together since kindergarten (Mrs. Kabokus). We lived around the corner from each other since 1974 and wore a path out in the street seeing each other as we did everything together. From building forts in the woods to Cub Scouts/Weeblos to riding our bikes to 7-11 to play video games to bowling leagues, little league, HS and adult flag football, Wiffle ball, street hockey. Smith Point & Hampton Bays (Boardy Barn!) beach trips, visiting each other in college to Great Adventure & Action Park (we were the “Whack-A-Mole” Champions!) and even a Broadway play in the city with our girlfriends by Limo! I can go on and on. Mike’s parents were like my parents (and still are) and mine were his. I learned to fish with Mike going to his Grandpa Jensen’s house by the lake and Mike worked for my Dad for a short time in the office furniture business. One of my fondest memories of Mike was when we both skipped school on a random Tuesday in 1986 to go to Shea Stadium to see the Mets play a day game (they won the World Series that year) - Dwight Gooden was pitching and unfortunately it was sold out. While I was steamed that we drove out there for nothing, Mike took a different approach – he disappeared for a few minutes but returned with 5 soft pretzels for the ride back. He came back to the car and raised his hand high as he wore each pretzel on each of his fingers – “Now we can go - this was worth the trip” he said. He tried to find the silver lining every time. I commend him for that. That was a special quality he possessed. Another memory that is close to my heart is that he stepped in when my own brother could not make it to my deceased father’s cemetery headstone unveiling – we stood shoulder to shoulder while he held a umbrella over us for 30 minutes in a driving rainstorm while I said the required prayers and got through one of the toughest days of my life. We laughed, we cried, we got through it. That was Mike, always willing to go above and beyond. He would start off a conversation with a quick jab at you or joke to lighten the moment, but you knew he had your back and always put your needs first. I will miss my friend dearly.

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Todd Barone uploaded photo(s)

Sunday, June 5, 2022

It is with a heavy heart I send my condolences to Laura, Mikey, Jan, Jack, Cheryl and the rest of the family. Mike and I shared so many experiences together from high school, playing both high school and college football together , rooming at college and post college. I actually don't have any memories of college that don't include Mike. Mike was a quiet guy but he had a great sense of humor. We had countless laughs and good times together. Mike had an easy going personality, was very generous, and always willing to help a friend. While in college we trekked over to Binghamton where Bellport had traveled to play Union Endicott in a high school football game. Mike won the 50/50 raffle at the game and we all celebrated Bellport's victory with a party Mike financed with his winnings. One time after a storm he was passing by my house and stopped to say hello but wound up helping me cut up fallen trees for the next 6 hours. These are just two examples of the countless times Mike committed selfless acts for others. We shared a bond that can't be expressed by words and I love him like a brother. Rest in Peace Mike.

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Rob Wiener Posted Jun 12, 2022 at 1:47 PM

Well said. Beautiful sentiment Todd. Amen. I remember that Bellport-Union Endicott game and his raffle win - he was in his glory!

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Pam Hanlon posted a condolence

Saturday, June 4, 2022

Our hearts are broken. I can’t express the emptiness we are feeling without you, especially Laura and Mikey. All our lives will be forever changed. You will forever be the only” FUM”,the “quiet” guy especially when the Moore clan got together. The boys will dress in honor of you tomorrow. Rest In Peace Mike Muldoon. You will be forever in our hearts and prayers. I promise we will take care of Laura and Mikey for you. Kiss Nanny and Auntie for us. All our love Kenny, Pam, Julia and Jack

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Diane Davis posted a condolence

Saturday, June 4, 2022

Words can’t express the heartbreak I am feeling for this terrible loss of your son Michael. To my dear friends Jan and Jack I can only feel such sorrow and heartbreak. He was a great young man and a wonderful friend. His smile would light up a room. I have such found memories going back many years. My sincere condolences go out to his wife Laura and his son Mikey, and to his sister Cheryl and his nieces and nephews. May God hold him in the palm of his hand and bring him to his final resting place, heaven. Love John and Diane Davis

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Saturday, June 4, 2022

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JudyJones posted a condolence

Friday, June 3, 2022

We are so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful husband, Dad, and friend. Every time we seen him he was always smiling and such a happy person. May he Rest In Peace and God watch over Laura and Mickey. All our Love Tom and Judy and Family

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Jennifer Vlacich lit a candle

Friday, June 3, 2022

I'm so very sorry for the loss of such a great man, husband and father. The Vlacich-Guillaume's

Michael Muldoon

1969 - 2022

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