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Reese L. Fesmire Reese L. Fesmire, 52, of Erie, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 26, 2009 at St. Vincent Health Center. He was born August 2, 1956 in Niagara Falls, N.Y., son of the late John L. and Ida M. Patterson Fesmire. He had resided in Erie for most of his life having moved here from Daytona Beach, Fla. Reese was a 1974 graduate of Harbor Creek High School. He was a US Army veteran. Reese was currently employed as a mail handler for the US Postal Service. His interests and hobbies included golfing, bowling and coaching Little League baseball. He was an avid Green Bay Packers and St. Louis Cardinals fan. Survivors include his beloved wife of 24 years, Arlene J. Beresford Fesmire; four children, Tim Fesmire (Nicole White), Kevin Fesmire, John Fesmire and Jimmy Fesmire, all of Erie; three brothers, James Fesmire, Ph.D. of Tampa, Fla., Jack Fesmire (wife Betty) of Palm Coast, Fla., and Frank Fesmire (wife Sue) of Pottstown, Pa.; many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Rd., on Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and are invited to attend the Funeral Service there on Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment with full military honors at Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38101. To send condolences, visit www.dusckasfuneralhome.com. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits.

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Published by Erie Times-News from Apr. 27 to Apr. 29, 2009.

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kevin fesmire

May 3, 2009

I would like to thank everyone for their sympathy and condoleneces in this difficult time i never realized how many friends me and my family had or how many lives my father touched touched again i would like to thank you all

Krista Smith

May 1, 2009

My prayers are with your family. Sorry for your loss.

Jill Popa

April 30, 2009

Arlene and family, I am so sorry to hear about Reese. I remember all the years that i cut his hair, and how he always made me laugh. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Wendy Bissell-Cabrera

April 30, 2009

Fesmire Family,
Reese will be greatly missed at workroom floor after being working among him for over 28 years. He is kind person and will deeply miss him. May God bless him.

Annie & Rob Schodt

April 29, 2009

Tim,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. if you and nicole need anything, please let us know.

QUENSITA HINMAN

April 29, 2009

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH U ALL MAY GOD BLESS THE FESMIRE FAMILY .

MAY YOUR FAMILY FIND PEACE AND COMFORT THROUGH FAMILY AND FRIENDS .

FROM QUENSITA HINMAN AND THOMAS
A/K/A HITMAN

Jay and Darlene

April 29, 2009

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

Dan Hemenger

April 29, 2009

Fesmire family, Reese and I attended HC a few years ago. It is sad to see an old friend pass. My deepest sympathy to your family. May you always remember the great times. My prayers are for your family's peace and comfort.

April 29, 2009

Dear Arlene and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, our prayers are with you. May your memories give you strength during this time.
sincerely, Lisa McNamara-Jelinek and family Harborcreek, Pa.

Tiffany Young

April 28, 2009

I grew up down the street from the Fesmire's. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Brenda Hammerman

April 28, 2009

i am so sorry to hear of your loss.my thoughts and prayers are with you

David Wilkin

April 28, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of sorrow. Reese was a great member and officer of Local 309, and will be missed by myself and the Executive Board members who have know him over the years.

Stephanie Urban

April 28, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies. Reese will be greatly missed at the Postal Service.

James Fesmire

April 28, 2009

Thank you all for you kind words it means a lot to my family and I.

Lisa Mackowski

April 28, 2009

To the Fesmire family
We are so sorry for your loss. We had the pleasure of getting to know Reese at bowling on Saturdays. He was a very kind and generous man. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Mackowski & Matt Bennett

Wayne Newsome

April 28, 2009

To the Fesmire Family, the Lord Our Savior will comfort you at this time and always, Reese's smile will always play a big part in our thoughts of him, until we met again Brother Mail handler, God's Speed.

Ann and Doug Hammerman

April 28, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Reese was a very good man and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Stephanie Rockwell

April 28, 2009

Arlene, Jimmy, Kevin, John, and Tim

Know that if there is anything you guys need, I am here for you. Reese was a great guy from his long tales about the military to the late night unnecessary (but appreciated) car rides home to his Love of the Packers. He will be missed. Deepest sympathies!

Diane Alibaruho

April 28, 2009

Tim,
I haven't seen you in a few years, since the Y days, but I just wanted to send my condolences to you, Nicole, and your family.

EVAN AND FAMILY ABELE

April 28, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Scott and Wendy

April 27, 2009

Arlene. Kevin, John, & Jimmy,

We are sorry to Hear about Reese's untimely passing. He was a great father to you guys and will be missed.

Michele Cummings

April 27, 2009

Our family has known Reese since he was a teenager. Although we have not seen him in years, our memory of his infectious laughter, great friendship and good natured attitude toward everyone, will always be in our hearts and memories. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. In loving memory, Rita "Mom" McConnell, Chip McConnell and Missy (McConnell) Cummings

Kevin Fesmire

April 27, 2009

Dad im sorry i didnt get to say goodbye or that i loved you but im sure you all ready know that i miss you so much and i will take care of mom for you

I Love You
your son
Kevin

Joanne Wilkinson

April 27, 2009

Kevin and Family,
The right words to say are hard to come to. I know that there is nothing I could say to make this any less painful for you. Please know that you are all being thought of. And that I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss.

June and John Curry

April 27, 2009

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family.Reese was a very good man and will be sadly missed

the defoe family

April 27, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

the defoe family

April 27, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

cindy walters

April 27, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss.The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.Reese was a warm and caring person,always had something nice to say to make your day!Reese will be greatly missed at the erie general mail facility.sincerely,
cindy walters

Sharon Muldrew

April 27, 2009

Kevin and Family,

May God, family,and friends comfort you all during your time of sorrow.

Sharon and Shelly
Soulsville Bowling

Kristina Jordan

April 27, 2009

John, I'm so sorry for the loss you and your family have experienced. Your father was a good man and will be missed.

Sue and Will Dixon

April 27, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Reese was a fellow bowler. He was a very kind man and fun to be around. He will be missed. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

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