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for Timothy Breslin
Daniel Valdes
March 7, 2005
Jami,
My deepest sympathies.. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.. Piece be with you..
Brian Kessler
March 4, 2005
Jami,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Tim and you were very generous to me when I was growing up. For that I am thankful. I send my deepest sympathies.
Brian Kessler
Anne Fortin
February 27, 2005
Dear Jami,
I am today sending a donation to your childrens future. I too lost my husband to colon cancer, although not nearly as young as Tim.
Please know you and yours continue to be in my thoughts and prayers every day...As you walk through this journey of grief, please know that each day will be better, I promise you.. Peace,
Annie Fortin (down the street from Kay)
Tasha Huebner
February 23, 2005
To the Breslin family -
I was shocked to hear of Tim's death - it's unfathomable that someone so young and full of life could be taken so soon. I knew Tim from the Hockey Skilz clinics I used to take that he helped coach, and all of us always remarked at how friendly, genuine, and down-to-earth Tim was. The kind of person who made an impression on you just because of how nice he was. My deepest sympathies to all of you in your time of sorrow.
Fran Battaglia
February 21, 2005
I am so sorry to hear of Tims Passing. It was just the week before last when I found myself piling through boxes of university pictures and remembering the old days. Tim was a class act and as Jim Dowd often said-,"one of the funniest guys he ever knew."Tim always made us laugh and I'm sorry that you have lost him too early, but his memory will live on.
My deepest sympathies.
David & Ella Bruno
February 20, 2005
Dear Breslin family,
Our hearts and thoughts are with you in your loss. We loved watching Tim play as a member of the Wolves. Later on we met Tim at the Edge as both our sons were in the skating program. He will be missed.
Jules & Jackie Madiol
February 19, 2005
Jami,Roseanne,Tim and Family:
We are very sad to hear of your loss. No words can express our feelings. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you.
Jim Basile
February 19, 2005
Dear Mike and Family,
I just wanted to let you know that you and you're family are in my prayers Mike.I never did meet Tim,but i remember commin to your house and seeing all the hockey awards and his picture with President Reagan.I havent seen you in some time and hope you can e-mail me sometime Mike.I would like to talk to you sometime.
Michele McCreary
February 16, 2005
I just want to say I am sorry to hear about Tim. I never meet Tim but went to the Wolves game. I know Jami from helping out with Snowflakes at Indian Trail Junior High. Jami I am sorry for your lose. If you need anything I am here for you. My God bless you all.
Dorrie Bowers
February 16, 2005
I was acqauinted with Tim in the early 90's when he played for the Phoenix Roadrunners. He was a great player and very nice guy with an awesome last name. In 1997, my son was born and I named him Breslin. With the choosing of the name, there was a huge influence from the Tim I had once been acquainted with. Tim's memory is alive in our home and hearts every day. We will never forget him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jill Doyle
February 16, 2005
Jami, I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Peggy, Meagan, Amy , Gramma Leidig
February 16, 2005
To Jamie, Shane, Paige,and Chase, Knowing your wonderful family has been all our pleasure. We never knew Tim as the Hockey Player, but as one of two wonderful freinds that Rick and Cheri have. We often remarked about how fortunate they were to have such good neighbors. Tim was a humble, gentleman. He will be missed by so many, but admired by more. We feel honored to have known him. Thank you for letting us be a part of your lives. Sincerely Peg, Meg, Amy, and Gramma
Dana Newcomb
February 15, 2005
To Tim's wife, children, and family, I am Laura and Matt Kaplans cousin Dana. I heard about Tim's passing and wanted to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I lost my dad when he was 47 yrs old suddenly as well and I was 10... now looking back at the age of 29 and just newly married as well...I miss him and think about him each and every day that goes by, but I know that no matter where I am or what I am doing from now until forever that he is my guardian angel always and I know that Tim is now a guardian angel to all of you. There are going to be some really tough times ahead and there will also be some easier times ahead as well.. As I was once told GOD ONLY GIVES YOU AS MUCH AS YOU CAN HANDLE!!! And God is watching over you and your family as well. I heard that Tim was a wonderful person, great friend, good Daddy, super hockey player and I know that he is and will be truly missed.
Sincerely,
Dana and Jeff Newcomb
Sara Seville
February 15, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with whole Breslin family. I have great memories watching Tim and Mike play for the Saints. He will be missed by everyone here in Dubuque.
Leo & Gloria Rivera
February 15, 2005
May all your fond memories see you through this time of sorrow. Our sincere condolences.
