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for George Coscarelli
Gracie James
January 7, 2025
Honestly, i'm not sure what to say. I never met him, even though he was my grandpa. Yep, Cristina (Tina) had kids. I'm one of them, Gracie. I've heard so much about him, and I wish I could meet him. He seemed like a genuinely nice guy.
Ellie James
December 16, 2024
Dear grandpa I may not have met you but you still will forever be in my heart Love your granddaughter ellie
Michelle Malone
August 31, 2009
My mom (Lillan) and I were so sorry to hear of George's passing. We both have fond memories from both your visits to Smith Floral and our visits to resturant! Our most sincere sympathy to you and all of your family.
Larry Frey
August 29, 2009
Peg
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I had a lot of good times with George when I used to run around with him in the early 1960's. Take care and the best of luck to you.
Cheryl Lynch Fried
August 23, 2009
Peg, Nicole, Tina, Cammie & Danielle,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have great memories of babysitting for you for several years. You were like a second family to me. I once complained to George that he paid me too much and he told me that he paid his employees more than me and yet I had the most important job of taking care of his girls. How could I not take the money :). I will never forget that. George was a wonderful man with a wonderful family.
karen anderson
August 22, 2009
I was so saddened to hear of georges passing . I worked for him for 7 years and have such fond memories of such kind and generous man.He gave great christmas parties and gave his employees great rum birthday cakes. I havent had such a caring generous boss since then. Im so sorry to Peg and the girls, he was so proud of you all. god bless, Karen Anderson
Barb Clem
August 19, 2009
Peg and Family,
It seems as though I have known George forever, it was such a shock to hear of his passing. Friends and I would gather at the restrauant after work (years ago) to laugh and talk, and to especially give "our georgie" a hard time, which he seemed to love. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of grief.
Elizabeth (Beth) O'Keefe (Frank)
August 18, 2009
Dear Peg and girls,
It is with a heavy heart that I mourn the loss of a special guy, with a special spouse and special family.
I'm just grateful to have known him.
There will never be another Georgie!
Loving thoughts to all of you.
Beth
Kermit Douse
August 17, 2009
Dear Peg and family,
Who can forget the fun evenings at the CCL where I worked in the lounge w/ Donna and the gang. Laughs, and more laughs! George was always so kind and generous when the staff came to his restaurant after work. A true gentleman and friend to all.
Kermit Douse
Jerry Fata
August 17, 2009
Dear Peg and Girls:
We are so sorry to hear of George's passing. We had many great visits with him down on Siesta Key at Captain Kurts and will really miss him. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Jerry & Lisa Fata
August 15, 2009
Dear Peggy, Nicole, Tina, Cami and Danielle:
We have been thinking so much about you lately, and were so saddened to have learned that George passed away so suddenly.
George was a very special person to us and we have so many wonderful and fun memories of good times we shared together in Michigan and Florida.
With our deepest and heartfelt sympathy and prayers,
Tom and Saritha
Okemos, Michigan
Thomas Keena
August 15, 2009
Dear Peggy, Nicole, Tina, Cami and Danielle:
We have been thinking so much about you lately, and are saddened by the news that George passed away so suddenly.
George was a very special person to us and we have so many wonderful and fun memories of good times we shared together in Michigan and Florida.
With our deepest heart felt sympathy and prayers,
Tom and Saritha
Stephanie Kramer
August 14, 2009
Dear Coscarelli Family, We were so sorry to hear about Mr. Coscarelli's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We have many fond memories of your family.We miss seeing you. Stephanie Eyde Kramer and family
Mary Dalla
August 14, 2009
Dear Peggy and family,
My condolences as you mourn the loss of husband and father.
While my contact with the family was limited, "Coscarelli's" was the place to go when I first came to Lansing as principal of Immaculate Heart of Mary-St. Casimir School. I said Hi to George many a time as we gathered for a TGIF.
God bless you in these days ahead as George now rests in peace.
