Folks Of Interest RIP ... "Baron Von Mike" Cancilla

Michael Paul Cancilla
June 16, 1967 - February 15, 2025
RIP @Baron Von Mike ​

 

Well now, didn’t see that coming. Prayers for his family and friends.

 

I first met Mike in 2004 or 2005 (before I even joined the H.A.M.B.) ... but it wasn't until August of 2008 when @Jive-Bomber Jay Ward started the Will she make it to Bonneville?? thread that I realized Mike was also on the H.A.M.B. ... and that he was a good friend of Jay.

Here's a couple pics of Jay & Mike during their journey to the salt ... and back home to the Bay Area:

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Mike lost his battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) ... My thoughts & prayers are with Mike's wife Monika and their two young daughters, Alexis & Charlotte ... Godspeed Mike

 

Very sad...gone far to young by another of the many monsters that take so many...condolences to the Cancilla family and friends in the passing of Mike. Rest in Peace Hamber...

 

Sincere sympathy goes out to his friends and especially to his Family

 

RIP Mike.

 

Very sad. RIP.

 

Condolences to Family and Friends.

 

Prayers and Condolences to Mike’s Family and Friends. Farewell, Hot Rodder!

 

RIP Sir

 

RIP Sir.

 

Mike was an acquaintance when I lived in CA. Sad news to hear. 57 is much too young.

 

Rest In Paradise, My condolences to all his friends and family.....

 

Lost my Dad to ALS.
Prayers for family and friends of Mike and also for all others affected by this terrible disease.

 

Condolences to Mike's family....left us way way too soon.

Godspeed Mike.

 

RIP

 

Mike's '41 Ford Pickup:

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Mike was about as good a guy as could be. My band played with Mike’s various musical endeavors many times over the last 30 odd years. I saw him for the final time last October at a gig we did in Oakland. He wasn’t well, but he not only managed to come out to see us and say hi, he was astonishingly upbeat. Upbeat I say! It was simply amazing. The fella faced his fate with great dignity and I hope we all are able to summon such courage when called upon. Godspeed friend!

 

Godspeed my Friend . Prayers to family