Nana and Bill Simons
February 15, 2005
Dear Jim, Kay and family...Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved Tim. I know your family is close and strong ... that means so much durning these dark hours. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Joseph A. Poremba
February 15, 2005
Erin and The Breslin Family,
My sincere condolences. You all are in my prayers.
Karen Sukel
February 15, 2005
I was very sadden to hear of Tim's passing. My husband played youth hockey with Tim and has many fond memories of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jim & Teddi Quinn
February 15, 2005
Dear Jami and Family and all the members of the Rutili and Breslin families:
May you find strength knowing that Tim's memory will live on in his children. It is quite apparent that Tim touched the hearts of many - just by reading the many beautiful sentiments on these pages.
May it help to know that we share in your sorrow.
May God bless you all,
JIM SEVILLE
February 14, 2005
What great memories of Mike and Tim when they played for the Dubuque Saints. Tim was a true gentleman with a big heart. I know his spirit will endure through everyone that knew him.
Tim showed me a little trick for teeing up a golf ball when you didn't have a tee, I still use it when I play.
James Ferolo
February 14, 2005
We extend our sincere condolences to the Breslin Family in this time of loss and grief. May the Lord's love and compassion be your consolation in the days ahead.
Jim and Mary Ann Ferolo
Fiona Keane
February 14, 2005
To the Breslin Family,
My family is deeply saddened to hear of the untimely death of Timothy. Our hearts go out to you all, and although most of you do not know me, please know that you are being thought of by your extended family, both in the US and in Ireland.
We wish you the very best in this most difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Frank & Mary Keane, Kevin, Frank and Fiona (Las Vegas/New York/San Francisco--all formerly of Ireland)
Dan Berck
February 14, 2005
Dear Jim and Kay,
I just got back into town Monday. My prayers are with you both in your all to sudden lose if your son. God bless Tim and hold him close till you meet again.
Sincerely,
Dan Berck
JOE MAURIELLO
February 14, 2005
Dear Breslin family,
my deepest condolences on Tim's
passing.I met Tim many times thru the years he played with the Wolve's as I worked security at the Rosemont Horizon( now the Allstate Arena).He was always pleasant and my idea of what a pro athelte should be.May GOD Bless Tim &his family!
Jim Sansone
February 14, 2005
Dear Jami and family,
We only met Tim once, but that was all it took to know he was a great guy.
Our condolences to you and the entire Breslin family.
Remember the good times.
Jim and Maree Sansone
MIchelle Milewski
February 14, 2005
Jami,
My heart and my prayers go out to you and your family. You always gave me a shoulder to cry on when you were my teacher and now I am giving you my shoulder to cry on as a friend. You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Sincerely,
Michelle & Little Gianna
Laura Lamude (Marchi)
February 14, 2005
I am so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of Tim. My brother played hockey with him when we were younger and I remember what a great person he was then. His life touched so many people and those memories will be with everyone forever. Again our deepest sympathy.
Pete, Dee Marchi, Laura (Marchi), John, Luke Lamude
ida & christine de maria
February 14, 2005
dear jami & children roseanne & tim rutili
we did not know tim but we have known jami since she was a little girl living down the block from her. we were so sorry to hear of your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. take care
Barbara Werner
February 14, 2005
Jamie & Family,the Rutili & Breslin Family's
There are never correct words at a moment like this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your combined family's.
Love the Werners, Barb, Bob, Roy & his family, Bobby and his family, and Mike.
Linda Locey-Bouvet
February 14, 2005
To the Breslin family,
I was a sports writer in Sault Ste. Marie when Tim played hockey at Lake Superior State University. Tim was a true gentleman, even as a very young man. He played hockey with the kind of character that enabled LSSU to distinguish itself as the best college hockey program in the nation at the time. He will never be forgotten by those who knew him at LSSU. My prayers go out to you, and especially the children.
Sean & Melissa Sodko
February 14, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sadness.
Sean & Melissa Sodko
Mike & Alaine Witte
February 14, 2005
Dear Breslin Family,
Our heartfelt sympathy to the Breslin family on the untimely passing of Tim. Although we only met Tim during the first Turner Cup celebration, we used to sit with Kay and Jim during many of the Wolves games. Kay and Jim used to beam with pride as they watched Tim play his best. I remember how Jim used to sneak down to the glass to get a closer look at Tim while he skated. Kay used to talk about Tim saying that he was such a wonderful son. Our prayers are with you during this most difficult time of sadness.
