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Harry Gaetano Obituary

Harry A. Gaetano VIRGINIA BEACH - Harry A. Gaetano, 73, died May 28, 2010 in Virginia Beach. He was born in New Haven, Conn., on Dec. 18, 1936 to Angelo and Anna Gaetano. Harry was predeceased by a brother, Frank Gaetano. He is survived by his brother, George Gaetano and sister, Mary Karlins. A memorial service will be held at Harry's favorite place, Edgar Cayce's A.R.E Visitor Center, 6700 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach, on Tuesday, June 22, at noon.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 20, 2010.

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Rosemary Lachance

June 14, 2022

Hi Harry................I think of you often and miss you a lot. Thank you for leading me to UL. You were chosen. I will see you one of these days.
Love
Rosemary

Rosemary Lachance

June 15, 2020

Miss you so, Harry. Think of you so often.............see you one of these days. Love you. Rosemary

Rosemary Lachance

June 15, 2019

Hi Harry......................think about you so often and tell people what a great person you were. See you when I get there too!
Much Love.............
Rosemary

Judy Carter

December 10, 2010

Harry my precious friend..
When the coming of your passing became an awareness on the planet-some wondrous events began.
The word went out that you were prparing to leave-to leave this place that you call home.
The word was heard by the wind and it promised to blow under you.
The clouds heard the wind and billowed for joy, "you may land on us & float for awhile".
The raind said, "I will wash the air clean while each star pollished itself to a brilliant shine.
In the presence of your impending passing, the earth prepared to send you forth-the gravity that held you so tightly, slowly began to lose it's grip. It called, "Let loose & fly".
As you began to float, the squirrel noticed & remembered, remembered how you saved - saved those things that were important.
He told the rabbit, who told the turtle, who told the bird, "He's coming" they whispered.
The bird sang your memories - a joyous release. The song was heard by the lone wolf - she stood on the mountain top howling her appreciattion of all the lessons you learned so well.
Some distant great pines heard the howl & knew of your leaving, they swayed, releasing their beautiful fragrance to waft with you.
The fragrance was gathered in by the swiftest of hawks - flown high with the wisdom the great have known. The hawk told the passing eagle who swooped & soared until finding your spirit loose on the wind, carried it forward to a joyous rainbow.
The rainbow said, "come, I've been waiting, my colors are for you".
When the moon heard this it shouted, "PREPARE,A LIFE WELL LIVED IS APPROACHING"
The brilliant stars illuminated the entire solar system. Your soul saw & knew it was going home, home to the light, home to the sun, home beyond home & it met with all it had always known...the silent & brilliant mystery, The Source
The entire mystery burst with the splendor of..."Welcome, welcome, we have been waiting"
The Source with all the ancestors gathered round, embraced you & danced your coming............while far away in the world you had known, a group of your loved ones gathered, to speak your praises, to sing your leaving & to forever remember!
much love, Judy

Judy Carter

December 10, 2010

Harry my precious friend...
When the coming of yourr passing became an awareness on the planet-some wondrous events began.
The word went out that you were preparing to leave-to leave this place you call home.
The word was heard by the wind and it promised to blow under you and push you.
The clouds heard the wind billowed for joy "you may land & float on us for awhile"
The rain said "I will wash the air clean, while each star pollished itself to a brilliant shine"
In the presence of your impending passing, the earth prepared to send you forth-the gravity that held you so tightly, slowly began to lose it's grip. It called "let loose & fly"
As you began to float, a squirrel noticed & remembered-remembered how you saved-saved those things that were important.
He told the rabbit, who told the turtle, who told the bird, "he's coming they whispered" The bird sang your memories-a joyous release. The song was heard by the lone wolf-the lone wolf stood on a mountain top howling her appreciation of all the lessons you learned so well.
Some distant great pines heard the howl & knew of your leaving-they swayed, releasing their beautiful fragrance to waft with you.
The fragrance was gathered in by the swiftest of hawks, flown high with the wisdom that the great have known. The hawk told the passing eagle who swooped & soared until, finding your spirit loose on the wind, carried it forward to a joyous rainbow.
The rainbow said "come, I've been waiting, my colors are for you"
When the moon heard this, it shouted, "PREPARE, A LIFE WELL LIVED IS APPROACHING"
The brilliant stars illuminated the entire solar system, your soul saw & knew it was going home, home to the light, home to the sun, home beyond home-and it met with all it had always known...the silent & brilliant mystery - The Source
The entire mystery burst with the splendor of "Welcome, welcome...we have been waiting"
The Source with all the ancestors gathered round, enbraced you & danced your coming...while far away in the world you had known, a group of your loved ones gathered..to speak your praises...to sing your leaving and to forever remember!

till me meet again, much love...Judy

November 14, 2010

I have been friends with Harry for more than 30 years and will miss his kindness and spirituality so much. My heart is so saddened at his passing. Rest in peace, Harry, my dear friend.

Deborah Treschitta

Mary Karlins

July 8, 2010

To Harry, I often wondered if something happened to you how would I know.. I didn't like the feeling, thinking you were all alone and no one to help you. Then suddenly the day came and I had to realize your passing. So sad that it's ended. I have seen and met your circle of friends from A.R.E. that made you part of their family. I saw how much they love you and spoke very highly of you. Whatever your goal was in life I'm sure you felt fulfilled by your accomplishments in Virginia Beach. Rest in peace my brother and know that I care. God Bless You... Your Sister, Mary

Rosemary Lachance

June 22, 2010

Harry, my dear, dear friend. Everyday I miss you. Every email I send I want to send to you or call you to see what you think. You were the "Wind beneath my wings" I know you are watching me from above and still laughing with me and holding me up when I need it. I know you will be there when I pass over.
I love and miss you so much.
Rosemary

Gina-Marie Gaetano

June 22, 2010

Uncle Harry ~ We have always had a connection in regards to a higher self. I always enjoyed and learned from our many conversations over the many years. I am so glad that you finished your life in the place you so love and respect. PS..I will never forget the VW Bug you had or the free popcorn at the movies. I hope I am able to feel your presence. Love, Gina

Vera DeFilippo

June 22, 2010

God bless you Uncle Harry. I am going to miss your jolly laughter. Peace be with you.
Love, Vera

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