Contributions to the tribute of John Detrafford

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Denise posted a condolence

Good Morning Dad.... I know it's early but couldn't sleep so here I am...Still Loving my New Truck....Need a few days off so I can take a good old fashion Road Trip....I guess that will have to wait to labor day weekend ...3 days off in a row wooo hooo.....Another summer almost over....Dad I still miss you lots...Just because your not here dosen't mean We still don't need you..I know you always watch out for us.....Keep up the great work you do from up above....Love Always,Denise

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Rosie posted a condolence

Hi daddy, I'm sorry I haven't been here for awhile. I miss you so much. I need to tell you something and to ask a favor. My Black kitty Magic passed away this morning, she really like you the way she always came up to you when you were sitting in our livingroom when you stayed with us and I know that you liked her to. I know that she will be ok because she is there with you,I was hoping that you would keep an eye on her for me. I know you haven't seen her for a long time,she has her collar with her name on it and also her Pink and White stuffed bunny that will help you to find her when she comes through the gates. I told her that you would be waiting for her.Please keep her safe. I love you daddy and I promise to come and visit you soon..

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Denise posted a condolence

Morning Dad....Yeah that was quite a party last week...Had alot of fun....I also had the hangover....Wanna Play gotta pay....I got a new truck this week she's so pretty...I'm loving it...Need to make a road trip....Love you Dad.... Denise

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Lorraine posted a condolence

Hey John, Wow, your daughter sure can throw a party, we were up there again and man, did I come home feeling no pain till the following day !!!! Ok, so I was just a little hungover.. Tommy just loves Denise, she made him feel very welcomed in her home and that means a lot to him. How I wish you there with us, that would have made it so much more better to have the entire family there but we know you were there in spirit..Love you always....

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LILY (P.I.T.A) posted a condolence

Hello Dad, Wow i can't beleive that its been 2yrs since we last saw you. The hole in are hearts is still there are missing link to the family.chelsea still miss's you, but i think that you know that. i sometime feel that if she could bring you back that she will. i look up to thr sky while driving to wrk and i see that one thing that tells me that you are still with us everyday of our lives. when i'm alone i often think back that i only wish that i said more or done more than what i did,i guess that we all did. still miss you wish that you was still here by myside....boy i neeed you more then ever, love you alway, lily,jonathan,chelsea (gigi)

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Lorraine posted a condolence

Hi John, I can't believe 2 years have gone by already and your weren't here to share in any of the family fun, well ok, maybe not ALL fun but there were times you SHOULD have been there. I still think about that last conversation we had John and to this day, I feel like we did exactly what you wanted, it made me feel good that you chose me for that but sheesh John, that was a hard thing to talk about with you. I know your going to be hanging around Robby's party tomorrow so why don't you let it be known, do something to shake everybody up tomorrow...LOL...Tell everybody body I said hi up there and I will talk to you soon...Love you bunches....

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Denise posted a condolence

Morning Dad.... I was up early today got all my laundry done woo hoo after I go to the market.The rest of the day is mine.....I took a mini vacation yersterday I went to the pool and got a nice tan.....boy did I need that...Lorranie invited to a bbq Monday it's cool cause I'm off Tuesday for the 4th of July....Talk to You Soon Dad...Stil Love & Miss You Lots... Denise

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Denise posted a condolence

Morning Dad..... I'ts hard to belive that it's been 2 years since your gone....Still miss you like it was yesterday. I'm having a big party tommorow for Robby's birthday everyone is comming...(the people who realy matter)Yes he made it to 20 susprised.lol.I know it's with alot of help from above....Dad You just keep helping all of us.....Dad I Love you now and Always,Denise

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Denise posted a condolence

Happy Father's Day in Heven Dad........Today is Still A tough day For me....I had a barbaque Yesterday....Lots of Fun:) Awilda,Lorraine,Jr,Annette, Mikey,Bobby&Rosie.....Lots of Food,Drinks,Laughs..... We got lots of Pics & Great Memories....Still Missing You Dad....... Love ya Always, Denise

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Lorraine posted a condolence

Hey John, Happy Father's Day, we went up by Denise's yesterday and man did we have a ball, talk about food, we had food coming out of our,,, oh wait, I can't write that...LOL...I can't wait to go again and have fun, I wish we would have done this a long time ago. We took lots of pictures so we can always go back and laugh. Well, I will be nack soon to talk again... By the way... Robbie is hysterical......

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Denise posted a condolence

Morning Dad..... Well it's Memorial Day weekend.The offical start to Summer 2006,Also one of your favorite Racing weekends....I know you'll be watching..I'm off all weekend a rare thing.The weather this weekend is going to be perfect...having a BBQ on Monday..nuttin big tho.. Talk to you soon Dad... Still Missing You.... Love Always,Denise

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Denise posted a condolence

Morning Dad...... Boy do I miss you today... I had a very nice time out with the girls last week....we had a few drinks and a good lunch....Have to get together more often....Well Robby still being Robby....He started rehab this week now we will see what happens....Dad I love you Lots...I also went to the cememtry to vist Your parents....I guess I'm the only one who still vists.... Talk to you soon. Love Always Denise

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Lorraine posted a condolence

Hey John, I see you heard about Awilda's Surprise Party and yes, she was surprised. We all thought she was going to have a heart attack or something, I have never seen her so speechless in my 20 plus years of knowing her. Denise, Bobby and Rose came and we had a great time, we did lots of singing and dancing to the oldies, man were my feet sore the next day John. I, as well as Denise, knew you were there in spirit because not only did I feel you but when I took the picture of Awilda with Denise, Bobby & Rose, the entire picture light up, that was THE only picture that did that so I knew you were there with us and you were standing next to your family in that picture. I actually broke my own record with the pictures, we took 286 pictures that night and let me tell you, most of them came out really nice. Well, time for me to go now, I will be back to talk to you soon.. I love you...

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Denise posted a condolence

Good Morning Dad..... I have no idea what i'm do up so early this A.M...... I went to Awilda's Suprise Birthday Party...Boy was she suprised......Now I understand why you liked Family partys....I had a Great time last night....I know you were there in Sprit.....It still sucks not to have you there in person......Still missing you lots...... Love you Dad.... Denise

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Krystal posted a condolence

So here I am at 12:30am and I can't sleep. Believe it or not Grandpa I do actually stay home sunday - thurs and go to bed early. I'm just sitting here reading about all the love you brought to everyone and how we are strugglin to smile without you here. It's almost going to be 2 yrs! and i still hate the fact that you were taken from us. Its not fair that there are so few people that impact our lives and they are the ones to quickly leave us. They say time heals all wounds, I guess they didnt mean in the matters of the heart. I don't think I'll ever stop hating and hurting that you left so abruptly. God knows there arent many strong male influences I care for in my life, but you always mattered, it was all about you grandpa. I know I don't come on here often, but its so hard to cry and type at the same time. I'll never be used of you not being here. Its horrible to know I can only come on here and talk about pre-existing memories instead of looking forward of new ones to share. I'm trying my best to move on like you would want me to. It's taken me a while. I re-enlisted into the Army, Active Duty, Psy-ops... i leave sept 20th. I'll be airborne qualified just like you were! Pretty soon we'll both share our own set of wings, even if yours are on your back and mine will be pinned to my chest. The fam is not the same without you, I dont think we'll ever be the way we once were, we all lost something when you left... a reason for hope. Change is never something anyone can adjust to 100% even if we tried 110%. There's not much to say, i miss you and i love you ...i'm not sorry for being selfish but i am sorry for those who werent able to feel the love our family holds for you!

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Lorraine Chardon posted a condolence

Happy Easter John.....Awilda was here to have dinner with us and she took lots of leftovers home so you don't have to worry about her, she is being well taken care of since you've been gone. So can you believe Awilda has a cat now, she was always a dog person but now she has Mimi...Things are going good around here, Danny and Junior are doing ok. Some days John we sure do miss you here with us, I think about your last days with us here and how we talked everyday at the Atrium and somedays we didn't need to say a word, we would just sit and watch TV together and that was enough for you, and I am so glad that our time together gave you comfort. One day John, we will be together again. Love & miss you..

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Mikey posted a condolence

Hi Grandpa, I haven't wrote to you in awhile, but i just wanted to stop by and wish you a Happy St. Patrick's Day from all of us. Love you, Mikey

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Denise posted a condolence

Hey Dad..... Nuttin new here.... Another Hoilday comming up Not that it has much meaning anymore...I guess I'm too big for the Easter bunny...No little one to have the old egg hunt...Looking forward to Bobby and Rosie comming up this weekend... making the usual Leg of Lamb & Lasagna Robby still being Robby.... Still Miss You Lots.... Love you Dad... Denise

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gigi posted a condolence

hey. i miss you vrey much i love you. be happy not sad because if you are sad i am sad, and if you are happy i am happy; love gigi

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Denise posted a condolence

Morning Dad..... Just sitting here Thinking about things....I thought I'd write you a quick note...Things with Robby are still the same but that dosen't suprise me... I have a rare day off today ...not sure what to do tho....part of me wants to make a casino run......but doubt that will happen 2 hour drive grrrrrrr.....Still Missing You So Much......Love Ya Dad.... Denise

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Denise posted a condolence

Hey Dad....... I was thinking about you today ...Made split pea soup ....Remebering the way you used to have my soup ready when I came home for lunch from school ...I'd walk threw the door and you would just be cutting toast to put into it......Robby in lots of troulble he got arrested again....He has 3 court dates and prolbly going to end up in Jail....I could prolbly buy his way out out of it but I know he has to learn things the hard way.....Remind you of anyone.......Business has been good which is a great thing.....I talked to Awilda last week going to try to get together next week...We have been having great weather for January in New York it was almost 60 today......Dad I miss you so much........ Love You Always,Denise

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DENISE posted a condolence

Morning Dad. Sorry I haven't written latley.....Life moves so fast....and can be so unfair @ times.... Yesterday I had to make on of the hardest choices in my life........I had to let Robby go.....as I sit here crying wondering if I did the right thing I have many doubts.....I guess I knew this day would come .....I would feel better if I knew he has what it take to survive out in the real world..... But he dosen't.....I feel like I fed him to the WolfS......Dad PLEASE WATCH OUT FOR HIM.....

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Annette posted a condolence

Hey John, Merry Christmas, Yes I know I am late writing to you. But you know, I don't need a special day to write. For you, will always be within my heart no matter what. Life seems different without you, and the holidays well, they are just holidays. It took one special person like yourself for us to understand the true meaning of a Holiday. I only hope we all can get that back (someday) until then, we Love You. Thanks John! HAPPY NEW YEAR! With Love, Annette

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Lorraine Chardon posted a condolence

Hey John, it is New Years Eve and we are going to Loly's this year, so you know what that means, yes, party time !!!! I really wish you were there with us to celebrate but I know your in a much happier place and your feeling much better now, so I will wait till it is my turn to see you and then we will all be happy again. I can't promise I will write to you tomorrow because I may be a little hungover so I will do it now and wish you a very HAPPY NEW YEAR. I love you John, and tell Grandma Tita that I love and miss her also. Talk to you next year John !!

