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for Sylvester Riccardi
Robert Dini
August 16, 2008
Dear John, David and Debbie,
First, let me send you and your families our thoughts and prayers at this time of remembrance and overflow of love expressed for the celebration of dear Syl's life.
They say you can't go home again, but when I returned to Boston to be with my Nancy, Syl treated me like a brother. Over fifty years ago, your dad loaned me literally the jacket off his back so that I could have my first professional picture taken in New York. Wow! What a man. Silly as it sounds, that picture on the sheet music of my first record hangs in our den and I think fondly of him each time I see it, as a reminder of so many pleasant memories, but most of all Syl's great generosity and humor -- from this gesture to his fresh ravioli and our shared enthusiasm for the Red Sox. Your dad made the years melt away and became one of my best reasons to be back in Boston. Nancy and I spoke often with Syl -- and just weeks before we heard the sad news here in California. We are sorry to not have been there to pay tribute in person to you and your wonderful dad. Syl's love for his family and especially his devotion to dear Eleanor was an inspiration, matched only by his deep spirituality.
We will miss you, dear Syl.
Bob and Nancy Dini
Dick Dini
July 21, 2008
John, David and Debbie: I know how much you must have loved both your mother and dad. You were not alone. There are not many things I am certain of, but one is that they are both with the Lord in heaven. Jeanne joins me in saying that you are in our thoughts and our prayers.
Dick&Jeanne Dini
Nancy Dini
July 16, 2008
Dear John and David,
My sympathies to you both.
Growing up,your Mom and Dad were very special in my life and I will remember them always in my prayers.
love,
cousin Nancy
Guido Gianfelice
July 15, 2008
I met Syl at Oak Grove six years ago
when I lost my wife, I will miss seeing him every morning, he was a
real gentleman
Rosemarie Amaru
July 15, 2008
John and David; Your loss is deeply felt and our prayers are for your strength, through all this and also for your Dad. Rosemarie Amaru and family most of them are away and I am completely immoblized. Auntie Rose's daughter and Joe Dini's sister. God bless!
Terri and Joe Dini
July 15, 2008
John and David,
We are out of town, but got a call. We are so sorry and will fondly rember all of Syl's antics and his caring of your mom.
Terri and Joe Dini
Jacinthe Albani
July 15, 2008
Dave, Deb and family.......
With our deepest sympathy on the passing of your dad. May he rest in peace and he leaves behind everlasting memories!
Patrick Doherty
July 15, 2008
To Dave and family, sorry to hear of your father's passing, my prayers are with you and your family.
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