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for Richard Atalese
Pats
January 28, 2023
I miss you everyday. You were my best friend. You were my sons mentor. I think about you everyday. Its hard to believe its been 14 years since I have seen you. My heart is broken. I love you.
Love your sister Pats
michele drenga vairo
January 7, 2009
i went through the ardsley school system with richard. he was a very nice man, and i am ever so sorry at his passing
Pat Atalese
September 19, 2008
G.
I think of you everyday. Sometimes I laugh and sometimes I cry. I miss you very much. I can see your face in my mind everyday. We truely lost when we lost you. You were the best brother anyone could ask for and truely my best friend. I love you and you will always be in my memories.
Love Patti
Paul Franek
September 18, 2008
Rich,
It hurts to lose someone special.
You were a rare and special find. You will always be with us in spirit and in mind.
You will always have a special place in our hearts.
Rich, thank you for being like a brother to me and loving my family so much. Even though there is a large void in our lives now, we will always be there for your beautiful family.
Paul & The Franek family.
Shannon Gallagher
July 12, 2008
Dear Atalese Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will never forget Mr. Atalese's loving smile that touched everyone he knew. I will always remember him as a great softball coach, a great family man, and friend to many. My prayers are with all of you through this difficult time. He will be missed.
Shannon
ashley atalese
May 31, 2008
dad,
words cannot even describe how much i miss seeing your smile each day. i love you so much, and promise to take care of mom and chris. thank you so much for always believing in me. i will NEVER forget you.
your gooser
ashley atalese
May 31, 2008
dad,
words cannot even describe how much i miss seeing your smile each day. i love you so much, and promise to take care of mom and chris. i will NEVER forget you.
your gooser
Denise Guaimano
April 8, 2008
Lisa..I am shocked and shaken now as I just found out.Whenever we saw eachother ...be it at and around the town,church,parties,school,soccer..or even in Hershey..Rich had the time to make us feel we were so special and worth his time to not only say hello,but to give a friendly hug and kiss and gleem into our eyes and truly give his undivided attention with such a warmth and caring and strength that I thought he was one of the finest human beings..a true Christian.His devotion to you ,Ashley and Chris was such a special thing to see.And the fact that your amazing family chose to reach out to give to our community is so unselfish and powerful.I hope that the mystery of life can strengthen and comfort your family now that Rich is crossed to the other side.Your family had a gift at making people smile and your precious self and children are in my prayers.
Marina Efremova
February 21, 2008
Dear Lisa,
I can’t express my feelings of terror, sadness and unbelief when I got the news about Rich. He was a wonderful person, so kind and caring. His family was everything to him.
But… I guess, it’s not up to ‘us’ to decide when its time to go.
Our prayers are with you and your family! Rich will be always remembered!
Marlene & Al Cox
February 11, 2008
We were shocked to hear of Rich's passing, especially at such a young age. I knew him for many years through our industry, and he definitely will be missed. Lisa, our prayers are with you and your family.
Michael, Debbie, Jamie & Jill Fesinstine
February 11, 2008
Rich was a wonderful Dad and someone who was always involved with his family and community in every way possible. He will be missed by everyone that he touched.
chris puckhaber
February 11, 2008
always loved the way steven hertzberg and rich use to barrage each other to the point where the whole hogger cup group would be hysterical.Rich ,you will be greatly missed.
your friend chris (rb) puck
Kevin Nedd
February 10, 2008
Lisa,
Our memories of Rich are a shining example of all that is good in our community. These memories will last forever.
Patricia Atalese
February 8, 2008
G,
I will miss you terribly. I can sit and remember all the fun tims we had and all the laughs. I guess that is how I will remember you. You were the best brother anyone could ever ask for and I will always be there for your family every way that is humanly possible. I love you and will never forget you. Lisa, Ashley and Chris, I will always be here for you. Love your favorite, Patti
Mike & Lisa Murray
February 6, 2008
I don't know what Mink and I are going to do without you. I can hear your voice IIIrishman and I hear you telling your joke. Your laugh and smile are always with me.
Lisa what ever I can do ask.I know Richie would be there for me and my family. He his in are hearts and memories.
Mike Murray
Bob Rudolph
February 6, 2008
FRIENDS
Jean Israel
February 5, 2008
Dear Lisa, Ashley and Christian,
Richard was one of the best people that we know. We always enjoyed his company and we will remember him fondly. Our deepest sympathies are with you. God bless you all. Love Jeannie and Al
Jason & Jennifer diPalma
February 5, 2008
Recently I spoke with Rich. He was reaching out to express his concern for my wife Jennifer’s recovery from her surgery. He offered to help in any way he could. I thanked him for his genuine and sincere empathy, and then we joked about other life experiences. Jennifer and I will always remember Rich as being honest, caring, and humorous. Our prayers are with Rich and his family. We will miss him.
Beth & Mike Prezuhy
February 5, 2008
Lisa,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. Lean on all that are around you now to help keep you strong.
Michael & Laure Bolla
February 5, 2008
Lisa, Ashley & Christian,
Rich was truly a remarkable gentlemen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Ellie Heck (T&H)
February 5, 2008
I'll miss your smile and that "Hi El"!! My sympathy to Lisa and the children and all of Richie's family. Keep the memories close to your heart.
Vilma Thiebaud
February 5, 2008
Lisa,
My prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. Rich was a dear friend and he'll always be remembered.
Sincerely,
Pete Siebel
February 4, 2008
Rich was a prince of a man.He will always be remembered.My sincere condolinces go out to his family.
Mark Wermann
February 4, 2008
Geo,
Friend and beloved Cousin. We had some very fun times together. You will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone back there. I am very,very sorrow we could not be there. We love you all and you are all in our prayers for daily. Love you all.
Cousin Mark,Janice, and Bryce Wermann
Jenny Rosenberry
February 4, 2008
My prayers and sympathy go out to Rich's family, he will be missed.
Daniel Badenhausen
February 4, 2008
Lisa, our prayers are with you and the kids at this unbelievably difficult time.Rich was a great family man, a great friend and will be missed by all who knew him forever. All our love, Dan, Diane and the kids.
Michael, Anne, Lillie Anne Wilson
February 4, 2008
Please accept our sincere prayers and support both now and in the future. Our daughter Lillie is in your son's CCD class at Our Lady of the Mountain
FJohn Reinke (MC68)
February 4, 2008
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself … any man’s death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
Todd & Renee Frechette
February 3, 2008
We had the pleasure of visiting with your wonderful, loving family at Kelly's wedding. We are truly heartbroken to learn of Richard's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Sherry Onweller
February 3, 2008
Dear Lisa,Christian and Ashley,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Connor, Sherry, Allen, Lauren and Hailey Onweller
Bill Vasiladiotis
February 3, 2008
With deepest sympathies in your/our loss. May your memories and the love of family and friends give you strength and comfort to help you through this difficult period.
Sincerely,
Bill Vasiladiotis and Family
David Petry
February 3, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sil Coelho
February 3, 2008
"Hey Pal" - you will be dearly missed!
My deepest simpathies to Lisa, Ashley & Christian.
Karen and Matthew Zockoll
February 3, 2008
We remember Rich as a wonderful Dad and as someone who was always involved with his family and community. He will be missed.
David Ciottone
February 3, 2008
Melissa and I are so sorry for your loss, Rich will never be forgotton. our hearts go out to you all in this difficult time.
love you all
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