Oh Dear Michael!
Always giving, always a smile to share. 
You kept me laughing from Scott Lane all the way through Santa Clara HS! Thanks for the smiles, the laughter, and all of your corny jokes.
My prayers are with your family. I am truly sad for their loss... for everyone's loss... You had a big personality, but even a bigger heart!  Your presence will be missed. May you soar with the Angels and rest in the comfort of God's loving arms for eternity.

Oh Dear Michael!
Always giving, always a smile to share. You kept me laughing from Scott Lane all the way through Santa Clara HS! Thanks for the smiles, the laughter, and all of your corny jokes. 
My prayers are with your family. I am truly sad for their loss... for everyone's loss... You had a big personality, but even a bigger heart!  Your presence will be missed. May you soar with the Angels and rest in the comfort of God's loving arms for eternity.

Mike just thought i would let you know your service was so special. I felt alot of love there for you. I know Kathy and you are so proud of your beautiful girls.I hope you get this message I know you are busy catching up with Kathy and tryin to find a nice place to watch the upcoming All Atar Race. Please give Kathy a hug for me. I will truly miss you my friend. I will come by when i visit other family and friends to see you two. R.I.P Kathy and Mike. Together Forever........

Mike was a real funny guy.  When we were in sixth grade he put on Mr Miller's nice Cardigan Sweater one day during PE and it had rained all week and there was a big puddle on the side of the baseball field at Scott Lane School and someone hit a foul ball and Mike ran over to catch it and he went right into the big puddle of water and fell and slid about 20 ft and when he got up and Mr. Miller's sweater was drenched and stained and we all started laughing except for Mr Miller.  He was so pissed off he turned 'beet red' !  Needless to say PE class was over prematurely.  Mike was a real good athlete and went to St Francis.  We could have used him at Santa Clara High.  He was also an avid NASCAR FAN.  He also played a mean Accordion.  I noticed the other day that his flag was at half mast and I thought that someone had died in NASCAR.  Unfortunately I was terribly wrong. 
RIP Michael Cancilla.
Tony Cogburrn (Santa Clara)

Mike was a new, but very good friend. This last year we shared so many good times together. Concert at Villa Montalvo, Concerts at The Mountain Winery, CCR, 3 Dog Night and Chicago. New Years Eve. and many other good times at Neto's Market and Grill, he will be missed very much by John and I. 
Sorry for your loss he was a wonderful person and loved his children and his grand-daughter very much. 
 So sorry I missed the services but i was out of town.

I just heard of Mike's passing! So sad. We grew up in the neighborhood together. Went to Scott Lane through Santa Clara High together, then graduation (he was a year behind me) and you lose contact. We had a lot of fun playing on Bray Ave with the Ristroph's and McDonough's, etc. My prayers and condolences to all his friends and family.

Mike was an amazing man. He often played the unofficial security guard while I was bartending. I will miss his wonderful smile and amazing compassion. Rest in Paradise Mike

Mike simply was a wonderful person, friendly and kind - everybody liked him.  He'd often boast of his grand daughter, he was so proud of her.  I knew him at Neto's but we soon found out we were in the same scout troop 48 back in 1965-66. Always a kind word for everybody - really. I will miss him very much.

Mike was such a kind, gentle soul like a big ole bear. He would do anything to help someone in need. So much fun to work with. And that smile made everyone smile..RIP old friend.

Dear Mike
 I will truly miss you my dear friend. From scott lane to juan cabrillo we sure had a blast. Thanks for all the blocking in football. Ya made me look better than i was. You were part of my growing up years. And i'm so glad you were there. So glad we hooked up at neto's after so many years. So fly with the Angels my dear friend. I know that God and you will be watchin Nascar together. R.I.P... Forget you never

To my childhood freind who will be greatly missed. I will cherish the good times the four of us had. Rest in peace

Mike was always a part of our family he will be missed!
My thoughts and prayers to Mike's family.

Mike, you came back into our lives when you retired from your job and moved back to Santa Clara to spend your final years with family and loved ones. I cherish those times at Netto's, and our 35th High School Reunion spent with you. I am so glad we had that chance to reconnect. RIP my friend since 3rd grade.

Our love and prayers for Mike and his family.

My prayers and condolences to Mike's family. As a schoolmate from elementary to high school, I will remember Mike as a great athlete, simply honest and good person. Your presence will be missed. May you rest in peace. Much aloha, Cindy (Shim) Adam-Singer

We are sorry to see Mike go.  We love Mike in so many ways.  He had such a great personality.  He always just went with flow of life.  We had spent so much time with him whether it was NASCAR, country concerts, the Colorado River or just having lunch.  He was a great person to work with at CVSP.  We will definitely miss him and his phone calls. RIP peace Michael.  We will see you soon.  

Love Bill & Cherie Cobb from Blythe, California

Mike was a very good friend to me.  He was always their when I needed someone.  He will be missed.  I will always remember the good times we all had.  Under the boardwalk sidewalk dancing is a great memory for a lot of our friends.  It is a memory a lot of us share.  Rest in peace Mike.  Jessica and Brittany my thoughts and prayers are with you.    

                                                                              Mona Barth (Blythe, CA)

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Michael S. Cancilla 
May you RIP. You will be missed by all.

Mike was a dear friend to many, A father, uncle & Grandfather, He will be missed by so many, may he rest in peace next to his true love. Joyce & Doug & the NASCAR Family

Mike was a high school friend, our deepest prayers and condolences are with his family and close friends during this most difficult time. Sincerely, Craig (Class of '73) and Tami (Ferreira-Class of '76) Gamma

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Michael S. Cancilla

September 23, 1953 – May 1, 2012

Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary

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