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for Christopher LaVallee
HELEN BECHTOLD
November 9, 2007
Hi everyone who ever knew and/or LOVED CHIRSTOPHER LA VALLEE,
This is HELEN BECHTOLD writing (Chris' Mother-In-Law) just to say that today (Friday, Nov. 9th, 2007) it has been 3 weeks since Chris left ALL OF US. I know he was in NYC when this happened, but I also feel so very deeply that he left ALL OF US no matter where, when, or WHAT we were doing at THAT PRECISE MOMENT.
A short period of time has transpired since that LOSS, but HIS PRESENCE will be missed for an ENTERNAL period of time. We have so many, many WONDERFUL memories of him with, our daughter, Barbara. The two of them were a "Match Made in Heaven". She was so happy when she met him and, I believe, he knew "she was the one" upon their very first meeting.
It is so difficult to write this; he was all you could ever ask for in a son-in-law. I look at the many photos we have of both of them around the house, and stil can't believe he'll never be part of our physical lives again.
I'm going to try to be strong for our daughter and grandson, Andrew.
I am so very PROUD of our dauther, Barbara, who knew about Chris's condition 5 weeks before they were married. She loved HIM then and will continue to LOVE HIM. I know HE willl always be in her HEART no matter what.
Whoever may be reading this, please take the time(especially at THANKSGIVING) to be THANKFUL for all your BLESSINGS; no one ever knows what TOMORROW may bring.
Life is very short; value your friendships and thank GOD for all you have. GOD BLESS YOU ALL....
Most sincerely,
Helen Bechtold
Laura Schaub
November 8, 2007
To the whole entire family:
I am so sorry for your loss. I never had the privilege to meet Chris, but heard so many wonderful things about him, what he taught his family, and what he taught each one of us. You are all in our hearts and prayers.
Sheila Howe Richard Hentz
October 30, 2007
Dear Ed and Faye and family-
I was not able to be with you at the service but on October 22 I lit a candle for Chris and his family in Notre Dame Cathedral. Richard and I send our prayers.
Let us imagine that we are standing down upon the seashore. A ship at our side spreads his white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. He is an object of beauty, and we stand and watch him until at length he hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky mingle with each other. Then someone at our side says, "There---he is gone!"
Gone where? Gone from our sight--that is all. He is just as large in mast, hull, and spar as he was when he left us, and just as able to bear his load of living freight to the place of destination. His diminished size is in us, not in him; and then just at the moment when someone with us says, "There--he is gone," there are other eyes watching him coming upon another shore, and other voices to take up the glad cry, "Here he comes."
Rick Karp
October 26, 2007
I was blessed in ways I will never understand to have been so close to Chris for nearly three decades and his wonderful wife Barbara for half that time. Along with my brother and Jono, we saw Chris frequently in his last weeks. He never lost his sense of dignity, humor, love or courage. His courage was astounding, as is that of Barbara, Faye and Eddie.
Chris will be missed, but always with us.
Rick
Chip Schnackenberg
October 24, 2007
Last night my wife and I were fortunate enough to have dinner with my parents. My mother who sings in the St. Teresa’s choir told us how she sang at a beautiful service for an outstanding young man earlier that day. She said “You would not believe how packed the church was and all the men in black suits to honor this young man who had accomplished so much in his life.” She went on to say how his sister called her brother the bravest person she knew. I asked my Mom “What was his name?” she said “LaVallee”, I said “Chris” and she said “Yes, I think that’s it.” I was deeply saddened. I told her how we had attended middle and high school together. Chris was one of the smartest kids, always smiling, kind to all he meet and an avid sports fan. He enjoyed life. Like Leandra I can still picture his face, happy and smiling. I will never forget playing after-school Floor Hockey in middle school with Chris, Johno, Rick and Steve. My wife Jeanne graduated with Lisa. Please accept our heart felt sympathies to you all.
God’s Blessings
Chip and Jeanne Schnackenberg
Pat McCarthy
October 24, 2007
Dear Barbara & Family.
