Michael Curtis Ditzig

Michael Curtis Ditzig died on Sept. 11 at age 61. He was born Sept. 9, 1956 in Malvern, Ark.; grew up in Benton, Ark.; and moved to New York City when he was 21. He had recently moved near Seattle, Wash., but his heart never left New York. He is survived by his husband Enrico Del Signore and great dane Miss Acey in Washington; sister Leslee (John) Spraggins in Michigan; brother Jim (Mary) Ditzig in Arkansas; nieces Lindsey, Lacy, Lauren and Blythe; his godchildren Stella, Nicholas, Genevieve and Andrew; several great-nieces & nephews. Mickey will be remembered by friends and family for his outgoing personality and joy for life. He lived big and related it even bigger. His southern charm was well alive in his flair for storytelling. A self-taught pianist and organist, he loved to play while others sang. Mickey's career in New York started with SCM Corporation, ERISCO (a Dun & Bradstreet company), Concord Financial Group, Bisys, YES Network, and SES World Skies. He enjoyed joining companies in their early stages and helping to bring them to success. He served as president of the University of Arkansas Alumni Association for the New York Chapter. He was also board member for Cable Positive, New York chapter which led him to his involvement with AIDS Service Center (now Alliance for Positive Change). He also served for the Animal Rescue Foundation of the Hamptons for several years. A service in Manhattan is pending. You are welcome to visit Michael's guestbook at www.flintofts.com, look for Ditzig.