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for Rik Casper
Joyce Jones
December 6, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Bill Sardone
October 8, 2019
I clearly remember Rik from demolay days. Always laughing and smiling
Eddie Callahan
November 9, 2007
Rik's memory will live on in the hearts of all his fellow DeMolay Brothers! Rest in Peace my Brother.
Ellie Byrne (Becht)
October 22, 2007
To the Casper Family,
I just wanted to share my sorrow in the loss of such a joyful and good natured man. Rik is a vivid memory of my young childhood in Demolay and Triangles. I was four years younger than Rik, but I have always looked up to (literally with Rik) those who made an impression, as did Rik. I have great memories of Halloween parties and Basketball games.
Hopefully Rik will meet up with my dad (Leo(Sonny)Schmidt) for some much needed laughter!
Take care & God Bless.
Sandie Norton
October 22, 2007
Kathy
I am so sorry for you and your family. Rik was a gem of a man and I am sorry that I never got to meet him in person.
There were so many times that Rik would make me chuckle, laugh, and smile with some of his e-mails.
Be gentle on yourself and please know that you and Rik will be reunited,
Sandie Norton
BT Caregivers Facilitator
Darlene Carlo
October 22, 2007
Kathy - I am so very sorry to hear about your husband and I am very sorry to have missed the wake - my mother just called to tell me she saw the notice in the paper. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Your friend,
Darlene (Palesh) Carlo
Diane Phillips
October 20, 2007
Kathy, I was so sad to hear about Rik. I always got such a kick out of him and how he could call a spade a spade (chemosucks, for instance---it always made me laugh). Somewhere I have saved a few of his posts because of something he said that only HE could say. One of a kind, he was. I wish I had had a chance to meet him, but I always valued so much his insights and honesty with the caregivers on the braintmr list. It must have been hard to be a member among us and to see other patients succumb to the disease over the years. I can't imagine what bravery that required, in addition to the courage necessary for all the rest of the battle. I have a feeling he wouldn't like this much, and would come up with some offbeat response to it, but he was one of my heroes. If the list members will retain so many great memories of Rik and his humor, I know you must have the same, multiplied into the millions. May those little things always be treasures to you. Take gentle care of yourself. Rik thought you were a pretty special lady, and you are.
Jan OBrien
October 20, 2007
May Peace be with you and your family Kathy, at this unimaginably difficult time...
GODSPEED RIK...
Until We meet Again,
Jan & Shannon OBrien
Bob Derrett
October 20, 2007
Kathy,Jan,Connie,Hank,and the rest of the Casper family,
My sincere love and friendship and support to all of you. They say true friendhip is not something that you see, but feel deep within. Rik certainly was one that brought great joy to all of us. Give Rik the stage and it was like Entertainment Tonight. Get into a discussion on past events, and it was like battling the king of Jeopardy. He was the slam dunk champion of not only basketball, but kindness, humor, humility, and sincere friendship. And while God has called home his comedic son to entertain the angels in heaven, I know that Rik has left a piece of himself in all of us. A gift we all will cherish forever, and unites us to one another. If I can be of any help to you, please don't hesitate to contact me.
God Bless!
Trommelen
October 20, 2007
Kathy,
words can't express the greeve I feel for this loss. Rik called me his pal from the Netherlands. This is exactly how I felt. I'll keep Rik in my mind as my pal and you as my pal's lady. Kathy I wish you and your family a lot of strength.
Tina Christian
October 20, 2007
I am so, so sorry.
Lois Shaw-Tucci
October 20, 2007
Dear Kathy,
I only knew you and Rik from our Brain Community List but please know you are both in my heart.
Rik will be greatly missed for his wit, words of wisdom and simply for his presence. He was loved by all of us.
You have my deepest sympathy, Kathy and I will keep you and Rik in my prayers.
Leesa Hammond
October 20, 2007
Kathy, my heart aches for your loss. While I did not know Rik personally, he was such a huge part of our online BT Community. He was loved greatly. Thank you for sharing him with us.
Godspeed dear Rik!!
Joyce & Bill Jones
October 20, 2007
Kathy,
Bill & I send our deepest sympathies. Rik never complained. Master of wit, sarcasm and humor. There is only one word to describe Rik....Awesome! He was a tower of strength. If we were in Buffalo Bill would give him the handshake in farewell. He was indeed a warrior who now has his angel wings and some peace. He will be much missed. Kathy, we wish you peace & strength in your time of sorrow. Nothing but tears here on Long Island.
Joyce & Buffalo Bill
penny a sullivan
October 19, 2007
hes still with you,just up the road,youll meet again
Carl Eddy
October 19, 2007
To Kathy and Rik's family,
I was out of consistent touch with Rik over the past few years as our lives went in different directions. I fondly remember the many super times he and I shared, beginning when we worked together at the Red Cross. Our friendship grew far beyond business hours as we shared interests in sports, music, and other things. I will remember him always as one of my closest friends. I'll never forget when he was at our house years ago, when our very young daughter chose to make a scene after her bath, jumping up and down on her bed shouting "I'm buck naked!!" I think Rik got a real charge out of it and made a wisecrack or two! On behalf of Karen and Emma, I send you our best thoughts and prayers. We'll miss him.
sa'rnat mhicCaille
October 19, 2007
so hard to find the words to give comfort in your loss. your in my thoughts and hope you and your family find peace someday.
LYNN SUMMERS LINK
October 19, 2007
Kathy,
I lack the proper words to tell you just how Rik brightened many of my days.He will be so greatly missed and was a valiant BT Warrior.
Keeping you in our prayers.
