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for Arthur Kirwan
Anne LYNCH
September 15, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Lisa Barrett
February 29, 2008
I had been friends with AJ in college. He was always a very warm person and always made me laugh. I just found out now in Febuary when I opened up the Stonehill Alumni Magazine about his passing.I was very saddened by this news. I wish you, his wife Beth, all the strength in the world and hope that the amazing memories you had together will be the "hope" for a bright future. I am sure AJ would want that for you....if I remember AJ correctly...My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lisa B-
Maria (Appolloni) Sullivan
October 1, 2007
To The Kirwan Family:
I hadn't see AJ in many years, but he is someone who I will always remember. We knew each other through his sister, Susan, my sister-in-law. What I remember most about AJ was his smile and his generous giving heart. May God bless him and his family.
Loretta Reynolds
September 26, 2007
Dear Beth,
I am a friend of Joel, Alexia and James, and met you and AJ several times. I know that AJ was a very kind and special person. Please know that you have my sincerest condolences and you and AJ are both in my prayers.
Diane Gillis
September 24, 2007
Dear Beth and family:
As I read each person's thoughts and feelings about AJ, I picture him with that big smile. His smile was the biggest when he spoke about you Beth. All of us who knew and loved AJ know we were touched by someone very special. Thank you for sharing AJ with us--we will miss him...
With deepest sympathy,
Diane Gillis
Diane Bulu
September 24, 2007
A.J's kind heart and all consuming smile will remain with me forever. A.J you have left a foot print on many peoples heart and will be remembered forever.
A.J. and Beth at Hotel Commonwealth when A.J. was presented with the BCBSMA Volunteer Service Award (May, 2004). What a lovely couple.
September 22, 2007
Bernadette and Mike Sullivan
September 22, 2007
Beth, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joel Coffin
September 22, 2007
Our thought and prayers go out for Beth and AJ's family. AJ was a great man with a kind heart. He will be missed.
Tom & Colleen Bates
September 21, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies. A.J. always had a smile whenever I would see him and that is unforgettable. He will be missed.
Suzanne Reynolds-Alpert
September 21, 2007
A.J. was a close friend of mine during college. He was like another brother to me, teasing me one moment and giving great advice in another. I truly wish we had stayed in touch after graduation. A.J. is one of my fond memories from college, a person who truly made the world a better place by his presence in it. My sympathy is with his wife and other family during this difficult time. Blessings, Suzanne
deb mathieu
September 21, 2007
Dear Beth,
I'll remember forever how your face lit the room whenever you spoke of AJ...and for good reason. He was a sweet, kind, wonderful man, and you two were so in love. How lucky you were to have found each other, I often thought. Your light has dimmed at your loss, but the wonderful thoughts, feelings, and memories will occasionally, then more and more often, become the strength you need to push the cloudiness away and bring the light back to your face as you remember your beloved AJ and the beautiful life you've had together. Nothing prepares us for so great a loss, and nothing but strength, friendship, and love can help us to recover. You, my dear friend, have all of those, and you must lean on them heavily, let them carry you through to the day when you notice the pain is a little lighter, and through the next day and the next. My heart and prayers are with you. I love you, my friend.
September 21, 2007
We loved AJ. He always had an uplifting smile. We will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary and Michael
The McCarthy Family
September 21, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with A.J. and his family- God Bless in this time of sorry.
Kathy DiBenedetto(Ferrante
September 21, 2007
My thoughts & prayers are with you Beth. A.J. was certainly one of a kind. His smile is priceless. He was my neighbor at the Village. Always ready & willing to be there for everyone with a helping hand. We all loved him, as well as you do! May God help you at this sad time in your life. God Bless You All.....Kathy DiBenedetto(Ferrante)
Julie-Ann Dorr & family
September 21, 2007
AJ...There are so many wonderful things to say about him. He was always there for anyone, whether good or bad. I remember going to church to pay respects to the 911 victims. I remember his great smile. I also remember how truely happy he was when he told me he met Beth. Then the biggest smile of all when he said they were getting married. He will be sadly missed, but always remembered.
