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Amy Burkard
September 15, 2008
Happy Birthday grandpa. We love you and miss you every day. Love, Bob, Amy, Nicole and Danielle
Kristin Daka
September 15, 2008
Grandpa,
Today would have been your 80th Birthday. Happy Birthday! Hope your okay up there! We miss you like crazy!
Love Always,
Kristin Daka
May 28, 2008
Grandpa,
Life is not the same anymore it seems. A lot has changed for me since you left us. I don't look at things the same as I did before. I miss you very much. I know that you were with Mom and I when we heard Luther Vandross and Phil Collins songs within the same hour. You played those two CD's when Dad, Mom, Tommy and I would go to Florida. We started to cry at the same time. Dad is not the exact same anymore, he seems to be missing something sometimes. I am a different person with a different view on life. I hope that you are with Uncle Ken, my Grandma Rita and Cameron up there. I love you and wish that you could have stuck around for another five to ten years. I guess that it was your time to go. Until we meet again. Love always!
Grandpa with the love of his life
November 22, 2007
DESIREE STRESING
November 17, 2007
GRANDPA...I LIKED WHAT I WROTE B4.BUT IT DIDNT POST I GUESS..GRANDPA THIS THING ISNT COOL.I LOVED WHAT I WROTE TO YOU BEFORE.BUT ILL TRY N RE-WRITE WHAT I WROTE.
THIS PAST WEEKS HAVE BEEN HORRIBLE WITHOUT YOU HERE.MOM ISNT BEING THE SAME. N I DONT LIKE THAT. IVE BEEN STRUGGLING GOING TO LEISUREWOOD BECAUSE IM NOT USED TO YOU NOT BEING THERE SAYING THAT I LOVE YOU KID,ILL SEE YA LATER. N NOW THAT UR NOT THERE ITS WRONG GOING THERE AND YOU NOT SAYING THAT. IVE MISSED YOU SO MUCH,AND KNOWING THAT YOUR ALWAYS HERE, BUT NOT IN PERSON STILL MAKES ME FEEL LIKE UR ALWAYS HERE.. IVE MISSED YOU AND LOVE YOU SOO MUCH WORDS CANT EVEN DESCRIBE THEM. IVE HAD SOO MANY MEMORIES WITH YOU(YEA)HAHA THAT WAS A GOOD ONE. LIKE I SAID IN MY LAST NOTE LOOK OVER CAMERON AND INTRODUCE HIM TO EVERYONE.. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH GRANDPA
YOU FAVORITE AND MOST GOOD LOOKIN ~DESIREE
Jennifer Daka
November 16, 2007
Grandpa,
I have been having a difficult time thinking about what to write here. I am at a loss for beautiful words, but I have so many beautiful memories. How can I appropriately honor you in merely a few brief sentences? You were my buddy, my partner-in-crime, and my best friend. We shared experiences, stories and so much laughter that will always be kept in the safest place of my heart. I will forever cherish my memories of you. Your spirit lives on; I can feel you in my heart. I am so very proud to be your granddaughter!
All my love,
Jennifer
Annette Cuomo
November 16, 2007
Even though we didn't know each other well or for a long time, I'll always remember your smile. I never saw you without a bright smile and a firm handshake. More importantly, was how I knew you from your daughters. You are very much loved and that smile will forever be how I will remember you. I promise to help your girls any way I can for as long as I'm on this earth. Everyone knows I NEVER BREAK A PROMISE! If you happen to run into my mom tell her I said "Hi".
Kristin Daka
November 15, 2007
Dear Grandpa,
These past few weeks have been very difficult without you. I really miss you and will always love you. I will never forget all the conversations about the Stars, Politics or Birds (you seemed to know everything) we have had in Florida and here in Buffalo. I never got to introduce you to any boyfriends but I will let them know all about you through Grandma, the rest of the family and myself. I am so glad that we got closer from all the Florida trips my family and I took. The memories are truely priceless. At my wedding I will have a tribute to your relationship with my dad, with dancing with my father to Luther Vandross's "Dance with my father."
Love Always, Your "Gorgeous" Granddaugher Kristin
Joey and Nadine Caruso
November 14, 2007
Grandpa,
I am always thinking about you. There are so many memories that will always be remembered. Do you remember the time I set my bed on fire? I do!! Thank you for teaching me so much. I know you are looking out over us making sure we are all ok, and that is very comforting. Please take care of my son up there with you. I love you very much.
Donald Daka
November 13, 2007
Dad,
You were the rock and foundation on which this family was built. Pieces still stand in various shapes and sizes, but there is a crack in the surface. You'll always exist in our hearts and minds, and continue to be a source of strength. We miss you so much, but know you're keeping watch over everyone with protective arms. Thanks for all the wonderful memories and the special times that we had together. They'll be cherished always.
