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John Mainella Obituary
Born and raised in the small village of Acquaviva in the Molise region near Naples, Italy, John was the son of the late Domenico and Cristina Padula Mainella (DeCarlo). He came to the United States at the age of 16 and resided in Troy.
A baker by trade, in 1957, John established Bella Napoli Bakery and began baking bread and rolls, for which he became known far and wide. He relocated his bakery to its current location on River Street and added cookies, cakes, pastries and other delicious items to his growing line of delicious baked goods.
In 1982, John opened a second location, Bella Napoli Bakery, Sandwich and Coffee Café, at the corner of Watervliet-Shaker Road and Route 9 in Latham.
Dedicated to hard work, John built a lasting reputation of producing baked goods of quality and good taste.
He was a generous man with a large heart who enjoyed helping others in any way that he could.
John loved his family and enjoyed the times he spent with them. He truly appreciated his employees and considered them an extension of his family. John also appreciated his Italian heritage and returned many times to the village of his birth. While visiting there, John would often volunteer his time and assisted with remodeling and building additions onto the village church.
He enjoyed traveling and counted Canada and Buenos Aires, Argentina among the places he visited. He was a member of the Sons of Italy Roma Intangible Lodge No. 215 in Albany.
John's passing leaves a large void in the hearts of those who loved him. He will truly be missed by all those whose lives he touched.
He was the beloved husband for 58 years of Phyllis Maselli Mainella; loving father of Dominic (Darleen) Mainella of Latham, Geno (Christina) Mainella of Latham, Victoria (Michael) Signor of Loudonville and Mario (Maureen) Mainella of Colonie; cherished grandfather of Jonathan, Michelle, Francesca, Vincent, Michael and Stefano; and dear brother of Michael (June) Mainella of Florida. He is also survived by several dear nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at Church of St. Pius X on Crumitie Road in Loudonville, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated.
Entombment will take place in St. Francis of Assisi Mausoleum at St. Mary's Cemetery in Troy.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may also visit with John's family from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 18, at Bowen & Parker Bros. Funeral Home, 97 Old Loudon Road, Latham (between Eva Street and Park Avenue).
In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the American Lung Association, 155 Washington Ave., Suite 210, Albany, NY 12210, in memory of John V. Mainella.
Visit www.bowenandparkerbros.com to light a candle, to leave a message of sympathy and for directions.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Mainella
Elizabeth Zimmerman
April 8, 2013
Mainella family sorry for your loss. John was a kind person and will be missed. May god all be with the entire family and friends.
April 2, 2013
Our deepest condolences to Felicetta and the children.
We will remember him for his great smile and loving
spirit. May his spirit be in the light with our Lord for eternity,
till the day that we will all meet again in the heaven.
Carmine, Dora, Filomena and Isidoro Mainella
March 30, 2013
Phyllis (Felicetta)and children
We lost touch however I have never forgotten how you and John were always there when I would come up to visit Zia Christina. Alll that you did for me.
They did not come any better than John.
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
I pray that God's grace, peace and love will embrace you at this time and the wonderful memories that you made keep you comforted.
I have always loved you and will continue to pray for all of you.
RIP John.
Anna DiCarlo-Chesnut
Tom Andriano
March 24, 2013
To Mrs. Mainella, Dominic and Darleen, Vicky, Gino and Mario, and family members, I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss our little talks we had each week for the last 29 years. He was a wonderful person. I admired his work ethic and the love he shared with his family. Unfortunately I was out of the country and unable to attend the service.
Mike and Dottie Dinova
March 23, 2013
Dom and Darleen,
Sorry to read about your father and were not able to attend your father's services.
We were out of town.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Kay Chiera The Mastroianni Family
March 22, 2013
Phyllis and children , I am so sorry about John. He was so nice and always said hello to me every time I went in the bakery. I still remember he let me hand carnations out to all the ladies on Mother's Day when I was little and it was so nice he even paid me good money to do that. Heaven must have needed another angel. God bless all of you and just take one day at a time.
Carolyn (Wallace) Murray & Family
March 21, 2013
To The Mainella Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of kind, generous man. I grew up around the corner from Bella Napoli's on River St. (Troy); it was always a pleasure to patronize that establishment. I grew up around Gino & other family members back in the 70's & 80's; my heartfelt condolences are sent out to the entire family. Keep the memories alive & your husband, father, grandfather will always surround you.
