Michael Jonathan Scibica
September 23, 1986 ~ March 28, 2023
Born in: Los Angeles, California
Michael Jonathan Scibica, 37, of Meadville passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.
Born on September 23, 1986 in Los Angeles, CA, he was the son of Michael James Scibica of Scranton, PA and Liliana (Hernandez) Williams of Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Michael had a passion for art. He proudly owned and operated Mad Mike's Tattoo and Piercing shop in Meadville for numerous years. In his free time, he enjoyed working out at the gym, playing video games, and riding motorcycles.
In addition to his parents, Michael's memory will be cherished by his son, Little Michael Scibica, and his girlfriend, Lexie Prozan, both of Erie; his daughter, Shariah Hillkirk of Meadville; his brothers, Jonathan Scibica and Steven Scibica, both of Fort Lauderdale, FL; a special cousin, Lesli Graham of Port St. Lucy, FL; as well as Robin Keisel of Erie, whom he thought of as a second mother figure.
Michael is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Anita Hernandez.
Family and friends will be received on Sunday, April 2, 2023 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at the Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
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Dear Liliana, Jonathan & Family,
You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of Michael Jonathan! We will always cherish the memories of our RV Camping with Michael & John, when they were little ones ! We also had a number of visits to your home in Ft Lauderdale and shared some great Family moments.
We love you and will be thinking of you on Sunday Afternoon. May Michael’s Soul Rest-in-Peace !!
Grandma and Grandpa Tirpak
I have so many good and wonderfully funny memories of Mikey. When he was living over on Russell Ave with Dan, I remember countless cookouts and get-togethers. One time in particular, the boys were trying to get me to go out with them, and I didn’t want to because I was wearing pj bottoms, Mike disappears into his room and comes out wearing his pj bottoms, and says “nobody will care” and I’ll wear mine too. That is classic Mike. I hope he knows now just how much he was loved and cared about and how truly extraordinary a person he was.
I met MICHAEL’s Dad, our first Mad Mike, while he was running the shop. He introduced me to MICHAEL, current Mad Mike, saying he was the tat “artist”. TRUE. MICHAEL (I’ll always call him MICHAEL), adorned my arms and shoulders across locales. We became friends, brunches and coffees and catching up. MICHAEL brought “Young Michael” out to our home a couple times. Just last week MICHAEL and I had a warm long talk. MICHAEL loves his bike and all of you.
Mike was such a special person in our lives. Not just the father of my son but a friend as well. He will always be remembered as a wonderful father. I promise to keep sharing memories with our son of you. I’m so lucky to of been able to share something so remarkable with you, our son. He will continue to make you proud. You taught him well. We love you forever and always. RIP Gentle Giant.
Q: What will you never forget about Michael?
A: His down to Earth old school kindness. When I first moved to Meadville in 2012, Mad Mikes was one of the first place a girl like me visited . He & his staff were friendly and made me feel comfortable instantly. I saw Mike and he appeared to be this big buff, tattooed, tattoo artist who rides a motorcycle was badass to me. All these new millennial tattoo shops were poppin up here and there but their atmosphere was not the same. So my husband & I kept coming back. I requested Mike mostly because he was the best and he when you sat down or however to get your tat you were spending a little bit of time with that person and he was a professional artist 200%. He was kind , listened to your ideas or bs goin on in your life and always lent a few words of encouragement. He wasn’t the big hardass I had assumed he was until we talked. He even played my favorite artist as I got my last tattoo a medium sized one on my thigh. It’s perfect and there’s a whole other story I could add about how he saved this last tattoo I got as well. Grateful to know such a good energy . Didn’t know his personal life but I send my deepest condolences to his whole family and friends. He was a large figure in our community and no one could ever fill his shoes. An era is over .
Rest Easy Mike🌹Say Hi to my Daughter; I’ll forever cherish the tat of her name you put on me to an your listening ear after I lost my youngest daughter and my man’s was away. I don’t want to go to a different tattoo shop.
Krystal Barton Hammond & Lonnel Hammond 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Rest Easy man. Thank you for your kindness, and we will memorialize your talent with the ink on our skin forever. Thanks for the shout out on insta ❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌼🌼🌼🌹🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼
Q: How did you meet Michael?
A: I met Mike when I first moved to Meadville from Florida in 2010. Over the years he has done many tattoos for me. All excellent and reasonably priced. I thank him for all his patience with my disabilities as well. He was a great guy, a good friend and a master tattoo artist. He was taken away too soon. RIP Brother….
Q: What will you never forget about Michael?
A: My best tattoos by Mike. And my granddaughters tattoo. Love you Brother.
Q: What will you miss most about Michael?
A: Michael I hear your laugh when I close my eyes. You left us too soon and already the ache that’s left feels endless. The son you and my daughter created is a gift to us and we will continue to see the best of you through him.
You were loved more than you knew I fear. I feel you’re at peace now and signs of your presence keep popping up as reminders you want us to know your soul is at rest in God’s grace.
I’m blessed that you called me Mom and you were always thought of as my son. I’m so glad you were in our lives. My fearless, courageous, kind son… you left a mark on this world.
We loved Mike like a brother! His contagious laugh and infectious smile lit up a room. He was not afraid to be himself without question or concern. My favorite memory was the birth of our nephew. At a young age of 16 Mike worked through many obstacles in life and never was afraid to admit the need of support and love.
We loved Mike like a brother! His contagious laugh and infectious smile lit up a room. He was not afraid to be himself without question or concern. My favorite memory was the birth of our nephew. At a young age of 16 Mike worked through many obstacles in life and never was afraid to admit the need of support and love.
Thank You Michael for being in Shariah’s life. You were a BIG influence on her. May you rest in peace brother.
I spent a good portion of my life loving this man…and then loving him still when he continued to love my own when I couldn’t. He was a wonderful weirdo! Love you.