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lily P.I.T.A posted a condolence

happy belated christmas dad u loved christmas....chelsea look a little sad this yr...she was staring at the tree ...she looked so sad i asked what she was thinking about she just won't say...on friday while driving to wrk i look at the sky and thought of u...and said another x-mas without u and started to cry..u love x-mas dad u made it special...im sorry that i didn't write on x-mas day...i kept saying i will write but never did sorry dad...i wish that i could that it get easy but it don't i really didn't want to do christmas but i knew somehow u would have made sure that i did.....i think the kids had an okay christmas this yr....i just hope that next yr is better bye for now dad i love u and miss do much keep us all safe and in ur heart like u are in ours

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Lorraine posted a condolence

Hey John, it is Christmas Eve, I sure am going to miss your sweet potato recipe. I hope your having a great Christmas in Heaven and let everyone know that we still think about you guys all the time. I am sure your watching Nascar alot and being very happy that there is no one to bother you, or will Nascar be watching you...sleep..ha ha....We are off to N.Y. now so I will talk to you soon..Luv U..

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G.G. (CHELSEA) posted a condolence

DEAR GRANDPA, I LOVE THE CARD THAT YOU SEND ME,ON MY FIRST TRY I GOT IT RIGHT LOL LOL. I LOVE YOU GRANDPA AND I MISS YOU SO MUCH I THINK ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME. WHEN I WENT WITH DAD TO SEE THE TREE IN N.Y., I WAS THINKING ABOUT YOU. I STILL REMEMBER ALL THE THINGS THAT YOU USE TO DO WITH ME, EVERYTIME I MAKE A CAKE OR CUPCAKES I THINK ABOUT YOU MAKEING IT WITH ME...IT'S JUST LIKE IF YOU ARE THERE STANDING RIGHT NEXT TOO ME.LOVE CHELSEA TELL T.J & MUFFIN I SAID HI.

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Annette Perez posted a condolence

Hey John, We saw the lighting of the tree and we thought of you. You see, you left us with something that we can always share, even if you not here with us. It is a part of you that now we will cherish. MERRY CHRISTMAS JOHN ! Many Thanksâ€¦Still Missing You â€¦Love You. Love Annette

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Denise posted a condolence

Good Morning Dad...... So sorry I didn't write to you on Thanksgivg Day.....But I guess like everyone else It wasen't such a Happy Day.....Been working lots and also not feeling well...I have to have surgey next week My Kidney is messed up again...Robby is in big troulbe he got locked up last week....funny thing he didn't call me he knew better than to call me to get him out of jail.... I'm going to the cememtery today to vist your mom hard to belive that she's been in heaven 32 years today.....Still can remember that knock on the door.....Still Love & Miss You Lots.... Love Always, Denise

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Mike posted a condolence

Hey John Happy Thanksgiving ! Wish you were here with us to enjoy the great dinner Awida had with us. We sat around the table speaking of you saying if you were here we will be fighting for the turkey wing. (which Awida took any way and would not put it down). No matter what you should have been here with your familyâ€¦â€¦..Please send some blessing down here, we could use it.(Try to send some of your sweet potatoes, Annette sure misses it, also we have a new dog her name is Nilla and she wants to know when are you going to leave you sandwich around so she can make it disappear for you. With Love, Mike

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Annette posted a condolence

Happy Thanksgiving John! Heaven must be enjoying your sweet potatoes with marshmallow. How, I wish you left us that receipt. Mom was here and is going by Jr. and Lorraine later. The holiday is not the same since you left us, our heart is still healing but we will always have the Great memory within us (Good or Bad). Thank you for sharing your time here on earth with both family we will never forget how God let you touch our hearts within. Please continue to do that, we all can use that from time to time. To All the Families That John Left behind Please Be Strong. Have a Great and Safe Thanksgiving. Love Annette

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Lorraine posted a condolence

HAPPY THANKSGIVING John !!!! Here it is another Thanksgiving and your not here to make me some of that sweet potato stuff you always made, I sure do miss that, I did try it last year and no way was it like yours so I will surely miss that. I hope your watching us all and keeping an eye on us to keep us safe. Awilda is really missing you today, she woke up early and remembered how you always put the turkey in at 6 am and she is a little sad but we are doing our best to keep her happy today, she is by Annette's house and then she is coming here by us, all I ask is that you let Awilda be happy in her life, even if that means she needs to move on, just be happy for her.. she is too sad all the time. Well John, I am off to finish dinner so I will write to you soon, and yes, I made the stuffed celery and yes I thought of you. I love you & miss you....

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LILY posted a condolence

HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAD,I WANT TO SAY DAD THAT I'M SO SORRY FOR NOT WRITTIN FOR AWHILE BUT IT HAVEN'T BEEN EASY FOR US...BUT YOU DO KNOW THAT'S THERE'S NOT A MOMENT WE ARE NOT THINKING ABOUT YOU AND WE ALL STILL WISH THAT YOU WAS HERE....IT'S HARD DAD WITHOUT YOU....CHELSEA IS ALWAYS THINKING ABOUT SAYING IF GRANDPA WAS HERE THINGS WOULD BE A WHOLE LOT BETTER FOR US....BEACUSE GRANDPA ALWAYS MADE THINGS GOOD NO MATTER WHAT. SHE WILL JUMP ON MY LAP AND SAY I MISS GRANDPA SO MUCH MOM I REALLY NEED HIM NOW AND THAT HURTS SO MUCH DAD....BUT I DO KNOW HOW SHE FEELS DAD BECAUSE I FEEL THE SAME WAY.....SOMETIME WHEN I'M DRIVING AND THE SUN IS SHINING AND THE SKY ARE BLUE I LOOK AND SAY DAD I MISS SO MUCH....PLEASE PROTECT US ALL.....WE STILL NEED YOU IN ARE LIVE'S.....BUT YOU ALWAYS GIVEN US SIGN THAT YOU ARE WITH US....IT'S FUNNY CHELSEA SEEM TO FEEL YOU THE MOST....WHEN SHE SAD SHE WILL SAY HEY MOM DID YOU KNOW THAT GRANDPA WAS WITH ME TODAY AND I JUST SMILE......I WILL ALWAYS SAY THIS DAD YOU WAS ARE ROCK, YOU WAS THE LINK THAT HELD THIS FAMILY TOGETHER....AND NOW IT'S LIKE WE ALL NEED YOU MORE THAN EVER....AND THOUGH YOUR NOT HERE WITH US YOU ARE HELPING US AND WALKING US THREW OUR ROLLOR COASTER RIDE I ONLY WISH THAT WE SPEND MORE HOLIDAYS TOGETHER BUT IN OUR OWN SPECIAL WAY WE DO....I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH THERE SO MANY TIMES THAT I LAY IN BED THINKING ABOUT YOU WISH THAT I CAN WAKE UP FROM THIS BAD DREAM THAT I'M LIVING AND YOU WILL BE THERE FOR US ITS BEEN OVER A YEAR THAT YOU BEEN GONE AND IT ALWAYS FEEL LIKE I JUST HAPPEN......I GUESS I CAN SPEAK FOR MYSELF I HURT EVERYDAY WITHOUT YOU HERE I SEE SOMEONE THAT REMINDS ME OF YOU AND THE TEARS COME TO MY EYE AND MY HEART BREAKS ALL OVER AGAIN KNOWING THAT I CAN'T CALL YOU BUT I SPEAK TO YOU FROM MY HEART SO DAD I MISS SO MUCH.....THE OTHER I ALL MOST GO INTO A CAR ACCIDENT I SAW SOMEONE WHO LOOK JUST LIKE YOU I FORGOT WERE I WAS AND DROVE IN FRONT OF ANOTHER CAR CUTTING THEM OFF I FORGOT TO HIT THE BREAKS......IT'S NOT EASY TO LIVE WITHOUT YOU HERE BY OUR SIDE IT SEEM LIKE A VERY LONELY WORLD WITH OUT YOU HERE....WE NO LONGER HAVE ANYONE TO RUN TO TELL WHAT WE ARE GOING THREW....AND LIKE YOU FAMOUS WORDS "WHAT CAN YOU AND WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO" WITH YOUR HANDS ON YOUR HIPS......I LIFE WE NEVER SEE OUR LIFE WITHOUT THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE DAD AND YOU WERE EVERYONE SOMEONE.....THERE ARE SOME MANY THINGS THAT I SHOULD HAVE AND DONE BUT WE NEVER DID......AND I THINK THAT I SPEAK FOR EVERYONE ON THIS...KNOW THAT YOU WERE TRULLY LOVED AND THAT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE SPECAIL TO US EVEN THOUGH YOU NOT IN OUR PRESENT AND I KNOW THAT YOU FEEL THAT....MY LOVE FOR YOU GROWS EVERYDAY EVEN AS YOUR UP ABOVE LOOKING DOWN AT US...YOU OUR THE OAK TREE DAD YOU STOOD TALL PROUD AND STRONG AND THAT'S WHAT WE ALL NEED TO DO...YOU ARE MY OAK TREE AND I DO HOLD ON TO THAT GOD I MISS YOU DAD AND LOVE YOU......HAPPY THANKSGIVING WE ALL KNOW HOW YOU LOVED THIS HOILDAY YOU WILL BE IN HEART AND IN MY PRAYS.....I LOVE YOU DAD WITH ALL MY HEART

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Lorraine posted a condolence

Good Morning John, I just thought I'd drop in and say hello. The holidays are here again and man am I feeling the lonliness of not having you guys around. So many holidays and no one to call and ask " how do I make this or how much of this goes into that" yea, a little sad but you know what John, I know you will be watching over us laughing because we will make little mistakes and I can just see you know shaking your head and laughing as you go back into your bedroom to watch Nascar racing or shall I say, Nascar is watching you.. SLEEP.....I can't wait to see you all again so behave yourself, till we meet again John.... I love you...

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Denise posted a condolence

Good Morning Dad..... Well I'm oficaily frekin (FORTY)LOL... I woke up the other morning realy feeling it too....Jimmy threw me a suprise party last week ...He got me good.I think that was my 1st one ever...The only thing that could of made it better was having you there....Tommorow is Holloween one of your favorite holidays..I think inspecting candy for 5 kids always got you your favorate candys.....I really Enjoyed spending time with Awilda....I know you are smiling down on us.....Lets see nuttin really new with Robby not sure if thats good or bad LOL.....Domino fell in love with Awilda.....She spoiled him rotten....BTW DAD how come you never made them Turkey pot pie????I'm going to pass off the recipe.....Still Miss and Love You Lots..... Love Ya Always,Denise

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Lorraine posted a condolence

Okay John, here I am a day late AGAIN as I am every year, I always did get you and Grandma Tita confused but I am sure you 2 are having a big shing dig up in heaven. I am so glad that your children shared you with us for so many years so we can enjoy you also, thank you for that and also, thanks for caring for Awilda. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN !!!!!!!

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Mikey posted a condolence

Hi grandpa...how is everything up there? I just wanted to say Happy Birthday. You know that we all miss you in are own special way. The special way with me was watching nascar with you. I watched it a couple of days ago...Mark Martin placed 6th or 7th I believe, but is in 5th place in the overall standings. Aright well I hope you have a Great Birthday and I miss you very much. Bye and love you grandpa.