God's Blessings & Grace
Steve Effron
March 21, 2013
Dear Dominic and the Mainella Family,
We were saddened to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you and the entire family at this time.
The Effron Family and everyone at Efco
Tino DeMarco
March 20, 2013
Dom and Mainella Familia...so nice to get to know John in the Latham store. My dad liked speaking Italian with him. My thoughts are with you all. Sorry that I was out of town.
March 20, 2013
The Mainella Family. I am sorry for your loss. I remember Mr. Mainella delivered fresh Bella Napoli bread to our house - - back in the 70's. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. Family of Emilio & Anna LaPietra
Denise Hildenbrandt
March 20, 2013
John would have liked me to light a candle. He always told me to go to St.Anthonys and light a candle if i was troubled.Rest in Peace John you will be missed.
March 20, 2013
Vicky and the entire Mainella family. I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Please know that others care and we hope that you can find comfort in this difficult time.
Kate Carman-Herbold and family
March 19, 2013
To Vicky, Darleen and the Mainella family, we send our our deepest sympathy for your loss. Eileen Howe Bird and your friends
At To Life!
March 19, 2013
Dear Mainello Family, I am so truely sorry for your loss. You all will be in my prayers and in my heart. Gino I am so sorry for your loss. Truely Mr. Mainello was a gentlemen and an asset to the community. My sincere condolences. Robin Lutz
March 19, 2013
Dominic, Gino and the entire Mainella family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Years of great memories from childhood to adulthood. Bella Napoli and the Mainella family are truly iconic in the Troy and Latham areas.
RIP Mr. Mainella.
Bob and Robin Antonelli
Lori (Poland) and David Frazier
March 19, 2013
Vicky and family...we are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great sorrow.
March 19, 2013
To The Mainella Family -- I was so sorry to learn today that Mr. Mainella passed away on Friday. I always got a kick out of him. He always had a smile to share and kind words to say. He will be deeply missed. My deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Please let me know if I can do anything for any of you. Love, Kathy Ryan
March 19, 2013
Dom,
My prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Tim Raymond
John Kehn Sr.
March 19, 2013
Would like to say how sorry to hear of your loss. I knew John for such a long time. Was a great person, he will be missed
SCOTT LONGTIN
March 19, 2013
To the Mainella sorry for your loss i started working at the bakery when i was 17 and did alittle bit of everything if not for your bakery i wouldnt be a baker today at 40
Willliam Carter
March 19, 2013
Sorry for you lost John was a good man. I use to work for him in the 70s
Bob and Jim Flood
March 19, 2013
Our hearts go out to the entire Mainella family. We had the oppritunity to have met John and his wife years ago when they moved into their new home on Charterpoint. When John would come home from work he always had a story to tell and it was always interesting and most times humorous. What a great man.He sure will be missed. God bless and you will always be in our hearts
Sandra Collins
March 19, 2013
Mario and family-
Our deepest sympathies are with you. May fond memories help you through this time.
March 19, 2013
Dear Phyllis and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our sincere sympathy!
Piero & Enza Bove
Piero & Enza Bove
Eric & Hollie Engwer
March 18, 2013
Phyllis, Dom, Vicki, Gino, Mario, Mike, June & Family, I was so sad to hear of John's Passing. He was a mentor as well as a Father figure to me for all the years that I worked at the bakery in Troy. I still can hear him joking with me right now as I write this. He was more generous than anyone will ever know. He treated me as family and was right there to help me. I will always admire and respect him for the times and talks we had together. I still to this day talk about my job at Bella Napoli and how John gave me a chance to prove to him that I was a "woman" baker. If I was not at Bella Napoli I would have never met my husband of 20 years. John and your family will always be part of who I am. My heart goes out to the entire family at this time of great loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers....Love, Hollie
Ronald Butler
March 18, 2013
Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, for as long as three is memory.... My sincere sympathy is always with you and your family
March 18, 2013
To the Mainella Family, Sincere sympathy to all of you in the loss of your love one from the congregation of Bethel Baptist Church. We pray that God bless you with many wonderful memories and lasting peace.
Rev. Eric Shaw
Troy
March 18, 2013
Victoria, Geno, Dominick & Mario - I'm so sorry to hear of your loss and wish you my warmest thoughts. I remember growing up next door to you and your Dad always treating me like family even as little one.