Michele Theobald
February 14, 2005
To the entire Breslin Family:
My deepest sympathies for your loss. Tim always had a kind word and a smile.
Tom Minaghan
February 14, 2005
To the Breslin Family
May God be with all of you, and bless you all.
My son's remember the special skating instructions they had with Mike & Tim. It was wonderful.
Matthew Rhead
February 14, 2005
Dear Breslin Family,
On behalf of the whole Rhead Family I would like to express our sadness and condolences at Tim's passing. Tim and all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in knowing that he is now with God, and in a better place.
Norton Family
February 14, 2005
My family and I were devastated to hear about Tim. Our prayers, thoughts and hearts are with you all. I am disappointed that I could not be with you in person, but I am out of town.
Scott Norton and family
ANNA&JOHN DEPINTO
February 14, 2005
JIM&KAY,
OUR ENTIRE FAMILY IS THINKING OF YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF GRIEF AT THE DEATH OF YOUR
SON TIM.HE DID TOUCH OUR LIVES.JIM
YOU AND I HAVE STOOD SIDE BY SIDE
MENY TIMES WHEN OUR BOYS PLAYED
HOCKEY WITH OR AGAINST EACH OTHER,
AND WISHING THAT EACH OTHERS BOY
DO WELL.
STAY STRONG.
RESPECTFULLY,
ANNA&JOHN DEPINTO
david cotner
February 14, 2005
dear "bres' family,
i was tims athletic trainer at lake superior state. i knew tim to be full of life and loved to work hard and play hard. just an awesome guy. the trio of bres, dowd and naps ruled the hockey world and the soo at the time. tim just loved life. i am sure that the relationship he had with his kids was just as fun and full of life. remember this, your soul lives on with god and translates time and space. you can feel him with you anytime you want! my dad was my best friend of all time, when he died i can feel him with me when ever i want. just think great thoughts of him and your good times and there he is. with you all of the time. david cotner
Cara, Mark, Madeline and Ella Schuldt
February 14, 2005
Jami and Family,
Our entire family is praying for you at this time of sorrow. I can not begin to imagine what you are all going through. Our thoughts are with you, please let us know if we can help you.....You always help everyone else. I am glad that our children share a kindergarten class together. You have a wonderful family!!
Tina Boysen
February 13, 2005
Dear Jami, Shane, Paige, Chase and all the members of the Breslin and Rutili families-
All of our lives were touched by knowing your Tim, and my prayers and sorrow go out to each of you. Words can never express the sympathy that goes out to you and yours. May you grow strong in knowing that his spirit and his memory will live on in your children and in the lives of all that were touched by knowing him. May God bless you all, and keep you strong in the days, weeks, and months to come.
God Bless and With Much Love-
Tina Boysen
Joe Diaz
February 13, 2005
A young man...We'll miss dearly.
A Champion, a great coach,a good and eternal spirit.
How my son Derek and I marveled at your skills and your big heart.
..."it can't get better than this", my son would say.
So, Coach Breslin, thank you.
John Dini
February 13, 2005
I met Tim a few times over the years through common friends(Sam Ferace, Mike Tovella,Ron Lindsey),and although I did not know Tim real well, I did know he was a great man.My deepest sympathies and prayers
Tim & Nikki Mueller
February 13, 2005
To the whole Breslin Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of Tim. We have fond memories of him and your family and are very sorry we could not be there for you.
In our eyes Tim was a natural leader and a compasionate person and we are sure he gave alot to the sport of hockey and his players and the sport will truly miss him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Laura McIntyre
February 13, 2005
Mike,
I am sorry to hear about your brother. I always looked for your brother in the paper, enjoyed reading about him and watching him T.V. I am an old friend from the past...Laura "Janakas" McIntyre
John and Marilyn Bukovac
February 13, 2005
The Breslin Family,
Our deepest and most sincere sympathies for your untimely and tragic loss. We pray God will help ease your pain and sorrow this day and the days ahead.
THE MURPHY FAMILY
February 13, 2005
DEAR BRESLIN FAMILY,
WE ARE SADDENED TO HEAR OF TIM'S PASSING.ALL OF OUR FAMILY SENDS OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY.WE WILL CHEERISH THE MOMENTS OUR FAMILIES HAD TOGETHER.OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
James Waldron
February 13, 2005
Tim's character, leadership, and devotion, will be missed by all. I watched Tim play at Lake State which was priceless. May you rest in peace.
