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1944
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2013
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for PAUL PETERSIEL
Sandra Young
September 19, 2021
Wow, another year passes & still Paul is in my heart & thoughts. I pray for Louise, Jenna & Erikka everyday. Loss is so difficult no matter how many years go by. May God Bless you & keep you. Paul is watching over you every day. We all miss him very much. Love Sandra
Brian Maes
September 21, 2020
Paul did so much for our local music scene! He was a lover and supporter of music and the musicians who made it. The gigs that our band played at the Red Rock were great and the people we met there have become good friends, thanks to Paul. We miss Paul and are thankful to his wonderful family!
Sandra Young
September 20, 2020
Louise, Jenna & Erika, I can’t believe it is 7 yrs now since Paul’s passing. Know that he is in my thoughts always. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Paul was so much fun & he is sorely missed. Paul was a great boss & friend. He taught me at Rite Foods to make bagel, cream cheese, red onion & tomato. To this day I love them & eat them & think of him. RIP Paul, God Bless! With all my love Sandra Young, formerly of Saugus MA
Sandra Young
September 19, 2019
Louise, Jenna & Erika; it is so hard to believe 6 years have gone by since our wonderful Paul has passed. I often find him & Rite Foods coming up in my conversations & memory. Just recently I was raving about his being a chef for us in his big kitchen at Rite Foods. Bagels with cream cheese, nova salmon, bermuda onion & tomato, YUMMY!
I miss him & think of you all the time. With Love, Sandra Young xo❤
Allan Dawson
June 17, 2014
If by chance you look upon these condolences, I add my name to the list of those who both admired, respected, and yes loved your father and husband; Erica, Jenna and Louise.
I was going through Swampscott last week and saw that the restaurant has been torn down and a new project started. knowing that Paul has had this battle with cancer I feared what I now know to be true.
Although my relationship with you has been mostly professional, I do regard the Petersiel's as my friends and enjoyed Paul's humor, mutual love of music and desire to serve his community as a dedicated businessman. My deepest condolences for your loss, and many prayers of well being from Hilarie and I.
Allan Dawson
Ally Reynolds
April 25, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss of Paul. I will always remember him and Red Rock fondly. Erica and Louise, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
December 6, 2013
Believe it or not, it has taken two months for this sad, sad news to reach me. I knew Paul well and admired his attitude: towards his family, towards his business, and towards his precious (but limited) his time off. I'll be driving past the now-shuttered Red Rock Bistro this weekend, and will slow down to salute my friend and cherished client. Chris Lyons
Stevie Vaughan
October 12, 2013
Sometimes this social media thing is great to fish , some times your heart drops . Thank you for the times we had . I have missed all of you since I left , but my path is in the sun on the sand . Our many chinese late nights and I dont know how many wines we tasted will always be cherished memories . Jenna , Louise , and Erica , you are family and you will always have a special place in my heart . As far as the big guy "LOVE YOU MAN !!"
LOVE STEVIE V
Mickey Fistel
October 3, 2013
Dear Louise, Erica, and Jenna I so sorry to read that Paul passé away. I knew he was very sick. I was in Pittsburgh visiting my grandchildren. He will missed. The "Red Rock Bistro" will not be the same without Paul.
Linda and Mickey Fistel (Swampscott)
Jim and Judy Walsh
September 29, 2013
I am sorry to say that we just learned of Paul's passing moments ago. Red Rock Bistro had become part of the culture of our area. Judy and I considered ourselves among the oldest friends of the Bistro and for years, it seemed, Paul or Louise would question us on the latest addition to the menu. For us it was all about the food and the friendship. Then, with the addition of the new bar and all the TVs, we went for the memories and with the hopes of seeing Paul and/or Louise and/or Erika. We felt the warmth of their greetings year after year and hope that they felt our affection in return.
Larry Power
September 29, 2013
Dear Louise, Erica, and Jenna - On behalf of all of us in The
12:01 Blues Band, I send our most humble and heartfelt con-
dolence on Paul's passing. He was a champion for live music
and the musicians community in general. There wasn't a bad
gig for us ever at The Rock for us, and he treated us with the
utmost respect as the professionals that we all are. That is
a rare thing these days. We have lost a friend as well as a
passionate advocate for things that matter in life. Our very
best wishes to all of you in your time of mourning and our
thanks to The Petersiel family for caring about all of us in
the music community.