God Bless
Terry (Brooks) Danko
Rhonda, Kevin, Julia and Mitchell Allen
March 18, 2013
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
March 18, 2013
Aunt Phil,Dominic,Geno,Victoria and Mario....I am so sorry and I will miss Uncle John so much.. How things can change so fast..I wish I could be there with you..Love you all....Linda Mainella Wood
March 18, 2013
To Phyllis, Dom, Mario, Gino, Vicky & Family~
My heart goes out to all of you for the loss of such a loving-caring-wonderful man, who had the biggest heart of all... loosing my dad just 8 months ago, I can truly feel your pain....May you know, he's now in a better place and no longer suffering and may you all keep the wonderful memories close to your heart...God bless you all and I pray that God keeps you all strong at this time and always....with love, Gina Guilbeau (Masi) You are a beautiful family and lucky to have eachother xoxoxo
March 18, 2013
Such a wonderful man..I'll always remember with fondness his smiling face and greeting me with a booming "valen". I am so sorry for you loss, he will be greatly missed. May the memories you hold dear help you through these sad times. I'm so sorry I couldn't attend the services. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, Gina Valenti
March 18, 2013
Please receive our deepest sympathy,
Nick, Linda & Anthony Macchiarella.
Matt McKeown
March 18, 2013
I am so sorry to hear this bad news. He always made me laugh when I came in for our bread. Holmes & Watsons
TerryAnn Gibson
March 18, 2013
Our deepest condolences go out to the Mainella family at this sad time.
TerryAnn & Tom Gibson
Gloria
March 18, 2013
To the Mainella Family,
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. John was a wonderful person.
"May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time."
Sincerely,
Kathy Collins
March 18, 2013
Mike, June and the Mainella Families; Our deepest sympathy on the loss of John. Kathy & Krystal and family
Janet Paul
March 18, 2013
Mainella Family, My prayers and thought go out to the entire Mainella Family, mat in rest in peace, (Janet First Niagara Bank)
june mele
March 18, 2013
My prayers and thoughts go out to the entire Mainella family at this very sad time.
March 18, 2013
Dear Mainella family, I am so sorry to hear about John. I always respected him for his hard work. He was a true inspiration. I have fond memories of him and working at the bakery during during Christmas. Once you got through that tough exterior was a generous, loving man with a huge heart. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Rachael Angelini East Greenbush
Ruthie Teta
March 18, 2013
God looked around his garden
and found an empty space.
Then he looked down upon the earth
and saw your tired face.
He placed his arms around you,
and lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
for he only takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering
He knew you were in pain,
He knew that you would never,
be well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough
and the hills were hard to climb,
So he closed your weary eyelids,
and whispered.."peace be thine"
It broke our hearts to lose you,
but you did not go alone,
A part of us went with you,
the day God called you home.
If love would have saved you,
you never would have died.
Love Ruthie.....
March 18, 2013
To the Mainella family,
My deepest sympathies to your husband, father, and grandfather. I had the pleasure to know John as a worked at the Latham store during my high school years--he nicknamed me "stuck up"! He was a good man with a great sense of humor! God bless you John you made a difference in this world.
Renee Bernard
Sharon Harrison
March 18, 2013
My prayers and condolences to the family, and may you find comfort and strength in God, in your time of need.
Mary-Jo Ehrlich
March 17, 2013
Dear Mainella Family (esp. my friend Maureen),
We are so saddened by the loss of John. He was a kind and wonderful man who loved his family and his work. IMay God bless you all as you learn to move forward to keep his work and love alive.
Toni Rubino
March 17, 2013
To the entire family,
So sorry for your loss. John was one of a kind and anyone who knew him was better for it! Thinking of all of you and sending hugs..
Angela
March 17, 2013
To the entire Bella Napoli family:
I'm so sorry to hear of Johns passing. He was a wonderful man. He was loved by many and will be missed. I only worked there for a short time, but it continues to be one of the best times in my life. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 17, 2013
To the family of John V. Mainella,
We will miss John, he was a kind man.
When I was in Troy, he gave our church
bake goods. We gave them out to familys who needed help. Many a house hold were blessed by his kindness.