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Denise posted a condolence

Beloved Dad.... Hey Happy Birthday in Heaven......I hope your up there having a big party... Spent The Day with Awilda yesterday...She misses you so much as do we All..... Still Broken Hearted And Missing You......Love Always Denise

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LILY posted a condolence

HAPPY B-DAY DAD.....I WISH THAT YOU WAS HERE WITH US....I KNOW THAT YOUR WATCHING OVER US WITH ALL THE THINGS THAT TO SEE US GOING THREW PUTTING YOUR HAND ON OUR SHOULDER GIVING US A HUG SAYING ALL IT'S GOING TO BE OKAY.......I ASK THAT YOU KEEP A SPECIAL PRAY FOR JONATHAN TODAY WHEN WE GO SEE HE DR.'S ....I KNOW THAT YOU WILL BEACUSE HE'LL SEEING HIM TODAY ON YOUR DAY DAD.......HOW I MISS YOU SO MUCH.....MY WORLD WIHTOUT IS NOT THE SAME......I LOVE YOU DAD

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Annette Perez posted a condolence

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR JOHN!! If I knew it would be the last time, I could spare an extra minute to stop and say "I love you," instead of assuming you would KNOW I do. If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day, Well I'm sure you'll have so many more, so I can let just this one slip away. But just in case I might be wrong, and today is all I get, I'd like to say how much I love you and I hope we never forget. Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, young or old alike, And today may be the last chance you get to hold your loved one tight. So hold your loved ones close today, and whisper in their ear, Tell them how much you love them and that you'll always hold them dear Take time to say "I'm sorry," "Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay." And if tomorrow never comes, you'll have no regrets about today. Thank You, Denise,Bobby and Rose for spending time with Mom On this special day, Just Love You for That. Yes I know he is happy with his new life, but I wish I would have had one more moment with you. Always in my heart, Love your daughter Annette Please let me know you are doing well in your new life?

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Lorraine posted a condolence

Hey John, Just wanted to pop in and say hello. I agree with Denise, whoever said it gets easier with time lied to us BIGTIME !!!! As I sit here and read what everone writes, it always brings tears to my eyes because you were such a loved man, you may not have known it but you were, everytime time the kids needed you, you were there. It takes a special person to become Grandpa and that is what you were to the kids, and you will always be my Father in law. Me and Junior still crack up laughing about the time Junior left the toilet seat up and in the middle of the night you went to use the bathroom and when you went to sit down, you fell into the toilet, oh my God John, that was the funniest thing and we still laugh about it. Everytime we have a get together, someone always brings up a special memory they have about you and it always makes us smile, that is what you did John, you always made people smile, even though you drove me crazy with the way I always thought you were going to fall when you walked, you still made us smile. If you ever see my family up there, say hello, and come visit us sometime John, we all would love to hear from you. I will write again soon, just know that we all love & miss you. Lorraine

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Denise posted a condolence

Good Morning Dad..... A crapy rainy morning here.... Been so busy with the new place things are going good with it...Robby hasen't been all that bad latley.I know you watch out 4 him thanks again....Dad whoever said it gets better with time lied .......Good news Mom moved back to CA and I got my life back <G> ....The joy of knowning that Eddie has to put up with her crap gives me great JOY.......I know you understand.....Still Missing You....Love Always, Denise

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Krystal posted a condolence

Hey Grandpa! Just wanted to wish you a happy belated anniversary. I remember that day so well. Me you and grandma eloped to Delaware, haha. What couple elopes at your age is beyond me but you always were the type to break the mold. You took me to go see the fighter jets you used to ride at their airforce base.. c130's .. airborne qualified. Of course we couldnt end the trip without me having a gift and you got me my first hermit crab, ha. See grandpa? no matter how much time goes by, your memory never will. I miss you so much. Our family has gone bonkers, lol. You were our benvollio, our peacemaker. However I am glad i was able to spend the time with you when i had. I got a new job, i bet your happy about that. Grandma misses you, she thinks about u all the time. Visit her in a dream. How about Mark Martin? he's doing better (every now and then). It's funny no 1 could stand your impatience for nascar, and now we all make sure we get that glimpse of track race. So gramps till next time, i love u a million red m&m's!!! luv yours truly,UGLY

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krystal posted a condolence

Celtic Angel It's been a year Since you left our lives. There isn't a single day without you That doesn't bring tears to my eyes. Time went so fast. The hurt stretched so long. Needless to say; You're the one who held our family strong. The pain won't go away. The void just won't be filled. Selfish love we have for you; Minds and hearts want you here still. Life was all to complete, Some could only wish to strive for; Between a doting wife, guided children, grand kids to adore Not one person in the world was loved more. Death is a reminder; To keep time well spent. Hold close the ones you love; Cherish every moment well sent. Tears are words Our hearts wishes to say. Just know in some way Someone speaks of you everyday. Though we'll never know Why you had o go away. The memory of you in our hearts will forever stay. Until we meet again... Guide us in our endeavors. Til wife, kids. and grandchildren Will be united in time forever.

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Krystal, Mikey, Mike and Annette posted a condolence

To our Grandfather, Dad and John Happy First In Heaven, No matter what, you will always be with us. You have touched this family beyond words, just with your expressions and your smile. Maybe one day we will understand why you left us, but for now, Love and Peace. Go Mark Martin! Until we meet again. Broken hearts. Love All Your Family

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Lorraine posted a condolence

Hey John, It has been a year since we spent some time together and I sure do miss you. I know your happy again and looking down on us all and keeping us safe. This past year has been hard for us all, I know the pain will lessen but never truly leave our hearts, you will always be there close to us and we have so many wonderful memories of you. Till next time John.... Happy 1st Anniversary ... Lorraine & Jr....

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Denise posted a condolence

Dearest Dad..... Happy 1st annversary in heaven.....Miss You Lots.....So much has changed over the last year.....some good others not so good.....Robby just turned 19 (suprised huh??)LOL yeah me too......He got his 1st car beat up old honda civic.....But he's so proud of it..... will get it on the road next week oh boy Dad you need to work O.T. LMAO.... You will always live on in my heart..... Love Always,Denise

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awild posted a condolence

may the road rise to meet you. may the wind be always at your back. may the sun shine warm upon your face and rains fall soft upon your fields. and until we meet again, may gold hold you in the hollow if his hand. i love you honey and miss your so deeply

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lily posted a condolence

hey dad, today makes a year since you have gone to heaven how we all miss you it seem like it was only yesturday. how the last couple of days we have all been sad missing you so much yesturday was a strang day i felt like you was around for some reason little things were happening and how i cried for you wishing that you was still here with us. oh dad how i really need you more than ever, you telling what can you and how things will work out one way or another. i love you dad missing you still like it was only yesturday you were still here with us the big hearted person that you was always there for us and still are in your own ways i love you dad

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Mikey, Krystal,Annette, and Mike posted a condolence

Happy Father's Day to our father and grandfather. Obviously the thought of you has never left our hearts we miss you so much and hold treasure to the memory of you. As said during your pastime we can only keep hold of the memories we all shared: Annette & Mike- we loved your blase expressions as you would open our gifts and give a smug shrug and whisper "but i already have this." ( don't worry we didnt really hear you.) Yet even when we offered to return the gift you would insist on keeping it and wear it the next day and keep it along side the one you already had. Mikey- grandpa like me we rocked the hottest hairstyle trends "the i just got out of bed look" and we would enter the room doing our forrest gump stance, yeah we looked good. Krystal: thank you for always being there for me when i needed you even when it was a day to celebrate your own you would sacrifice and put another before you ( i admire you for that). you were a father to us all and a mentor in our lives. thank for your witty comments, your warm consolement, and mystic wisdom from which we all learned, laughed, and cherished. minnie says she needs her cat food as usual she is starving and muffin keeps looking on the table for a sandwich to eat. happy father's day we love and miss you with all our hearts.

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lily posted a condolence

happy father's day dad, like denise said happy 1st father day in heaven. it couldn't be said any better way than that thanks D. how we all miss you here and how lonely we are without your present. its hard day for us dad here without you on your special day. dad how i love and miss you so much no matter how we look at it. it always seems like it was yesturday that you was here with us, how i look forward to hold your hand & kiss you and tell happy father day dad, i love you.

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Denise posted a condolence

Dearest Dad.... Happy 1st Father's Day In Heaven....Dad I miss You So Much It Still Hurts so Much.....All I heard on the radio ,tv and in the stores this week....Get the Perfect Father's Day Gift...So needless to say I had a Bad Week Crying and Thinking....Then It Came to Me.....The Perfect Gift for You Dad is Keeping Your Memory Alive In My Heart and Mind Always......Still Missing You....Love Always Denise

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awlida posted a condolence

happy father day honey, how i miss you so much.there's not a monment that your not in my heart or thoughts. i we would go out and buy your martin shirts & hat for father day. i love and & miss you honey always in my heart.

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Lorraine posted a condolence

Hi John, it has been a while since I wrote to you but you are never far from my thoughts. I miss you all everyday and can't wait till we are all together again and having a big family reunion.. I Love you John.

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lily (p.i.t.a) posted a condolence

hey dad, sorry that i haven't written in a very long time but i know that you can see what's going on. i've been going threw some hard time. Dad, ever since you left and ent to a better place our link has been broken, you was the rock tha held us together now it seem that all our lives has been falling apart. how i really miss you and wish that you was here right now god only know how i need you so much. chelsea is not a happy little girl anymore she blames me for whats going on, she always fighten me and it hurts because i can't take her pain away god i only wish that i could and i know that if yoy was here she will be happy in here on way. and jonathan has shut down he's mad at danny. i only wish that i had a better handle on this but i don't. why did they take you away when we needed you here with us why cant you be here dad i feel lost (like a lost little girl in the woods and find my way out) dad please let me know that your here.

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Denise posted a condolence

Morning Dad....I'm sorry I haven't written in a while ...My head hasen't been in the mood to even turn the computer on...I may not write but there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you...I may get a answer this week Dr. said 2 weeks tops I hate this waiting game it just SUCKS.....Dad I miss you so much.You will Always be loved..... Denise

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Lorraine posted a condolence

Hi John, I know it has been awhile, make sure you keep a look out for Denise, she needs you now more than ever. You take care of her because she needs a lot of care now. Things here are going as well as can be expected I guess, I sure do miss you and everyone else. I have my good days and then there are those bad ones that knock me for a loop and I can't stand it. I know you all are doing ok but can you help us out down here and make life a little easier for us Please??? LOL....I will talk to you soon.... Love Lorraine

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Denise posted a condolence

Morning Dad....... Having a rough time now still need you....sitting here trying not to cry but it's so hard not to...I seem to be on a emotional roller coaster.....I'd just wish it could be like when I was a kid but I know thats not possable.....If nuttin else I still have memories....and I have you to thank for that....There's so much I wish that I shared with you....Now all I have are regerts...Yesterday was St.Patty's Day had corned beef and cabbage and those little red potatoes..It was ggod but didn't make it this year...To much Dr.crap this week....starting to feel like a pin cusion...they took 16 tubes of blood yesterday.....Dad I love You......and Miss you So Much...Why do you miss things the most when you can't have them anymore????Gotta go for now tears are hitting the keyboard...Always in my Heart...Love Denise

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Denise posted a condolence

Dear Dad... Eight months have passed ....Boy do I miss you...Things have been so crazy latley...I need you to keep watching out for me....I know you know why....Dad I'm not sure what comes next but I'm scared..... I hope and pray that you'll keep watching out...... Love Always... Denise

