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for Edmund Brabants
Gino Ellison
May 19, 2020
Not a day goes by that I dont think of Buddy. He was so much fun and always getting everyone together for cookouts, dinner, drinks ... his passing has left a hole in my heart ... however, the memory of his smile and laugh always brings warmth to my soul.
Louis Parrillo
December 3, 2008
To the Brabants Family,
I knew "Buddy" very well as a supplier to Steego and a warehouse competitor in Boston. He was a very kind and fair person and one heck of a lot of fun. My condolences for your loss!
Sincerely yours,
Rollie & Gayle Olson
June 30, 2008
Marie, Michael, Lisa and Mathew,
Gayle and I just learned of Bud's passing tonight. Bud was a favorite person who we have so many fond memories of. His charming personality, great smile and love of life are such that we will never forget him.
Bud had a way of always making you feel good about a situation regardless of how difficult and painful it may have been. He was a joy to work with and brought much enthusiasm to anything he undertook. He will be sadly missed by all who had the priviledge of knowing him.
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Ted Thorpe
June 18, 2008
We wish to express our sorrow of your loss. You will be in our prayers.
Luke, Teresa, and Ted Thorpe
Patty Jasiulevicius
June 12, 2008
Dear Marie, Michael, Lisa, and Matt,
May the love your family has shared with so many, stay strong and comfort you during this difficult time of sorrow. Bud always had a smile for everyone and could cheer up a room just by entering. I have all of you in my thoughts and prayers and will hold onto memories of Bud and Eddie forever. I love you all.
Patty Ellison Jasiulevicius
Bonnie Monahan
June 5, 2008
Lisa, Michael, Connor & Danny,
We are very sad for your loss. We hope your fond memories will help to ease your loss. You are all in our prayers.
With deepest sympathies
Bob, Bonnie, Michael and Colin Monahan
Tim O'Malley
May 31, 2008
Mike and Judy,
Can't even begin to tell you how beautiful Thursday's service was and what it meant to us to be there...
A lovely and fitting tribute to an amazing man...
Buddy gave me a job in 1995 though with some apprehension. I had a steller resume having worked at Toyota dealerships since 1973 in several capacities including Parts Manager, Assistant Manager, etc. and Buddy questioned why I would want to accept a less prestigious position...
He asked me to take a ride with him in the old Buick Roadmaster ("Roadhog") wagon and we talked at great length...
I explained to him how I had recently gone through a painful divorce and was desperately trying to regroup and rebuild my life. He immediately understood, was sensitive to my plight and not only gave me the job but took me under his wing and became a mentor to me...
Working for him and you, Mike were the happiest days of my life and career... It wasn't about money or stature in the industry to me at that point, It was all about someone believing in me and Buddy did...
As a result, I soon remarried (to the most wonderful woman I've ever known... Gale also saw my virtues and believed in me as Buddy did) and I have for the last nine years been working again for Toyota...
My life today is good and I owe that all to Buddy...
I will never forget him, what he did for me and will forever cherish the fond memories of our conversations and moments spent with him...
As I said to you both on Thursday, Please contact me at some point so that we (The "Steego" Alumni) can all reunite and share our memories of those happy days...
I truly believe that it might help all of us deal with our tragic sense of loss and inspire us to carry on...
Bud would have wanted us to do this...
I will look forward to hearing from you...
Peace, Love and Respect,
Tim (and Gale) O'Malley
Catherine Sullivan Venturelli
May 29, 2008
Michael, Lisa, Connor & Danny,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Love,
Catherine, Peter, Lily, Jack and Ruby V.
Gino Ellison
May 29, 2008
Dear Marie, Mike, Lisa and Matt:
Tuesdays service and todays service were beautiful. Thank you for arranging such fitting tributes to our 2 angels.
Buddy will always be : "The Cookout Master"; "The greatest competitor"; "The first to say something encouraging and nice when it was most needed"; "The Greatest Husband - The Greatest Father (How many times was he named 'America's Father of the Year" anyways) "The Greatest of Friends"; "The Greatest Mentor"; "A great putter"; "The Most Dangerous Card Player" and certainly "The King of FUN". I will always think of his infectious smile and laugh and will always admire his remarkable "gift" of sharing his love and making us all feel like we were champions in his eyes !
