Michael DiSanto

[wmcdonald]

I am very sad to report to my colleagues and friends here on Optiboard that Michael Disanto passed away this morning. I received a call from Jennifer around 9:15 asking that I inform Mike's friends and colleagues.

Mike DiSanto was my friend, and a wonderful educator who taught thousands over the years. He made dull topics come alive, and all enjoyed the humor he introduced into each lecture. His written works helped to train countless future Opticians, and his memory will be with his colleagues all across this industry forever. He is truly missed.

I do not have information about the arrangements yet, but will post something as soon as I know. For now, please keep Mike's wonderful family in your prayers.

Warren

[hcjilson]

Sorry to hear that, he will indeed be missed.

[Judy Canty]

Our industry is so much smaller with his passing.

[Ladyoptician]

I had the privilege of listening to his lectures many times over past 15 years. He was one of a kind with a talent that no one I've seen could touch. The hours went by too fast while he was speaking which is saying a lot when most of those hours spent in CE are considered torture! What a jewel.....I will miss him. Prayers to his family and those who knew him.

[optical24/7]

I'm sorry to hear this. We are all richer with the knowledge he shared with us over the years. He will be remembered by future generations of opticians. I pray that his family can find some kind of peace knowing how he touched and educated many of us, and those to enter the field in the future. God bless you Mike.

[bob_f_aboc]

Mike will be missed! I wish I had the opportunity to hear him speak in person.

[Leo Hadley Jr]

This is so sad.
Our prayers are with him and his loved ones.

[HarryChiling]

Memorial day will be marked by the loss of such a great leader in our industry. I had never heard him speak or read his book, but I knew a lot of good people that were inspired by him. I felt like I knew him through the knowledge he shared, and future opticians will more than likely be influenced by his teachings. He was a great man with many accomplishments to celebrate.

About a year ago he came into town to lecture and I swore I wasn't going to miss him this go round so I emailed him and tried to set something up with him and he responded like we had been friends for decades. I would have liked to have bought him a drink and picked his brain a bit. These are the kind of folks that invigorate me, even with all his accomplishments he could have stood as a giant, yet he chose to stand beside you as a colleague, truly a classy guy.

[gmc]

So sorry to hear this. I attended CE classes given by Mike several times. He always gave you useful information in a very enjoyable and entertaining way.

He made a huge impact on training in our industry. I used his original TOPS book to teach dozens of people preparing for the NOCE.

And he was a genuinely nice guy.

[Diane]

As my friend as well as colleague, I will miss Mike. I remember so many years ago, thinking was a spectacular speaker and educator he was. I cherish the fact that he was one of my co-authors on the Advanced Opticians Tutorial.

An interesting fact. Some of you may know that Mike's birthday is July 4th. Born on the day of celebration of the birth of our nation, and died on the day when we honor those who died fighting for our freedom. That has to speak for something. :)

Mike, we will always love you and miss you. Your legacy will be great.

Diane

[harry a saake]

I would also like to pass my condoloences to jennifer and the family, i also new mike for many years and since he went back in time just about as long as me we had a lot in common.

Certainly i am privileged to have had lunch with mike, warren an jennifer at the last time he spoke this year in greensboro , north carolina.

Mike, god bless you

[Laurie]

...will be missed!!

: (

Michael's charm, wit and work will stay with us... I recall fun times in-between seminars, at various conferences, he always had a positive outlook.

God bless Jennifer and his family.

[sharonm516]

This makes me so sad....my prayers are with his family. At least he is no longer suffering.


RIP Mike! Your teachings will go on forever!

[braheem24]

May you continue to live in the lives of everyone you have touched.

God bless, sounds like he was a wonderful person.

[Audiyoda]

Had to log back in for this one.

I had the pleasure of debating Michael on two occasions - nothing formal just very nice discussions on A/R and the sales presentation. Michael was always the utmost professional and will be missed.

God Speed Michael.

[GAgal]

Prayer for Those Who Mourn

Bless those who mourn, eternal God,
with the comfort of your love
that they may face each new day with hope
and the certainty that nothing can destroy
the good that has been given. May their memories become joyful,
their days enriched with friendship,
and their lives encircled by your love.
Amen.

--c 1991 Vienna Cobb Anderson

[john-atlanta]

I spoke with Mike just a couple of weeks ago and ordered his training suite for my office. Even then he sounded well and had a positive outlook despite knowing that no treatment existed for him.

He and his family are in my prayers and I hope to honor his memory by sharing the teachings in his TOPS materials with current and future staff.

John

[k12311997]

My prayers for his family.

[rdjeff]

Terribly sorry to hear of the loss of Michael. He will be missed. Blessings to his family.

[billmdee]

Michael will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family. He will always be fondly remembered, and have a special place in out hearts.

[Now I See]

I'm so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was a terrific speaker, and a terrific guy, I'm so glad to have had the opportunity to meet him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

[obxeyeguy]

My condolences to Mike's family.

[Kim Scheidler]

My Thought and Prayers go out to Mike's Family & Friends. We all lost a good friend.

[Giorio]

My deepest condolences to his family.

[barryh66]

My prayers go out to him and his family.