We love you very very much.
Don and Teri
Helen Daka
November 13, 2007
To the man who made my world a bed of roses,
There wasn't a day that went by that he didn't say "I love you" at least 6 times. Just his presence made my heart race; how do I go on without him? I miss him so much. I'll never stop loving him. 57 years wasn't enough!!
Love you,
Me
James Caruso
November 12, 2007
Dear Grandpa, I remember my family and I visting you and gram for the first time in Florida, "OH" how i remember you putting my wife in front of me in every thing we did. How jealous i was, You are my grandpa not her's. But even when i wasn't realizing it,you were always showing me what to do!!! I will always love you!
Nicole Burkard
November 10, 2007
Dear Great Grandpa,
I had so much fun with you at Leisurewood.I miss you very much.I pray every night and I give you room in my bed so you can sleep with me.I love you.
Amy Burkard
November 10, 2007
Grandpa, I'll always remember dancing with you when I was a little girl. When I heard music filling the house I would run down the back stairs, if you weren't dancing with grandma I became your second best girl. You are the music in my heart. love always, Amy
Bill Stresing
November 10, 2007
Dad, I am going to miss you alot. It's not going to be the same when we go to the casino. We had so much fun, so much laughter. I am glad to have known you. love ya Bill
Lauren Paradiso
November 10, 2007
Heyy Grandpa.. i miss u alot! I was just wanting to tell u that it was a pleasure meeting u. I'm thankful for all the memories that i have with u they were wounders of fun. I went to the funeral,and i was there for u. i love u alot and im proud to say im ur some what Grandchild! Love Lauren
Helene Stresing
November 10, 2007
Dad,I miss you every secound of every minute of every hour of every day. I can't belive your not here, and I can't call you. I want my Daddy back. I love you dad. Please take care of Cameron for me, introduce him to grandpa John and Granny. I love you daddy. Your FAVORITE Child Helene
Nadine Fahey
November 1, 2007
My Dad loved and valued family! He'd always tell us "family is all you have!" He loved his wife! My Mom and Dad's relationship was like a love story, always kissing, hugging, touching. So it only be fitting that he should pass in her arms! My Dad was a towering man, someone we all counted on, someone we knew we could count on! I love you Dad and I will miss you forever! Deanie
Amanda Daka
October 28, 2007
I Love You Grandpa ?
Chris & Lonnie Adamczyk
October 26, 2007
Dear Helen and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Don,you are all in your prayers.
October 26, 2007
Helen,
So sorry to hear of Dons passing. He was a good friend and neighbor..Spucewood will never be the same..From All your Spucecwood Friends
Bill & Donna D'Avignon
October 25, 2007
Helen,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss of Don. He was someone who stood out in a crowd. He was also the first neighbor we met on Sprucewood when we purchased our lot. He was an untiring worker in the park and his presence will most certainly be missed.
Your Leisurewood Neighbors,
Ron+ Esther Manfredo
October 24, 2007
Dear Hellen WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DON. THE STREET WILL NEVER SEEM THE SAME WITHOUT DON'S CLEVER COMMENTS AND HIS BIG SMILE AND LAUGH.HOPE TO SEE YOU IN THE SPRING WE WILL MISS DON VERY MUCH YOUR NEIGHBORS ACROSS THE STREET ON SPRUCEWOOD RON AND ESTHER MANFREDO
Paul Roeder
October 24, 2007
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your Beloved Husband, and Grandfather and Father.
God Bless. Take Care.
Wally and Janet Nottleman
October 23, 2007
Helen ... Our thoughts and prayers are with you....Don will sure be missed on Spucewood and the park..Take care, thinking of you...Janet and Wally Nottleman
Bert & Dee Di Pasquale
October 23, 2007
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Nelson & Nancy Di Pasquale
October 23, 2007
Helen:
We will miss him and so will the park.He was part of it.
John Scholl
October 22, 2007
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Don was a good man and will be missed.
Sharon & Bob Aumer
October 22, 2007
Helen, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Don was a good friend and we have all lost somebody special. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
kim and yvette
October 22, 2007
Helen, we are so very sorry to hear about your loss....you and your family are in our prayers..
Mary Frankhauser
October 22, 2007
Dear Helen and family,
We are very sorry to hear of you loss. Don was a wonderful and kindhearted man. He will be greatly missed. Helen please call if you need anything.
Love,
Fred and Mary Ellen Frankhauser
The McEvoy's
October 22, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss.Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.
If you need anything at all Nadine,Please don't hesitate to call. We love you guys..
Bill & Jane Herzog
October 22, 2007
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. We will be keeping you in our prayers.
Mark & Lynn Morris
October 22, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
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