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for John Centofanti
Ray Lauenstein
July 29, 2008
Joy, I only met John recently via being an account manager at a vendor he used for work. I really enjoyed my 4 or 5 meetings with him, including a lunch. Part of what can make work special is the people you meet and John is someone I looked forward to working with and talking to about more than work - funny thingss like the typos in the Record and other subtle humor that he was fond of!
I am sorry for your loss.
Katie Fuller
July 22, 2008
Joy and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. All of you remain in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort and peace during this difficult time. Fondly, Katie Fuller
Caroline Baker
July 22, 2008
Dear Joy,
I was so sadden to read of John's passing. My love and prayers are for you as you grieve the loss of your beloved husband. Let the love of God and John's new peace sustain you.
Debbie (Horton) Beza
July 20, 2008
Oh Joy, I haven't seen you and John for so long, but as I read of John's Homegoing, I felt such a sense of loss. Please know that my heart goes out to you and I pray that God's love and comfort will encompass and sustain you. With Christ's Love,
Ken Collins
July 19, 2008
My sympathy to John's mom, Clare and Joy. I knew John since the days of St. Patricks. John was always a family man. Morality and integrity were with him every day. Ron Dinnozi, Joe Yamin, John and myself used to gather often in our early twenties and played stratamatic baseball. We were all good friends and I'll always have fond memories John's parents and sister were all class act people who I'm happy to have known. I'm so sorry for their loss.
Sincerely,
Ken Collins
Carol and Paul Quantock
July 19, 2008
Joy,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and the family. John was one of God's gifts to the world, a truly gentle person. He will be missed by all who knew him.
John Bouchard
July 18, 2008
I was very sorry to hear of John’s passing. I was friends with John at Watervliet High School, and he graciously signed my yearbook. I’d like to include some of what he wrote here, because I believe it shows the kind of person John was:
“…I sign this yearbook hoping you will remember me for my eccentric personality. I tried to make the world laugh – a little better place to live…”
Thanks for being my friend, John. You were a very special person.
Peter & Cherry Havnen
July 18, 2008
Raffela, May God's comforting hand be on you. God bless you.
Peter & Cherry Havnen
July 18, 2008
Joy, May God comfort you at this time. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Nancy Myers
July 18, 2008
Joy,
Chris and I were so sorry to hear of John's passing. Our continued thoughts and prayers are with you.
nicole reagan
July 18, 2008
joy and family, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Nancy Loudis
July 18, 2008
Joy,
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Joe & Nancy Loudis
Holly Fox
July 18, 2008
Dear Joy,
I was so very sad to hear of John's passing. I hope that the support and love of your friends and family bring you strength and comfort during this very difficult time.
My thoughts, love and prayers are with you.
Holly Fox
Margaret Restino
July 18, 2008
Joy and Family,
I am so sorry to hear the news of John's passing. I worked with John for several years at IBM in Albany. John was always a kind and gentle man. He was always there when a co-worker needed help. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Connie Wooster
July 18, 2008
Joy and family: My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Please know that I am thinking of you.
God Bless you and give you strength.
Connie Wooster (Camileo)
Richard Holmes
July 18, 2008
Clara, Davide and family...
It may be 28 years since I've seen John but I remember him well...as I do both of you...when we all spent years together at Watervliet High. Please accept my most sincere condolences on John's death. We are people of faith and that sustains us in this the most trying of times. Be assured that John is in my thoughts and prayers, as are you and your family.
Tamee Yankowski
July 18, 2008
Joy and family,
I am sorry for your loss. there are really no words that can express my sympathy enough. Remember all the good times and the memories you cherish the most will comfort you through John's loss. You are in my prayers and thouhgts.
Tamee and Joe Yankowski
Jeanne Magliulo
July 18, 2008
Dear Joy,
News of John's passing brought sadness to all of his friends at Anthem. We all send our love and prayers for you and your family.
Brenda Peck ....Christ's Church of the Capital District
July 18, 2008
Joy,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you peace and comfort during this time. May He watch over you and fill your heart with beautiful memories. You are in thought and prayer.
Janet Preissler Darren Lydon
July 18, 2008
So sorry to hear about your loss Joy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Elizabeth (Liz) Magliocca
July 18, 2008
Joy,
This note is sending my thoughts, condolences and prayers to you during this most difficult time.
I am remembering your loving dedication to your husband during our many hours of working together.
I so appreciated your competent care and dedication to our shared Bellevue patients as well as that of my own. Thank you.
I am sorry for your loss and hoping that you are able to gain strength from the supports offered to you.
The Staff of Parker Bros. Memorial Funeral Home
July 18, 2008
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
Lynne McNamare
July 17, 2008
Joy Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband.
Stan & Charlotte Hablutzel
July 17, 2008
Claire, Mike & David,
We have been praying for John for some time now and we are so sorry for your loss of your Brother,Brother-in-law and Uncle. He truly was a wonderful brother and uncle to you. We know that he is in Heaven with the Lord and that is what will bring us comfort. We are so sorry for what you are going through and it won't be easy, having gone through it twice myself. Please know that we are all here for you, we don't care what time of day or night it is, call us if you need anything. We love you very much and we are praying for all of you.
Stan & Charlotte Hablutzel
July 17, 2008
Joy,
We are so sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband John. He was truly amazing and loved you very much. We are praying for you that God will comfort you at this most horrific time. Please if there is anything that we can do, please don't hesitate to call us. We love you, Joy and we are so truly sorry. Just remember John's memories will always be in your heart and he will live there forever.
MARIA ALAXANIAN (SPOSITO)
July 17, 2008
CLARA I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JOHNS PASSING I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH JOHN, HE WILL BE MISSED
MARIA ALAXANIAN
July 17, 2008
DEAR JOY I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JOHNS PASSING I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH JOHN AND HE WAS AN AMAZING PERSON HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED.
Tanya Hohn
July 17, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Lou Carol Comley
July 17, 2008
Joy - I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I will never forget our conversations at Bellevue. It seemed, you were always very happy when speaking of John. He was lucky to have had such a loving wife. Please find strength in your family and friends that care so much about you, during this difficult time.
JoAnn & Caitlin Spooner
July 17, 2008
Clara, Joy and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, may your memories bring you comfort also know that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Nancy Russell
July 17, 2008
Joy,
I was so saddened to hear of John's death. My thoughts & prayers
are with you & the rest of your families during this most difficult time.
JOAN MURPHY
July 17, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Kim Shepardson
July 17, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
JOAN MURPHY
July 17, 2008
CLARA, MY SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME FOR THE LOST OF YOUR BROTHER JOHN. ONLY TIME WILL HELP HEAL THE GRIEF YOU ARE HAVING NOW.
Paul Busman
July 17, 2008
I had the pleasure of helping care for John in the hospital during his illness.
News of his passing saddens me and my thoughts go out to his wife and entire family
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