Buddy was simply "The Greatest" and I know you will all miss him dearly. My heart aches with pain as I miss him so much already. I have heard it said that, "People die even though they are so desperately needed by those of us who remain behind." Truer words were never spoken than these when it applies to Buddy.
We have much work to do to honor Buddy's spirit and to celebrate his incredible life. Kate, Razz and I (along with the entire Ellison Family) stand ready to serve you and Buddy in our quest to keep his enthusiasm and love for life alive.
I love you all and will miss Buddy and Eddie very much.
God Bless you,
Gino
Don Salvatore
May 29, 2008
Michael and family
I am deeply saddened to hear of your sudden lost. Buddy was a true gentleman and always a pleasure to talk to.
Edmund Brabants
May 29, 2008
Marie & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
The Brabants Family
Paul and Marna Orcutt
May 29, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to you all
Paul A. Orcutt
Orcutt P.C.
kevin roberts
May 29, 2008
Dear Marie and family,
Words cannot express how sorry we are to hear of your loss, I worked for Buddy at one point and it was a honor to have known him, He'll be missed and you all will be in our prayers.
Kevin & Sandra Roberts
WILLIAM & DOROTHY CALLAHAN
May 28, 2008
DEAR MARIE & FAMILY. WE WERE SO VERY SADDENED TO HEAR OF BUDDY'S PASSING. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU ALL AND GOD'S HELP TO GET YOU THROUGH THESE TIMES. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER OUR GREAT BOWLING DAYS. BUDDY WAS A GREAT SPORT AND FUN GUY. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. LOVE DOTTIE & BILL CALLAHAN
Debbie DeMaria Zboyan
May 28, 2008
Marie,
I am so sorry to hear of Buddy's passing. I will always remember the good times at the Walpole member-guest when he and Pete S. would go play and we would hang out. He will be missed by many.
Melissa & Doug DeRusha
May 28, 2008
Judy And Family,
We just wanted you all to know that you all are in our hearts and prayers.
Janet Buckley (Moriarty)
May 28, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you Marie, Lisa, Michael and Matthew, as well as your extended families. Buddy was a kind, thoughtful and generous man and when I think of him, it will always be with a smile.
Paula Surrette
May 28, 2008
Lisa and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paula Surrette and Michael and Tyler White
Richard & Elaine Healy & Family
May 28, 2008
To the Brabants Family:
One of the beattitudes says it best: "BLESSED BE THE PEACE MAKERS FOR THEY SHALL SEE GOD".
Bernadette Bentley
May 28, 2008
Dear Lisa and the entire Brabants family, I am so sorry to read about your Dad's passing. Your love and respect for him always shone and my heart goes out to you, your mom, your brothers, and your boys. With love, Ber
May 28, 2008
Dear Mike, Lisa and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Mary and Tom Butler and family
May 28, 2008
Our deepest sympathies are with you please remember to throw your burdens on God as he can comfort you
John Campagna
May 28, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Ellen Haynes
May 28, 2008
Mrs. Brabants, Michael, Lisa, and Matthew,
Our thoughts are with you all as you pay tribute to your husband and father. He will always be remembered by our family as a kind, personable, happy man. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Love, The Haynes' Family
Jeff, Ellen, Hannah, Molly, Ella and Tess
Beth Campbell
May 28, 2008
Lisa;
I was so sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Maureen Ritucci (Moriarty)
May 28, 2008
We are deeply saddened by your loss and would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to your entire family.
Stephen A. Manter
May 27, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Brabants family.
Frank Filosa
May 27, 2008
Mike
I was truly saddened to hear of your Dad's passing he was always more than fair with me and a pleasure to have known,always upbeat,smiling & excited to do business. My thoughts & prayers are with you & all your family. Sincerely Frank Filosa
Ciro & Terry Montemurro
May 27, 2008
Matt,
Our sincerest sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time. Visiting with your father at the Patriots' games was a pleasure.