Anthony and Pat Farace
February 13, 2005
Dear Breslin Family,
Our sincere condolences to all of you on this tragic loss. We have such fond memories of Tim and of all your family growing up at Driscoll and playing hockey. Timmy was a great guy and we were honored knowing him. Know that our love and prayers are with you.
Tony and Kay Kwilas
February 13, 2005
Dear Jim and Kay and Family,
"Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted" - May God comfort you as you mourn the passing of your beloved Timmy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathy,
Tony and Kay Kwilas
Brian & Cathy Murphy
February 13, 2005
Dearest Kay, Jim and Family,
Our hearts go out to you during this tremendously difficult time. We know the closeness of your family ran deep and Tim will always be remembered as a loving and caring young man. We hope you will find strength and comfort in knowing that a great many people are keeping you in their prayers. We send you our deepest condolences.
Pat,Bill jr.,Mick,Mark ,Dan,Matt,Chris Murphy
February 13, 2005
DEAR BRESLIN FAMILY,
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY .WE WILL ALWAYS CHEERISH THE GREAT TIMES OUR FAMILIES HAD TOGETHER.YOUR FAMILIES ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Lisa (Soloy) Rediger
February 13, 2005
Dear Jami & Family,
I had the pleasure of meeting you, Tim and the wonderful Breslin family while working for the Chicago Wolves 1997-1999.
My hearfelt condolences to you, your beautiful children and the entire Breslin and Rutili families. You all have had such a profound impact on all of the lives you have touched thorughout the community. We are all with you during this difficult time.
Lisa & Bob Rediger
Amy & Danny
Albert & Mary Ann McGARRITY
February 13, 2005
Our sincere condolences go out the entire Breslin family.Our prayers are with you at this sad time.
Tim has run the race,now it is time for him rest.
Chet and Susan Phillips
February 13, 2005
We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of our good friend, Tim. My father died suddenly in his late 30's and left a wife and three children as well. He is still a profound and eternal memory. If it could be some small concession, you can judge the quality of a man's life by his impact on his friends. I am certain you will see the magnitude of that impact over the next couple of days. God bless you, your family and Tim.
Sincerest sympathy,
Chet, Susan, Evan, and Layne Phillips
The Gibbons Family
February 13, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. We will always remember Tim for his friendly personality and kind ways.
Sharon (Seville) Recker
February 13, 2005
My whole family holds such fond memories of Tim and all of you. We will never forget what a wonderful young man he is or what joy he brought to our fanily when he was with us. We are terribly saddened by this terrible tragedy and extend our love and prayers to you all. With love, Sharon and family.
The Martin Burke Family
February 12, 2005
Dear Breslin/McNally/McMahon families,
We are so honored to have known Tim. He had a gentle spirit and gracious heart. Our prayers will be with you all today and everyday.
much love,
The Burke Family
Pauline Sarantopoulos
February 12, 2005
Jami I want to say that I am very sorry for your loss, I know exactly how you feel because my husband died last year. My husband also played hockey with your husband before he became a Wolf and oddly enough I grew up with one of your cousins. After everything has settled down and numbness subsides, if you feel like talking I'm someone who could listen and understand exactly how you are feeling. Remind your children that they always have a father and he is always with them no matter what they are doing. He lives in their hearts, their heads, their memories. Always talk about Tim, they really need that. And again I am Very sorry.
Stacey (Seville) Welsh
February 12, 2005
Dear Breslin Family,
My sincerest wishes of sympathy for your entire family. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
We have many fond memories of Mike, Tim, and the rest of your family from *way* back when the boys played in Dubuque and stayed with us, that we will continue to cherish.
Barb Kudron
February 12, 2005
To Tim's family,
I am a friend of Joe and Carol Mulchrone. I met Joe through work, and very often we would spend our breaks and lunches sharing stories of each other’s families, many of which included Tim and his hockey career!
My Dad and I attended several Wolves games in their beginning years, including that first championship game! Though I never met Tim, I always cheered extra for him, as I would for a friend. As a sports fan, it was fun to "know him", even if only by association with his kind Uncle.
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Tim's passing. I had hoped and prayed that he could win that awful battle. I was touched by the memorials before last night's game and during intermission.
From all I've read and heard, Tim was an exceptional man who will be missed by many. I extend my deepest condolences, especially to his family, who will miss him infinitely. God Bless you in the difficult days ahead.
Fondly,
Claudia LiPuma
February 12, 2005
My sincere condolences go out to the entire Breslin Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Scott Jacobson
February 12, 2005
I will always remember Tim as a great person on and off the ice for the Chicago Wolves. He truly emphasized what being a team mate was all about. Thanks for the memories of bringing a championship to Chicago. We will definitely miss #16 in White.