September 29, 2013
Dear Louise, Jenna and Erica,
I was so sad to hear about this. Please know that all of you are in my prayers. I was lucky enough to babysit for Jenna and Erica and first met you when you lived on Puritan Road;you and Paul couldn't have given me a warmer welcome. Last time I saw you, you were holding hands at your own private table at Red Rock. Such a nice couple, always. Please know I'm thinking of you.
Love, Kristen Baldacci
Mel and Fran Petersiel
September 28, 2013
We are saddened to hear of the passing of our cousin Paul. Our paths have intertwined for our entire lives,and we have many fond memories of times together. To Louise,Jenna,and Erica our most sincere condolences. We hope that in your loss good memories will remain.
With our best wishes
Mel and Fran Petersiel
Robyn Thomas
September 28, 2013
Dear Louise, Erica, and Jenna,
Please know that my sincerest heartfelt sympathies are with you all. Please know my prayers are with you as you walk through this difficult time.
Love, Robyn xo
richard salinsky
September 28, 2013
Louise, Erica, and Jenna we were out of town our condolences go to all of you.
Paul will missed by all of us. We would talk about business stuff and he always had a sense of all my business issues. He was the consummate entrepreneur.
He was a great listener and the would always give great advice. Paul will surely be missed. And he could throw one hell of a party.
We hope he had a peaceful journey and didn't suffer.
Love Richard and Esther Salinsky
David & Robin Hines
September 28, 2013
Dear Louise, Jenna and Erica - words can not express our sorrow; you are in our thoughts.
Elaine Dunahm
September 27, 2013
Bob and I want to send our deepest sympathy to the Petersiel Family. Paul was one of a kind , we enjoyed his company tremendously, he will be missed . Paul is unforgettable , may he rest in peace . With a heavy heart, Bob and Elaine Dunham
September 27, 2013
Dear Louise, Jenna and Erica,
Alan and I are so very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts.
Valerie and Alan Gilbert
Richard Gibbs
September 27, 2013
Dear Louise, Erica, and Jenna,
It was with total shock that Yvonne and I read of Paul's passing. Having known the family for over 30 years we can't believe we have lost our friend and restauranteer. Our best wishes are with you.
September 27, 2013
Dear Louise, Jenna and Erica,
Matthew and I want to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We have fond memories of Paul at Red Rock. He will be missed. You are in our thoughts.
Patricia Scangas and Matthew Dietel
September 27, 2013
I had business dealings with Paul for over 10 years. I grew to admire this man very much; especially his honesty. I will miss you Paul. I am very sorry for your family.
-Scott True
September 27, 2013
Dear Louise, Jenna, Erica
I am so sorry for your loss. Paul gave me my start @ Rite Foods/Tribe and I will always remember him. He truly had vision. Paul was a great boss and I enjoyed working for him. I will keep Paul and all of you in my prayers. Again I am so sorry
Paul (ALTO) Altamore
Jean Inglis
September 27, 2013
Although I did not know Paul personally, he always said hello with a smile and was so very friendly everytime I bumped into him at Red Rock Bistro--one of my all time favorite restaurants to dine at. My condolences to his family and friends. I'm sure he will be sadly missed.
Tribe Mediterranean Foods
September 27, 2013
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family of Mr. Petersiel. Thank you for giving us Hummus, the best snack around.
Your friends at Tribe
Karen Dandreo
September 27, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Sorry I am unable to express my condolences in person but I am out of town this weekend.
Brian Maes
September 27, 2013
Paul was a champion of the local music scene ... So many of us benefited from his passion for music. My band and I looked forward to our performances at the Red Rock. Paul always made us feel as though we were playing in his living room just for him. Our favorite times were when he would pause for a few minutes during all his rushing around and listen to one of his favorites that we would play ...
My band and I are very grateful to Paul, Louise, Erika and Jenna for the opportunities and experiences we were given by having played at the Red Rock. Sincerely. The Brian Maes Band
Janine Graham
September 27, 2013
My heartfelt condolences to the Petersiel family. The music community mourns the loss of a treasured friend. You are in my thoughts at this sad time.
Bonnie and Bob George
September 27, 2013
Our thoughts are with you.
May you be comforted by good memories.
September 27, 2013
Louise, Jenna, and Erica , My prayers and heartfelt sorrow are with you. I was fortunate to have met Paul and Jenna as a representative for Paul's hummus years ago. May you all be in peace at this devastating time, and the unity of your family be embraced in God's hands. Paul will be missed by all .
Gayle Nuccio (Lynn, Ma.)
