Rory Parkpettiford Obituary

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Published by Mercury News from Nov. 18 to Dec. 18, 2012.

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Rory was an amazing person with a huge heart. A wonderful friend since kindergarden, and my deepest condolences go out for him and his family. God bless them and Reat in peace rory park pettiford

Danielle

August 27, 2014

Remembering you tonight, as I do many others xox

Alexa P.

May 18, 2014

soo sory may god give the family peace I will always love and mis you Uncle nelson

Nelson Bolden Jr,

January 16, 2013

r.i.p rory...gone too soon..too young...god bless you & your family..we didn't know you but such a senseless tragic loss.. san jose ca

November 27, 2012

God Bless you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

November 26, 2012

Brother I don't know you, but my brother knows your brother. I'm so sad to hear this and may god give your mother patience as she is going thru the most horrible time of her life. God bless you and one day we see each other in the After life. God bless.

Sam S

November 25, 2012

U will be missed by my family. Thanks for making my niece a happy girl... Rest in peace

Rebecca Stalie

November 24, 2012

Dear Family and Friends of Rory:

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

M K

November 24, 2012

R.I.P Rory still can't believe this terrible thing happened to you and your family!

Molly

November 24, 2012

Rest In Paradise Rory..you were way too young you did not deserve it..your living a better life now..my prayers go out to your family

November 21, 2012

bro thank you for the juice.. you were really a original person.. rip sayword

milan

November 21, 2012

You were such a fun guy and I still can't even wrap my head around the fact that you're gone.. You were far too young and will be missed greatly. RIP Rory.

Andrea Washington

November 20, 2012

R.I.P Rory!

The good always die young. Watch over us!

You will truely be missed always and forever.

Jenna

November 20, 2012

Rip rory i still cant beleve it was you
i walked by u were alive and two minutes later you were gone

Derek Johnson

November 20, 2012

Rest in Paradise Rory...

Kevin F.

November 20, 2012

There's just nothing worse... So sorry for your loss.

T Scooter

November 20, 2012

R.I.P Ro. Back in highschool u were a senior and i was a freshman and all the homies looked up to you. its sad to see a friend pass away like this. My prayers go out to your family G.

JJ Garcia

November 20, 2012

Too young to go Rory. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Garrick Roshau

November 20, 2012

Rest in peace, Rory. My thought is with you and your family.

Jenny

November 20, 2012

RIP Rory, May God continue to watch over you and your family.

Sister In Christ

November 19, 2012

May God bring comfort and serenity and lots of love to your family during this tragic loss and may that love that you showed everyday continue to shine bright and bring forth warmth and peace in the hearts of all those you knew, crossed and came in contact with. God bless you all.~Soldier Medic

Christopher Bonner

November 19, 2012

Rest in Peace Rory. My heart goes out to you and your family. You will never be forgotten.

Tawny M

November 19, 2012

RIP Rory. God takes only the best at such a young age. You were always a great friend of mine who knew how to make me laugh. My heart and prayers goes out to your family during this difficult time. May you watch down on us with your big smile and may we all join together again in heaven.

Jessica L

November 19, 2012

Young-Ae, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Praying that God will comfort you through this difficult time.

D. Mikesh

November 19, 2012

I didn't know Rory, but my deepest sympathy is with his family and friends--I am so very sorry. Know that the community is grieving with you and has you in their prayers.

Donna

November 19, 2012

Our thoughts are with Rory's mother and family.

Danielle

November 19, 2012

Ay bro.. this can't be real. Every time I ran into this dude he shook my hand and said what's up with the most hospitality. I ran into him two weeks ago at thera leaf and he walked back in the door to say wassup to me man... What a loss... RIP Rory. You will be missed brother. But not forgotten

Cyrus T

November 19, 2012

This hits so close to home, and truly shakes to the core. I can't even fathom the degree of loss the family must feel over something that should have otherwise been Rory's proudest moment. To be so young and have a life you've worked so hard for to be taken away so mercilessly...my deepest condolences to the family; my heart goes out to you. You will all be in my prayers. May God help keep you strong.

S.M. Cazares

November 19, 2012

RIP Rory, Our thoughts and prayer are with your family and friends.

Mr Mike

November 19, 2012

Eva Brown

November 19, 2012

Rory Sr. I am Praying for you and the family.
Rest in Peace Lil Rory. You will be missed. Much Love
Auntie D

Darryl Freeman

November 19, 2012

Rest in Peace. You will be missed.
Much Love Auntie D+ Darryl
Freeman

Darryl Freeman

November 19, 2012

S D

November 19, 2012

so sorry for your lost i live near buy and i feel this is so sad my prayers go to the family...

murphy rodriguez

November 19, 2012

I will always remember you rory. U were always agood friend to b around no matter what. See u up there bro.

Francis p

November 19, 2012

I'll miss you forever, Rory.

November 19, 2012

damn it rory, i miss you. it had been far too long since i had last seen you... and i wish now more than ever that we hadn't lost touch. i was always so enamored by you. not in a relationship-loving kind of way, just by the huge impact you had on everyone around you. i don't think you realized the effect you had on people. it was beautiful, and pretty rare. every picture i've seen on facebook the past few days has reminded me: always you, front and center. center of attention, with a presence that was definitely known to anyone and everyone close to you. words cannot express the sadness i felt when i first heard this devastating news. i miss you! stay up uncle ro, can't wait til we are reunited up there man. much love <3

katie

November 19, 2012

You were a great friend that will never be forgotten and will always be with us in spirit.

Joseph Souza

November 19, 2012

Prayers for Rory and his family.

