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Marty & Karen VeRost
July 7, 2008
Dear Cousins, I, Marty, was 9 years old and always remember our family picnics at Oppenheim Park, Veterans Park, Hyde Park in NF where my uncles and my Dad and us kids played basesball, the highlight of the picnic in my 9 year old eyes. A "fun" argument among my uncles pursued when someone was called out or if the ball was a foul or not - words flew, but not the ball. Also the horseshoe games, my uncles were "hot" over the location of the shoe - it was not close enough, so my Uncle George who did not like loosing, kicked the shoe to make it closer! Fun times. My uncles, my Dad and Mom and cousins and all of our family is priceless to me and Karen. The motto was "Uncle George Never Loses" so everyone of us kids wanted to be on Uncle George's team! Uncle Marty, Uncle Steve, Uncle Lew, Uncle George, Uncle Jack, my Dad -Uncle Joe, Jerry, Johnny, George, Steve, Russell, Gary, Jimmy and myself and others that I maybe leaving out; our uncles knew how to have fun, work hard, live and love life. Uncle Jack always made us feel welcome in his company and conversed with us with his great smile! He had a kind way always of greeting a "new" one into the family whether you were a newborn or a 30 year old! At our 2000 Family Reunion at Krull Park, Olcott, Uncle Jack attended wearing his NY Yankee striped umpire shirt - ready to play ball or referee a game! He played cards that day and told us many funny and wise stories. Hawk Run and Black Moshannon are places that are mine and Karen's favorite places to be - oh so special! We have a great family with all doing wonderful accomplishments and raising up loving and kind children, grandchildren, great grandones too! Let's keep those picnics and games going!! I thank God for Uncle Jack, my Dad and Mom, all my uncles and aunts and cousins and you are all always welcome to our home, our "cottage on wheels." big hugs, love, Marty and Karen VeRost and Families
Helen McGreevy
July 7, 2008
Dear Father Bartka,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family on the earthly loss of your Dad. Now he is with the Lord and at peace.
God Bless you all.
Helen Mcgreevy and all the Family
Kellyanne Stewart
July 7, 2008
Dear Father Jerry and Family,
I will cherish the memories that Mr. Bartko brought to Niagara Catholic. I will miss his "papa rolls" and presence at our school liturgies. My prayers are with you all.
Fondly,
Melissa Napoli
July 7, 2008
Fr. Jerry... I was very sad to hear of the passing of your father. Many prayers are with you and your family.
Laura Lasher
July 7, 2008
Dear Carol and Mike, I am so sorry to here of Papa's passing. I will miss that smiling face and strong warm handshake, and those little pecks on the cheek! I am sure he is smiling down on you, a most loving guardian angel. Please take care. Sincerely, Laura Lasher
Phyllis Miller Violanti
July 6, 2008
dear family of Kacl Bartlo, I remember your father from a long time ago. He worked with my father at Union Carbide before the 70,s. His name was clyde Miller and the two of them always played cards together at the Royal Tavern. When may father passed in l970, your father came to see if there was anything we needed or what he could do. Growing up with my father he always talked aout Mr. Bartko. Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you all at tis time.
Daniel & Rita Illig
July 6, 2008
Dear Father Bartko
Sorry to hear about your father's Passing' May GOD give you & your family strength in this dificult time.
Nancy (Van Cott) Platt
July 6, 2008
Fr. Bartko, I was sorry to hear of your Fathers passing. As I remember you telling our class way back in 1971, Do not be sad, as it is a celebration as he is now with the Lord. I did not know your Father, however, having had the honor to know you, Fr. Bartko, I know your Father must have been a great man. My prayers are with you and your family.
Keith and Julie (Fratello) Eberly
July 6, 2008
Fr. Bartko and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you
Helen and Frank Loiars
July 5, 2008
Father Jerry and family---Sincrely sorry for your loss. At 97 your Dad had a full life and he raised a great son. He's in heavan.
Pete Sweeny
July 5, 2008
Thank you!!! Uncle Jack. You were always an inspiration to me. I only wish you knew how much your letters meant to me during Madeline's diagnosis. God Bless You! Love, Pete,Wendy,Megan and Madeline
Pamela Graff
July 5, 2008
My deepest sympathys to the entire family. Although I had never met Papa I did know Fr. Bartko and he is a true testimont to his fathers legacy. May he find the peace of heaven and watch over his family.
Pam Graff
George & Linda Gantz
July 5, 2008
Fr. Jerry, Carole, Mike and family,
I am sorry to learn of Mr. Bartko's death. He is happy to be with Mrs. Bartko and with my Mom and Dad, Mary and Lindy, to keep up with their friendly chatter, at least they won't have to yell across the yards. You all are in our thoughts and prayers, for I diffently know that he is very happy up in heaven. I can still see his smiling face. Know that we are with you in spirit and love you all.
Chuck & Pat Bewley
July 5, 2008
Dear Fr. Bartko & Family
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time
J R & Nancy Reid
July 5, 2008
Fr. Jerry-so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sally Oshier
July 5, 2008
Papa Jack will always remain in my memory as the most loving and vibrant 97 year old person I ever met. His life was long and full and I know he is up in heaven making God as happy as he made us. My condolences to all his family.
Bob Rooney
July 5, 2008
A great picture for a great man of a great family. My sincere sympathy to family.
Colleen Schnell
July 4, 2008
My condolences go out to the Bartko family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I knew John only from seeing him at Mt. Carmel for awhile. I know he will be missed by his loving family.
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