It's hard to describe Michael LaViola using words. He was the type of guy whose actions spoke louder. As an Old Tappan resident, Mike was a local celebrity. He came from the nicest family in town and always greeted people with hugs and handshakes. Mike was best known for always having a smile on his face and if you were in need of cheering up, Mike was the person to see. It was impossible to be in a bad mood while in his presence. READ FULL ESSAY