Michael Naylor Obituary

Remembering Michael, a kind and loving person who died much too soon. He is in our thoughts.

To the Naylors,
We can't believe it and send thoughts of deepest sympathy to you.
Our hope is that you all get through this as well and quickly as possible.
Our best wishes and love, the Bleiers

Mike was a great friend of mine since College of Charleston. He had a good sense of humor, and we shared many laughs. May God bless his family in this difficult time. I am so glad we got to spend time with Mike, Gretchen and the girls last summer at their house. Mike will be missed very much.

Though our words can do little, we hope our thoughts and prayers will support you at this time. With deepest sympathy. Alex, Nicoleta and Iulian

Grant and Jennifer,

So sorry for the loss of your brother, Mike.
45 years old. So Young!!
We miss you on Tabby Lane.
I enjoyed watching your little boys grow up.
Blessings to you and your family during this difficult time.
Life will never be the same for your nieces! Sad!

Pamela Marsh

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Prayers to the Naylor and Richter families.

Dear Ed and Naylor family,

I was saddened to hear of your loss and can only imagine the pain. Please accept my sincere condolences. You will be in our thoughts and Michael will be in our prayers.

Gretchen, Maya and Harper, we are so incredibly sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and sending lots of love to you. The Eglestons

I am his big cousin from outside Philadelphia PA. I always enjoyed telling him that because I was 2 weeks older, but a foot shorter. One very fond memory of Mike was his habit of leaving Pittsburgh stuff with me. Years ago (maybe we were 17) when I would pick him up at the airport to visit our grandmother he left some old ticket stubs to a penguins game in my car between the seats. I did not find them for weeks, but when I did I thought of him. Had to gripe a little of course, but thought of him all the same. I told him and of course he smiled, and we had a big laugh. So ever since no matter the time and the place I would always end up with something steelers/penguins (mostly penguins) in my bag, car, or jacket any time I saw him. He knew I would find it days or weeks later, and be complaining about the other side of the state. However he knew it would remind me of him. He will be missed. Love Ya Mike.

The Saver family would like to lift you all up in prayer that you have peace and comfort at this hard time blessings to you all

Gretchen and the entire Naylor family~our hearts are broken for you all. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. We are grateful to have known Michael. We hope you find comfort in time and know that you are all so loved.

I'm so sorry for your family's loss. May Michael's memory be eternal.

I remember meeting Michael at the parent event last year for Second grade and loved his easy going nature. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

I was fortunate enough to work for Michael over 6 years in a professional capacity and got to know him rather well. Michael was a real pleasure to be around, always quick to laughter and gentle in spirit. His passions absorbed him as he would glow with excitement about a roster change the Penguins have made or describe the next Steeler road trip that surely made him a leader in Steeler Nation. At times, I thought he had a direct line to both Steeler and Penguin General Managers, as the details he understood relative to these teams, was amazing! I saw him become a Father and what great joy his little girls brought him...how he matured as a new Dad and took his role as a Father with great seriousness. Michael had a huge heart that matched his towering size which made him such a unique man. Michael will be missed by many who loved him and the gaping hole of his absence will be impossible to fill.
Pass on my sorrows and prayers to the Naylor family.
Mike King

Mike, guess we'll not be running into each other at any Widespread Panic shows. However, those we did attend were pretty good.

All of our sympathy to Ed, Judy, Grant, and the rest of your family.

Steven F Dobrowolski
Pamela A Dobrowolski

Dear Naylor family, we are so sad to hear of Michael's passing. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies and may Michael rest In Peace.

Gretchen, Maya, and Harper, I cannot even begin to express my sadness at this news. I pray for healing and peace for your family. Love and hugs sent to those two sweet girls.

Gretchen, Maya and Harper. I'm so very sorry to hear about Michael. I've always loved following your adventures together. You are all in my heart and prayers right now. May God wrap his loving arms around your family. Julie

Thinking of all of you. Gretchen, you all have our thoughts and prayers and anything you may need at any time. Mary sends love to her friend, Harper and her sister. I love the photos of Michael and I enjoyed meeting him on the brief times I met him. Such a happy person and the photos capture my thoughts of him, smiling. Love to you all and all of my prayers.

We love you so much Gretchen, Maya and Harper. Jen, Grant, Liam and Jackson we love you too! Judy, we send you so many hugs.
Michael will be missed and we are so thankful to have shared good times with him and your family. Scott and Phillip will fondly remember their fishing trip with Michael, Grant and the kids last fall. We love you!