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“Keeping all in prayer through this difficult time. Our condolences to Michael's family and friends. ”
1 of 36 | Posted by: Vidal Family - Tampa, FL

“I love you Mikey, you will be missed but, never forgotten. Goodbye's are forever so I'll see you soon. ”
2 of 36 | Posted by: Hank Oliver - Tampa, FL - friend

“Babe, I am sorry I didn't know what to write because I miss you so much, but I will remember all the wonderful memories we have had. Please watch...Read More »
3 of 36 | Posted by: Jennifer Frushone - Tampa, FL

“I'm so sorry for your loss of Michael. I can't begin to imagine the pain you're going through. He was such a goodhearted person, it's such a tragedy...Read More »
4 of 36 | Posted by: Brittney Morgan - tampa, FL

“RIP Michael Strother. Michael will always be in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. ”
5 of 36 | Posted by: Kevin Moses - Tampa, FL - Friend

“Mike, you were a man of many words, many feelings, and a lot of heart! You are gonna be missed by a lot of us but you will live on forever on our...Read More »
6 of 36 | Posted by: Eddie Valdalez jr - Land o lakes, FL

“What a great young man, friendly, polite and will truly be missed. ”
7 of 36 | Posted by: Alan Mullins - Tampa, FL - Friend

“This is such a small world, to know that I lived right around the corner from you for so many years, and never knew you until I met the Traina's....Read More »
8 of 36 | Posted by: Michele Traina - FL

“We would like for the family to know how deeply sorry we are about Michael's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you, Aunt Faith...Read More »
9 of 36 | Posted by: Faith Pruitt - Valley - Aunt

“My Thoughts and Prayers go out to the entire Family...RIP Mikey...You Will Be Missed ”
10 of 36 | Posted by: Jon Tomeo - Land o Lakes, FL

“God needed another Angel so he picked Michael! May you find comfort in your memories, may you find peace in your heart. My deepest condolences to the...Read More »
11 of 36 | Posted by: Blanca - Port Richey, FL

“Forever will there be a special place in my heart for Mikey, so many memories to cherish over the past 16 years. I pray you have found peace in the...Read More »
12 of 36 | Posted by: Tara Miller - San Diego, CA

“I'm so sad to hear about Mike's sudden passing. My heartfelt condolences to MaryAnn & Steve and family. There is nothing worse than losing a child....Read More »
13 of 36 | Posted by: Julie Navratil - Lutz, FL

“Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss and although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are...Read More »
14 of 36 | Posted by: Sebastian Urrea - Atlanta , GA

“i am sorry for your loss , i know it has deeply effected Michele and Sabrina and they are my friends anything that affects them also effects myself ,...Read More »
15 of 36 | Posted by: David Turnbull - Naples, ME

“My thoughts and prayers are with your family and close friends! I know that you were loved by many. There are so many saddened by the loss of you...Read More »
16 of 36 | Posted by: Jennie Henry - Tampa, FL - Friend

“I am so sorry for your loss, Mikey was like a son to me and I loved him dearly. He will be missed by so many.....My prayers are with the entire...Read More »
17 of 36 | Posted by: Michele Carr - Tampa, FL - Friend

“It was sad to hear about Mike. We spent alot of time with him during his Ben Hill Days and basketball games. He was a very tough competitor. Paul...Read More »
18 of 36 | Posted by: Paul Urbanski - Tampa, FL

“Mary Ann, I can't imagine the heartache that you and Steven are going through right now. It just doesn't seem fair. Mike was like an older brother to...Read More »
19 of 36 | Posted by: Casey Rankin - Tampa, FL

“Mary Ann, May Heaven's Angels hold you tightly in their arms and give you the strength to heal. God Bless Dear Friend, K ”
20 of 36 | Posted by: karen bishop - tampa, FL

“Dear Maryann and Steven,my thoughts and prayers are with you.God bless you Michael. ”
21 of 36 | Posted by: Tina Mastrona - Tampa, FL

“Maryann our heart goes out to you, Mike was a GREAT guy, and was always there anytime I needed anything. We will miss him so very much. ”
22 of 36 | Posted by: Pat & Kenny Grable - Tampa, FL

“I was so sadden to hear the news of your passing. You assume in life that people will always be around. Tomorrow is not promised. Mike I have so many...Read More »
23 of 36 | Posted by: Taran Hart Pantaleo - Tampa, FL

“Sorry for your loss.....he will be missed...Family will be in my prayers ”
24 of 36 | Posted by: Spike Carpenter - FL

“Belinda and I express our deep love for you and your mom and Steve. You will be in our prayers forever. May you be at the right hand of God forever...Read More »
25 of 36 | Posted by: Peter Scaglione, Jr. - Tampa, FL

“I am truly saddened by Mike's death. Mike was such an amazing person. He was always so kind and considerate to all of his friends. Mike's...Read More »
26 of 36 | Posted by: Janessa Shaw - ODESSA, FL

“One of my oldest friends- so sad to see this news. May your familynbe comforted in happy memories of the joy you brought to everyone you met. I'll...Read More »
27 of 36 | Posted by: Lori Rounds - colorado springs, CO

“Mike, There arent even words to explain what an amazing guy you were. Anyone who knew you was a lucky person. I remember one night when you came and...Read More »
28 of 36 | Posted by: Lauren McCoy - tampa, FL

“I remember when Mike was a young boy coming over to our house to hang out with our son Casey. He was like part of the family for many years. Our...Read More »
29 of 36 | Posted by: Alex & Angela Solano - Odessa, FL

“Rest In Peace Mike. ”
30 of 36 | Posted by: Cheryl Waring

“I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Mike. Mike was a very close friend to my daughter Michelle & Casey Messer and he will truly be missed by them...Read More »
31 of 36 | Posted by: Cheryl Waring - Tampa, FL

“Alyssa and I miss you Mikey. We may have not started off as the closest friends but we ended up loving one another. You were my daughter's...Read More »
32 of 36 | Posted by: Lacy Fletcher - Tampa, FL

“I'm so very sorry for the loss of Michael. He was a very kind hearted, sweet man. That I had much respect for. He will be missed very much! ”
33 of 36 | Posted by: Ashley Brown-Morton - tampa, FL

“I'm very sorry for your loss. I knew Mike for the last 5 years or so and I would like to say he was a special person who will be missed dearly. ”
34 of 36 | Posted by: Manuel Fierroz - Tampa, FL

“We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Michael. We cannot imagine the pain you and your family must feel. We pray that God and his...Read More »
35 of 36 | Posted by: Gigi Sala - Lutz, FL

“On behalf of the entire staff of Boza & Roel Funeral Home please accept our sincere condolences. ”
36 of 36 | Posted by: George Migliore - Tampa, FL


STROTHER, Michael, 31, of Tampa passed away July 27, 2012. Michael was a kindhearted man and was always there to help anyone in need that asked. He was preceded in death by his father Charles J. Strother III. Survivors include his mother, Mary Ann Strother, brother, Steven Strother (fiancée Lizbeth Cameron), aunt, Pam Bayyat, Godparents, Angelo and Sandra Traina and many other relatives and lifelong friends. Pallbearers will be: Steven Strother, Jay, Jason and Angelo Traina, Scott Alvarez, Waiel Bayyat, Kevin Courtney and Steve Lewis. Funeral services will take place at 10 AM on Friday, Aug. 3, 2012 at Boza & Roel Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012 from 6 to 8 PM at the the funeral home.