Joe & Joyce Kulesia
August 13, 2009
Dear Peggy, Nicole,Tina, Cami and Danielle; we are so sorry for your loss. You have all been great friends through the years. We saw George in Florida this year and all he could talk about was his Grandsons. He certainly looked good then and we were really shocked when we heard of his problems. We will really miss him. If there is anything we can do, just give us a call. Joe & Joyce Kulesia
August 13, 2009
Dear Peg and Girls
Rich and I are heartbroken for you. We had some great times. The time we came to Saugatuck in a blizzard to spend New Year's eve with you. The wonderful graduation parties for the girls. The picture is beautiful and looks just like him. Take care, we will be thinking of you often.
Rich and Sharon Ramont, Okemos, MI
Robert Estorga
August 13, 2009
Cammie and Family,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Donna Williams
August 13, 2009
Peg,Nicole,Tina,Cami,Danielle:
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families. I worked for George and his family for over 18yrs. He was and is my mentor. He taught me so much about the restaurant business. I owe him so much for his time and talent that he took with me. He will be missed by many.
Brett Morton
August 13, 2009
Dear Peg, Nicole, Cammie and Danielle,
I am so sad to hear about George. He was a wonderful man and a lot of fun to be around. I know he loved his daughters so much.
God Bless,
Brett Morton
Howard and Judie Haas
August 13, 2009
We were sad to hear of George's passing. We were friends for many years and always enjoyed the fun when we saw him. Siesta Key and Captain Curts will not be the same without George.
What a wonderful tribute to someone's life to have had so many people care about you.
Bernie & Peggy Doepker
August 13, 2009
Dear Peg and family,
We are so sorry to hear about George's untimely death.My wife Peggy Minich-Doepker and I attended St Mary's with George and saw him at the restaurant most Spartan home games for years. I will always remember George's wit and sense of humor.He will be missed!
Bernie & Peggy Doepker
Hilton Head, SC
August 12, 2009
Dear Peg, Nicole, Tina, Cammie and Danielle,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to all of you and your families. We were both surprised and saddened to read of George's death. There are so many memories of all of you as neighbors, classmates to our children, babysitters and friends. May the memories of all that was good and blessed sustain you and bring you peace. We will be praying for all of you. Love from Terry and Mary Frank
Theresa Lynch
August 12, 2009
Dear Peg and family,
I am so sorry to hear about George's death. He was a great person and well respected man. I have great memories of babysitting the girls and working at the restaurant. George was a generous and thoughtful person and will be missed by all.
Sherri Hawkins
August 12, 2009
Dear Peg & Family
I'm so sorry for your loss. I've known George since I was a kid and have very fond memories of him and your family. God Bless you.
Jim & Gloria Pecora
August 12, 2009
To Peg and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and yours in the passing of George. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
August 12, 2009
Coscarelli Family,
George will surely be missed by all.
I worked for George 23 years, He was a
wonderful mentor and friend. Was a very proud man. He was a great support for the community. His first and great
love went to his Girls (Peg,Nicole,Tina,Cami,Danielle)!
With many fond memories,
Peggy Barnes
Hi to "TPC"
Donna Beachnau
August 11, 2009
Peg and Family, We are so sorry to hear about George. We have many great memories of time spent at Coscarelli`s and the C.Club. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Donna Beachnau and Family
Traci Scruby-Moore
August 11, 2009
Dear Coscarelli Family,
I am so sorry to hear of George's passing. Some of my best memories growing up revolve around the restaurant and visiting Siesta Key and always seeing George.
I know that Florida won't be the same for my Mom, Dad and the "Lansing Crew" when they come down in March, he will be missed. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Traci Scruby-Moore and Family
Ruth Hayes
August 11, 2009
Surprising shock to read of death of George Coscarelli. My condolences.
Would be grateful to hear from you.
Ruth Hayes
1400 N. Drake Rd. Apt. 231
Kalamazoo MI 49006
Ronnie and Heinz Jeannero
August 11, 2009
Heinz and I had a good cry after you called us regarding George's passing. It's so hard losing a loved one. May our beautiful memories of such a great man help replace the emptiness we all feel at this time.
James Oleniczak
August 11, 2009
I'll never forget George and Spartan football games. He was always a good host at the restaurant. After retiring from LFD, John Volz and myself didn't into Lansing very much, so we hadn't seen him.
Sorry, to hear that he suffered from the affects of his illness. We'll miss him.