T M

November 19, 2012

I know we weren't terribly close, but whenever we crossed paths you always made me smile and laugh. And I know you did the same for everyone else. We will always remember that. I am so sorry you were taken too soon, and I am so sorry for your family's tragic loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Rest in Paradise, Rory.

Sammy Richards

November 19, 2012

Rory- My sincerest condolences on the death of your son. I was deepenly saddened to hear the news of this senseless act.

Kris Leary

November 19, 2012

So sorry for your loss,wishing your family strength to get through this tough time!

Alex

November 19, 2012

So Sorry. My Prayers to the Family.

Chip

November 19, 2012

I didn't know Rory but I went to HS with his brother. So tragic and senseless. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May he RIP.

A C

November 19, 2012

Met you years ago randomly and so sad to hear this news. You will be greatly missed

November 19, 2012

Words cannot express the deep sorrow I have for the loss of such a wonderful person. My kids and I have shared many wonderful moments with Rory and his family over the years.

Wesley, Kira, Megan and Dave Johanson

November 19, 2012

I'm missing you so much and I'm so sorry we lost touch. You impacted my life in more ways than you know. I wish we stayed close after high school. I can't wait to see you again one day. I know now that I have a guardian angel watching over me. Love you always.

Katherine P.

November 19, 2012

I can barely even write right now........ But I'm gonna miss you man I know you see us from up above. You were part of my life everyday for the past 5 years & I can't believe this really happened. We shared alot of Good & bad memories, fun & hard times but no matter what we were always there for each other i was closer to you then my whole family, & considered you blood related. My prayers & condolences go out to the family, we know he's watching over us now so we gotta stay strong because thats how he'd want it. & if there's anything else i forgot to say I'll be back to write again!

Ardian Kucevic

November 19, 2012

Rest in Paradise Rory. My heart goes out to you and your family. I will be keeping you in my thoughts.

Courtney

November 19, 2012

I remember you as a 2-yr old, and as a young man I met at B&N. I heard you were in the Air Force reserve. And I remember your parents, Rory and Young Ae. Words just can't express how sorry, and how angry, I feel.

Terry Parks

November 19, 2012

with GOD now...back here on earth it is our duty to find justice and do our part in making this world a better place. best wishes and blessings to your family and friends.

November 19, 2012

To the Parkpettiford family, God's Peace, Grace and Mercy be with you now and always.

A child of God

November 19, 2012

The Mosley house is a sad place now knowing Rory won't be dropping by for dinner now and then. We will miss you everyday.
Rest in a Paradise Rory
Love The Mosley Family

November 19, 2012

Rory, I'm not sure we ever had any classes together or if we ever even exchanged words, but I do remember you as a fixture at Westmont. My heart goes out to you and your family. May you rest in peace.

Chelsea Mowery

November 19, 2012

Rest in Peace Rory. You will always be in our hearts and prayers. Your creative spirit will live on forever. We will miss you.

Cortney & Chris

November 19, 2012

Words cannot express how sorry I am for this senseless tragedy.

Susan Taguinod

November 19, 2012

I worked with Rory's dad some years back. I am very saddened to hear about your son. May you have the strength and courage to be strong during this difficult time. Try to take comfort in the fact that you will forever have wonderful memories of him that will carry on with you.

L Flores

November 19, 2012

May you rest with the Angels Rory. My prayers and deep condolences to his family. May god give you strength during this hard time and the upcoming holidays. May you all find peace.

V.

November 19, 2012

Remembering you as a young boy at St. Lawrence Elementary and Middle School. Our prayers are with your parents, brother and family. May God keep you in His arms and hold your family closer.

Maria Alexander

November 19, 2012

My condolences to Rory's family. I pray that you may find strength and peace. I only met Rory a couple of times. (He played music with my son.) He was very cheerful and friendly to me.

November 19, 2012

Rest in peace, Rory. You will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

August Family

November 19, 2012

Rest in peace Rory.

Ernie Lazetera

November 19, 2012

Sending prayers of peace and healing out to his family.

C Dunham

November 19, 2012

RIP

Liz H.

November 19, 2012

It was hard to hear this news when I did. I thought about the fun times we had and how we used to rap at yases house. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers. Rest in peace my dude!

Player D

November 19, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you the strength and courage to be strong during these difficult times.

N D

November 18, 2012

this could happen to any of us.. my prayers for your family....

November 18, 2012

Laura Kipper

November 18, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Susan Foster

November 18, 2012

So sorry....

DDM

November 18, 2012

so sad
gone too soon

Mrs Hunt

November 18, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Rory's family. Rory could make you laugh even when you were crying and always had a kind word. Rory you will be missed but always remembered. You would be touched by all the wonderful memories your friends are sharing along with amazing photos from years passed. RIP Angel... Tina, Tyler and Megan Colopy...

The Colopys Colopy

November 18, 2012

I didn't know Rory but I live in the same area. My heart goes out to his family and friends. I hope that you find the strength to endure and overcome this tragedy.

Nathan T

November 18, 2012

I'm so sorry for this senseless loss. Wishing family and friends of Rory peace during this incredibly painful time.

K R

November 18, 2012

I am so saddened to hear about Rory. I got to know him and his family when he was a student at Marshall Lane School and I was his principal. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to his beautiful Mother and Father and handsome older brother.. Rory is one of those kids you don't quickly forget and please know he will always be in my heart. If I can do anything for you and your family, please let me know. My email address is: [email protected]. You are all in my prayers.

Kathy Hogan

November 18, 2012

Prayers for the family.

Huma Abidi

November 18, 2012

R.I.P.

Meyer Weed

November 18, 2012

serenity rose

November 18, 2012

J Bee

November 18, 2012

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