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victoria v sirianni
November 22, 2023
Four years later, I still miss him so much.
Vicky Sirianni
victoria sirianni
November 21, 2019
My gawd, I still miss him so. He kept me on the straight and narrow of everyday life when I stumbled or went off on some silly tangent.
Bonnie Fladeland
December 25, 2010
Dear Gerry, David, and Brian,
We just got the news of Austin's passing . I am so sorry for your loss. Memories came flooding back when we worked together at A.L. Levine Co in Boston. He was always cutting up and teasing, what a great worker and friend your family became.
Know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Bonnie Fladeland
Brenda & Dean Pesaturo
Chip Quinn
December 4, 2010
Gerry-
We're so sorry to hear about Austin's passing. We'll always have fond memories of Austin at Sea-Vu West. He was always laughing and joking. He was a great guy.....even though he was a Red Sox fan! Our most sincere condolences, Chip & Laurie
Charle Blackburn
December 4, 2010
Dear Gerry,
We just heard the news about Austiin. Our deepest condolences to you and your famly. He was so loved for his sense of humor at Sea-Vu. Take Care. Charlie & Cheryl Blackburn
November 29, 2010
David- Our condolence to you and your family ~ MIT Copy Technology Center E52.
Susan Pritchard
November 29, 2010
Austin was a big part of so many positive experiences at MIT: his candor, his humor, his respect and concern for his staff and most of all his unwavering integrity. I enjoyed his teasing and his egging me on with political topics. He was one of a kind and will be missed.
Heartfelt condolences to the family.
November 28, 2010
DEAR GERRI AND FAMILY, OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND FOUR FAMILY. WE HAVE LOST A DEAR AND SUPER FRIEND. MY LIFE WAS BETTER KNOWING HIM. BLESS ALL OF YOU.
NORMAN MAC ASKILL
Bob & Judy Dorr
November 28, 2010
Gerry and Family...."Our Deepest Sympathy"!! Austin was an inspiration to us all and we feel blessed to have met this special man!! May you find peace in your heart and comfort with your many "wonderful memories"!!
Your Wells neighbors, Bob & Judy Dorr
Kim DeSantis
November 28, 2010
Brian - So very sorry to hear of your father's passing.
Kim Warbin DeSantis
Class of 86
November 28, 2010
Dear Gerry and Family,
What can I say about Austin that hasn't already been said? He was such a marvelous individual. He filled our days at MIT with laughter, but also with great wisdom, excellence and good will. He was a very special person to me and so many others. I can't tell you how much I miss him already. Stay strong in his memory.
Vicky Sirianni, Salem MA
Paul and Katie MacArthur
November 28, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Petzke family at this difficult time. Paul and I have very fond memories of Austin in Wells Maine, may he rest in peace.
Celia & Dom Barrasso
November 27, 2010
Dear Gerry& Family
Dom & I were deeply saddened to hear of Austin's passing.
We have many fond memories of the fun times we shared on Paris street. He was a genuinely good man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
November 27, 2010
Gerry, Brian & David ...our deepest sympathy in your loss.....We have only known Austin for a few years but we have enjoyed his friendship and his smile. He will be missed a lot.......In The days ahead may you remember all the good times with Austin....He was a special person.....Ray & Weezie (Auburn, Ma)
Susan Bolster
November 27, 2010
Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. I only had the priviledge of getting to know Austin post-retirement upon his return to MIT, but it was obvious he was a very special man. Austin had a way of making you feel like you'd known him forever. He was so well- liked, and so well- respected. I cannot tell you how many times around the Department of Facilities I've heard people say, "I don't know where I'd be if Austin hadn't taken a chance on me..." Please know how much he will be missed and how many thoughts and prayers are being sent your way at this difficult time.
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