January 13th, 1990 - July 24th 2007
Michelle “Shelly” Arout
If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I’d walk right up to heaven and bring you home again
Thoughts & Prayers
  • January 13,1990 was the happiest day of my life. My precious niece Michelle was born. She was and will always be the joy of my life. Shelly brought so much happiness and joy to our family. I used to complain when this curly haired little girl would decide at 10:00 pm it was time “FUN TIME”. We would sit on my bed and do the Chicken Dance and Hands UP. I would love to tease her, and call her and my Mom Dumb and Dumber. I didn’t mean it of course but she always laughed. She always was kind and loving to all especially her family. My Mom always called her,her medicine. She had a thing about pocket books as we all know,even as a little girl, she would drag someones pocketbook or try to carry it. Now this is all but a memory a beautiful memory of someone who left to soon. July 24,2007 was and will always be the worse day of my life. Part of my heart is gone. Shelly will always be my “baby” and yes to know her was to love her. I think of her every day and when I hear the song “Some where out there ” I think of her for yes she is out there looking and smiling down on us. Miss you Shelly Honey, Martha

  • My name is George a friend of Wayne and Eric’s and I thought I would share my deepest sympathy, I truly don’t know how to express how my heart pours out to the Family and friends of Michelle, I hope out of this tragedy something good will come, I hope we can build a community here that will help change laws that will save lives. I only met Michelle a few times when she was younger and recently at makeup school and she left quite an impression on me , she struck me as one of those rare people in this world that had something “Special” about her. She has the playfulness that a kid should have but a wisdom that seemed to surpass her years. I had an opportunity to hang out with her and her family at their

    Seaside house and she gave me what I feel is one of the most important gifts - she made me laugh. That is what I will hold on to from Michelle. God Bless,
    Your Friend George

  • I don’t know the family personally. I guess as a parent, I am drawn to expres my sorrow, condolences, and prayers to family and friends of this young lady. Be strong. Your angel is always with you. Jennifer Curran (Howell, NJ) 

  • the Family of Michelle I am so Sorry for the loss of your Daughter ..Sucha young girl may she rest in peace and may the Angles watch over her … (Staten Island, NY)

  • My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Kathleen Monaco (Staten Island)

  • I do not know Michelle but feel compelled to express my emotions and grief for someone I never met. I am a mother and my eyes are pouring tears for your tragic loss. Michelle was a beautiful young lady and is now God’s angel. She will always be by your side. My prayers and deepest sympathies to all of her family and friends.  Ann Marie DiMarco (Staten Island, NY)

  • My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Michelle. May you take comfort in knowing that she will always be with you.
    (Staten Island, NY) 

  • I don’t know the family or Michelle personally, but have read the articles and heard what had happened. My prayers go out to your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Michelle is a beautiful girl and now a beautiful angel. Melissa (Staten Island)

  • My deepest sympathy to the Arout family. I knew your of grandmother Lilly through your cousin Darien. I saw you once when you were a little girl as you were with your grandmother Lilly and I know you two are with each other in heaven.
    Carole (Old Bridge, NJ)

  • Michelle may you rest peacefully i did not no u personally but i no tommy since were little kids… my heart goes out to the family.. stay strong.. jeff miller (staten island, NY) 

  • I did not know Michelle personally but my Heart goes out to the family which I’ve had the pleasure to know in the past. Sorry for your loss. Matthew Lesser ( Monroe Township, NJ)

  • Michelle hey mama i know we stoped talking but we were friends at once and this just isnt right.. omg can’t believe your gone it just isnt fair.. you were so full of life and will be missed dearly. My prayers to your family and friends. Please watch over them. I guess God had a bigger plan for you. Beautiful Guardian Angel. kaitlyn donato (NY)

  • Although my family and I don’t know Michelle we would like to send our deepest sympathy to her family and friends. This senseless tragedy has affected the Staten Island community whether they knew her or not. A beautiful, innocent life has been taken away but she will live on in your hearts. Stay strong during this very difficult time.  Ann (

    Staten Island, NY)

  • There are no words to express the pain and emptyness that you all are feeling.I understand…..
    My son Robert was a friend of Michelle’s. We are all sick over this. May God Bless you , and keep you strong. You are in our Prayers. Jodie Markiewicz (Staten Island, NY)

  • I don’t know you or your beautiful daughter but as a parent I know what you are going through and what you will be going through in the future. I,too,lost my handsome young son two years ago. My heart goes out to all of you. God bless your family.
    Ginger (Staten Island, NY) 

  • May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. As a parent, sister and aunt, I feel for all of you.
    natalie madden (staten island, NY)

  • I don’t know Michelle or her family, but I do know what her family is going through, I lost my 19 yr old daughter, Justina, in a car accident 3 1/2 yrs ago. My heart goes out to her parents and her siblings Donna Perugini ( Staten Island, NY)

