Obituaries

So very, very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. We would see each other over many , many years at various Trade Shows as well as the annual WV Hospitality event honoring the legislature. and I would always look forward to seeing him and especially chatting about the wines he represented...Always pleasant, friendly and welcoming and may his kind soul rest in peace. With Admiration, Respect and Deepest Sympathy, Bob Corey

Posted by Bob Corey on August 4, 2026

Mike was a great guy—happy, witty, smart, kind, and full of personality. While I didn’t know Mike as well as I know Pat, Victor, or Maria, somehow it never felt that way. Having known them—and so many of the other Folios over the years—I felt like I picked right up with Mike. He shared that same warmth, humor, generosity, and unmistakable spirit that seems to run through the whole family. He was unmistakably a Folio, and the world is better for having had him in it. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who loved him, especially my fraternity brothers, Victor and Pat, and my schoolmate, Maria. May you find comfort in the memories you shared and in knowing how many lives Mike touched. Rest easy, Mike.

Posted by Fred Lewis on July 29, 2026

Mike was truly a generous and kind man. I had the privilege of getting to know him during my years at YWCA Charleston. He never said no when asked for his guidance or his support. I appreciated his willingness to share insights related to the complexities of our many events. He truly made our events and our organization better through his thoughtful involvement. Sending sincere condolences to the family and countless friends who will miss Mike.

Posted by Jennifer Goddard on July 28, 2026

I have childhood memories of Michael along with his siblings. Your mother seemed to enjoy Marilyn & I playing with you along with your brothers & sister. As we went our different ways, I tried to keep in contact by inquiring, if I came home. I recite the Divine Mercy for you, Michael & family. 🙏 God Bless. Your cousin, Kathy

Posted by Kathy A. Folio Berry on July 28, 2026

My prayers and thoughts to the Family I’m so sorry for you’re loss. I have known Michael for years always enjoyed talking to him at Kroger and seeing him at football games. I’ll miss you buddy rest in peace.

Posted by Andy Pauley on July 28, 2026

LeAnn i am so sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family for peace and comfort

Posted by jamie mcfall on July 28, 2026

So sad and shocked to hear of Michael’s passing. As a cousin I still remember the enthusiastic reception I would get when visiting from Michael and the rest of the family. Our condolences to all in the family. Gary and Sandy

Posted by Gary and Sandy Romeo on July 27, 2026

Very sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Prayers to the family for your loss.

Posted by Kevin Corsini on July 27, 2026

We were saddened to learn of Mike's passing. Though I didn't have the privilege of knowing him, his generosity toward our community, including his support of YWCA Charleston's Girls Night Out, spoke volumes about the kind of man he was. It's clear from reading about his life that he was deeply loved and that he loved deeply in return: his family, his faith, his Mountaineers, and his community. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. May you find comfort in the many happy memories you shared with him, and may his memory be a blessing to you all. With sympathy, Sonya Hairston CEO, YWCA Charleston

Posted by YWCA Charleston on July 27, 2026

We are saddened by the passing of my first cousin. Though distance kept us from seeing him often, he remained in our hearts and in our prayers. May God welcome him with peace and comfort all who loved him. David and Julie Romeo

Posted by Dr. and Mrs David Romeo on July 27, 2026

He was my first cousin but I never met him, but did talk to him on fb! I am sure he will be truly missed by many!

Posted by Julia Folio Caron on July 26, 2026

I am so sorry for your loss. Me and my family thought the world of Mike. I am going to miss him, he was straight forward and what a sense of humor. Mike was definitely one of a kind. He was going to get together with me and my brothers when he would be back in town. Praying for you and your family.

Posted by Paul Lucas on July 26, 2026

Mike was one of West Virginia’s brilliant stars. I knew Mike from working state wide as president of the West Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association. Most people in the tourism business, and there are many thousands of people, never knew Mike, because he was not one for the spotlight, but he was a huge player in tourism for many years. He was never up front, but always there. Any event, any special need he always was there to help. If we had an event he was always there with a contribution and also physically there to help. He was a put me in coach, what can I do person. This is how I got to know Mike, but while this really impressed me it was his smile, his love for WV, his love for family that really blew me away. We have lost one of our best West Virginia, RIP my friend.

