Peter-John Di Michiel

Born on February 25, 1969. Passed away September 29, 2023.

I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on the tombstone from the
beginning… to the end.
He noted that first came the date of birth and spoke of the following date with tears, but he said what mattered most of all was the
dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time they spent alive on earth and now only those who loved them know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own, the cars…
the house… the cash.
What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash.
If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile… remembering that this special dash might only last a little while.
So when your eulogy is being read, with your life’s actions to rehash, would you be proud of the things they say about how you
lived your dash?

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  1. I was in PJ’s circle of friends at Daramalan and, even though it was so long ago, I can clearly remember his laugh like it was only yesterday. He was popular with everyone. It was a privilege to be his friend.
    Thinking of PJ’s family and all of those who loved him. My condolences to you all x

    Megan Vetter October 12 2023

  2. It was an honour and a privilege to work in partnership with PJ in my time with St Patrick’s College as the design & creation came together for the Food Technology & Boarding Centres. Both remain amazing facilities today, that celebrate his attention to detail and passionate valuing of what the client needed above all else. Always a pleasure to be around, he made friends and a difference wherever he went. Gone too early. Blessings on the journey to your rest. Apologies I am unable to attend his service.

    Andrew Ballesty October 13 2023

  3. PJ – what a guy.

    I first knew PJ when we played soccer for Belconnen United in 1986. On the pitch, he was a talented, hard working player, deeply respected by his team mates. Off it, a much-loved 17-year-old with a cheeky grin. Mature and self-assured, he already knew where he was heading.

    I was then privileged to get to know PJ even more when we were flatmates for a couple of years in the mid-90s.

    He was everything good.

    Strong, successful, high-achiever but also modest, quiet and unassuming.
    Known more for his actions rather than his words but he also had a great sense of humour and could absolutely nail a funny moment with his quick wit and a short line.
    Fantastic company.
    Grounded and down-to-earth, with a deep commitment to his parents and younger siblings.
    Loyal, generous and kind.
    A gentleman and a great friend.

    Quite simply, the nicest guy you could ever meet.

    I hadn’t seen PJ for about 25 years. When hearing the news, nothing but great memories keep flooding back.

    Listening to everyone speak at today’s service it’s wonderful to hear about his life, how he continued to tread his own path, build his career, love and nurture his family and live a life of real purpose.

    My condolences, love and best wishes to all of PJ’s family.

    Colin Johnstone October 13 2023

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