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Michael Pennisi
February 10, 2013
I'm in the process of doing something for work and I somehow stumbled on this page. I don't remember having seen it before and I'm sitting over here swelling up with tears while reading.. Uncle Terry was the man! And I know Saint Peter rolled out the red carpet quick so it's all good... It's time for a little Bocelli!
Gail Lazzinnaro
June 29, 2012
Missing you very much... Wish I could call you so badly. You wouldn't believe all the changes, the ups and the downs. I miss you input. Your opinions were so honest and always came from your heart. God I miss seeing your face... hope and pray that you are all in a better place. Love you my brother forever... Gail
PS ~ Hugs to my sweet Marco..
Patricia Russo
June 18, 2012
Hi Terry, I tried posting something a while ago and it did not take. Hope this one takes. Whenever I speak of you I always tell people that I never met a man as good as you. I also tell them that you had the innocence of a young boy and the character of a great man. Everyone, including me, feels better when we think that we will all meet again one day. I'll see you then!
Gail Lazzinnaro
November 18, 2011
Next Week is Thanksgiving.... I am thankful that I had a sweet brother like you in my life... you are missed deeply by me and the family. Hope you can still feel the love that we have for you! Hugs to my Marco for me.. I still pretend he is away at school... It's the only way I can cope with that tragedy.. bye for now!
July 25, 2011
In a few days it will be three years since you had to leave us... Terry I miss you so very much. Miss talking to you the most, you were such a great brother and friend. When God made you he broke the mold... You made us laugh, you calmed us down, you were always a perfect gentleman, you are one of a kind. I love you always sweet brother and can't wait until we meet again... I hope and pray each day that the things you told me about dying are true. Hugs to all in heaven especially my Marco. xoxo Your Sad Sister Gail :(
Your Sister Gail Lazzinnaro
January 12, 2011
Dearest Terry:
I miss talking to you so much... Miss listening to your stories. What's it like in Heaven? Is everyone together? How is my Marco? Is Mommy Younger than us? Is there Beer up there for Daddy and Uncle Danny? How's Mario doing? Does Kathy get to see what beautiful Grandchildren she has? Wish I could hear your answers to these questions and hundreds more that I have.
Terry I love and miss you always. Happy New Year to you! xox
Give Marco a great big hug from me :)
john pennisi
March 31, 2010
Gone but not forgotten…..it’s going on two years since you left us…there is not a day that goes by that I don’t think of you.. I still can’t believe that you are gone…What a lucky guy I am to have spent so many wonderful years with you…. I was talking to cousin Robert the other day and we were reminiscing about you….Robert told me that you were the nicest person he ever knew. How you never had a bad thing to say about anyone. You were a man of peace and love…We also talked about how brave you were in dealing with that dreadful disease. How you never complained right to the end. Robert is currently having a hard time with his health and he thinks of how you handled your sickness as an inspiration to fight on.
Gail, June, Joey and I always talk about you and we miss you so much. Renee and the boys… all miss you so much…it makes me happy to hear them speak of you so often…You will live on in our hearts forever….Happy Easter in Heaven…until we meet again..
Your Brother Gary
john pennisi
August 17, 2009
Gone but not forgotten…. I can’t believe that it is one year since your passing…the family suffered another tremendous loss with the passing of Mario. He left us only one week before the anniversary of your death. I was with June and the kids in his final hour and I know that you would have been there too. He suffered so much. It was so sad seeing him like that, but he is at peace now. Like you, he will be missed by all that knew him. I went up to Saratoga last week and I missed hanging out with him; even if it was just having a cup of espresso on the deck early in the morning….he always made me laugh..….
Several weeks ago I went to a picnic at Belmont Race Track in your honor. It was put together by your co-workers … It was so special to know that your co-workers didn’t forget you…. There were 40 of your car equipment buddies there. They will hold this event annually in your honor and the money collected will be used to send flowers, get well cards, money, etc. to sick or needy co-workers. They expect to have a larger crowd next year, since they had a great turnout on a short notice this year. It was very emotional listening to all the stories about you and how much they love, respect and miss you. They selected Belmont to hold this function because they knew how much you loved the track. I will be there next year along with several other family members…You’re gone but not forgotten…
Miss you…till we meet again,
Your brother Gary
gabrielle pennisi
June 18, 2009
Dear Uncle Terry,
I miss you so much! I remember all the good and fun times you, me nicky, my dad, and the family had. Those memories will never fade away.. Uncle Terry, you were a funny guy, you always made me cheer up when I was down. You helped me through the good and bad times. I still have the painting easel you and aunt barbara bought me for my birthday. I try to paint something but, I get to upset but, I keep getting ideas on my head. I'm going to paint a nice picture for aunt barbara in honor of you. hope you both will like it. We all miss you very much..you will never be forgotten in our hearts. I love you very much!! I will see you some day and I will be so happy to meet you once again.. I love you Uncle Terry and say hi to Elvis for me :)
Miss and love you...