Posted by Dave on July 26, 2026

I am so sorry to hear of Michael’s passing- have sadly been away from Charleston for the past 2 1/2 months. Though I only met and spoke with Michael several times each over the past 3-4 years, I always found him so kind and compassionate. He was admired by so many and will be missed by so many. His life will always be for a blessing and I send condolences to all his vast family and friends. Cookie Rotgin Glasser

Posted by Cookie Glasser on July 26, 2026

Farewell old friend, what’s it been, 35 years of friendship? I’m in shock to know I’ll never share a meal, a beverage or a WVU game with you again. What luck for me to have been your regular Tarragon server for the years I worked there….so many conversations and laughs as a friendship blossomed into something that would last a lifetime. You a gone way too soon my friend. Prayers for peace for your family, you loved them all so fiercely. Love ya buddy.

Posted by Kathleen Farris on July 26, 2026

Rest easy my friend.

Posted by Alan Legg on July 26, 2026

After you have lost a friend who was such a constant in your life, how do you move forward? I’ve been asking myself that question ever since Mike left us. How do you accept that there won’t be another phone call, another concert, another ballgame, another community event, or another conversation where you somehow managed to solve the world’s problems before laughing about something completely unrelated? Mike was one of those rare people who became a constant in my life. We shared concerts in Pittsburgh and Las Vegas, sporting events, community celebrations, and more social gatherings than I can count. When we were returning home from Prague, he didn’t hesitate to offer to drive ten hours just to pick up me, Brian, and the friends who had traveled with us. We never took him up on the offer, but that wasn’t the point. The offer itself said everything about the kind of man Mike was. If someone he cared about needed him, distance didn’t matter. He was already figuring out how to help. That was simply who he was. Anyone who knew Mike knew his heart belonged to WVU. He wore that Mountaineer blue with pride and took great pleasure in reminding me that Marshall wasn’t quite on the same level—at least according to him. That friendly rivalry never got old. It was part of who we were, part of the conversations and laughs we shared, and I’d give anything to hear one more jab from him about Marshall athletics. But what mattered most to Mike was his family. The love he had for them was obvious in everything he did. They were his greatest joy and his greatest pride. He also loved the Clarksburg Italian Heritage Festival. It was one of those traditions that brought him happiness—a chance to celebrate his heritage, reconnect with friends, and enjoy the community he loved. Over the years, Mike and I talked about everything—sports, history, politics, travel, work, family, and life. We didn’t always agree, but somehow we always found common ground. That’s what true friendship looks like. One thing that always amazed me about Mike was his humility. It took years of knowing him before he finally shared one of the most incredible stories of his life—that when he was a young baseball player, Joe DiMaggio had come to watch him play. Most people would have led with a story like that. Mike never did. He shared it only after years of friendship, almost as if it wasn’t a big deal. That was Mike. He never needed recognition or attention. He was just proud of the memories and the people who were part of his journey. Mike also had a way of turning the simplest moments into stories that lasted for years. One of his favorites was the time I was at the Folio house and helped myself to what I thought was a nice portion of green beans. Mike looked at me and told me they weren’t green beans—they were peppers. He laughed about that story for years and would bring it up every now and then just to remind me. I’d laugh with him every time, but now I’d give anything to hear him tell it one more time. Mike knew everyone. Everywhere you went, someone knew Mike, had a story about him, or a memory that made them smile. But while Mike knew everyone, if you were fortunate enough to truly be his friend, consider yourself lucky. Because Mike gave you something priceless. He gave you his loyalty. He gave you his time. He gave you his generosity. He gave you his heart. Once you were part of Mike’s circle, you had a friend for life. His passing leaves an emptiness that can never truly be filled. After you lose someone who has been such a constant in your life, you don’t really move on—you simply move forward carrying them with you. You find them in the songs you hear, the games you watch, the stories you tell, and the laughter that comes from remembering the moments you shared. Thank you, my friend, for every conversation, every laugh, every game, every concert, every story, every debate, and every act of kindness. Thank you for being one of the constants in my life. I’ll miss you beyond words. I hope there’s a WVU game to cheer for, friends gathered around sharing stories, and maybe even Joe DiMaggio waiting to hear one more baseball story. Until we meet again, my friend. As Mike would say… bada bing, bada boom

Posted by Leigh Ann Trippett on July 26, 2026