Michael John Sharay, 43, passed away Saturday, July 8th, 2023, in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Michael was a long time employee with Progressive Insurance where he was admired by his team as an inspiration.
Michael John Sharay is survived by his mother Maleka Sharay; two daughters Alexis and Arianna Sharay; ex-spouse Tammy Iskowitz; father Michael John Werstine; aunt Peggy; uncle Jamal; uncle Roy Sharay; sisters Barbara Weiss and Stacy McLean; brother Flocko Sharay; brother-in-law Jared Weiss; nephews Tyler and Dylan Sharay, Kobe, Peyton, and Ashton Weiss; as well as nieces Emma, Alicen and Bianca Sharay, Hailie Weiss, and Abrianna McLean.
Barbara
July 14, 2023, 7:02 pm
I can’t put into words how much you are missed. We are so thankful we had the time we did with you. Fly high Michael John. I love you to the moon and back!!
Elizebeth Goldman
July 14, 2023, 7:05 pm
Mike this is a difficult time for everyone that has lost you! It will never be the same, I’m glad I’ve know you since we were little and had this time to be your friend! You will be missed and loved by so many.. RIP God bless your soul and your family’s you have left behind. My condolences to you all God bless you all! Xoxo I will miss you..
Kristan Fancher
July 14, 2023, 7:36 pm
Mikey Poo, I don’t even know where to begin. I have so many memories with you and Tammy and your girls. You were truly one of the kindest people I have ever known, and you could always make us smile no matter what the situation was. I really hope you’re dancing up in heaven. Your legacy will live on through Alexis and Arianna and through everyone who was blessed to know you. Until we meet again 💔
Beth Rule
July 14, 2023, 7:54 pm
Michael my love. I miss you so much and I would do anything to be with you again. Your parents are so sad and love you. Aunt Peggy loves you too. I wish i could hold you one more time. I would of done anything for one more kiss . I meant what I said baby. You Are It l forever and always. You better keep our promise baby Xoxox love you more
Josue Rodriguez
July 14, 2023, 8:24 pm
Mike,
One of my favorite memories of you was when you threw a ball from over 100 feet away to dunk me in a dunk tank at a work function. I vividly remember the arc of the throw, the sound of the ball hitting the target, and water rushing up my nose, all while thinking “ there is no way he can dunk me from that distance”… that memory still makes me smile!!!
More importantly, you were one of the nicest guys I have ever met. Thank you for your mentorship, being a part of my wedding, and being an awesome human being. Guys like you are rare in this world, and I am honored to have known you. You will be sorely missed, and never will be forgotten!!!
marion waller-bayless
July 14, 2023, 8:45 pm
Michael John may your soul be at peace . We will always love and miss you ! Another Angel called back to Heaven way to soon 💜Aunt cookie
arianna
July 14, 2023, 9:44 pm
i love you forever rest up♥️♥️
Carol Mastowski
July 14, 2023, 10:09 pm
Mike,
You will always be remembered as a great Dad, and a true gentleman. Your precious daughters were your world, and I know in my heart, Alexis & Arianna will continue to make you proud. Tammy will always protect them, and keep your memory alive. Your legacy lives on through them.
You now walk the streets of gold, good and faithful servant. Godspeed….until we meet again. ❤️
Vanessa Branch
July 14, 2023, 10:33 pm
Mike,
You will be missed daily at work! Your dad jokes & spunk were daily reminders to smile & enjoy life! Although you are not here with us physically, it makes my heart happy to know you are telling jokes & dancing up stairs. Sending love and prayers/good vibes to all the family.
Jessica Dayton
July 14, 2023, 11:39 pm
Micheal was a great person. I was able to work with him and he even rented me a room out when I had my first baby. So many great memories. He was funny and always willing to help anyone. He will be missed. R.I.P
Tanya
July 15, 2023, 12:48 pm
I’m so sorry mike .crazy I just saw you the.night 6/24 my last day of work you were such a hard worker and we would catch up on what’s going on these days even if I only had a few mins at work .thier wasn’t a night when we did talk u wouldn’t mention your girls .I can’t believe this I have known u since before you and Tammy had the girls my condolences ,you were a hard working ,nice guy and no matter what was going on with u you would always see how I was doing on the days I had something going on or was stressed it’s crazy how we take people for granted when they are here but when there not we wish we could just go back n talk about the smallest things we took for granted .something Dosent seem right and the people that loved you the most will get to the bottom of it’ my condolences to your family Tammy and the girls 😣thinking if you guys n this rind
Mary
July 15, 2023, 8:52 pm
Mike,
You always had a smile and a helping hand for anyone who needed it including the animals. You stood up for me at my wedding and made it more fun and meaningful with your speech. You helped to make it one of the best days of my life. I will never forget you. Fly high my friend. See you on the other side. Gone to soon.
Krystal
July 16, 2023, 12:20 am
Mike,
Wish I was sending this message under better circumstances but you were always an awesome friend. I still remember 6th grade when we first became friends and it was so great to keep in touch over the years. My condolences to your family,kids,and loved ones.
Frances
July 16, 2023, 6:08 pm
RIP Mike you will be missed!
