Condolences
deepest sympathies ~ sending light and love to all.
It is not every day you find someone who loves you unconditionally and to the moon and back again. It is not every day that you lose them either. I hate the phrase "last goodbyes" because I know this isn't our last goodbye. I know that you will always be with me to watch me perform or to encourage me in school or just let me know that even on a bad day, a hundred sunny ones are coming my way. You taught me to work hard and to live my life to the fullest, to do what I loved with as much vigor and enthusiasm as the first time. You taught me kindness and love, made hard days bearable, and always had a way to of putting a smile on my face. I don't know if I will ever find someone quite like you but I am so lucky and so blessed to have had someone like you in my life. I love you grandpa. Rest easy. See ya later, alligator
While words cannot ease anything at this moment, we pray for a time when you can think about the memories with out too much pain, and find hope and faith in knowing you will all be together in Christ's Love, in time. May our Lords peace be upon your family and may John be engulfed in His heavenly fathers arms. In Jesus' name we pray.
I really loved my father-in-law and here's why:
He loved and cherished his wife, I noticed. He permitted me to marry his daughter when I probably did not deserve the honor - knowing I was a good man and would prove myself (I still try every day). He loved my daughters, always and without conditions. His family was first, always. What he said, he meant. When he did not say it, it was to save me. When he was wrong, he admitted it. When he loved you, he showed it. He did not talk about it, he did it. I knew where I stood with him, right or wrong. I could not get him to get drunk with me, ever (maybe a few times with a couple glasses of scotch). He worried about everything I did not worry about. I think he believed honor is everything, respect is earned, and love is free.
I will miss him here but know I'll see him in the afterlife.
Pop, Thank you for welcoming me into your family so lovingly. It was an honor and pleasure to have had you in my life for the last 17 years. As Joey once said, just being around you made everything better. You were the hardest working man I've ever known and that example was passed along to your son and grandsons...thank you for that. Your love for your grandchildren has been your greatest gift. You are their hero, their champion and although they only had a short time with you, the impact you made on their lives will be revealed as they grow into strong, loving, competent, loyal, fun loving, honorable adults. I will not say goodbye because I know I will see you again. I will say what you always would say to me..."be good...and if you can't be good, be careful". Love you Pop! Teresa
Dear Ronnie,
My Deepest Sympathy to you, your children and grandchildren.
John has been a great part of Peter's life as well as mine. You might say John has been the brother Peter did not have.
They shared good times, bad times and in the latter part of their lives always followed up to see how each other did after a doctor's appointment.
Monday was breakfast for these two at "The Breakfast Club" and spending the day together either sitting on the bench outside of "The Breakfast Club" talking or visiting Joe at Anthony's house.
Having a Golden Friendship such as theirs was extraordinary and memorable.
John, thank you for being part of Peter's life.
With all my love, rest in peace.
Sandy