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In Memory of
Michael A.
Tritto Sr.
1939 - 2015
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Condolence From: Kasia
Condolence: Senor Tritto is one of those teachers that you never forget. I'll always remember his philosophical and silly sayings he quoted in the classroom, the adoring way he talked about his wife and the pure energy he shared with his students. Senor Tritto you'll never be forgotten.
Sunday July 22, 2018
Condolence From: Sandy Kendziora
Condolence: Mr. Tritto was an amazing teacher. I did very well at Kensington High School. He taught me Spanish for 2 years. The last time I saw him, he was working in a toll booth on the US side, and I was coming back from a day at the beach in Canada. He remembered me and asked me questions in Spanish. I loved his smile and his easy-going nature. RIP MR. Tritto!
Sunday January 29, 2017
Condolence From: Cheryl Buttino, Buffalo, New York
Condolence: Michael, Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tuesday February 10, 2015
Condolence From: Chris Crawford, Allegany
Condolence: What a wonderful memorial! Knowing Mr. Tritto from only a limited perspective, it was with great admiration that more of his fulfilling life was revealed to me and everyone at the memorial. Thanks Mike for all you have given the world.
Monday February 09, 2015
Condolence From: Hannah Raiken-Schulman, Buffalo, New York
Condolence: I had the honor of working with Mike at the Arts Academy. We collaborated on creating an original ballet. Mike wrote the libretto entitled, Light From A Dark Canvas - A Ballet of the Holocaust. Mike's verse and poetry brought to life one of the darkest moments in history with beauty and integrity.
The ballet brought the school community together and it gave students, staff and audiences time to reflect. Mike was an amazing person and he will be deeply missed. His words will resonate in our hearts. All our love to his beautiful family.

Monday February 09, 2015
Condolence From: Russell Brown, Buffalo, New York
Condolence: I didn't know Michael Tritto before the service. His brother Dan is a friend of mine. I left with a tremendous smile on my face and in my heart. Through his family, friends and colleagues I met a wonderful man. Thank you, Michael, for what you left for so many.
Monday February 09, 2015
Condolence From: Linda Rubeck-Dudkowski, Tonawanda, New York
Condolence: Mr Tritto was my Spanish teacher at Kensington High School. He was my favorite teacher! I did very well in Spanish because he was such a great teacher. I am sad to hear of his passing. Prayers and sympathy to his family. He will be greatly missed.
Saturday February 07, 2015
Condolence From: Nan Lampka Simpson
Condolence: Dear Marjorie and Family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. “Senor Tritto” was my Spanish teacher at Kensington High School back in 1972. He was one of my favorite teachers because he was kind, caring, creative, funny, and encouraging. He made Spanish so interesting and relevant. He shared profound and beautiful Spanish poetry and music with us, taking the time and making the effort to bring in a record player and albums. I was especially moved by poetry Pablo Neruda and stories of what large corporations like United Fruit were doing in Latin America. I still remember the songs “Deurme Negrita” and “Caminante No Hay Camino – Se Hace Camino Al Andar.” Senor Tritto didn’t just teach Spanish to us – he helped us understand our world and appreciate poetry and music. He instilled in me a lifelong passion for peace and social justice. Back then, in my college years, it led me to volunteer and then work at the Western New York Peace Center, where I met Walter, my husband now of 32 years, who was then director of the Center. So what I learned in his class has had a great influence on my life.

I would like to add one more comment regarding Senor Tritto’s love for his students and generosity in sharing his time and knowledge. He offered to our second year Spanish class the opportunity to take extra after-school classes to study Spanish 3 so we could take that exam in June. Due to his excellent teaching skills and patience I passed with a 93! He just beamed at me and I was so happy to make him proud. He was so special to me and so many others, and he will be greatly missed.

With Sympathy and So Much Appreciation,

Nan Lampka Simpson

P.S. He was such a sweetheart and so guapo (handsome) I know everyone had a crush on him!
Friday February 06, 2015
Condolence From: Benjamin Boyar, Amherst, New York
Condolence: I taught with Mike at Arts Academy and Hutch Tech. He was a caring colleague and supported me and my work with band students. I enjoyed our many conversations. He always had such great insight. My condolences to the Tritto family.

Friday February 06, 2015
Condolence From: Tracy Diina, Buffalo, New York
Condolence: I knew Mike from 2001 on. He was a fabulous volunteer for Literacy Volunteers and was always one of my absolute favorites. I went to see him read poetry a few times and he always encouraged me to write. I wish I would have stayed in touch.
Thursday February 05, 2015
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