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John & Jeanne McNulty
September 17, 2008
Marilyn, Michael, Dennis and Family
Very sorry to hear that your Husband, Dad passed away. Our prayers are with you.
Sincerely
Rhonda Childs
August 17, 2008
Dear Michael, Lois and family,
Lindsay and I were so sorry to read in the CTK bulletin about your father's passing. Clearly, your father touched many lives and left a great legacy.
Your family will be in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Rhonda and Lindsay Childs
Tracy Corry
August 3, 2008
To the family of Spike,
I worked at Maxie's when I met dear old Spike,he use to love to argue with me and I returned the favor.He will be terribly missed. His smile and laugh lit up any room. I'm so sorry for your loss of a great man.
Tracy Corry(Diva) as Spike would call me
Ron and Amy Henry
July 31, 2008
Michael, Lois, Kristin and Michael,
We were sorry to hear of your dad's/grandfather's passing. We didn't see the notice in time to attend the service and for that we are sorry as well. Your dad sounds like one great guy and we can't wait to go out to dinner on his recommendation!
Love Ron and Amy
Mary Baxter
July 28, 2008
Michael,
I'm sorry to read of the loss of your dad. You and your family are in my heart and thoughts at this time.
Mary
Sue and Jim Donohue
July 27, 2008
Dear Mike, our deepest sympathy is extended to you and your family. It reading the other notes, it is evident you and your dad shared so many wonderful traits. We will be thinking of you hoping that all of the love and prayers will get you through one of life's most difficult times.
Val Donahue
July 27, 2008
To the Keefrider family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Spike will surely be missed. He was a wonderful and funny man to know. You will be missed at our meetings and fire calls.
WAFD
Theresa Dunbar
July 26, 2008
Michael and Dennis
Dixie and family sent you and your families our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Dick was one of a great group of Keefriders. The choir in heaven just got a little bit louder.
Edwin Robbins
July 26, 2008
My condolonces to the Keefrider family and may God Bless you. And may you cherish his memories forever.
Edwin Robbins, Fire Chaplain
SCVFPA
Steve Wilski
July 26, 2008
So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
David Wright Sr
July 26, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Keefrider family for your loss. "SPIKE" was a great friend and fellow worker at Nia. Mo.He also was a good union man and supported me in my career as a union leader.I , along with many of past workers at Troy gas dept,will sincerely miss him.
JERRY & JACKIE TREACY
July 26, 2008
TO THE KEEFRIDER FAMILY, OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO YOU ON THE PASSING OF SPIKE, OUR PRAYERS& THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME,[ A FORMER MENANDS FIRE POLICEMAN ]
Debra Britt
July 26, 2008
Dear Michael and Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you at the time of your loss. Even as adults, we feel the depth of what we had with our parents and what we still wish to share with them.
My deepest sympathy,
Debra Britt
Victoria Ortiz
July 26, 2008
Keefrider Family,
Thank you for sharing Spike with his FRFD family. He enriched the lives of all he touched, and will be missed more than words can convey.
I wish you comfort in knowing that he is now at peace in a place where there is no pain. I am certain that Heaven is richer now that Spike has joined its' ranks.
Kevin Terry
July 25, 2008
Spike Keefrider leaves a lasting impact on the Fuller Road Fire Department, not only in the number of trophies that the Department won through the years in recognition of Spike's hard work on the parade committee, but also in the professionalism that he brought to the Fire Police Squad as the Captain of that unit for 23 years.
Spike you will be dearly missed. Say hi to your neighbor, Mr. Otis for me.
Nick Audi
July 25, 2008
Dennis & family,
I was very sorry to read of the loss of your beloved father. God bless you all during this difficult time.
Respectfully,
John and the entire Staff The Firkin & Fox
July 25, 2008
May God Bless you Spike! You were a great guy, a gentleman and friend. Our sincere condolences to Spike's Family. We enjoyed his company and memorable conversations at the Pub. We will all miss him and his smile. His place at the Bar-rail carries his name and is reserved in his memory.
Team Manifest Purpose
July 25, 2008
Dennis,
Our Condolonces go out to you and your family at this time. May you trust in God all the days of your life and know that your dad is a wonderful place.
Your PPL Family
Team Manifest Purpose
Joni (Gara) Albert
July 25, 2008
Michael, Dennis and Family,
I am saddened to hear of the loss of you Dad. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Jackie Aurelius
July 25, 2008
My condolences to the Keefrider family. You are in my prayers.
Debbie & Christopher Doring
July 25, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Don Martin
July 25, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Keefrider family. It was an honor and a great learning experience to serve the Fuller Road Fire Department as Fire Police Lieutenant under the command of Captain Spike Keefrider. When I joined Fuller Road, I didn’t know why I wanted to volunteer but felt something pulling me in. It wasn’t long before Spike took me under his wings and taught me about the fire service. He is one of the old timers that will surely be missed. I will miss his stories about golf, Ni-Mo and the Fuller Road Fire Dept. When he told me about his hole in one, I was never happier, for I felt he was one person who deserved to get one. Spike played the game with passion and I am glad I had the privilege to play on his team in the Town of Colonie Fire Fighters Golf Tournament. We didn’t play as well as we were capable, but we had fun.
Kevin & Theresa LaPoint and Rita Corea
July 25, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ryan O'Hare
July 25, 2008
Spike was loved as a fellow firefighter and as a neighbor to me and my family. He will be greatly missed by many.
Roxanne Wilkins
July 25, 2008
Spike was my dad's (Ken O'Brien) partner for many years while I was growing up. Many games of scrabble and watching baseball.
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