Cheryl Brock (Cox)
October 19, 2007
Dear Kathy, Jan and Connie,
I was so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. He meant so much to me in our DeMolay/Triangle years and he will be missed by all of us. I have so many wonderful memories of our times together and he and all of you are in my prayers.
Barbara Klein
October 19, 2007
Kathy, I never met Rik or you, but his strength, wisdom and humor were so clear in his on-line posts. I am holding your family in my thoughts during this most difficult time.
Cynthia Baumann-Retalic
October 19, 2007
Dear Kathy -
Rik was a wonderful friend to many on the Brain Tumor Community List, and always had something positive to say, or sarcastic. He kept us laughing, and when need be, always advised us on BT issues.
Rik became our buddy. His passing has hit the Community so hard, Kathy, he was certainly a SURVIVOR on many levels.
I send my deepest condolences from Boston, wish you peace, and strength in the upcoming times.
I also want to thank you for lending him to us, for awhile.
Godspeed Rik from all who loved you.
Beth Koch
October 18, 2007
Kathy,
I met you many years ago when you and Rik came by hcp vision center, probably too long to remember. I knew Rik in our Triangle & Demolay days. He always had a smile and a way of making you feel good when you were around him. I feel he was truly an angel in diguise and I know he will be watching over all his loved ones and taking care of them. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Beth Koch(Waltz)
Amanda Hoyt
October 18, 2007
Dear Kathy, he is truly missed. I never had more laughs than when I was in Riks room. We all miss you too.
Niki Perry
October 18, 2007
KATHY;
Love, sadness, grieff, loss....I don't know what to say or do. Rik effected so many, helped me personally, and will be missed more than he likely ever realized. My strongest condolences and support go out to you...love and more love reaching your way.
missing Rik,
Niki
Gary Cox
October 18, 2007
Kathy and Family,
I have no idea where to start to tell you how much I am going to miss him. I know over the past few years we didn't see each other much but we kept in contact. Rik was truly a brother to me, from our days in DeMolay to living together before Kathy threw me out(just kidding Kathy!). I know he loved you dearly and remember the times he just tried winning your effections and it finally came to pass. My fondest memory was at my first house party I was 14 or 15 and Rik had gone to the store to buy beer. He got so drunk he went outside and was swinging like a big orange orangatang from our tree in our yard. I will miss him and he will always be in my thoughts! You need anything you please let me know.
John, Laura and Jack Ferretti
October 18, 2007
We were saddened to hear of Rik's passing. Our condolences go out to the entire Casper family.
Bruce Bowers
October 17, 2007
While Rik and I may have had our petty differences, I know that we stood up for one another when it counted.
I am truly saddened by this news and feel a loss for words. I am sure that he was greeted by Father God and the Lord Jesus at the gates of Heaven. I wonder if he had to duck, though...
My condolences to the family and friends of one remarkable man who left his memory among us all.
Brian Bowers
October 16, 2007
Kathy, we met once but you probably don't remember the parking lot encounter. Rik was a great friend to both Linda and I. I am sure you heard all the stories of our DeMolay days together playing all the different sports. Rik was a true competitor and always strived for the highest goals.
Today, he is at rest after this long battle. We will all be together someday when we are all called home. As one of the friends had written, it seems like yesterday and it does but it was so many years ago. Rik will always have a special place in my heart for his goodness and kindness. God bless him for all his good works.
Kathy, you have my email address. If you need something, you can always write and we will do whatever we can. You are part of a greater family. Please accept our feelings for the loss. He was a good man. God bless you, Kathy.
Lori Cortez
October 15, 2007
Dear Kathy,
My thoughts are with you and your family. My friend will be sadly missed and baseball will never be the same here at the "house".
Edward W. Tromble
October 15, 2007
To Dad Casper Family,
Dad Casper always made look to the stars and reach my goals. I remember him showing me how to play Basketball in South Buffalo. Of course he won. He also got mad at me when I dropped of college back in the mid 90's. Well I never got to tell him Thank you because In Spring of 2008 I will be graduating with a Masters of Science in Education. Thank you Dad Casper. I surely will miss you and jokes that made laugh when I was Region Master Councilor for you. It’s because of you I did something in my life and I hope you are still looking over me like you did in DeMolay for me. God Bless Mother God Father God Bless Dad Casper who a giant among men.
Peter Fisk
October 15, 2007
To a great guy who was always more than a patient, but a friend. One who always brought a smile to my face on the darkest of days. Rik I hope you are waiting at the gates of Heaven for me with that firm hand-shake and a joke you always love to say. May the Lord always always show a bright light to your family in a days ahead.
Cindy Solak
October 14, 2007
Dear Kathy, Connie & Jan-
I am very sorry about Rik's passing. He was an awesome friend and I am going to miss him very much. He has touched so many lives along his journey and the world will not be the same without his smile and sense of humor.
Cindy (Black) Solak
bill sardone
October 14, 2007
We are deeply saddened to hear of Rik's passing. As people reminisce, I am sure many will say "it seems like only yesterday....". Well it truly does seem like yesterday that we spent time together at Demolay events. We wish Rik's family comfort during these difficult times. Bill Sardone
Bob Siebold
October 14, 2007
Dear Kathy -
Rik was not only our Masonic Brother, but a DeMolay Brother as well. He will be missed and thought of often.
Karen Sargent & Carla Kline
October 14, 2007
All our love to Kathy and the Fultz and Casper families. We did not know Rik well, but knew that Kathy and Rik were a match made in heaven (with a little help from Tonawanda NY!).
Our prayers are with you all.
Karen Joynt
October 14, 2007
Jan and Connie,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. I did not read about it until Sunday. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Karen Joynt ( Iknew your family from church
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