We were so fortunate to have known your wonderful husband, Chris, always pleasurable to be around, someone who truly loved life. You are in our prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Kim Scotford-Weeden
October 23, 2007
Dear Barbara, Andrew, Eddie, Faye, Lisa, Uncle Ray, and Auntie Marge,
We are truely sorry to hear of Chris' passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Kim (Scotford) and Ron Weeden & family
Annemarie Leone
October 23, 2007
Faye, Eddie and Lisa,
I can't even say how sorry I am to hear about Christopher. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Barb and the baby.
Annemarie
DENISE HOLMES
October 23, 2007
DEAR LEE-LEE,
I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR BROTHERS PASSING. WORDS ARE FEW BUT OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
TAKE CARE
DENISE AND TD
Beth Seekins
October 23, 2007
Eddie and Faye,
Our deepest sympathies for you and your family.
Dennis and Beth (Lange) Seekins
Jeanna Mastrodicasa
October 22, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about Chris. We went to school in Pittsfield together as long as I can remember and I spent a LOT of time up at the Radke house in back of his. I still always associate the movie Caddyshack with him.
My deepest sympathy for his family and friends.
Deborah Rentz-Moore
October 22, 2007
Chris was a wonderful person, and was always a class act, even as a very young man. I was lucky enough to have grown up with him in Pittsfield, and even way back then he was remarkably focused on admirable career and life goals. He achieved these goals, and many others. My deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends for the loss of a truly fine human being who touched many people's lives in a positive way.
Bill Berryman
October 22, 2007
I so was sorry when I heard that Chris had died over the weekend.
I grew up a few streets over from Chris and his whole family. I remember going to play wiffle ball or football with the whole neighborhood on Plumb Street growing up. Thinking back, it feels like it was yesterday we were playing little league baseball at Clapp Park and I was getting a ride home with his dad back and forth from practice.
Even though it has been years since I last spoke to Chris or his family, I want them to know how sorry I was to hear of Chris’s passing. After reading what he had accomplished professionally, personally and charitably I am proud to have known Chris.
Jim Byrne
October 22, 2007
Dear Andrew,
Perhaps you will read this someday when you are older. I knew your father when we were friends and roomates at Syracuse University. He was the first friend that I made after arriving at SU as a freshman. Your father was a good man...fun loving, caring, honest, hard working, smart, funny, competitive, loyal, compasionate, generous. He was all that you could ever want in a friend, all that you could want in a man. You may have lost the opportunity to really get to know your dad. Trust me and trust the words of the people that did know him, he was a great man. Also believe that he is watching over you now and always.
I deeply regret that I lost touch with Chris in the many years that have past since the 4 years we were roomates at SU. His passing is a reminder to all of us to stay close to the ones we love. I miss you my friend and I'll see you on the other side.
Leandra (L'Hote) McLean
October 22, 2007
My thoughts and prayers to the entire family- Chris and I went to middle and high school together- I can still picture him clear as day-happy and smiling when we were skiing at Bousquet-
Anne Lange
October 21, 2007
Our Lord only takes the best and Chris was "the best" - the best husband, the best son, the best brother, the best father. An old Proverb states "Mourn not too long that he is gone, but Rejoice forever that he was". Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Anne & Al Lange
mike karp
October 21, 2007
I did not know Chris well, but my boys Rick and Steve , and 'Johno' who lived down the street were together all of the time. At first they were your typical silly gawky boys. Well, they all grew up to be fine and intelligent men, but when they were together even in their 30's they were still silly boys, who cared deeply about each other. I know that my boys lives have been enriched because of their relationship with Chris,and that they will miss him greatly
David & Lana Testa
October 20, 2007
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of the family
Ed and Fay you have been in our thoughts every day
May God's angels hold Chris in their arms for all eternity and give comfort to all of you
Pat Wahlberg
October 20, 2007
Eddy and Faye and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Sincerely,
John and Patty(Lange)Wahlberg
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