starfish Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Mike Tilch, owner of Silesia Wine and Spirits in Fort Washington, a true bon vivant and lover of all things passed away last night. It was my pleasure to get to know Mr. Tilch while I was the GM of Notti Bianche. He was possessed of such spirit and mirth that he brought a smile to the face of everyone on staff just by making a reservation. He was a great regular guest, an ambassador for all restaurants, and a trusted mentor for me. If there is an afterlife, I know that the wine just got better, and the conversation more entertaining. Mike, I will miss you terribly; and drink splendidly in your honor this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Riley Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I just found out about this myself a few moments ago. Truly sad. Mike was a wonderful gentleman. I learned a lot from him, and he was always very helpful to me when I was a young guy just starting out in the wine business. Courteous, generous with his time and spirit, just a singularly lovely man. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and loved him, and to know him WAS to love him. For my part, I will miss our conversations and the education that I always got as a result of them. Goodbye, Mike. You will not soon be forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Given Mike's love of opera, all I can say is that he is probably at rehearsal listening to Caruso, Bjorling, Gigli et al. While the greatopera in the sky gets better, there is no lover of opera in the audience bigger in heart than Mike. Farewell friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferhat Yalcin Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 A great, true passionate man. One of the happiest and nicest regular to restaurants. All he did was bring smiles with him. You`ll be missed alot by your friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 It's hard to find the words. Mike is inspiring, educational, supportive, loyal and breeds those values in those he touches. His life is wine, a studious life, but the most beautiful kind of study. The best. Yet again, the skies are too full of angels tonight. All he did was bring smiles with him.And always great wine. Heaven could use his cellar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Given Mike's love of opera, all I can say is that he is probably at rehearsal listening to Caruso, Bjorling, Gigli et al. While the greatopera in the sky gets better, there is no lover of opera in the audience bigger in heart than Mike. Farewell friend! Little did we know that Mike was just going upstairs to roll out the red carpet for Pavarotti! Knowing Mike, Nessun Dorma indeed tonight as the champagne will be flowing as S Pavarotti greets all his illustrious predecessors with Mike enjoying listening in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmbrown Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Mike was a real mentor to all of D.C.'s wine freshman. Always good for words of encouragement, such as when he told me "It's a shame when good bartenders become managers." Too true, Mike. Wish I could pour you another drink. He will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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