From Yo! Venice! reader David W:

"Mikie", a Venice local who basically lived at The Cow and all the other regular haunts passed away a couple weeks ago. He was known by many if only by face. Friendly and fun, he will be missed.
Mikie's brother Ken (who looks eerily just like him) flew in to meet some of Mikie's friends he never knew and he and several Venice regular friends will be giving Mikie a send-off of coffee/tea today at the Cow's End which he loved.

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Anyone who met Mikie is invited for an informal gathering to share stories and give Mikie a goodbye tea at 11AM Sunday at The Cow's End

The Cow's End
34 Washington Blvd
Marina del Rey, CA 90292

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