Michael Arnold died on Sunday, November 18, 2007 after a battle with cancer. Michael, known as Mr. Monitortop, spent his life restoring vintage appliances. At the age of 15, he began his business which he was still operating at the time of his death. Michael has been written up in the Albany Times Union, the New York Times, and in many magazines. He was a member of several gourmet food and wine organizations. He was also an active antique car restorer and owner, and a member of the Packard Car Club of America and the Kaiser Antique Car Club as well as being a Christian Metaphysical Minister. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery in Troy.