Tammy
July 16, 2023, 10:26 pm
Mikey poo-
I promise to take care of our girls,and protect them like you have always asked. You left us way to soon. We love you so much. Please watch over us. Love you, -tamantha
Stacy McClean
July 16, 2023, 10:36 pm
Michael, you’re a great loss to our family. You were a great man, always kind and caring. He never said a bad word about anyone. I will honor you for the man, dad, brother, nephew, son and friend you were. I always enjoyed the times we spent together when I would visit Florida. I promise you that all of us will look after your beautiful daughters. Tell my son I love him. I’m glad he has you with him. I love you! You will forever be missed!
Alyssa Ruge
July 17, 2023, 6:16 pm
You were a good man and a good father to your children. You will be remembered fondly. I always think of you when I pass your old house on Embassy. May your memory be eternal and your girls cherish all the special moments you shared together.
Aunt Donna
July 17, 2023, 8:36 pm
Michael John,
Through the heartbreak the only words that I can find is that this world will not be the same without you for so many people….
You were one of a kind, And you left your legacy behind with your daughters.
May your loving arms find peace, may you always watch over your girls, and may we meet again as we have all been promised so that I can wrap my arms around you and tell you that you left this world way too soon… You will be loved And remembered always….
Linda bloss
July 17, 2023, 10:28 pm
So sad . . .
Toylese L. Savage
July 18, 2023, 2:31 pm
I am still processing all of this…still so unbelievable. Mike will be MISSED at work. Many prayers and blessings to his sweet baby girls. Although, I never met you both your Dad talked so much about you and was so proud to be your Dad! Rest in peace Dear Friend.
Joy James
July 18, 2023, 2:45 pm
Mike,
You were such an amazing person. Thank you for your kindness and inspiring words that would always turn into jokes. I hope you can see and feel all the love from family and friends. You were truly one of a kind. Rest in peace my friend.
Felisha
July 18, 2023, 2:49 pm
My sincerest condolences to the family. May the Lord bring you peace and comfort in these difficult times. Mike was an amazing supervisor and made our team feel like a family. We miss him very much and are cherishing the moments we’ve been able to share with him.
Ozana
July 18, 2023, 2:56 pm
You were such an amazing academy supervisor. I don’t ever know if you questioned how amazing you were at your new job but you were beyond amazing. I have treasured every second that our team was able to have you as our supervisor. It still feels so surreal. You were just with us that Friday celebrating our mid way mark. You are such a funny people person and I am grateful to have had you as a my academy supervisor. Thank you for being the amazing person you are and bringing out the best of us… For old time sakes, I will share one of your dad jokes.. What did the lazy person do the day after Friday? Sat… Enjoy your eternal rest and let them hear all of your amazing dad jokes.
Danielle
July 18, 2023, 4:15 pm
Mike, you were such a great person and I’ll cherish all of our moments we shared. You are one of a kind and I am so blessed to have had you in my life. You were such a light in this sometimes dark world. You have left such an impact on so many people. Myself included. My heart goes out to your family during this difficult time.
Dan
July 19, 2023, 4:54 pm
Mike, I’ll always miss that person I laughed with on a daily basis; you’ll always be the best. To everyone else who knew and loved Mike, we shared the joy of having him in our lives and now the pain of his passing; I hope we all find some solace in just knowing that we’re never alone.
Norine Troupe (Dzurilla)
July 20, 2023, 6:25 pm
I am saddened by hearing and reading of this.
Mike, you were always kind at the heart, funny to the soul and honest to the core. As kids we had some of the best times. The 90s were another time.
Although it’s been some time since we’ve last spoke, I hope you know I always valued you as such a great guy and truly hope you are being guided through the best after life that is to be offered. 🙏🏼❤️
Sending peace, love and all the prayers to the your entire family… extended & blood.
James Newkirk
July 21, 2023, 6:02 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with Michael and all his family and friends. He was such a light, fun and so creative. He will be forever missed.
Jay
July 24, 2023, 11:55 am
I met you when you were a new hire and from day 1, the one thing that always brought a smile to your face was your girls. More than the hole we have at work without you, there’s a bigger hole in their lives 😭. The way you lived live life, always finding positivity and making those around you smile will be sorely missed. You truly are 1 of 1 sir. To all the family, I’m truly for your loss. To his daughters, the love and pride he had for you was endless…no matter what life brings you, know he will always be proud of you and watching over you.
Maleka Sharay
August 13, 2023, 7:22 am
I don’t know if I’m going to last much longer here without you. How can a child go without their mother? How can a mother go without a child?
Bernadette
February 14, 2024, 5:53 pm
This is long overdue, but it has taken me a good while to be able to process this! I worked with Mike, and see his name still appears from time to time & today was the day I wanted to say how much Mike is missed. He was such a positive vibe, and was such a helpful person! I remember our random chats & all his funny dad jokes he would share daily. One thing about Mike….boyyyy did he love his girls!!! He spoke so highly of them all the time! This has been such a tragic loss! Mike…you are missed….rest easy buddy! My condolences to his family! There are no words that can help ease the pain of losing someone you love & cherish, but you continue to be in my thoughts!
Abriana
April 5, 2024, 5:03 pm
you will always be missed . 😔🙏🏻