Please accept John and My condolences.
God Bless You!
James Ole Oleniczak
August 11, 2009
Dear Coscarelli Family,
I am so sorry for the passing of your husband and dad, he was an exceptional man who raised four beautiful daughters. Cammie, I remember taking a SMC roadtrip to the Cascarelli home and making a stop at your dad's restaurant and how proud he was of you and generous to all your college girlfriends. He was a true gentleman who loved his dear family. Please know Mr. Coscarelli is in my thoughts and prayers.
With warmest regards,
Jayne & Scott (Gillig) A'Hearn and family
Kelly Fitzgerald and Family
August 11, 2009
Mrs. Coscarelli, Nicole, Tina, Cami, and Danielle, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I have so many great memories of Mr. Coscarelli during my years at Saint Mary's College. I will always remember boating in Saugatuck, eating at his restaurants, and joining family in Marco Island. He will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kelly Fitzgerald and Family
August 11, 2009
Mrs. Coscarelli, Nicole, Tina, Cami, Danielle and Family, we are so sorry to hear about Mr. Coscarelli. I have many great memories of him during my years at Saint Marys College. He was always having fun on his boat in Saugatuck, entertaining at his restaurants, and enjoying time with family in Marco Island. He will be missed!!! You are always in our thoughts and prayers.
August 10, 2009
We are so sorry that we all have lost a good friend. We have known George for many years in Lansing and also in Siesta Key. Are thoughts are with his family in this time of sadness. Dick and Marilyn Maidlow
Ginger Zoulek
August 10, 2009
Peg, Nicole, Tina, Cami, Danielle. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. It's been along time. But I will always remember, how nice your Husband/Dad was. He really was a great Man.
Tony Cline
August 10, 2009
My Sympathy goes out to the Coscarelli Family . I was a employee of George's for a few years and I have great memories of George , He was a great boss and friend . He treated me very well. George will be missed by all .
Jeff Griffin
August 10, 2009
Growing up in the neighborhood around the store, George (and father Charlie) were part of the lives of my family and myself. He treated us as friends, not just customers. In 1984 my wife and I celebrated our wedding reception at the restaurant. Not only was George the perfect host, but when it was time to pay the bill, we found that it was for only a token amount -a wedding gift from George! His kindness and friendship will always be remembered.
August 10, 2009
To Dear Peg, Cammie, and the Coscarelli Family, We are so deeply saddened for you all. You have been in our constant thoughts and prayers. May your memories of your father keep you warm and gladden your hearts, even through the toughest of times. Big hugs and much love, Beth and Dan (Nessner) Urbut
August 10, 2009
Being a Coscarelli regular for over 20 years I had come to know George as a rrue friend. To Peg and the girls, keep your chins up, he was among my dearest friends and will ever be remembered.
bob nelson
Ellen Fata
August 10, 2009
Dear Peg,Nicole, Tina, Cami and Danielle, I am so sorry to hear about the death of George. I have so many good memories of all the time we spent together, especially in Florida. Last weekend, my family and I sat around the dinner table at Higgins Lake and told "Coscar" stories. We all had a story to tell. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Beth and Bob Aldrich
August 10, 2009
Coscarelli's was our "Cheers" for many years and George's hospitality and friendly smile was second to none. We've never found another place like it. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Linda Norris
August 10, 2009
Peg and family, I'm so sorry to hear about George. We have many memories of George at Coscarelli's. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
August 10, 2009
Dear Peg and family: We were so shocked and saddened to learn about George. Know that we are thinking of you, and will fondly remember all our great times together at Coscarelli's. Pat and Bob Anderson
Monty Norris
August 10, 2009
Dear Peg,Nichole, Tina,Cammie and Danielle I was so saddened to hear about George, he was always a great friend to me and I'm going to miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom Struble
August 10, 2009
Peg, Nicole, Tina, Cami & Danielle:
I was saddened to hear of your loss. May God grant peace to the memory of George, Comfort to the family and grace to us all as we seek to live our lives to God's Glory.