-Gabrielle Pennisi
john pennisi
May 24, 2009
Gone but not forgotten...tomorrow I will march in the Memorial Day parade wearing dad's American Legion hat in his and your honor. I remember all of the times we marched with dad back in Brooklyn. He taught us to love and honor our country. I will also celebrate my fifty seventh birthday tomorrow. I remember last year you called me and sang Happy Birthday to me. That was great!!! That was you!!! There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t miss you. You were something else…you had life figured out…..in that you didn’t care about material things…it was all about love and respect, especially when it came to family. Abraham Lincoln said “oh, how hard (it is) to die and not be able to leave the world any better for one’s little life in it” you certainly made a difference. …whenever you name is mentioned no matter where or who it is ….the person tells me what an honest good hearted person you were….followed by a big smile!
Miss you…till we meet again,
Your Brother Gary
maria pennisi
May 6, 2009
Dear Uncle Terry,
You are so missed...but I feel you all around me. Today Jimmy and Jenn had a baby boy. Michael James Pennisi. He is healthy and beautiful. I cant believe that you are not here to celebrate in person. You loved all your great nieces and nephews and they loved you. Im heart borken that your not here to share this wonderful miracle of life..I love you...missing you everyday!
Love,
Maria
Good times at Jimmy's wedding
May 6, 2009
John G Pennisi, Jr
May 4, 2009
Uncle Terry, I dreamt of you last night. I couldn't understand how you were standing infront of me and you were giving me that smile and laughing. I miss you you very much. You were right, "Construction is not in my cards!" Rest in peace, John
Gail Lazzinnaro
December 29, 2008
Dear Terry,
Because of you, I now know that there is a place, "somewhere over the rainbow". I asked you for big signs and you gave them to me. Starting with the butterfly that morning, and the beautiful rainbow with the clouds shaped like two Angels (you & Marco) holding hands. I Thank you so much for that. I take comfort in knowing that my son has his special Uncle "TAP" with him. I remember once when the kids were little we went to Coney Island and put them on a few rides... when we went back to the car, the kids said that they wished they could go on more rides... so what did you do? You took them right back and made them so happy. You always put everyone first. We all miss you Terry, you could never be replaced. I know that when it is my turn to leave this place, I will be lucky to have some really special family (especially you) waiting up there. That's why I am not afraid to die. Can't wait to see you all!
I love you always & forever, your beauty was inside and out. Hugs & kisses to my Marco Baby please. Where's Gail? She's here missing you!
Janine Coluccio
December 26, 2008
Merry Christmas in Heaven my dear uncle. You were such a joy to have around for the holidays. This world has lost one great human being.
Love and miss you lots,
Janine
Maria Pennisi
December 25, 2008
My special angel Uncle Terry,
Merry Christmas in heaven. I miss you so much and it really hits home around the holidays. I got the best gift last night...I heard your voice on a CD wishing us a Merry Christmas..that was the most treasured gift I had ever got. I will always treasure you and our special relationship we had. You are missed by so many. It breaks my heart that you are not here to celebrate the holiday with us...but one day I will meet with you and mommy again..take it easy my angel.
All my love,
Maria
Salute
December 12, 2008
John G Pennisi,Jr
December 12, 2008
My dear uncle Terry, You are still here with us. Your pictures, your stories and lessons will always bring smiles to our faces.Many of drinks are raised in your honor.I treasure the time I had with you.We will meet again and I can't wait to see that smile of yours.Love and miss you-John
Nicholas Pennisi
December 12, 2008
Uncle Terry, I like many others still cant believe you are not here with us. Its really tough to grasp that you are gone. You fought so hard and with all the pain you had, you still had that smile on your face. Every time i hear your name or tell stories about you i cant help but smile because every memory i had of you is always the best. You were truly "The Kid" and the best Uncle anyone can have! I know you are watching down on all of us. I know know and believe i will see you one day. Say hello to my buddy Marco up there.
Love,
Nicky
One of Uncle Terry's Famous Block Parties
December 12, 2008
john pennisi
November 28, 2008
Gone, but not forgotten... I can't get that day out of my mind... when you left us. When I saw you take your last gasp of air... it was exactly 6 AM. I walked outside your house and it was completely quiet, everything was so still... I watched as the sun came up over the tree tops... I knew something special was happening...I knew you were free...free of pain...free to go to that special place we always talked about...I walked beside you when they took you out of your house for last time....I told the funeral director to be careful... I told him that he was carrying a very special person...an honarable man .. I told him that this world would never be the same place ... without you... Happy Thanksgiving Brother!!
Christopher Pennisi
November 28, 2008
Dear Uncle Terry,
Listen...It is strange to have our first holiday without hearing your voice. Time continues to pass, but your memory remains in many of us. You still manage to cause smiles. The other day I had an entire lecture hall laughing at an image of you holding a giant wine bottle. Your smile seems to last forever and as long as I am around it will.
