https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tymzseEIJho.   
Goodbye my old UPS friend!! RIP brother!!

Friends, I got to finally meet and work with Mike at the end of 2013 as he and his band, The Country Devils played on a webcast I produce.  I was always impressed with his Letters to Baltimore From the War projects and he was such an open hearted person, with an artistic spirit.

If I can post the link here, I will.  I hope you'll enjoy seeing Mike and his pals perform. They were excellent and he will be missed.

https://youtu.be/GwdHyo7tSL0

My heart goes out to the Beresh Family, as well as Jackie, Sam, and Liz. May we keep the memories of Mike bright, for no one can take them away.

My memories with Mike will never fade for they are many of my life's  most cherished moments. Mike's heart was vast, and I am so very grateful to have been a part of it. Love and deep sympathy to the Beresh family.

Very sorry to hear about Mike. He was my room mate when I was in college in College Park. I have such great memories of playing our acoustics together, learning his songs on our front porch in the heat of the Maryland summer of... '95. He & I even played a couple shows together, the two of us on acoustic, playing his songs. He named a song of his after my sister Rebecca because the chorus was "little girl dropped her ice cream in the mud" and that made me think of my little sister who used to do that with regularity when we would get ice cream cones from Carvel as kids. News of his passing just came to me, but if I checked, i probably still have a couple of his first solo cassettes somewhere packed away in my basement. I moved out to Seattle soon after graduating from MD in '96, but would think of Mike often and wished him the best. Great to see that he was able to keep writing and releasing his music, he was the first gifted songwriter I ever played with and I will miss him dearly. My dearest condolences to all his family and his kiddos. Rest in peace Mike.

Mike was one of the best friends I have ever had. My heart is broken with his passing. I send my deepest sympathies to his family.

So sorry for your loss. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers in a special way these days. I offered my Mass today for your intentions. Blessings.

My heart and prayers go out to Claudia and the Beresh family.  I share in your sorrow.  Although I have never met Mike, he sounds like a very well liked guy who brought happiness to many of his friends and family.

Mike and I went to high school together. I was fortunate to have run into him a couple of weeks ago at a local restaurant. We stood outsidetalked for a while, caught up on life and shared laughs. I know that he packed more life into his 40 years then most do in a lifetime. He was larger than life with his incredible personality, sense of humor and talent. He was passionate, kind and his smile was infectious. We were all blessed to have crossed paths with him. My deepest condolences to his family. Wishing you peace, strength and comfort in the days and weeks ahead.

to the beresh family..my husband ted and i have known mike for years, as he has been our UPS "go to guy"..we had built a great friendship over these years..chats, waving at each other as we passed in the neighborhood and ted talking music with mike, every chance he could..we are shocked and saddened by his passing..he was such a wonderful person..please know you are in our hearts and thoughts..

I will always remember Mike for his love of music, gentle soul, and contagious smile.  His talent brought many of us together even years after high school and for that I am forever grateful. Prayers for his family and friends during this most difficult time.

I have known Mike for a good 20 plus years as he grew up and I changed jobs.
Our paths always crossed and we laughed every time.
He was a kind man with a big heart.
When he came to the school where I work he would always ask for the the leftover sandwiches  to give to the homeless on his route. Every time he spoke of his children his infectious smile grew bigger. May you rest in eternal peace,the angels will hear your music now. 
You will be forever missed.

Mike, I'm so proud of the man you became and how you followed your passion of singing and writing music. You truly had the gift of song writing. I'll never forget the times I spent with you it's so hard to believe it was over 20 years ago. God did bless you! You truly will be missed!  Clifford Cartwright

to the Beresh family:   May God wrap you in His arms and cover you with His wings...... my heart hurts with you

May the Lord bring everyone peace inside. God Bless

Thoughts and prayers go out to Claudia and the Beresh family.We are truly sorry for your loss of such a fine and loving young man. John and Helene Kehring

Mike, you truly were a gifted man whose light went out way too soon. I loved it at family get-togethers when you would just sit on our couch & strum away on your guitar.It was always a privilege to watch you perform. You were a genuine nice guy with a fantastic sense of humor and I will miss you greatly. Rest in peace brother.

This makes me very sad. I met Mike just recently and immediately loved his music/looked forward to hearing more of it. Rest in Peace, "Mike B.E."! -- Robert B.

May God give you the strength you need at this most difficult time.  Deepest sympathy.

Our most sincere sympathy and prayers to our sister Claudia and family.  Such sad news.  May he rest in peace.  The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Harford Co, Division 1.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Call if we can be of any help. Tom and Pat Wojtek

I am truly very sorry for yopur loss.1PETER 5:10.

The St. Ignatius Council of the Knights Of Columbus offers our love and prayers to the Beresh family in their time of grief. We're always here for Claudia and family.

Deepest sympathy to your family. May the "God of comfort" be with you in the weeks and months to come. (2 Corintians 1:3,4 NWT)

To Claudia and the Beresh family. Our prayers and support goes out to you and your family during this rememberance time. 

Denny and Anita Beyer

I  am  so  sorry  for  your  loss .  John  5  :  21,28,29

My heart goes out to the Beresh family in this time of sorrow. Mike was one of the most talented and prolific musicians I have had the pleasure of knowing, but more importantly he was a good friend. The countless long nights listening to music, making music, laughing and carrying on will always live in my memory and the memories of those who knew and loved him.

Will always remember Mike playing his guitar and singing silly songs for the kids at the Bauer cookouts.  He made everyone laugh.  Rest in Peace Mike.

Mike was a fine and prolific songwriter.  He will be enormously missed.  May God comfort and watch over his family.

My thoughts are with your family . May you always hold the memories close to get you through the hard days. With all our love  - The ALtenburg's

Thoughts and prayers to the Beresh family. Mike was a good soul and I will always remember for his fun loving personality. He was very talented and his music will always be heard. He will be missed by many.

I am sorry to hear of Mike's passing.  He was very talented and loved by many. Prayers to his family for such a loss.

My prayers go out to his family. I remember Mike from High school as  we share the same love of music. It was definitely in his soul. I dedicate my future endeavors in his honor. God Bless you Mike

Prayers to Mike's family from our family.  I went to school with Mike and he was always full of life, laughter and fun.  So very saddened to hear of his untimely passing and my heart goes out to those he left behind.  God bless you all.

Prayers go out to Mike's family and friends from us. I have not seen Mike for close to 20 years. We went to high school together and played music to. Mike was always fun to be around and a outstanding musician. Some of my last memories are going to see him and "The Everything Bagels" play at the "Bank" in Baltimore. Shane Waynick and family

I rember Mike from the days when he and my son Jason were a basement band in our basement. He was always a polite young man. It is always a shock when a young person dies. My condolences goes out to his fsmily.

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Michael D. Beresh

August 2, 1974 – April 3, 2015

Schimunek Funeral Home

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