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Krystal posted a condolence

hey gramps, it's soooo hard to write to you, my hands shake just touchin the keyboard, and my fingers are to busy wiping away tears. You just mean so much to me and my heart literally hearts knowing i could never hear your voice again, hearing you calling me "ugly." I am going through so much right now and need your advice on alot of things. Don't you worry I will keep my promises that I made to you. I'm selfish grandpa and want you here with me. It felt weird having cristmas pass and you not teasing me about getting coal. I just don't understand while all the good people are taking and the bad ones stay. I guess I was just so comfortable with you I never really expected you to go, you always made it through somehow. I don't want to actually know that you are not here anymore. I want you to call me when the history channel is playing something we would both watch, for you to shake your head because of my piercings, to see you sleeping while the TV watches you, for me to be kid and you to make to the park or food shopping, for to me rest my head on you stomach and hear those funny gurgles; the moments are forever. There's not one thing in this world i wouldn't do to have you back. A part of my life, forever in my heart you will always be. Love, UGLY

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Denise posted a condolence

Dear Dad..... What a crazy week as you know ....Please keep helping threw this tough time.....Thanks Denise

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Denise posted a condolence

Hey Dad.... I kinda felt you with me today...Went Shopping and found some great bargins ....Gotta love those Dollar stores on Jerome Ave...LoL...Still Missing You.... Denise

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lily (P.I.T.A) posted a condolence

hey dad happy V.D. as you use to say.i know that you looking down on all of us everyday but sometime it is not the same as i drive to wrk i look up at the sky and say hey dad just another day & when i m coming home and the sun is beaming threw the clouds and the sky is blue and orange. in my heart i know its you saying smile im here im all over shinning upon the world. how i miss you dad, how i still cry for you,it hard to write without crying. so many things have been running threw my mind lately i just need a sign that your there dad it hard. i love you dad

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awilda posted a condolence

hello honey, happy valentine's day. how i miss you.i think to myself how lonely i am here without. i cry for you still. you were so good to me you showed me the world. you made me see many happys days and that all i have to hold on too right now i miss you honey and love you very much

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chelsea posted a condolence

i love you grandpa very much i miss, you very much i love you, i love you, i love you

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Denise posted a condolence

Dear Dad... Happy Valentine's Day.....Sorry I haven't written latley but not a day passes that your not in my thoughts.... Another month has passed since you've gone to Heaven......Dad I miss you so much....All My Love Always,Denise

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Lorraine posted a condolence

Hi John, I know it has been a while since I last wrote to you but I am sure you know why, my Mom passed away and let me tell you John, I thought losing my father and 2 brothers were hard, that was nothing compared to losing her. I hope you guys show her the ropes up there. I'm sure she is in good hands with all of you in Heaven. Denise came to the wake and I did introduce her as my sister in law and I guess that is what she is since you were the only father in law I really had. I guess I will end this for now but I will write again soon. Luv U...

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Annette posted a condolence

To Our John, First thing Iâ€™ m sorry that this letter has taken me so long to write, you have always been in our hearts and itâ€™s hard letting go. We think about the good times we share with you (and yes there where bad as well), but we rather focus on the good ones. Thank you, for being a terrific Father and Grand Father to us and to our other family members, please donâ€™t take this the wrong way, He was and forever be a part of our life and yours, so Many Thanks for that. Now that the holiday is gone it just didnâ€™t feel the same way we miss your sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving, the lighting of the Rockefeller tree just wasnâ€™t the same, and Christmas if you want to call it that, it had no meaning this year . I know that if we could just ask for one thing in life it would be you, just to see you pacing around the house, holding your arm up in the air telling us about Mark Martin in NASCAR. There are no first and second family anymore for Johnâ€™s death put us together as one, many Thanks for That. Thank You Denise, Steven, Bobby, for calling and checking on Mom, your father is smiling at you guys for that, so am I. My heart is breaking all the time cause, the only man I accept as a true father is gone and that is a very hard thing for me to say. John please remember we all love you so much, thanks for being a part of everyoneâ€™s life, we all will never forget this man who took the role as a Husband, Dad, and Grandfather for many. Forever In My Heart Annette

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Lorraine posted a condolence

HAPPY NEW YEAR JOHN !!!!

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Denise posted a condolence

Dear Dad,......Hard to belive it's been 6 months since your gone........Not a day goes by that your not in my thoughts.......I talked to Awilda the other day.......Just talking about funny memories that we have both of us had a good laugh<G>...................Please keep looking out for all of us.........We All Still Need You.......... All My Love Always, Denise

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lily posted a condolence

happy new year dad, its was strange not to have you here. i look at your pic and wish you a happy new yr. you must have been looking at danny saying he was dinking to much the compie too we took pic. we may use that as our invites for next yr. party want to look like this come here. i could see you looking at danny waving your finger at him saying you should know better and danny being danny would say here john you would wave him off (like saying forget about it) mom and i cried. you was on our mind, but we both know that you was here in sprited like always. by the way i hope you liked chelsea bun cake she told thats how grandpa did it so thats how we did it too. it came out good she did an good job im sure that you was giving her the thumbs up.we love you dad and we miss you with all our hearts.

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Denise posted a condolence

Daer Dad.....Happy New Year.....2005 seems a bit weird but time keeps tickin.....I know you will still look out for all of us...Boy do we Need it...Still Missing You..... Love Always,Denise

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Denise posted a condolence

Dear Dad..... Another holiday came and went...It wasen't the same without you....Somehow I think you took a peice of all of us with you.....I did talk to Awilda..It was Christmas but not all that Merry..I had Bobby & Rosie over....and tried to make a family day with the little family I have left....Thank God For Memories....All of us will Always Have That..... Still Miss You Dad...Love Always Denise

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Lorraine posted a condolence

MERRY CHRISTMAS JOHN !!!! I know your there watching from above along with everyone else and keeping us all safe and we thank you for that. I do miss you and one day we will have the biggest family reunion there ever was. Yesterday was the 7th anniversary of my dad's passing and I was a little sad but I know he is happy and well again and now that he has so much family with him up in heaven, that made me feel a lot happier knowing he is not alone. I can imagine the Christmas you guys are having they way you all used to go crazy over buying so many gifts for everyone, all we had to do was say we liked something and between you and my Dad you would store that information in your head and go out and buy everything we wanted.. Chritsmas' were so wonderful..I miss you and my Dad so much.. I am going to visit my Mom today and take lots of pictures, you know me and my camera..ha ha ha Talk to you soon John. Love you...

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lily posted a condolence

merry christmas dad,and missing you. you loved christmas and mom's b'days.i went to sleep thinking about ans woke up thinking about, you would call gigi (chelsea) to wake her up. i called mom this morn. she was crying saying how you would wake her up so she can open up her gifts. she has then since you told me was to get her this yr. your with us always showing and telling us the ways. i thank you for that. your pic came out in the paper today i got extra so i can save them for denise,steve and bobby. love you dad and miss you and merry christmas

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lilly (P.I.T.A) posted a condolence

HELLO DAD, ITS CHRISTMAS EVE AND I MISS SO BAD THAT IT HURTS. THE OTHER DAY DANNY AND I WENT OUT AND WHILE SHOPPING I STARTED TO CRY WE COULDN'T SHOP ANYMORE. THE OTHER NITE WHILE I WAS SLEEPING YOU CAME TO ME AND TOLD ME THAT MOM WAS GOING TO WAKE UP ALONE CHRISTMAS MORNING AND YES NO PRESENT UNDER THE TREE, BEACUSE YOU ALWAYS GAVE TO HER AS STRANGE AS IT MAY SEEM, CALL IT WHAT IT MAY BE THERE YOU WERE WAS SHOWING ME THINGS THAT YOU WOULD BUY FOR HER SO I DID. NOT FROM ME BUT FROM YOU. ITS FUNNY HOW YOU STILL FIND YOUR TO SHOW ME WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE. ITS BEEN REALLY HARD FOR ME DAD AND ALL I BEEN DOING IS CRYING THE CLOSER WE GET TO CHRISTMAS THE HARDER IT HAS BEEN FOR ME. U LOVED CHRISTMAS BECAUSE OF THE GIVING OF THE GIFT. I ALWAYS GOT YOU YOUR COLOGNE EVER YEAR YOU LOVED. WELL THIS YEAR I SAW YOUR COLOGNE AND BOY DAD IT WAS HARD I HAD TO HIDE MY FACE SO NO-ONE CAN SEE ME CRYING. HOW I WISH YOU WAS HERE WITH US.I WOULD GIVE MY LIFE TO BRING YOU BACK HOME TO US. I LOVE YOU DAD AND MISSING YOU BADLY.MUST GO FOR NOW TEARS ARE NOT LETTING ME SEE TO WRITE. MERRY CHRISTMAS DAD

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Denise posted a condolence

Morning Dad.... With the hoildays comming up so quickly gives me time to think about Christmas Past...It's hard knowning that there are no more new memmories to come only past memories that stay within our Hearts...Somehow I know we must all go on with our lifes....Sometimes when think of the good memories and I just sit and cry the littlest thing can set it off...Dad I Miss You... Lily I would love the cd with the pics..... Love Always,Denise

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lily posted a condolence

hello dad, not a good day my friend lee pasted away today you know her from the office she also chatted with about me oryou with her always made her laugh. keep he close dad.there's a new song written by a 11 grl about her father not being here this x-mas because he's fighting the war her words make me cry everytime i hear the song because you won't be here this x-mas either and what i will give to have you come home again. i love you dad i have your pic in my office with the kids. miss you

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lily (P.I.T.A) posted a condolence

HI DAD, ITS BEEN 5 MONS SINCE YOU HAVE GONE. BUT LAST NITE WAS STRANGE YOU WAS IN MY DREAM AND EVERYTIME I WOKE AND WENT BACK TO SLEEP THERE YOU WERE AGAIN, SO I WOKE UP WITH YOU ON MY MIND AND YOU WERE THERE ALL DAY TODAY. I REALLY MISS YOU A LOT I WISH THAT I HAD SOMEONE TO TALK TOO ABOUT ALL MY UP'S AND DOWN LIKE I DID WHEN YOU WERE AROUND.I WENT AND GOT THE KIDS THE HESS TRUCKS. THEY SHOWED IT ON T.V AND JONATHAN WAS UPSET HE STOOD THERE LOOKING AT THE TV AND SAID GRANDPA ALWAYS GOT US THAT IT WON'T BE THE SAME walk away into his room and closed the door. I GUESS THATS WHY ON SUNDAY YOU WERE LIKE HITTING ME IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD saying gET THE TRUCKS. (SOUNDS LIKE YOU.) i finally got the chance to send you to steve. he was happy i down loaded some pic's of you put in a cd and send them to him this way he has pic's ok you. denise if you would like a copy e-mail me or call me this way i can send it to you.i love you dad and miss so bad.

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Denise posted a condolence

Hi Dsd.... I went out to breakfast with Awilda & Lorranie.We had a nice time,It's nice to see that were able to still get together even though your not here with us...(well in sprit you are)Strange thing I talk more to Awilda now than I did when you were here...lol For some reason I think you would of wanted it this way...Talk to You Soon.... Love Always,Denise

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Lorraine posted a condolence

Hi John, here we go again with the holidays and no John around to share them with us. You are forever in our hearts and we have 20 years of memories with you to save for forever. Denise came down to today and took Awilda and I out to breakfast and we had a great time. Denise cracks me up, you were always right about her, she is a funny girl. You know something, now that your gone, we seem to talk a lot more now, strange how death brings people closer huh? Well John, I will talk to you soon. Love you always......