Emily (Luskin) Schonbraun
September 26, 2013
Louise, Jenna and Erica - I am so so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Paul as fun, goofy, generous and an overall great guy. From endless Chinese food, to tasting the original hummus in your kitchen, to hanging out endless hours in your home, I was always made to feel like one of the family. Sending my love and kisses. I am sorry i am not local to be at the service, but I am thinking of you all. Love, Emily (Luskin) Schonbraun
Susanne Greelish
September 26, 2013
I worked for Paul, he gave me my first full-time job, when I was 22, and I stayed for 16 years. To this day, I will be driving in my car and I will remember one of the many hysterical moments when I was working at Write Foods, and I laugh out loud. I wish I could just tell you every funny moment, there were so many...One of those moments was when we were going to a big meeting with an important customer. Bruce and I met Paul there, he was dressed in a flawless camel hair suit. We all know what a stylish guy he was. With all that style, he was wearing neon hot pink socks! The buyers did not know what to think...but we knew better. Oh, the stories I could tell!
I cherish these memories and now realize that Paul had an amazing ability to hire and support a bunch of oddballs. I have never laughed so much. It was a fabulous way to spend my 20s and 30s. It was such a unique and special atmosphere, and I thought that all companies were like that. Boy, was I wrong. He was a big part of our lives. Paul, thanks for all the fun times and the laughs. I, for one, will never forget.
Red Rock
Tina Donovan
September 26, 2013
I'm so sorry to read of Paul's passing. Paul rocked Red Rock Bistro, and he was a very nice neighbor on the Terrace! He didn't know that I knew, but I did know that he was ill and I was, too...I found inspiration seeing him day in and day out up n' at em! Thank you Paul! God Bless you and keep Erica, Jenna, and Louise well <3 ~Tina Donovan
Richard Dean
September 26, 2013
Louise, I know words are of very comfort at this time, I know only too well my thoughts and prayers are with you to get you through your loss.
Ricard Dean Winthrop,MA
LeRoy Pina
September 26, 2013
Dear Louise,Jenna and Erica, I am truly sorry for your loss and my prayers are with all of you. Paul will truly be missed by everyone lucky enough to have known him. He was a true gentleman and a real friend to all the bands that played at the Red Rock. I play drums in the 12:01 Blues Band and we started playing there in early 2001. Paul,Louise,Jenna and Erica always treated us with respect and made feel like family. We also had the honor of being the last band to play at the Red Rock. I will miss Paul personally and we will always give him full credit for coining the phrase " It is what it is". Rest in heaven my Friend.
LeRoy Pina (12:01 Blues Band)
Dennis Duffy
September 26, 2013
The world is a better place for having had Paul in it.
We will miss him dearly.
Denny Duffy
& The Smokin' Flamingos
September 26, 2013
The world is a better place for having had Paul in it.
We'll miss him dearly,
Denny Duffy
& The Smokin' Flamingos
September 26, 2013
Louise, I send my sincerest condolences. May Paul's memory be a blessing for all who knew him.
Joan Weil Gadon (Jerusalem, Israel)
Sandra Young
September 26, 2013
My sincere condolences to Louise & the girls. May you all be at peace now. God Bless you. Paul will be missed by all who
loved him & knew him.
Jack & Linda Paster
September 26, 2013
Louise and Family:
We were one of Paul's first patrons at the Rock. The warm and inviting atmosphere that you and Paul created gave us what Norm had in Cheers. We felt like family there, shared an appreciation for good food, good drink and oldies music ("they were newies then") and we shared many heated debates on local political issues...actually Paul vented and we listened. Paul knew every customer by name and we always felt special when he came over to our table or bar seats to say hello and to make sure everything was in keeping with his high standards. Paul was in every sense of the word the mayor of Swampscott. He knew everything that was going on in town. His smile, his stature, his caring nature and his dark-rimmed glasses will not be forgotten. May Paul's soul be bound up in the Book of Life for all eternity and may God hold him in the hollow of his hand.
Shawn Ford
September 26, 2013
OMG ! what a shock. Louise, Jenna and Erica, I am so sorry for the loss of Paul. I have many many found and laughable memories of Paul, most of which I can't write here! You're in my thoughts and prayers. SPF
Louis Cohen
September 25, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. My deepest condolences go out to my dear, long-lost, cousins Louise, Jenna and Erica. Though our lives took different directions, we will always be family!
Zie Gezundt!
Cousin Louis
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