MICHAEL PATRICK LACHENDRO Obituary

Debbie and Mark
Becky and I were so saddened to hear about Michael. Such a tragic loss. We’ve heard so many great things about him and what he accomplished in his short time. Please lean on us if you need something. We will be keeping all of your family in our prayers.

Our heartfelt sympathy to the Lachendro family on the loss of Michael. We are planting trees in his honor and love of nature. Prayers for strength.

George Koerner, Lou and Doris Ardo

We are saddened by the sudden passing of Michael and want to honor him by planting trees in his name. We know how much he loved nature. God bless the Lachendro family. Love, the Burgess', Roger, Laura, Julie, Pete, Becky, John and family.

Sending condolences to the family and may God Bless all of you. Mike was so great to work with and he always made sure everyone was altogether, even from his first days of work here at Cottom's Wildife Removal, and he only kept getting better. A joy and a good friend.

Michael went to school with my son and spend a ton of time at my house. I loved him dearly and though I have not seen him in several years, he will always have a special place in my heart. My heart is broken and my thoughts are with his family and friends.

We've never met, but you raised a fantastic, downright hilarious guy who made an impact on me that'll last the rest of my life. We worked together for several years in high school and hit it off immediately. He'd already been there a few months when I got hired and he was the first one to welcome me with a flurry of jokes when I showed up. I didn't know anyone and had never had a job before but Mike made me feel like we'd been friends for years in a matter of seconds. From there the shenanigans only got more ridiculous and fun. We had a little group where sometimes we'd spend entire shifts just saying goofy things in funny voices over the intercom or using a name system he invented where he switched the first letter of your first and last name (I was Lom Tasby, he was Like Machendro, etc.). I still randomly think of these things all this time later and laugh.

Several years later I was in college at OU and just as I was about to fall asleep one night I heard his extremely recognizable voice moving down the street. I was laying there thinking "That guy sounds a *lot* like Mike, but what in the world would he be doing out here in Athens at 1am?". I looked up and yelled out the window "...Mike?" to which, with zero hesitation, I got a jovial "Is that Lom Tasby up there?!". I ran downstairs to find Mike and met Katie, where he told me he'd been coming down on weekends to see her. This process repeated many times for the rest of the year, it was a delight to reconnect and have him around again for that period.

I'm not particularly good at writing these things and I usually don't, but Mike was such a unique character that it's very easy to do. I've still never met anyone like him and probably never will. Like Machendro, you made the world a happier place.

Im so sorry to hear about Mike, or as we referred to him - lachendro. I worked with him. Any time I’d see him in the office he was happy and upbeat. He was kind. He brought a positivity to the room. I just wanted his family to know that even from an acquaintance of his - he left a positive mark on me and those around him

Debbie and family sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers I am so sorry for your loss.

Debbie, Mark, Jennifer, Eric and family,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your son Micheal. Frank and I know how much you all loved your son, brother, brother-in-law nephew, cousin and friend. He was a gift in everyone's life and we are grateful for the time you had him with you.
Love, Anne Gill and Frank Kost

With such heartfelt condolences to your family, we send our intention of loving support during this time of loss. May you find peace knowing your brothers and sons are together now watching over you.

Debbie, I am still in shock of the news of Michaels sudden passing. He was such a wonderful young man that I enjoyed talking to at our family functions. He was such a bright and witty person and had the whole world at his fingertips. I grieve for you and the family but know that God will cradle him in his arms until you see him again. God Bless you and our family at this most sorrowful time.

Debbie and family, I have no words. I am so sorry for your loss, NO ONE should have to endure the pain of losing not just one son but two. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your whole family . May God bring you all comfort and smiles one day of all your memories