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Denise posted a condolence

Morning Dad...... With all the hustle and bussle of the xmas season just wanted to let you know your not or will EVER be forgotten or loved any less....Still missing you ... Denise

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Krystal posted a condolence

Hey Gramps, Another holiday has passed and another is shortly coming.It was weird without you. Grandma didnt have you to bug so she settled for everyone else, ha. Dede sat playing dominoes only this year it was on a chair on not your lap. Raymond farted and cleared out both rooms twice!! But i'm sure you dont miss that.. but i think it was strong enough for you to smell, hehe. The kids were extremely rowdy, nicely said they are my birth control. So now here comes Christmas, and this year I will have to agree with ou with your famous quote about the holiday, BAH HUMBUG! I'll miss you saying I'll get coal for what would be my 20th straight year. It's not even about the holidays anymore Grandpa, the days, weekends, weeks, and now months are difficult enough to not have you here. I'm sorry I don't write as much as everyone else. You know i talk to you everyday, but it just hurts so much, the knot in my throat chokes me till tears smother my face. Mom says hi.. she still hurts alot too. Everyone does. See Granddpa you were loved and meant so much to everyone. You left a void.. you stored it with memories. I guess in all our cases selfishness is OKAY we just all were so touched by you , that your absence leaves usn bitter yet thankful to have had you in our lives. TRYING TO FORGET SOMEONE YOU LOVE IS LIKE TRYING TO REMEMBER SOMEONE YOU NEVER KNEW. always in my heart and never to be forgotten ~UGLY~

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Bobby posted a condolence

Hey Dad, Just thinking how weird it is not having you around just as we were getting close you went away know that I always loved you and still do ....Bobby

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Denise posted a condolence

Dear Dad....Well today is Thanksgiving Day...Not The Same without You. Got up this am and started to cook ....Thank goodness you taught me how to cook ...I set a plate @ my table 4 you ...I can still imagine you carving the turkey...your sweet potatoes recipe lives on in us as does the stuffing....Still Missing You....Love Always,Denise

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Lorraine posted a condolence

HAPPY THANKSGIVING !!! Here it is another Holiday and your not here John.. I miss you a lot and I am sure you know that, I also know that you are sitting up there with the rest of our combined families and munching all day, watching football and nascar all day also..well John, I am about to make your sweet potato recipe that Denise sent to me, (thanks for sharing Denise)and I will let you know how it turns out, wish me luck John.....Ok, I am off to start cooking so we can all go to Lily's today....Talk to you soon John.

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lily (P.I.T.A) posted a condolence

HELLO DAD HAPPY TURKEY DAY LIKE U ALWAYS SAID.AS YOU KNOW WERE ARE HAVING THANKSGIVING AT MY HOUSE LIKE WE DID LAST YEAR I KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE HERE WITH US TOO IN OUR HEARTS YOUR NAME WILL SAID AND WE WILL TALK ABOUT YOU THEY WILL BE TEARS AND LAUGHER HERE TODAY.BE WE HAVE A LOT TO BE THANKFUL YOU CAME AND TOUCH OUR HEARTS AND TODAY YOU WILL DO THE SAME. I KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE HERE THIS THANKSGIVEN DAY. WE LOVE YOU DAD. DAD PLEASE KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON JONATHAN YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN THE FAMILY WILL FIND OUT SOON BUT NOT TODAY. I LOVE YOU AND GOD ONLY KNOWS HOW MUCH I MISS YOU. I DON'T THINK I CAN GET THREW THIS DAY BUT IM SURE YOUR'LL BE HERE TO GUIDE ME LOVE YOU DAD MISS YOU HAPPY TURKEY DAY.

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lily posted a condolence

hello dad, im lost for words dad. but i want to tell you something that happen to me the other day. i took mom food shopping and as i was At the deli. i saw a man and he look so much like you your bread and the way you walk and the the way you dress. i left my cart to go to you to asked why were you here when i took mom i took about 2 step before i stop in my track when i looked up the man was gone i also forgot so were you. i didn't tell anyone till now so what a better way to say i miss you can't stop thinking about you, stilling crying in the shower and at nite i've been going threw some hard times lately i wish that i could hear your words of wisdom. chelsea, liked the card that you send her for thanksgiveng we're going to write you a letter and sending it by ballons this way we know that you can read it. mom really miss you dad she was upset yesturday i know you know why and i know that you know why, but u made it up to her by saying its okay honey she still loves you very much and her life has change dad and deep in my heart im scared. please keep mom safe for me. i love you dad must go crying and written makes it hard i see blue jay flying around i don't know why but for some reason they make me feel like its you. I LOVE YOU DAD. MOM,LILY,CHELSEA,JONATHAN, DANNY

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Krystal posted a condolence

Hey grandpa, There isn't a memory of u that passes my mind that doesn't make me smile, but the void of your presence floods my eyes with tears still. My birthday past just 11 days after your passing, and when i had picked up my gift it was beside your picture. It was so weird going into the house and walking into your room, to not see you sprawled on the bed with the tv blasting having it watch you. I began to cry until your scanner blarred from behind me and made me jump and then i just starte to laugh cause i knew u was there. You always did love to make me and grandma jump. Its been months and my heart still hurts, I wish my eyes would dry, but i have too many memories to return to and wish they could could be replace with u next to me. Nothing is the same without you. I love you , and forever will i miss you. ~Ugly~

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Lorraine posted a condolence

Happy Halloween John !!!!! Here we have the holidays coming upon us and your not here to celebrate and scare us all with you your crazyiness..Sometimes I think Halloween was your favorite holiday just so you can scare me with something hanging in your house to fall down on me or scream in my face, fun John, that was REAL fun.. NOT !!!!! LOL... Talk to you soon.....

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Denise posted a condolence

Good Morning Dad.... Happy Halloween.....I went to the cemetery yesterday to visit your parents.Felt kinda weird with you not being here..Was thinking about when I was a kid going trick or treeting .Comming back home with the candy that you would check.you always took all the good candy. telling us it was no good into the freezer it went lol....Cause theres nuttin better than a frozen candy bar lol...Today I will just hand out the candy funny thing is that now I buy all my favories in hope off having it left over lol....talk to you soon Love you Denise

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Denise posted a condolence

Good Morning Dad.... Well My 39th birthday came and went missed your call. But Awilda did call and send bday wishes for you... I'm going to pass on the sweet potatoes recipe so there Thanksgiving Tadidtion can live on.I know it was always a part of ours:) Your grandson was dumb enough to get another tatoo even though Jimmy told him not to.He hasen't seen it yet but when he does its going to hit the fan..... Domino keeps jumping up on the keyboard guess he's trying to talk to you lol. Dad I miss you so much ,But I always have you with me in my heart.. Wth Love Always, Denise

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lily posted a condolence

hi dad, i know that its been awhile since i last written to you, but you know that i always talk to you everyday. chelsea wants to thank you for the card that you send her.mom is lonely without here, im scare for her at times please dad keep an eye on mom she needs to know that you are that with her. all of our lives change since you left i think we are all lost in are own ways without you here. i still crying i losted my friend whom i talked to when i had things happening your words always had light. jonathan won a medal in track i was upset because no-one was there but, you was saying go pepsi go. i love you and miss you dad, love lily

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Denise posted a condolence

Hey Dad...Still missing you lots...Going to miss my Birthday call next week but I know your allright...Thanks For The Over Time you put in on Robby... Lorannie give me a call I know how to make the sweet potatoes .I'd Gladly pass it on :)

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Lorraine posted a condolence

Hi John, Here we are in October already and it is a beautiful Sunday morning and as I am sitting here I am thinking how you would already be out there at Pathmark getting the papers or just shopping for nothing special just picking up some things. As I woke up this morning I remembered something......now Annette and I will have to make our own sweet potato with rasins this year, thanks John..ha ha ..we all know you made it the best. Every Thanksgiving that was like the finishing plate to my table. It just wasn't Thanksgiving until I got your sweet potato dish, Well, it now looks like I am going to have to give it a try this year and heres hoping I can do it justice. I have been thinking a lot about you lately, maybe because I have many pictures of you around my house, maybe because the holidays are coming, I don't know but I feel you around me..maybe your going to get me that sweet potato recipe??????? Ha Ha.... Anyway, I will talk to you again soon....

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Robby posted a condolence

Grandpa..wut can i say besides Thank You.. I know that me and you really did'nt have a good relationship...but in my heart your LOVED..Mommy wrote a message to you concering me and you got it..who says that you cant get messages in heaven.... grandpa THANK YOU for putting me back on track...very much appricated..I LOVE AND WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU..Robby

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Denise posted a condolence

Dad Having a realy bad week wish you were here so I could vent...Robby moved out the other day please watch out for him and protect him, He needs all the help he can get.He also needs a wake up call . Please Help Dad.... Love You Always Dad, Denise

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Bobby posted a condolence

Happy birthday Dad soo Sorry that I could not do this on the day I did not forget I did not have the link at home but i did have it on my work computer Both Me and Rose miss you alot we both love ya...

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Danny posted a condolence

Happy Birthday John!!!!

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Denise posted a condolence

Dear Dad.... 1st of all Happy Birthday In Heven Dad ...I miss You so much It Feels so weird not talking to you in person toady. I think it's the 1st time in my life I didn't get to talk to you on your birthday. Hard to belive that 2 months passed already.I was susposed to be Daddy's Little Girl I was selfish and Didn't want to Share you.Then I got older and wasen't your Little Girl. Thank for Teaching Me how to Ride a Bike,Drive,Love, Change a tire.(lol)and don't forget the starters good thing for small hands(lol) Funny the things you think about.I wished You could of walked me down the asle but I'll never get that chance.Where do all the years go? I wasent there that morning when you passesd away But I know in my heart you know just how very much I loved You. Love You Always Dad.... Denise

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lily b.k.a p.i.t.a posted a condolence

happy b-day dad,i love you and miss you so much and so do mom its been hard here without you, but i know that your looking from above at us. a lot of new things has happen lately and i'am sure that you had your hand in all of it, and i want to thank you for all that you have done for my family while you were here and up in heaven. in my heart i know that your saying hey its me just beacuse you don't see me it dont mean im not around. mom miss you so dearly and she becomes so sad and crys and want to be alone. i know that you are there with her sometime she too sad to see it, stay forever around her dad she needs you.i love always lily

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Lorraine posted a condolence

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN !!!!!!!!!!!!Today everyone is thinking of you and wishing you were here so we can celebrate your day. I know you and Grandma Tita are up there celebrating together since tomorrow is her birthday also, so make sure you two have a big bash up there. Remember that we all love you and miss you..

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Lorraine posted a condolence

Hi John, I miss you and think of you often. Danny just celebrated his 21st birthday and it was a little wierd not having you there with us. We gave him a perfect party he was very surprised. You have always been there since he was 2 years old and always a part of his life..You were such a good Grandpa to Danny and I love you for that. I will come to visit you again soon...