I am sure you are enjoying yourself wherever you may be. Tell my crazy cousin I miss him. I will continue to make you guys proud.
Love,
Christopher Joseph Benjamin
The Best Guy in the World!
November 8, 2008
Brothers Forever!
November 7, 2008
They all miss their Uncle Terry
November 7, 2008
Terry loved hanging out with his little nieces & nephews
November 7, 2008
Joseph J. Pennisi
October 17, 2008
Uncle Terry:
Thank you for being a great Uncle and friend. You were a true role model and will never be forgotten. You said to me when you first learned of your cancer – “Don’t worry, I’ll be there”. Well, I know you’re there now – and I’ll see you again.
Terry w/family & friends in the winners circle
August 28, 2008
Janine Coluccio
August 20, 2008
Dear Uncle Terry,
You fought so bravely and you did it all for us because you knew your absence would leave us all so sad and heartbroken...that was just the type of wonderful person you were. Thanks for all the great memories, thanks for caring and being there for all of us. I will miss your smiling face and your cute and funny ways you had about you. "Take it easy" up there my dear uncle....
Love, Janine
A great day at the Track - We had so much fun - Louie's horse wins again....
August 17, 2008
tara campione-Fabiilli
August 10, 2008
When I think of Terry , I always think of laughter, he was probably the only man I new with a smile on his face. Terry always had kindness in every word he spoke not a mean bone in his body, he was an angel hear on earth and we were blessed to be in his company! There is so much to say about this special man. we'll miss him always. Your sorrow is my sorrow. love Tara Fabiilli and family
Therese Ringle(Panariello)
August 6, 2008
To the Pennisi Family,
Some of you dont know me, but I do know a good part of your family. My prayers are with you all. I remember seeing Terry many times when Gail and I were just hanging around together as young girls. May Terry Rest in peace free of pain.
Maria Pennisi
August 4, 2008
My "fairy Godfather",
Im so sorry this had to happen to you. You put up a big fight but unfortunately the Cancer won. I have so many wonderful memories with you that I will cherish forever. You were a big part of my life its going to be very difficult to move on without you here on earth. I pray that you are in the arms of my mother watching over me. My heart is in a thousand pieces help me try to put them back together again someday...somehow. I will always love you and treasure you FOREVER.
Love,
Maria
George & Barbara Lynch
August 1, 2008
Dear Barbara and Family
George and I are shocked to hear about Terry. He was a wonderful person, and we will always treasure the times we had together.
May God Bless you all.
Maggie Kathleen Uncle Terry Aunt Gail and me
July 31, 2008
Howard Colton
July 31, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jon-Anthony Sagginario
July 31, 2008
Dear Uncle Terry - We've shared many amazing times throughout the years and you always treated me like I was your own son. You were a beautiful man and loved by everyone you came across. Not a bad bone in your body. I am honored to have been a part of your family and in your presence up until the very end. Enjoy the "ocean view" up there.
July 31, 2008
A day at the races after chemo
July 31, 2008
Paul Nghiem
July 31, 2008
Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Terry's brave fight gives us even more determination to fight Merkel cell carcinoma.
Paul Nghiem, MD, PhD
University of Washington
www.merkelcell.org
We All Love & Miss You Dearly Terry
July 31, 2008
Terry and some of his nieces & nephews
July 31, 2008
Gary, Terry, Ralph & Tina
July 31, 2008
Terry with his wife Barbara & Son Jason
July 31, 2008
Terry Allen Pennisi - A Very Special Brother
Gail Lazzinnaro (Pennisi)
July 31, 2008
The Broken Chain
We knew that morning that God
Was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
You did not go alone;
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,
Your love is still our guide;
And though we can not see you,
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same;
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
I will miss you so so much. I will love you forever my beautiful brother Terry... Finally you are OK again.... I feel it in my heart.
Your Sad Sister Gail
in memory of TERRY PENNISI (TAP)
Kristin Murphy
July 31, 2008
Dear Jay and Barbara,
My deepest condolances to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kristin Murphy
warren molzon
July 31, 2008
my sympathy to your family. you will be in our thoughts and prayers
PATTI ANDERSEN
July 31, 2008
BARBARA,GARY, RENEE AND PENNISI FAMILY,
I WANT TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOUR FAMILIES. TERRY WAS A ONE OF A KIND PERSON, SO KIND, CARING AND LOVING. I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH MY MEMORIES OF HIM WHEN HE VISITED WITH OUR FAMILY (THE RYAN'S) ON HOLIDAYS. HOLD ON TO YOUR MEMORIES, UNTIL WE ALL MEET AGAIN. LOVE AND PRAYERS,
PATTI RYAN-ANDERSEN AND FAMILY.
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