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for Edward Root
March 2, 2012
Nascar, March madness, the St Patties Day parade, and Spring Training. Aww what wonderful memories and times we all had. Your new granddaugher will be here soon. Love and miss you so Papa!
Audrina Faith
December 24, 2011
Merry Christmas Grandpa! I will miss you for my first Christmas but I know you are always here with us! My Mama and Dad tell me about you everyday and how much you loved the holidays and
especially Christmas. We will always keep your memory alive and every time your Christmas clock rings we all smile. Have a wonderful celebration with our Lord this Christmas!! Love your Audrey!!
November 17, 2011
Miss you everyday. Miss my sports buddy, our political rants and just being with you. Always had the best time just doing a bunch of nothing with you. We will miss you tomorrow, next week and forever. Thank you for everything you did and for everything you were. You were simply the best and we will love and miss you until we are all together again.
September 17, 2011
Jess, that is a beautiful poem! You are a beautiful person. I know you miss your papa deeply. My heart hurts for your loss! You have become the man your father raised you to be. Be proud. I am. I love you J...Cyd
September 14, 2011
I find myself wondering...
Did I give you your due..
For all that you've done for me
Did I ever thank you?
For all of my childhood memories
For helping me deal with life's stresses
For helping me accept my defeats
And celebrate my successes?
Or for teaching me the value of hard work,
Good judgement, courage, and being true
The laughter, smiles, and quiet times we've shared
Did I ever thank you?
If I have forgotten, I'm thanking you now
You taught me right from wrong....
I hope you know how much you're loved and appreciated
I hope you, instinctively, knew it all along.
Happy Birthday, Papa! I LOVE YOU WITH ALL OF MY HEART! I know you are having the best celebration of all!
Jess
September 14, 2011
Not a day goes by that I don`t have Jake moments!!! I miss my friend and partner constantly! Happy Birthday Rooter.
Dano
Jess
September 11, 2011
Papa football Sundays will never ever be the same without you! Heck our lives are not the same without you. Each day brings a different memory and hurtful reminder of how we miss you so much!! Through our pain we feel you constantly and know you are right here every step of the way! Our bond is still as "Solid" as ever.
Linda ( Dascola ) Clark
Linda Clark
September 9, 2011
I will miss you very much counsin Jake and I will see you again. When I get my call to the promissed land.
Love Always
Linda (Dascola )& Bob Clark
August 28, 2011
Hey Jake, our grandaughter was born on 8/26/2011 she is beautiful!!!! Our girl Jessie was a real tropper, and Ramon was cool calm and collected as ever. She will know all about her grandpa! Love and miss you
Shai breanna Leatherwood
July 19, 2011
I love u grandpa Jake, I remember waking up and going to donut wheel in the mornings, and picking out a dozen, or gawking at your trains in the garage, I regret with all of my heart not seeing you, and hugging you before you went, anyone who didn't have the privilege to meet you is missing out! We all love you Soo much, please forgive me for not having the time to visit...
July 11, 2011
Ricky, you've been gone for 10 days now and how very very lonely it is without you! I LOVE YOU SOO but I know that you are at peace. I will miss you all the days of my life. Dori
Jessica, Ramon, Lola & Audrina Velarde
July 11, 2011
Papa,
There is a piece of my heart that was taken when you left us on Friday, 7/1/2011. You were the greatest person and father figure I have ever known. You were always there for me and always made me feel like I was one of your own. The days ahead are going to be extremely hard for Mama, Mon and I but I know you will always be by our side. I promise you that Audrina will always know of the wonderful man her GrandPapa Jake was and I will instill in her the life lessons and values you taught us. Although our lives will never be the same, I am so grateful and honored that we were able to have you in our lives for as long as we did. Our love and amazing bond will never be broken. I love you with all of my heart!
Until we meet again Papa.
July 9, 2011
To have been able to call you a friend was an honor for both of us. The world is a lesser place without you.
Al and Linda
Moni Moler-Rollins
July 9, 2011
i'll miss the bigs hugs u would give!!
July 8, 2011
So Sad that I never got out to see my Cousin, been nearly 40 years and now I have only the fond memories of Jake in his youth. My heart goes out to all those close to him. Phil & Mary Dascola, Chelsea, Michigan
Bob McQuown
July 8, 2011
Jake, how great it was to get to know you during our "Wild Bunch" days at the UofA. You were always such a good friend and great competitor. I will keep you in my prayers.
Ken Livingston
July 8, 2011
Jake
my time spent with you was like being with an older brother, and you will be truly missed. i will always remember how you made a poodle dress seem manly.
Jim Howes
July 8, 2011
" In my minds eye , I can vividly see Jake dancing with " our " daughter Jessica on her wedding night , to the sound of Frank Sinatra singing " Just the way You look tonight ". Their smiles, and the love between them was a beautiful sight to behold. Again, Thank you Jake ! "
Deb Nagel
July 7, 2011
Tucson will not be the same without you. You were loved and will not be forgotten.
Anisa Elias
July 7, 2011
"We knew little that morning that God was going to call your name,
In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again."
Nancy,
In this hard time of grieving, I send you my love and condolences. Stay strong mom and be at ease that he is dancing with the angels. I love you!
Jess,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay strong for your princess. I am here for you any day at any time! Love you lots babe!!!!
Jeanette & Dave Reese
July 7, 2011
We send our deepest sympathy to Jake's family. Since we live in Michigan, we didn't get a chance to know him well. We were happy we got a chance to visit with him a little when we visited Tucson several years ago. You gave us the best steak dinner we have ever had, Jake!!!
taylor beck
July 7, 2011
Jake,
I had some really fun memories growing up with you and your family. thank you for those. you will be missed. thoughts and prayers go out to Jake's family during this hard time.
Taylor Beck
Jennifer and Andy
July 7, 2011
Thank you Jake for all your help, wisdom and kindness. All your hugs, kisses and smiles. We will miss you at every get together, every holiday and every day forever. You were an amazing man to know and we are so very blessed to have had you in our lives for so long! You will never be forgotten.
July 7, 2011
We send our deepest sympathies to Jake's family and close friends. We didn't see Jake too often but had good laughs when we did. So sad and shocking to loose him so young! Rest in peace, Jake. You will really be missed. Kathy and Frank Ott
Marcus Lynch
July 7, 2011
Jake my friend of 52 years, you were like a brother when we were growing up. I pray you are at peace. You will be missed, & never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I was blessed to know you and call you friend.
Cydni Beck
July 6, 2011
May your light shine bright from above to keep you always in our hearts. I will miss you Jake
Christine
July 6, 2011
While I had not had occasion to see Jake recently, he coached a junior hockey team when our kids were young. An honest and down to earth fellow, he always had their interests to heart. My deepest sympathy to his lovely family . Christine Taylor and Zeke Odima
Fred & Dianna Fischer
July 6, 2011
Our thoughts are with you and your family. Always a gentleman.
July 6, 2011
Jake, we love you and are sure going to miss you! Dan & Sue
Jon Hurst
July 6, 2011
I probably only got to see Jake once or twice a year, but it was always great. I will miss his humor and friendship. His passing will leave a vacuum.
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