Anita Schuberth
September 21, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to family. We have wonderful memories of A.J. and never will forget them.
Anita and Ralph
Cheryl Long
September 21, 2007
My deepest sympathies go out to Beth and A.J.'s family. It always touched me how he always took time out of his day to reach out to others and ask how they are doing. He will be surely missed but we will always remember his kind spirit.
Ann Marie Coppinger Carbone
September 21, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I will always remember Nancy's adorable "baby" running around Swift's Beach.
Marina Joyce
September 21, 2007
Our deepest sympathy are with you all. AJ was a wonderful man and he will be missed. AJ and all of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Marina, Paul, Kevin and Kara Joyce
Colleen Dee
September 21, 2007
One of the main things I will always remember about A.J. was his smile.Also he was always ready to help anyone in need. My deepest sympathy goes out to Beth and family.
Tina Zagarri
September 21, 2007
A.J., you were one of a kind. You'll be sorely missed by so many. I'll always remember Winston Churchill's quote that describes you so well - "We make living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give". God Bless. Love, Tina
Anne Lynch
September 21, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Pat Canavan
September 21, 2007
Beth,
Words can't express how sorry I am for your loss. Your eternal optimism will get you through this heartbreaking time in your life. Let the wonderful memories of you life with AJ sustain you through the difficult times ahead.
Shari Pittsley
September 21, 2007
Beth, My prayers are with you & A.J.'s family. God is with all of you especially during this time.
Judith Freden
September 21, 2007
I wish to express my deep condolences to Beth and AJ's family.
AJ was a happy, sweet, gentle person who's smile was captivating.
His laugh was infectious.
I enjoyed our chats in the hallways at BCBSMA.
I loved to chat with AJ about his home improvement projects. His enthusiasm to remodel a bathroom or build a deck was inspirational.
We all love AJ.
May his new journey in life be as fullfilling and rewarding as he experienced here.
God Bless.
The Cronins
September 21, 2007
We love you, friend. God bless.
Karen Lincoln
September 21, 2007
Beth and family, My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. I'm very sorry for your loss!
Karen Lincoln
BCBSMA
Neuza Barros
September 21, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Eric Vincent
September 21, 2007
AJ, your wonderful spirit, positive attitude, and care for everyone you met will be greatly missed. I had a an amazing opportunity to sit next to you at work and I will always be grateful to have know you. Rest in peace and may God Bless You and Beth.
Love your buddy, Eric
JulieAnn MacQueen
September 21, 2007
We just wanted to send the family our deepest sympathy at this time. I will never forget all the good times we shared with AJ and Nancy at all the family functions! AJ is now resting in peace with his mom, my brother Billy, and now my dad.
AJ was a trooper and we will never forget that beautiful smile!
Lots of Love,
JulieAnn MacQueen and my family
Cindy, Mike and Tim Root
September 21, 2007
To the Kirwan Family,
"AJ" was a dear friend of our family. AJ used to work with my Mom at Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Quincy and in Rockland. My Mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in October of 1994 and AJ visited her each night for the month she was in the hospital and then rehab. When he got sick in 1995, she worried so much about her dear friend. They would spend hours on the phone encouraging each other. When she passed away in 1998, he was devastated. He was also close to our Dad who passed away in February, 2007. They used to go to watch Mansfield High School football games.
We are all deeply saddened by the passing of AJ. We will forever remember him as a loving and caring friend.
With Deepest Sympathy,
The Root Family, Marshfield, MA
Linda Pearson
September 21, 2007
A.J.was a much loved person at BCBS. He always had a kind word for eveyone. He will be missed greatly by all.
Jane Flannery
September 21, 2007
There is not enough space here to say what a wonderful person A.J. was..I worked with him at Blue Cross A few years ago...So full of life! One person That I will never forget! Rest in Peace A.J.
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