Tom Struble(Riley street neighbor)
Barb Dionise
August 9, 2009
Peg and girls,
I am so sorry to hear of the death of my cousin, George. We saw him last in Florida and we had great time. Talking mostly about his family and visiting them. He was a proud father! I know he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Barb and Pat Dionise
Laura Lebsack-Bates
August 9, 2009
Peg, Nicole, Tina, Cami & Danielle,
I was deeply saddened to hear about George. He was great guy! My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
August 9, 2009
To Peg, Nicole, Tina, Cammie, and Danielle,
Our deepest sympathy to each of you at this time. Please know you are all in our thoughts & prayers...
Rita Bauman and Theresa (Bauman)Myrick
Thomas Beavers
August 9, 2009
I had the good fortune to work for Mr. Coscarelli as a cook at his restaurant on Cedar St. It was a great place to work and I learned a lot during the time I was there. George was a good boss and I remember how we always had to watch out when he came back to the kitchen to "show us how it is done". George cared about his restaurant and the people who worked there. It was a very popular restaurant back then and we had a lot of regular customers who made it an enjoyable place to work and we took pride in doing our best because George would always let us know that he appreciated our efforts. Working for George gave me job skills that I still use today. Thanks George!
August 9, 2009
Dear Peg and Girls,
I was a waitress at Coscarelli’s starting in 1979 and left in 1982 to move to Florida. My dad, Jack Smith delivered the meat to the restaurant for many years. A couple of years ago, I ran into George at Captain Curt’s and we had a long and great conversation. I have always had a tremendous amount of respect for him.
I am so sorry for your loss.
JoLyn Smith-Spivey
Sheila Harrington
August 9, 2009
I'm soo sad and sorry to hear about George,he was a very special man and a great friend. Sincerely, Sheila Harrington
August 9, 2009
Dear Peg, Larry and I were so sorry to hear about George. We always enjoyed talking with him at Captain Curt's when we were in Sarasota. Hope all is well with you and the girls. Take care. Candy Parker
August 9, 2009
Danielle and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Emily Cyberski
Mary Ellen Sheets
August 9, 2009
Peg,
Tom and I were so shocked and saddened to learn George had passed away. We stopped at Captain Curt's about every 6 weeks to pay him a visit. We had lunch with him about a month before he died and he was fine. He was so proud of his grandsons, showing us pictures of them until his co-workers teased him about it. He knew more of what was going on in Lansing than we do, and we live there!
Tom will miss having George be the same age as he is for one day a year. Hope you are okay.... please call if you are in Lansing.
Mary Ellen
Mary Sontag-Sonefeld
August 9, 2009
Dear Peg and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of George and your family from my childhood. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jim Sontag
August 9, 2009
My deepest sympathy to Peg, Nicole, Tina and Camey Jo. I have many memories of my dad's hunting days and parties at our house with George and Peg. They sure knew how to have a good time. I am sure there are many more stories that were never told. My dad will be glad to have his old buddies with him again.
Dave & Lynne Johnson
August 9, 2009
Peg and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. George was a very special guy and will be missed by all of us.
August 9, 2009
I have known George since College. He was a business neighbor and always a kind, easy going man. To his family, please accept my warmest sympathy, may he rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Larry Shanker
Shelly & Dan Deyoung
August 9, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to the Coscarelli family.
Your Dad & husband had the most wonderful girls & wife. I enjoyed watching the girls grow. And we know how he loved his grand~babies.
He was good friend & boss to me. Dan knew George for many of years too.
Our thoughts are with you.
Jane Fabiano-Turner
August 9, 2009
Peg and family,
So sorry to hear about George. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Tom Erb
August 9, 2009
To all of George's family and friends:
Please accept Kay and my deepest sympathy for your loss. I grew up across the street on Riley, and George and I were within 10 days of being the same age. From playing with his American Flyer and my Lionel trains, to watching the liquor store on weekends when our parents went to their cottages, to cruizing to Sully's, we spent a lot of good times together.
I'm selfishly sorry I didn't get to spend as much time with him in our later years.
We will always remember him kindly, and miss him deeply.
I have many happy memories from Siesta Key.
Cheri Schnitker
August 9, 2009
My deepest sympathy is with the family for the loss of such a good-hearted man.
dick jarrad
August 9, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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