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lily posted a condolence

hey,dad its been a month since you been gone and i'm still missing you at time i still make beleive that you are here that sometimes gets me threw the day.i sometime wonder but i guess that's between you and me and i guess it will always be that way.there's not a day that i wake up not missing you wishing that you was here and thinking about you i wonder how i make threw another day without you. i feel lost and lonely but i think that you know that. dad i love you and miss you your special p.i.t.a

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Bobby posted a condolence

Heya dad, Just wanted to tell you that you are in my heart and in my dreams. No matter how much you know that you know something is going to happen and you prepare for it still it really does not help you only fool yourself. There was so much that I have wanted to do for you and with you . I had wanted to take you to the race here and was planning to do that I had gotten tickets from a friend with pit passes. I know that you would have enjoyed checking out those cars. I remember you telling me about when you drove stock cars, that was way before NASCAR was around I remember watching the Indy 500 with you when your driver was A.J. Foyt thinks have changed over the years and I was not there for you for many of them. Little thing get way too big I should not have waited so many years to fix it. I am so glad that you show Rose the love that you did, you are so very special to her and she misses you so very much. I hope that you know this and how much you mean to her. I is the little things that you miss the most. I guess like everyone I am too selfish I wish that we were like the families on TV and I was very close to you but we were not and I did try. I tried to let you know how smart I was, I tried to let you know how much I loved you. But I guess I should have tried harder maybe that would have worked but now it is too late. There is so much I never told you and I guess that the same goes for you once the time is gone you can never make it up. I wish I could turn back time and do thing different, maybe a little change would make a big difference. I am not mad at you, but at myself you are my father the one who helped bring me into this world that is something I can never change nor you. I will always love you no mater what I know that I did not tell you are show you enough I hope you will forgive me for this because I have to live with that the rest of my life. I now know that you had a special love for you second family I saw how much you loved Awilda and can now understand no one should be with out love and you deserved love maybe it was some of my fault that I did not show nor tell you how I felt. You also were close to Lily and she I know will miss that. You touched so many people in so many ways I donâ€™t think anybody know how many people they touch and the affect the have. And can not guess the loss they will cause when they are gone. I really feel for Krystal I think she will miss you dearly. You had a great second life I am so very glad that you let me into it. I am so sorry that I did not see all the good it did you till it was too late I hope you will forgive me for this You will be in Rose and my live forever. I know that you were so proud of Rose for her work in the Red Cross, yesterday she became a CPR and First aid instructor and I know you would have been proud of her I hope that you are watching over her and can see how much she misses you. She will never forget you, you made sure of the you gave her that special gift you went home the day of her birth. Rose and I have a special gift for you and hope you will hear it. I am so very sorry that when you were here I did not tell you all the tings tat I should have but will always remember the times we did have the good and the bad because they were times I spent with you. I am glad that I got to say that I will see you later because I will . I just have to think of this as a trip that you took and I will be there someday and you will be waiting. I see that now I can say so many things just now it is too late and boy do I regret this just a little to late. Please, Please forgive me and know that I will Always Love you and always have. See you later dad you will always be in my heart, my dreams and my in my life, till we meet again. Your Loving son, Bobby

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lily(pita) posted a condolence

dad, my heart hurts so much it feels empty without you here,i long to see your face to hold your hand to tell that i love you.i miss you calling me at work. called it selfish call it whatever it maybe outside im smiling inside im lost.i know that your are here with me at times when i need to do something and its not going right in a blink of an eye it happen i look up an smile an say thanks dad.i know in my heart you have gone to a better place without pain especially your feet. i still feel like i need you here with me, i feel lost without you here. i stop to think about the good times that we had and the bads ones we did have any. i remember my wedding day when we were getting ready to walk down the aisle i took hold of your hand and you took mine i asked if you was ready,as i took a step forward you stop me and said no are you ready we just look at each other and smile. we could read each other mind without speaking.i was so pround that day you looked so handsome you held your head so high. i can't forget how you almost step on my dress that day, you laughed to yourself you picture me falling that would have been a blasted. our dance that night made me cried not because it was the father and daughter dance, but because it was our first dance and our lasted dance, you didn't like to dance but you got up anyway. we would sometime sit in silent you and me and we would know at time what the other was thinking. mom often said that we had a special bond, she always wonder how i knew when you was not feeling well,i would call her to see how you were doing she will tell not well, how did i know, for some reason or another i did. i still cry for you dad and i know that you see that.im happy for the times that we spend together your doors was always open you always lending a helping hand but it wasn't always that way not when you came into our lives it was hard but somewhere you open your doors to let us all in and we galdly walk threw. i miss you dearly and love you dearly but this you knew along time ago. for ever chance we talk i always told you. even there were times you never said it back in my heart i knew you love me too. you loved us all. and when my days on earth are done, i hope that is you that i see, me holding your hand and you holding mine & dad one more dance. love you

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MIKEY posted a condolence

Grandpa I miss you so much. I remember all the memories i had with you when i was little. I still remember always going over your house and spending time doing who knows what. Jonathan and I used to dig all the holes in the backyard, even though you fell in them. We also tied the grill to the back of your car. When u filled up the holes with rocks so when it rained the dirty water wouldn't get your car dirty, and jonathan and I took those rocks out and your car still got dirty. Even though we did these things you still loved us which made you greater man and the best grandfather. When I visited you in the hospital you taught me about racing. You taught me hat everything stood for and who was good and who wasn't. I miss you very much and still wish you were here. I know your here, but not in body, but in spirit. I LoVe YoU 4 EvEr

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Krystal posted a condolence

Grandpa, my heart is still bleeding tears without you here. Call me selfish but I wish you were still with me. You did a great job raising me. The fond memories of going to Pathmark and me having the special job to hold the many coupons. Always going to the park on weekends and me picking dandelions and "throwing" them at grandma. Thank you for the patience you had when picking me up from school as i ran around and you stood there calmly waiting and holding on to my coat, as eferyone was tellin me "Krystal, your grandpa the cowboy is here to pick you up." As time went I always knew everything would be okay because no matter what my decision was in life you were there to support me. I'll never forget your stories about both the Airforce and the Army. I am proud to follow in your footsteps. You truly did live up to your duties of the Army Values: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless-Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage, and like a true hero carried them out after your time of service and bestowed them to those how you encountered, everyone is a better person because of you. You did good. I hope you left knowing we ALL loved you. People are selfish with time, I am guilty of that myself, but it is okay to be greedy of our memories. I remember them all. Those who mattered loves you oh so very much. We are not angry of your absence because we have nothing to regret. Those who are angry and have regrets are cowards because of their own fault. You told me everyone has their choice and becareful cuase it will make you. You were right... I am glad I chose you, my all, my life, my idol, my grandfather. Heaven wanted it's angel back, I guess they can borrow you for a while... there are never goodbyes... "i'll see you soon." By fate, by dreams, by chance, we will be together again. love always, krystal

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Bobby posted a condolence

Dear Dad, By now I have realize that you are really gone. I know I was not the best son a father could have but, I did tried for a long time. We grew apart, maybe it was my fault or maybe yours but, most likely it was a little of both of ours. I was told the other day I did not know you that hurt me much but, who really did know you? I know when I was little you told me about your time in the army. You told me about flying the gliders and being in the movie "Jumping Jacks" with Jerry Lewis. I can't say that I knew you, all I can say that there were some times I always will remember.. For the longest time I wanted to have some "piece" of you, you are my father and I never did get that. When I think back we were a lot alike. We both paced a lot and Rose said I had your butt.That means with the little butt you have I have none! I was very proud when you came to my wedding. I want to tell you how much I appreciated you taking Rose as your daughter and excepting Pam as your granddaughter. You always went out of your way to make Pam happy and she loved you for that.That was the beginning of us getting back to the way it was suppose to be. I am very sorry if I hurt you in any way and I was glad to see you when I did, even though it was not as often as it should have been. When your mother died I never got anything to remember her by, and I quess the same goes for you, I have nothing to remember you except memories. I can still remember watching the show â€œThe Prisonerâ€� with you no one could understand it but I did and I enjoyed it with you. That is why I gave you the DVD box set for Christmas; It was a present for you and also a gift for me. I hoped you would remember the good times we did have. I also remember a quote that you always used when you were mad at us kids, You would sayâ€� I brought you into this world and I can take you out.â€� Boy did we believe that. When Rose and I did visit you I enjoyed talking about the past and no matter how down you were it always seemed to lift you up. I was glad when I could make you smile or laugh. That was the least I could do for my father. It kind of amazed me about how many of the small details of our life that you remembered, like when you worked for Ellis Ambulance Co. You would take the ambulance with the lights and siren going to get food and beverages for their Christmas Party. I also remember growing up in the same apartment that you grew up in at 3018 Heath Ave Apartment C25. Itâ€™s funny how 5 kids and their parents lived in a 3 !/2 room apartment and you grew up there with your parents. You raised your kids in the same space your parents raised you. I donâ€™t know when your second family became more important then your first. I was so jealous that they were getting the love and the caring that I never did receive from you. I was told you never missed an event or special occasion with your second family, but I remember the day I graduated from high school and you did not come. Things had changed after the accident. I think your feelings got turned off, but from what I am told they did go back on, but not for me but your second family.I did try to get some of those feelings, but as I was told the other day there were none for me,and you did not love me. But even if that is the truth I will ALWAYS LOVE YOU. You are my father I only have one. I will miss you so very much. You may not be here in body but you will always be in my heart. Dad rest in peace you did not deserve all the pain you had and forgive me if I caused you any of thatâ€¦ Love Ya Always, Bobby

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Kathi posted a condolence

My dear father-in-law, You were loved more than you know and will forever be in our hearts. I know that you will be the guardian angel watching over all that loved and cared for you. I am glad that you are at peace now and have no more pain. We will love you forever. Always, Kathi

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Steven de Trafford posted a condolence

Dearest Dad, How much you will be missed though my heart. I will always love you even after your gone. We might not always saw eye to eye but you even gave me things you will never know. Like a whole second family and your Awilda was always so nice to me without questions or doubt. I will always think of her as the extra Mother I did not have one that loved me for me not one that would want things from me. Please know you will always be loved where it is more important. Thatâ€™s in my Heart. Love always and forever. Steven.

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Joyce posted a condolence

I want to let Awilda know that my heart is with her at this very sad time. John was always a good and kind man, he was a very good grandfather to Danny when he lost one grandfather and John was always there when Danny needed a grandpa..I want to thank him for that. The pain will ease with time but you will always have the wonderful memories of John in your heart and that is important. My heart is with you and the family...

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Richard posted a condolence

My Dear Dad As I read these other â€œcandlesâ€� and tributes to you I came to understand you were the way I remember you as a child with your 2nd family. Some of my fondest memories where kite flying near the GW Bridge, and it seems you were able to return to that person with the help of your new family, and to them I say thank you so very much. As I remember him being very happy back then, and I am glad you were able to enjoy him, as I did when I was a young child. One may be wondering what changed him in his early years, and as my sister put it, it was like she had known two people. I canâ€™t remember exactly the date but I can remember the event, My father was the manager of a small florist on Jerome Ave in the Bronx and one day someone decided that they would rob the shop and hit him over the head and set the business alight after putting him in the cooler, that was when he changed and they not only robbed the shop of his money but robbed the best part of a truly loving man. Iâ€™m thankful that he found his way back in the past 20 years and was able to enjoy life once again. Dad, while we have not spoken much in the past 20 years as I always seemed to be stationed 1000â€™s of miles away and sometimes half a way around the world, you have always been in my thoughts and will remain that way till the day I can meet up with you at the Pearly Gates. I love youâ€¦. Love RJ

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DEDE posted a condolence

TO MY FAVORITE UNCLE YOU WILL BE MISS BY ME AND MY FAMILY BUT YOUR SMILE, COW-BOY HAT,BLUE JEANS AND YOUR FAVORITE LAP DANCE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN I LOVE YOU AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND EACH TIME I SEE THE SUN SHINING OUT I KNOW YOUR LOOKING OUT FOR EVERY ONE LOVE YOU

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Jonathan Nazario posted a condolence

I love you and miss you and you would always be in my heart and memories. It would be hard for me to bare not seeing you any more, but eachtime I think of you I would pray to tell you I love you.

