Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I noticed the inscription about the life of this fine officer. Doing things to his best ability still cost him his life. Destroyed his family and friends. I did not know this officer. Do this: The next time you have an opportunity to thank them for their service, do it. At any given time they are putting their lives on the line for all of us. RIP Mike

Private citizen. Dave Schneider
Just a person that respects their sacrifices

June 11, 2023

Officer Califano,
Although I never had the pleasure of knowing you, everyone that I speak to that did know you describe you as the kind of gentleman that many of us hope to be. A friendly personality, A true professional, someone you would want by your side. May you always rest in peace.

Anonymous

June 12, 2022

May he rest in peace and may God comfort his family.

Louis J. Savini
Ret. Detective Sgt. NCPD

February 5, 2022

RIP Officer Califano Our Prayers are with you and your family.

You will always remembered at Maria Regina

Pray for us

Robert DeRose
Business Manager Maria Regina RC Church & School

February 5, 2021

Rest In Peace Mike.

Michael Brown
OWPD

February 5, 2020

Rest In Peace Officer Califano. God Bless you.

Nat Zappia.
Grateful citizen.

February 5, 2020

Rest in peace brother.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

February 5, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Califano.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 3, 2019

John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

September 18, 2018

RIP Mike. Prayers for your family! You will never be forgotten.

Det. Larry Gordon (retired)
NCPD

February 5, 2018

RIP Michael. working on the LIE is hazardous. Every time I pas that exit, I think of you,even though I was well before your time. WE will never forget.

Sgt. Arthur French (Retired)
NCPD

February 5, 2018

We lose those we love all too soon. Rest in peace Michael. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Det. Robert Cariola-Retired
Nassau County Police Department

February 8, 2017

Rest in Peace Michael. May time heal the wounds your family lives through

Sgt. William Markey (ret)
NCPD

February 6, 2017

Rest in PEACE MY brother. May God continue to welcome you into his kingdom, and to watch over your loving family.

Lieutenant Ray Flores (Ret.)
N.Y.P.D.

February 5, 2017

We retired from Nassau just before you joined but cried when we heard the news. You were a member of the best police department and you gave your life doing what you loved. You will never be forgotten, I tell my students about you every year at this time. God Bless your family!

Tina Swanno/Thomas Morris
Retired Nassau classes 86 and 87

February 5, 2016

I said a little prayer today for Police Officer Califano and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York hero.

Robyn Wilkes

February 4, 2016

RIP

Detective Dennis Pothos
Fort Lee, NJ Police Department

May 29, 2015

We really miss you mike.

PO Robert Bacich
NCPD HPB

February 6, 2015

As a member of the Nassau County Police Dept. I take this opportunity to reflect on his life and time as a dedicated police officer. I did not know Michael, but he was still my brother. He will always be remembered in my thoughts and prayers. May God continue to bless his soul and family.

Detective Jeffrey Schilling
Nassau County Police Department

February 5, 2015

I can't believe it's been 4 years since I received that horrible call. "One of your guys was hit. It doesn't look good." One I will never forget! Mike, you are missed!

Det. Adam Constantino
NCPD

February 5, 2015

I was Mike's Class Officer when he went through the Police Academy. He was a gentleman to say the least. Upon his graduation we worked together in the 1st Precinct. Always had a smile on his face. Great guy who will always be missed. When I heard of his passing, only minutes after the accident from another member of HPB, I threw my cell phone across the room. What a shock! As a member of the Pipes and Drums we were honored to play at his funeral. Think about him all the time. Rest in peace, my brother. High speed 98-3!

Detective Mike Bartlett
Nassau County Police Department

February 5, 2015

Mike and I started together in the Nassau County Sheriff's Department on 12-16-1988. Mike was a real go-to guy, working in the more difficult areas of the Nassau County Jail. We were all overjoyed when he went to the PD. Many of us encouraged him to make the move. In Mike, the PD got the best we had to offer.

Mike and I were skiing and camping buddies. I was at his wedding. When he went to the Highway Patrol, "Highway Mike" was always in my thoughts. Especially when I was on the highway!

I was immensely saddened when we lost Mike. He died the night of my NCSD retirement dinner. I have yet to recover from the shock. Mike was a fine man, who was taken from us much too soon.

Peter Bensen NCSD retired
Nassau County Sheriff's Department

February 5, 2014

Mike, your laugh and your good nature will always be missed

Scott And Denise Siegel
Friend

February 4, 2014

Rest in Peace Brother!

Sergeant William J Kennedy
NYPD

February 1, 2014

I have read your story before. It is heartbreaking. We just lost one of our Motors (Trooper) here in WA when he was riding up the shoulder for traffic detail and a box truck came over and pushed him into the right guard rail. He fell under the truck. I saw your wife on the Long Island Medium. As sad as it was, it was nice to know you were THERE with your wife and kids. I hope that visit keeps her spirit a bit higher. RIP sir.

Trooper Pam
WSP

July 25, 2013