Mike O'Shea and Andy Cotto knew each other their entire lives. Born days apart on the same block, baptized in the same water, the two friends were inseparable growing up and into adulthood. After celebrating their 40th birthdays together, Mike falls ill and dies shortly after. The impact on Andy is enormous, and he spirals into a depression that threatens everything he holds dear. Through memory and support, Andy is able to reconcile his grief and appreciate the power of male friendship and the beauty of life. Pasta Mike is a testimony to the bonds men share and the vulnerabilities beneath the stoic surface.
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