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CHELSEA -(GIGI) posted a condolence

I LOVE YOU GRANDPA,I WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH.I HOPE THAT YOU WILL BE HAPPY THERE IN HEAVEN.WHEN YOU SEE TJ AND GRANDMA KIKI YOU WILL BE HAPPY AND YOU WILL NOT BE ALONE IN HEAVEN. THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU HAVE DONE FOR ME AND GIVEN ME I WILL NEVER FORGET OUR DAYS WE SPENT ON THE COMPUTER. I LOVE YOU GRANDPA

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AWILDA posted a condolence

TO MY BELOVED HUSBAND. I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE FOR ME. YOU HAVE TAKEN ME AROUND THE WORLD AND BACK.I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART YOU AND WILL MISS YOU. WORDS CAN'T TELL HOW MUCH YOU MEANT TO ME AND HOW SPECIAL YOU MADE ME FEEL. I THANK GOD EVERYDAY FOR SENDING YOU TO ME, YOU SHOWED ME THAT EVERYONE GETS A SECOND CHANCE IN LIFE. YOUR A STRONG MAN AND I KNOW THAT YOU WILL STAY THAT WAY ALWAYS.YOU ALWAYS HAD A BIG HEART AND IT WAS THE HEART THAT TOUCH ALL OF OUR LIVES, I LOVE YOU HONEY AND I WILL MISS YOU ALWAYS

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Danny posted a condolence

Through all these years, I've always called you John. Just to let you know, I was always proud to have you as my grandfather. I will always look back on those trips to Penn. with the fondest of memories. You were a great man and many, many people you came in contact with looked at you the same way. I'm so happy to have had you in my life. Guess this is see you later than, never did say good-bye to you ever. See you at the Pearly gates Grandpa.

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Rosanne Malacria posted a condolence

I certainly have some good memories in all the years we shared together. We both went on to other partners. The best thing that came out of our marriage was my five children. God Bless You Dee.

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Denise posted a condolence

Thinking back over the years so much comes to mind. Good times and bad times.It seems that we knew 2 different John's. I guess my dad was better with his 2nd family than the 1st.I'm Glad that he found a family to love him for who he was.The last almost 20 years Awilda made my Dad Very happy I 'm very thankful for that.I'm also greatful for the stuff Lilly did for my Dad she had his back.I'm also glad that Dad's in a better place where there is no pain. Dad Rest In Peace Love Always Denise

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Mikey posted a condolence

Grandpa, I wish there was more time but instead I'll live with great memories. You did a good job I couldnt have asked for anyone better. You'll be missed and never forgotten.. I LUV U.

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Krystal (UGLY) posted a condolence

Grandpa you'll be forever missed. You were an angel without wings... and heaven just wanted you back. I know you'll still watch over us, now you jut have a better view. I love you forever and always.

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Rose posted a condolence

Dad, I have loved you as much as I did my own dad.I will miss you more than you will ever know and you will be in my heart forever. I will carry your soul with me always since you chose to go home to the house of the Lord on my Birthday. I will miss our talks about Nascar and our favorite driver Mark Martin. I will Love you Always. Rose

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Jr posted a condolence

John was always a kind man and a very good father and I am glad I had the chance to have him for my Dad. I will miss him very much.

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iris c. nazario posted a condolence

DAD, I LOVE,AND I MISS YOU SO MUCH,YOUR THE BEST DAD ANYONE COULD EVER HAVE. YOU WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR ME AND I KNOW IN MY HEART YOU WILL STILL BE THERE. I LOVE YOU DAD. LILY

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Lorraine posted a condolence

John was the best Father-N- Law and grandfather we could have ever asked for. He was always there when you needed him and he never judged anyone, he always had that "whatever floats your boat" attitude which made him so loved..I will miss you so much John.... I Love you.....

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Lorraine posted a condolence

Hey John, Look at your new website, getting all sophisticated...LOL... I just thought I'd stop in and say hi.... so hi.....I am making lasagna today and I bet you wish you had some.....:) I will write again soon... keep watching over us.... Love you

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Annette P. posted a condolence

Happy birthday to my favorite Daddy.

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Lorraine posted a condolence

Happy Birthday John !!!!!

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Annette P posted a condolence

"Physically you may be far away but the love and kindness you showered on us reminds us of your presence every moment, every day! Miss you a Lot." Love You John!

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lily posted a condolence

Hey Dad, Wow its been 6yrs since you passed away & the pains feels like yesterday. Your miss so much everyday the pain just dont go away...how i wish you was still here dad i still need to hear those words from you "WELL WHAT YOUR GOING TO DO" u standing there throwing your hands up in the air then placing them on ur hips pacing back N fourth lol lol dam how i miss that....its always the little things right.....keep an eye on us dad we so need it. love you dad & missing you everyday. lily

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lily posted a condolence

We Canâ€™t Believe Youâ€™re Gone Dad, our sadness knows no end; We canâ€™t believe youâ€™re gone; Weâ€™re grieving for you every day; Itâ€™s hard to carry on. You were always there to support and care, When we needed a true friend, How weâ€™ll ever do without our dad, We cannot comprehend. You were our teacher and our guide, Our dad, so good and strong; Your example will sustain us now, And last our whole lives long. Weâ€™re trying to communicate; We hope that you can hear; Expressing what we feel for you, Helps us feel youâ€™re near. Our memories of the times we had Help the pain to go away. But Dad, our lives wonâ€™t be the same; Weâ€™ll miss you every day. A part of us went with you; You left a gap too big to fill; Youâ€™re our father and our hero; We love you and we always will.

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Rose posted a condolence

I really missed seeing you over Christmas, and I miss the talks we used to have about Nascar. Love you always Rose

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iris posted a condolence

hey dad merry christmas i can still recall how much you loved christmas you always made it special for the kids...it is still not easy during the holidays how i still miss you.....the one person that i could have talk to and i still do i miss hearing you voice.........we love and miss you dad love lily

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Annettte posted a condolence

"Happy Birthday John" Forever In Are Hearts

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Rose posted a condolence

Hi Daddy, Sorry that I haven't been here for such a long time. So many things are happening and I don't know how to handle them. Bobby and I fight alot and he keeps telling me that he is leaving me can't you Please help me by giving me a sign showing me what to do. I got hurt at work and I having gone back in over 3 months (back injury) money is tight and that to is causing tension between Bobby and I. All I want to do is cry, I need your wisdom PLEASE help me. I Love you and Miss you so very much.

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chelsea posted a condolence

its been 5 years since your passing and i've missed you. my birthday pasted and i said that you should have made my cupcakes for my 12 birthday. i really do miss you and i wish you were still here with us.

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iris-PITA posted a condolence

Hey Dad still missing you more that ever....still loney without ans wishing that you was still here with us.....you people keep saying that it will get easy but they are wrong i don't think that it ever will....please do me a favor keep a watch eye over mom, she is giving us a hard time about her meds. i told at least u was always up on your meds when you was here with us lol lol lol....God dad i miss you so much and i am sure you know how much i do.....Dad i am asking for your help for all of us if there's a way that you can just send us a sign to let us know that no matter what we are going threw right now in r life that things are going to be okay that we will get threw it...cause latey it seems that we all lost hope when you went home again....we could all use the help i know that i can. the hole in my heart it is still there and i don't think that i would ever have a full heart again.....i love you Dad always.....lily

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Annette Perez posted a condolence

Hi John, It's been a long time, since I last wrote, sorry. We are doing well (Yes,I know you see what is really going on) Please, I could use some helpful advise from you, in anyway you can send it to me. I miss you so. Krystal, is getting marry, Mikey seen to be enjoying his life. Just wanted you to know, how I Love You! You will always be my dad!

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Bobby posted a condolence

Hey Dad, Just thinking of you today I know that your birthday had past I should have been here sooner was talking to Denise and we were saying that when we were kids we realy did not know how old you were. I s it not funny the things you think about. I wish we were closer before you passed but I know you knew how much I loved you and eventhough we were not talking that did not change. Miss ya alot and wish you were still here... love ya always and I will watch out for Awilda she is the only mom I have thanks you for giving her to me... Bobby

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lily (P.I.T.A) posted a condolence

Hey dad happy b-day from all of the family. we miss you so much,well as you can c both mikey and jonathan r at college now and we know that your smiling upon them. chelsea, is in the 6th grd now and doing her cheerleading, as for mom well mom is mom she is doing ok but if u can hit her in the head....she is so hard headed and we thought u was bad lol lol. we love you with all r hrt we miss u with all r hrt...please keep watching over us we need it.....love always lily

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Annette Perez posted a condolence

Hi To My Only Father In My Heart, Yes I know, itâ€™s been a very long time since I last wrote, but you know how much we Love You. Well the family is doing fine (we have our moment) but we are hanging in there; I guess we get what we can handle. No matter how many years itâ€™s been, I still miss you and wish you where here on earth with us (yes I know that sound selfish, Iâ€™m sorry.) There are people that should not have left, you my dad, are one of them. Iâ€™m not going to tell you what is going on (for I know, you can see for yourself.) Just a little help please (this is not only for me but, the whole family as well.) Just wanted to let you know, how much, you are love, even in death. Thanks for being there, please send a sign or something. Love you forever! Annette

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Bobby posted a condolence

Hey Dad, Happy Fathers Day Sorry I haven't been here in awhile but I do think about you alot been busy things not going too well but hopfuly they are going good now comming up to 4 years now still miss you as if you just left us.. Love ya allways...Bobby

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Rose posted a condolence

Hi da, I am so sorry that I haven't been here for quite sometime. I think about you alwaysand I talk to your picture that hangs by my bed. I miss you so much, but I kno that you are always ith me. You are my Angel. I know that you guide me in the right direction. Imiss yo as much as I did the front day that you left to go home and I always will. Happ Father's Day. All My Love ROse

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Rose posted a condolence

merry christmas dad. I miss you so much. bobby and I spet th day with Awida, Lily, Annette, Mike and the grandkids. We had a nice time. keep aneye on denise while she is on her way to starting a new lif keep her and Robby safe.Dad watch ovr Boby and Stevie to they both hae sme touh days because of their health.Love you anmiss youvery much.