Jim Smalley
February 12, 2005
Breslin Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sadness.
Jim & Lorraine Smalley
Shaina Lindon
February 12, 2005
To the Breslin Family,
I was sorry to hear about the passing of Tim. I knew Tim from being one of the many sales reps that called on him at McNally's. He was a wonderful person and I know he will be greatly missed.
My deapest sympothy goes out to your family,
Shaina Lindon
Bill & Diane Hoerstman
February 12, 2005
Our sincerest condolences to the Breslin Family. We met Tim when he played hockey for the "Dubuque Fighting Saints". He was always a class act. We have many fond memories of him.
Mary Felsl
February 12, 2005
Dear Jim, Kay and Family. Our heartfelt condolences go out to you on this most terrible tragedy. There are no words that can comfort you now, but just want to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Mary, Laura, Frank and Marty.
Patty & Wayne Rutkowski
February 12, 2005
Shane, Paige and Chase, we’re all so sorry that you won’t get to have your daddy with you anymore, but you should know that your daddy was a hero. Chicago Wolves fans would yell and scream whenever he got a goal. His teammates and the fans loved him.
Kids loved him too when he went to libraries and your daddy let them try on his pads and jersey. Even though he was shy, he always stopped to give autographs to his fans. He was always thinking of others, whether he was passing the puck or teaching kids about hockey.
Not too many hockey players get to play the game near their home, so your daddy was very proud to have his whole family come to the Wolves games. And they came to almost all the games and yelled and screamed at his goals too.
And when your daddy won the best prize of all, the Turner Cup, he smiled when he carried it over his head and skated around before the fans. Then he celebrated with his teammates and drank champagne out of the Cup. But he didn’t stop thinking about the fans, so late that night, he and some of his teammates took the Cup with them and came to the bar at the Ramada down the street where all the fans were still celebrating and they filled the cup up with champagne and let all the fans drink out of the Cup too. When they gave him a championship ring, he didn’t wear it, like the other players did, he had it re-sized so that your grandpa could wear it. Boy, your grandpa is so proud of that ring, and of your daddy.
He was a team player, who played his very hardest every night. He had more assists than goals because your daddy was very generous. And another thing about your daddy is that he was humble. Even people that worked for him didn’t know he was a well-loved Chicago Wolves hockey player who had helped win a championship for his team. He really loved hockey and he wanted to share that with others, to give back. The success he got at being with the Wolves allowed him to share his love of hockey with others. He started a hockey camp in Bensenville so he could teach kids to play. And after he retired from the Wolves, he still played sometimes with the Wolves and Blackhawks at charity events.
We know you and your Mommy and family will miss him. All the Chicago Wolves fans will miss him too. And so will the players and the kids he taught. We will keep you all in our prayers. May God Bless you and keep you in the palm of His hand.
Heather Kirk/ John Corcoran
February 12, 2005
Dear Jami and Family,
We were so saddened to hear of Tim's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tims passion for life will not be forgotten.
Sincerely,
John Corcoran & Heather Kirk
~The McNally Boatcrew
Christine Darschewski
February 12, 2005
To the Entire Breslin Family:
We had the great pleasure of knowing Tim when he played for the Chicago Wolves! My husband's family (10 kids in all) also attended Driscoll Catholic High School and Tim graduated with my sister-in-law; Marianne Darschewski and Ron (my husband) and Joe also have fond memories of him while in highschool! Our hearts and prayers go out to you in this most difficult time in your lives! God Bless!
Chris & Ron Darschewski
Colin, Jeremy & Cassandra
And the Entire Darschewski Clan
Sandy & Dominic Vecchione
February 12, 2005
We are out of town and heard about the passing of your son, Tim. We're so sorry for your great loss and you have our deepest sympathy.
Sandy & Dominic Vecchione
Edward & Catherine McNally
February 12, 2005
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family.
Tim was a great guy and will be missed very much.
Ed McNally
Hilaire Hauer
February 12, 2005
Dear Jami and the entire Breslin family-
My huband, Brett Hauer, and I had the pleasure of meeting you during the 1996-1997 season with the Chicago Wolves. We heard the sad news of Tim's passing via a loyal Wolves fan who has kept in touch with Brett over all of these years. We will always remember Tim as such a loyal and dedicated man, both to the family and the community.
Our prayers and sympathy go out to you and the family.
Brett and Hilaire Hauer
Elise and Brynne
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