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for Chester Benson
Mike Casey
September 18, 2008
Mr. Benson,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
GERALD TARANTO
September 18, 2008
Uncle Chet ,You'll be missed by myself and family.Your little (pub)retreat in the basement I always thought that was so neet.Now you can visit with your brothers and sisters in heaven. To my Aunt and couisins ,sorry for your loss ,but know he is not suffering anymore.He will be watching over all.Your nephew Gerald Taranto son to Eddie & Ruth Taranto
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Geraldine Cimino
September 17, 2008
Uncle Chet you were my favorite uncle. I will never forget you. The BBQ's after the parades and weddings of you and getting picked up by the nephews and them tossing you in the pool suit and all oh yes and your cigs as well. Many happy memories of you that I will always have and I share them with my husband and kids. I will miss you tons. God bless. Your neice Geraldine love always
Peggy Mello
September 17, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Dennis Hodgdon
September 17, 2008
Chet you were a great roll model for me and my three brothers after lossing my father at such a young age. You were also a great god father to me when I was young kid. Where going to miss you at the weddings (getting chased around the golf course) and the pool parties(you always had to be on your guard)if you were there, someone was going in even if you had to end up in the water with them. Chet I'm going to miss you, we had a good time RIP LoveYour Nephew
Dennis Hodgdon
September 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)
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paul sicard
September 17, 2008
With sincere sympathy and fond memories. I will always remember the days as scout leaders we had so many fun times like camping out. Troop 30 St. Ann's Somerville with Dean Haskell, Carl Bevilacqua , George Deming and Mr. Baker we had great times. Will remember you in my prayers. Paul Sicard
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