  • Although we don’t know each other, my heart goes out to you in the devastating loss of your beautiful Michelle. May you find comfort and strength in God at this time because Michelle is at peace. No doubt she will be watching over all of you who loved her. God Bless you! Susan R. (Oakwood, SI, NY) 

  • im so sorry that this had to happen this whole event is a tragedy.. you will be forever missed by everyone and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family everyday.. not a day goes by that we wont miss youuu … you were there the day i left telling me to be safe ….and knowing that when i come home that she won’t be there breaks my heart … u were the girlfriend of my best friend and one of my close friends as well … i love you and miss you … one day we will see eachother again and until that day my prayers will be with you .. Vinny Paternoster

  • I am sorry for your loss. I understand your grief. I am sorry that I didn’t know Michelle, this has touched my life and my daughters. I lost my brother also to a bad car accident. My heart goes out to you and your family. May God bless you and Your Michelle will stay in our hearts forever. Samantha Castellano

  • To the parent’s Of Michelle She was so very, very special
    And was so from the start
    You held her in your arms
    But mainly in your heart
    And like a single drop of rain
    That on still waters fall,
    Her life did ripples make
    And touched the lives of all.
    She’s gone to play with angels
    In heaven up above
    So keep your special memories
    And treasure. them with love
    Although your darling daughter
    Was with you just a while
    She’ll live on in your heart
    With a sweet remembered smile
    Being a mother of 5 children my hearts goes out to you I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers My daughter Nicole knew Michelle and admired her alot My deepest sympathy Carol Sepe
    Carol Sepe (staten island, NY)

  • May god Bless you in heaven. Colleen Scalzo

  • Although michelle wasnt a part of everyones lives, including the Three of us…Amanda,Kristi, and Amanda, we wish michelles family all the strength in themselves to possibly get through this horrific situation. our deepest sympathy goes out to all the people whos lives were touched by michelle arout. Rest in peace michelle. and may her story teach us all a valuable lesson.
    Amanda Dick (staten island, NY)
  • God Rest your soul Michelle, I remember when me and my brother would play with you over 10 years ago while our mothers played cards. You were a sweet girl and you will be missed. All my prays go to your parents I cant even imagine the pain they are going through! Tammie Price.

  • I am so sorry for your tremendous loss.Your Michelle is watching over all of you now.She is an angel. Peace be with you..
    Pia D’Amore

  • My heart goes out to Michelle and family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Darren and Janice
    former neighbors. Janice Buneo

  • I am terribly sorry for such a tremendous loss. I did not know any of you but as a parent my heart aches for all of you. May G-d bless you all at this very difficult time and may she rest in eternal peace. C A
  • My deepest condolences and sympathy go out to the family of this sweet girl. Although I did not know Michelle or the family personally, I was compelled as someone who cared to write and have my prayers sent your way to find strength and support during this difficult time. May God be with you. Michele
  • REST IN PEACE MICHELLE NEVER FORGOTTEN
  • John & Marie, Sometimes God picks the flower that is still in full bloom; sometimes the rosebud’s chosen that we feel He’s picked too soon. Sometimes the flower is fading with petals floating down, but God knows the perfect time to gather flowers from the ground. There is a heavenly garden in which god takes great pleasure because he’s placed within it the loved ones that we treasure. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ray & Maria Chappell
  • I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter michele, i know what you are going through i lost my beautiful little boy 2 years ago. my heart aches for you and your entire family , you will all be in my prayers, always have comfort that she is in great hands with god and you will be reunited with your angel .rest in peace michele god bless you ! Michele ( Staten Island, NY)
  • I am very sorry to hear about Michelle’s passing. I was one of her teachers at Tottenville and was very shocked, angered and saddened by the news. Michelle was a very kind and considerate young lady. Aaron Afflitto ( Springfield, NJ)
  • AS A MOTHER OF AN 18 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER, I FEEL I MUST TELL YOU ALL HOW VERY SORRY AND SADDENED I AM FOR YOU. I WILL PRAY FOR YOU AND ASK GOD TO HEAL YOU ALL. YOUR BEAUTIFUL MICHELLE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU. MARIE GAVRITY ( STATEN ISLAND, NY)
  • As I did not know Michelle personally but was blessed to see her as a little girl with her brown curly hair and her skinny little body running after Wayne’s Big Boxer Dog, probably no older than 4 years old. I lived on the same block as Michelle, Eric, Wayne and Janine. Michelle did not wait to get her wings as I am sure, as soon as she approached the gates of heaven the door instantaneously opened for the most beautiful Angel is now watching over all of you. My deepest sympathy to the entire family!Stacey Valente ( Staten Island, NY)
  • I just want to express my sincere condolences to the Arout family. I do pray for you all that God gives you the strength to deal with this. Mary Pacifici