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Annette posted a condolence

Wishes you Love on Christmas. Mikey and I saw the lighting of the tree, how beautiful it is and no matter what, it always seems to amaze us. What a beautiful lesson you left unto us (Thank You!) I still remember when you used to say to Krystal, Santa is going to bring you bag of coal (She would cry) I miss those momentâ€¦..I miss you! Thanks for coming into our life. We will always Love You! Merry Christmas John

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Krystal posted a condolence

Hello My grandpa, so I did as you very well know. I'm in Peru , deployed see i told you I would get the better deal. I still wouldn't mind going to Iraq though, I need the combat time, you should know all about that being in the military and all. It took me awhile to get here. Airborne school was rush, i was excited and horrified all at once but knowing you may have stood in the very spot I was at made me feel so nostalgic. My last jump could only happen to me, as usual I caused a scene. I was overwhelmed with panic but in one smooth second I regained my thought. I know you were there I became calm and was able to relax the other person. Thank you for helping me through that crisis. I also overcame Combatives school and am a certified instructor! I volunteered for an asskickin, ha, but again I made it. And now here I am in Peru. I have my own objectives and contacts I really am accomplishing something. I told you I would. It took me awhile I know but I made it. I know you're watching but I miss your physical prescence. I'm also engaged now!! Can you believe that?!?! Crazy. You would love him. You know his #1 guy was his papa, they had a relationship so comparable to you and I. We understand each other. He supports me in all that I do and only offers encouragement, no setbacks with him. I wish you were here for so many things, to pin my wings, to approve of the next guy who allowed to take have my heart after you, to be in my pictures after I has said "I do" I love you grandpa and I still can feel when you're around. Don't ever leave us, we all need you terribly. I will see you in the far distant of time. "For yesterday is but a dream, and tomorrow is only a vision: but today well lived makes yesterday a dream of happiness, and every tomorrow a vision of hope. Lokk well, therefore, to this day."

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Bobby posted a condolence

Hey Dad, I am sorry I did not write sooner things here have been crazy.. Well as you know that is my life I think about you often miss you so much. I wish that things were diffrent but I can't change thing they will go the way they were suppose to .. Things are getting better. We talk to Awlida often she wants to visit our new house, our new hours of work are hard we will get her as soon as we have time. Always in my heart Love ya always... Bobby

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lily posted a condolence

hello Dad, happy belated b-day to you only wishing that you were here with us.I know that its been 3yrs since you walked into a better place without & pain jumpin around cause your feet no longer hurts. As for us we are gettin by the best way we can still missing you its still hard you know. As for Chelsea well she still has her moment of missing you & when that happens its really hard then we go threw the pics sit & talk about you. I know that your looking down on us but if you kinda send her a sign that your still around would help out.As you know she is cheering now just like Krystal i think that is so cool(i look at her and i see Krystal that's cool) I so miss you. hey as you know Chelsea & i went to Fla. we had so much fun i kept looking at the sky on our way down to Fla. how blue the sky was and the clouds & everytime that i look up i thought of you. Dad know that your within in our hearts & the moments we had together keeps us going but there are those time that we all wish that we can just hear you say "WELL WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO" how i miss hearing that. love you Dad lily,jonthan,chelsea

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Lorraine posted a condolence

Hi John, Somehow I can never remember your birthday, I always seem to think it is the 20th but noooooo that is Grandma Tita's bithday. I just want to wish you a very happy birthday and I miss you alot..

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Rose posted a condolence

Hi dad, it's been awhile since I was here last but I think of you always. I hope that you like the balloons that Bobby and I sent you earlier.Balloons from Awilda will be arriving soon to.I hope that you are having a happy birthday. stroll over to Dottie Walls and have a birthday drink (bloody mary) to celebrate. Love you now and always.

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Annette posted a condolence

Hi John, Yes I know itâ€™s been awhile since I last wrote to you(sorry). Just needed to see your smile and know you how much, we are always thinking of you. No need to tell you anything for I know you can see. Just place your arms over your head, pace around heaven and nod your head, For, itâ€™s those memories, thatâ€™s keep us going. Please tell everyone I say HELLO Love You, Annette and Family

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Rose posted a condolence

I miss you so much. I need you to do me a favor Please watch over Bobby while he is Texas. I worry about him being there since it could be dangerous. I miss him very much. Love you always

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Bobby posted a condolence

Hey dad it has been 3 years. Miss you alot and love you even more will be seeing Awilda today @ Denise's she is having a party Robby is 21 .. Just wanted to say this love you always Bobby

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Rose posted a condolence

Good morning dad, Today is the 3rd anniversary of your passing, I miss you so much. It feels like you just left us yesterday because it still hurts me so much that you are gone. Today is my birthday and I wish that you were here to celebrate it with me. I will miss you always and love you even longer. I get tears everytime I look at your picture that I carry in my wallet, and that is often. Love you always

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lily posted a condolence

Hey Dad, I want to start by saying that am sorry for not writting to you in awhile. I know that alot has happen in the last 9 mons but i should have know better..its getting closer to your date of passing & your song came on i just started to cry.(What a wonder life,yes i was with you in it & i thank you for that) its the 1st time in a long that i felt you i guess now that am home i can feel you again (or just me under alot of stress) god how i miss you still wishing that you was still here with us...i can't beleive that its going on 3yrs when it still seems like yesturday the pain is still there if funny i was just at Annette house & pick up & your pic (yea just like u always said its good to be home)thank you for that. Always in my heart & soul Dad how i wish that i can hold ypu again just to hear u say "what your going to do" lol lol love you Dad forever your P.I.T.A

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Lorraine Chardon posted a condolence

Hey John, Just wanted to come and wish you a very Happy Father's Day!!!!! I know I don't get to stop in and write to you often enough but I talk to you often and think of you everyday. I sure miss you John, as I sit here and think of all the fun times we had, I look up at my picture on the wall and there you are with your arm around Awilda and I remember that was such a fun night at Juniors birthday party, he sure was surprised. You have always been there for all of us throughout the years and I do appreaciate what you did for Danny...The only thing I am sorry about it that we didn't get to know Denise a long time ago, your kids are so funny....we love to hang out by Denise's and kick back, I think we are planning to be there on July 14th, to celebrate you John....You were (and still are) a very loved man, I want you to know that I feel honored to have had you in my life. Talk to you soon...

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Bobby posted a condolence

Hey Dad I know I haven't been here in awhile sorry for that there has been alot going on her will I was kinda hurt and they laided me off I am moving again I hope it will the last time all is well. We talk with Awilda often miss you it is almost 3 years did not have enough time to get realy close to you but I am gratful you and Rosie did I know thaqt you will watch over us and you are always close because you are always in our hearts.... Happy Father's Day DAD you are still loved and will always be in our thoughts and hearts forever Your loving son Bobby.....

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Rose posted a condolence

I know that today isn't Father's Day but we are moving tomorrow and I wanted to be sure and speak with you as close to yourspecal day as I could. I miss you so very much, life is not the same now that you are gone and it never will be. I am a very lucky person to have had you as my dad even for a short time. You will never know how much you mean to me. You will always hold a ver Special place in my heart. I Love you So Much Dad, Happy Father's Day. I will miss always Love Rosie

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Rosie posted a condolence

Dad, Another day has passed without you here with us and I miss you so much. We are going threw some tough times and I wish that you were here to cheer me up. I love and miss you so much.

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Rose posted a condolence

I miss you so much. Awilda was at our home for a few days we had a nice visit, She and I were talking alot about you and how much you are missed and love by many. Love you always dad.

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rose posted a condolence

Hi dad, Sorry I haven't been here lately, lots going on. Bobby isn't feeling well so Please keep an eye on him for me. Awilda (mom) is here in Pa. she is staying with Bobby and I for a week. We will have a great time. Love you and miss you very much.

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Rose posted a condolence

morning dad, I miss you so much. Bobby needs you to watch over him, he is in the hospital and he is in a great deal of pain. Make his pain go away. Love ya "always" Rose

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Rose posted a condolence

Good Morning daddy, We spent Easter with Denise and her family, it was nice. having a tough time time now since Bobby isn't feeling well. I miss you so much and the chats we used to have. Love and miss you very much.

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Denise posted a condolence

Morning Dad...Happy Easter...Miss U Lots....Sorry I haven't written latley but they changed the site....Feeling Crappy today....Stomach Virus..Yuck...Love ya Always... Denise

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Bobby posted a condolence

Hey dad thingh not going so well wish you were here miss you alot..still in my heart...Bobby

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Annette posted a condolence

Monday, July 15, 2024

Thank You for always being there. Love You

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Annette Chardon-Perez lit a candle

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

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Annette posted a condolence

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

To our Father and Grandfather one of the greatest person in the world. Beauty is not present in what we see or remember but rather in what we feel and what we never forget. Love you John

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Annette Chardon Perez lit a candle

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Happy Birthday John!

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Annette Chardon-Perez posted a condolence

Sunday, July 14, 2019

What can one say on this tragic day, in which we loss a Grandfather, Father, Husband and Person, whom was there for us. Thank you for being the person you were to us, we deeply Miss and Love You Dearly. LOVE YOU JOHN! Annette

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Annette Perez posted a condolence

Sunday, June 16, 2019

There's a special kind of feeling when I think about you, John. It's a pleasure to remember all the happy times we've had. There's a special kind of caring that is meant for you alone. There's a place somewhere within my heart that only you can own. Missing you always. Happy Father's Day.

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Thursday, August 10, 2017

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Annette Perez lit a candle

Sunday, June 18, 2017

When my father didn't have my hand...he had my back. Happy Father's Day I miss you so much.

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Annette Chardon-Perez posted a condolence

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Hello John The only true Father and Grandfather we know. Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. How much you are deeply miss, So much Joy you bought into our lives, Thank You for being there!!!! With Love, Perez, Chardon, Cordero, Detrafford & Nazario

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Lily posted a condolence

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving Dad I know that your in heaven making your sweet potatoes...we miss you and love you always

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P.I.T.A posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Hey, Happy B-Day....How i wish you was still here, I miss you...there r times that i feel you around or something happens that let's me know that your still here....i know you that things have been pretty hard, but i know that your here with us every step of my way....love n miss you that dad

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Mike & Annette Perez posted a condolence

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Miss and Love You!!

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pita posted a condolence

Sunday, July 15, 2012

hey dad, we all miss you so much mom is with bobby & rose she been there since July 12, spending time with them which is a good thing. chelsea is in fla. but i'm sure that you knew that since you always watching all of us. we love & miss you dad.

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P.I.T.A posted a condolence

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Hey Dad its been awhile n as you can see a lot has happen i cant believe that this sat will be 8yrs n yet it seems like yesterday still. well anyway you know that i have been thinking about you & talking you, it keep me going..I miss so much dad how i wish that you was still here....love you always, Dad

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Annette Perez posted a condolence

Thursday, November 24, 2011

I can't imagine where you are But hope it's somewhere calm Away from fear, no pain or hurt Quite safe from any harm I want to say I miss you Because you can't be here But then I know you're in my heart Those memories are so dear. Thanksgiving Wishes To Our Dad!

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Jonathan posted a condolence

Friday, July 15, 2011

Hello Grandpa, I love and miss you dearly. It's been 7 years now since I seen you physically but I know that your presence is still around everyone of us who holds you dearly in our hearts. I miss you grandpa and I hope that you continue to watch over me and your family as well. Love Jonathan.

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Chelsea ( Gigi) posted a condolence

Friday, July 15, 2011

its been seven years that you been gone :( i miss you so much. I love you always Love your granddaughter, Gigi

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Lily posted a condolence

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Hey, Dad wow 7yrs ago the lost a great man, great husband, great grandfather & a great Dad.. We miss you so much 7 yrs later and the pain is still there like yesterday...ur so miss everyday Dad, Mom miss you the most...we never stop talking about you. i know that your looking down on us..i also know that you was watch down at chelsea on her special day she got into PCTI...thanks we love n miss you always.....P.I.T.A

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Annette P posted a condolence

Sunday, June 19, 2011

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY JOHN!! Forever In Our Hearts.

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MIKE posted a condolence

Sunday, June 19, 2011

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY JOHN

John Detrafford

1932 - 2004

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