Sincerely,
Bill Petersen
May 27, 2008
My heartfelt sympathies to the entire Brabants family. I will always have great memories of Buddy, as he was one of my favorite Motorcraft customers. Whether is was at WJ Connell, Sterling or Steego. We had great fun at Pacemaker trips, calling on all Steego locations, doing warehouse inventories and my favorite "business lunch" raquetball weekly outings with Buddy, Joe Ogden & Gene Canty. I will always remember Buddy as a man of his word and a person that always spoke lovingly about his wife and his family. My prayers are with you.
Steve Manter
May 27, 2008
Marie,Mike,Lisa & Matt
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. I have so many fond memories, which I will cherish always, of the many times we spent together.
Love,
Steve
Jill Thomas
May 27, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will always have fond memories of Bud at Walpole CC
Meena Barger
May 27, 2008
Dear Matt,
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you and your family.
Love,
Meena and Griff Barger
Achin's Garage Inc.
May 27, 2008
Marie, Michael, Lisa & Matt,
We are so sorry for your lost. Buddy was a great man, that everyone will remember fondly. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are here for you should you need anything.
The Achin's Garage Family
Karen Ostrom Kelly
May 27, 2008
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Brabants family.
Family of the late Joan Ostrom
Steve Sorrentino
May 27, 2008
Marie, Michael, Lisa & Matthew:
I was so very saddened to hear of the passing of Buddy. I worked for several years with him at Steego in Walpole where working for him was such an unforgettable and fondly remembered experience. Bud was an amazingly positive, giving, kind and charismatic man to all that worked with him. He truly had a gift with people – supported by his abundant interpersonal warmth and wonderful sense of humor. Please know that our prayers are with you all and that Bud’s memory shall warmly endure in our hearts and minds.
Teri Richards
May 27, 2008
So sorry to hear about Buddy,Marie. We have such get memories of you & Buddy from way back in the 50s & 60s. You & your family are in our prayers.Teri & Fella Richards
Bob Mosher
May 26, 2008
My deepest sympathy..Your Dad was my boss for many years and he was a mentor to me and a true leader.He was such a gracious and kind man and my heart goes out to you all at the passing of such a wonderful man.
Peter ChanLiong
May 26, 2008
Dear Matt,
I am deeply saddened by your loss. Please extend my heartfelt condolences to your family.
Alan Rondina
May 26, 2008
Marie, Michael, Lisa and Matthew,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time of loss.
Marie, we will always have great memories of the times that we spent together with you and Bud.
We will remember Bud as a great husband, father and loyal friend.
May he and Eddie rest in peace.
Sincerest Regards,
Alan and Pam Rondina
John Quincey
May 25, 2008
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Buddy. He was a good friend and Ford customer for years.
Tim O'Malley
May 25, 2008
Marie, Michael, Lisa and Matt~
Sincerest sympathy to all of you and the family.
We feel truly blessed that we had the pleasure of knowing Bud. He was an amazing, inspiring man.
Fond memories of him will live in our hearts forever...
Tim and Gale O'Malley
Karen Clement
May 25, 2008
Mike, Marie, Lisa and Matt,
I am so sorry to hear of the passings, my heart is with you and your family. Love, Karen Clement
Robert & Barbara Wentzell
May 25, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Brabants Family for their loss of Buddy, he will be greatly missed.
May 25, 2008
Dear Marie, Michael, Lisa and Matt,
We were deeply saddened to hear about the death of your loving husband and father. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Buddy was such a wonderful man. May God bless you and your family during this time and always.
Claire Quirk, Lake San Marcos, CA
Charles, Suzanne, Seamus and Clare Quirk, Encinitas, CA
Connie murphy
May 25, 2008
Marie, Michael, Lisa, and Matt,
We send our very fondest regards to you and your extended family at this time. We'll remember Bud as a fine, and loving man, a perfect gentleman. He was good to everyone. May he rest in peace.
As always, Ed and Connie Murphy
Margie Ellison
May 25, 2008
Marie, Michael, Lisa & Matt ~
I will always remember Bud's beautiful smile and his great laugh!
May you my find comfort in your fond memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Margie
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