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for Karen Fitzsimmons
Val Struzziero (Colombo)
December 30, 2008
Dear Fitzsimmons Family:
I just learned this afternoon of Karen's passing and I was stunned and am still in shock. I worked for her in the Marketing Department at NYNEX when she underwent a bone marrow transplant, and thought her to be one of the most courageous people I have ever met. She was ALWAYS smiling and full of energy. She used to tell me I was like a stick of dynamite, but she was exactly that way too! I have not seen her in over 9 years, but I can still remember her sweet, angelic face. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep Karen and your family in my prayers.
My sincerest sympathy,
Val Struzziero
Willie
November 20, 2008
Dear Tom and Fitzie Family:
God bless you all. Have not seen you in a while. I always asked John
"How is Karen doing?" I guess she is doing better than most of us, dancing with the angels I here!!!
Love and prayers to you.
Jeanne Patenaude
November 13, 2008
Tom & family,
I didn't have the pleasure of meeting Karen but feel as though I new her from Beth Smith. Beth talked alot about her and how much love she had for her and how great a person she was. My sympathies and prayers.
Carole Fialkosky
November 12, 2008
Dear Fitzsimmonsons & Drisscoll Families -
My heart felt sympathy to you at this time. May your precisous memories of Karen comfort you.
Warm regards,
Carole A. Fialkosky & Family
Danielle Prigmore
November 12, 2008
Tom and family -
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Treasure the memories of the good things that you all shared together and draw strength from those happy times.
JoAnne Parrinello
November 11, 2008
Dear Tom, Kelly, Mary and Katie,
I was so, so upset to hear of Karen's passing. I worked with her for many years in Nynex and found her to be one of my favorite people. She was smart as a whip, had a keen business savvy and yet had a self deprecating sense of humor. She always found humor no matter the situation. I fondly remember when we met up with you guys on the island of Jamaica a few years back during our 2 separate cruises. I am glad I had the opportunity to meet her family..especially her "girls". Take comfort in your memories and that she will always still be watching over you.
Warmest sympathies.
Karen Martin
November 11, 2008
Dear Tom & family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Janet Canada
November 11, 2008
To Tom Kelly Mary and Katie
I was very saddened to hear of Karen's passing. She fought a great battle and will be missed by all those who had a chance to know her. Keep strong and hold on to all the memories stored within your hearts. She is in a great place and is at peace.
My deepest condolences & prayers to all.
Brad Rich
November 11, 2008
To Tom, Kelly, Mary and Katie,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Karen was one of my favorite people I ever met. I first met her at NYNEX and we became good friends. I remember so fondly the ski weekends at Tom's family camp and skiing Tenny Mountain. I loved Karen's sense of humor and her laugh. It was so easy to make her laugh. I cannot begin to tell you how much I will miss her.
Donna & Brad Rich
November 11, 2008
Dear Tom, Kelly, Mary, Katie
We were so sorry to hear of Karen's passing. We worked with her at NYNEX and have wonderful memories that will stay with us forever. We also enjoyed those ski weekends up at Tenney Mountain! Karen was one of those people that's smile will last in our hearts forever.
Barb (MacKinnon) Broyles
November 11, 2008
Dear Mitzi and Billy,
My thoughts are with you during this incredibly sad time. Karen was a good friend to me growing up on Spring Street. I will remember her infectious smile, and how nice she was to me. We use to sing, pretend we were models, try to cook in my easy bake oven, and play in your basement. I always looked up to Karen.
No parent should have to experience the death of a child, and I am so sorry for your loss. Karen holds a special place in many hearts, I'm sure. Please extend my sympathy to her husband and children.
William & Pamela Eagan
November 10, 2008
To Kevin and his family. We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Patricia Sottile Malerbi
November 10, 2008
Dear Fitzimmons and Driscoll families,
I just heard of Karens passing and feel for your loss. I have fond memories of her playing in our back yard, kick ball till dinner and dancing on our patio with the gang. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
Lucille Schifino
November 10, 2008
Dear Tom, Kelly, Mary & Katie,
I was so sadden to hear of Karen's passing. I worked with Karen several years ago but vividly remember what a wonderful, fun-loving, kind & caring person she was. She will remain in the hearts of the many people who had the pleasure of knowing her. Find comfort in all your good memories and knowing you, as so many others were so blessed to have had Karen in your life.
Cheryl (Sottile) Flynn
November 10, 2008
Karen and Patti played together as childhood friends in our lovely neigborhood on Spring St. Since I haven't seen her in recent years, I can only remember her as a precious little girl. I'm sure she became the same sweet, warm and caring woman. I send you my heart-felt sympathy as you endure this very tragic loss.
Mark Herrick
November 10, 2008
Dear Tom, Kelly, Mary and Katie; and the Driscolls,
I was so very sorry to hear of Karen's passing. She fought a valiant battle! I'm keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during these most difficult days.
Betty Xintaras
November 10, 2008
With Deepest Sympathy,
Betty Xintaras
Manchester, NH
Steve Pressley
November 10, 2008
To the Fitzsimmons and the Driscolls,
I had the opportunity to work with Karen at NYNEX National Yellow Pages in the late 80's. I will always remember her seemingly limitless energy, her professionalism and her warm sense of humor. It was a very large pleasure knowing her, working with her and I'm sure she'll be greatly missed. My deepest sympathies.
Kevin Lane
November 10, 2008
Dear Fitzsimmons Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kevin , Patti, Connor, Julia and Tori Lane
Esther Schachter
November 10, 2008
Accept my Deepest Sympathy
Carol Sheridan
November 10, 2008
Dear Tom, Kelly, Mary, and Katie,
We are so saddened to hear about Karen's passing. Our prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with you at this time.
Carol and Caty Sheridan
Deb Judge
November 10, 2008
Karen and I met when we worked together a few years ago. I feel blessed that her warmth, wit and generous spirit touched my life. I will miss her.
My heartfelt prayers go out to her family.
Michael Fennell
November 10, 2008
Dear Fitzsimmons and Driscoll families,
Our thoughts and prayers goes out to you all.
Sincerely,
Ellen & Mike Fennell
Lou Laste
November 10, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I worked with Karen at NYNEX and I am truly saddened to hear of her passing. She was a fantastic woman with great energy , a great smile and an always pleasant outlook on things. She was such a fun and friendly person. I will miss her.
Roy & Lily MacKinnon
November 10, 2008
Dear Fitzimmons and Driscoll families,
I am so very sorry to learn of Karen's passing after her long and fearless struggle with her illness.
I grew up on on the same small road as Karen and we were in the same class year & so I have many fond memories of her
from those days in our neighborhood.
I will always remember her as one of the nicest and finest and most brave persons I've known.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Taeyanna Hagan
November 10, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family as you go through this very trying time!
Ann Burnham
November 10, 2008
Tom,
You have my very deepest sympathy. I hope the wonderful memories your family has will help you through this terrible time.
Ann
Cheryl Paradiso
November 10, 2008
Tom, Kelly, Mary and Katie,
My family and I are deeply saddened by your lost. Karen's smile remains in my heart along with her strength and love for her family. Bless you all and you will be in our prayers.
Cheryl, Lauren and Mark Paradiso
Dave Hicks
November 10, 2008
Deepest condolences to Karen's family.
Dave Hicks - co-worker and admirerer from NYNEX years
Frank and Ellen Hillery
November 10, 2008
We are so terribly sorry to hear this sad news about Karen. She was a wonderful person, and we remember her with fondness.
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