May God bless your family and give you
peace. I come in to your Lathem store
with my wife a lot we will miss John
talking with us asking "How are you
doing' He was a man among men.
God Blessings on your family.
Rev. & Mrs. Jack L. Counterman
March 17, 2013
I was truly sadden by the news of Johns passing. John was from the same village in Italy that my grandparents came from. John will be missed love you John Marylyn Lane schenectady
Mark & Lisa Allen
March 17, 2013
To the Mainella Family:
You have our deepest sympathy at this most difficult time.
Robert & Gloria Nelson
March 17, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Herman Simon
March 17, 2013
My thoughts go out to the Mainella family at this time. Very nice man of a very nice family.
Linda Bestle-Thomas
March 17, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Patrick DeLucia
March 17, 2013
To the Mainella family.
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
God Has blessed you and all the families in the community that He so loved and served. Many hearts have been filled with wonderful memories of joyful times because he celebrate a life well lived. It is comforting in knowing that we now have another special guardian angel to watch over us. He always will live in our hearts and prayers. Our hearts will be filled with wonderful memories of the joyful times together of a life well lived. Hopefully I will see all of you again when I return to the area for our High School reunion this summer.
Allison Morris Card
March 17, 2013
I am truly saddened to hear of your loss. May the fond memories you have bring you all comfort at this time . Your dad will be missed by all who knew him
March 17, 2013
God our Father,
Your power brings us to birth,
Your providence guides our lives,
and by Your command we return to dust.
Lord, those who die still live in Your presence,
their lives change but do not end.
Amen
We will forever hold close to our hearts your kindness, your laughter, your wisdom; but most of all, we will forever hold close to our hearts you, uncle John. We love you so very much.
With deepest sympathy,
Filippo, Tina, and Jeremy
March 17, 2013
Sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great man. gary roddy
Angela Hamilton
March 17, 2013
Though deeply saddened to hear of his passing I have many lovely and fond memories of visiting Uncle John and stopping at the bakery for a tour (and a treat or two) over the years. I spent my 4th birthday there with all of our extended family and will never forget my very special "Cabbage Patch" doll cake! Sending love and condolences to everyone there - Aunt Phyllis, Dominic, Vicky, Geno, Mario and all of your families. I wish we lived closer so that we could not only say goodbye together but share the special memories that we all have of him.
Terry Steen
March 17, 2013
Good by Mr Mainella R.I.P Our LORD JESUS CHRIST Is with you
Terry steen
March 17, 2013
To Dominic,Geno,Victoria,Mario and Mrs MAINELLA.Iam so sorry to here about your father,he was a wounder man and now he is with our lord in heven.I will miss him very much,we always talked when I came in the bakerey always asking about my mother and Victoria.GOD BLESS HIM,My prayers will be with him and all of his faimley,wife and children. Terry Steen.
Laurie, Kevin and Kaylee McGill (Laurie Fare)
March 17, 2013
So very sad to have heard of John's passing. Sending our deepest sympathy to John's entire family and those closest to him. I have so many wonderful memories of working at Bella Napoli Bakery through my high school and college years. To me, John was the leader of an incredible family and business that made us all feel as if we were part of their family. Although I'll admit I sometimes didn't know what he was saying with his Italian accent - his smile was a sure message of his approval and one I will never forget!
May he rest in peace and watch over his incredible family and may his memory live on forever... as the bakery that he started has and will continue to create so many good and tasty memories for families of the Capital District and way beyond. God Bless!
Filippo, Antonietta, Domenica, Frank, Dorina Maselli & Families
March 17, 2013
To the entire Mainella Family, we send our most heartfelt condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time.
Pam Trudeau
March 17, 2013
So very sorry to hear of Big John's passing. John has brought many great memories to such a huge amount of people. He will be remembered with much affection. Thank you John and family for sharing your love of baking with us over the years. He will be greatly missed.
Michelle Allen
March 17, 2013
My deepestympathy goes out to the entire Mainella family. I personally worked for John years ago and will miss his sense of humor and love of the bakery.
Michelle & Virginia Allen
Michael and Tina DeBonis
March 17, 2013
To the entire Mainella Family:
Our deepest sympathy go out to you for the loss of your husband and father. We are in Florida and will be unable to attend the services. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
The Madelone's
March 17, 2013
We are very sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
bev [steen[honsinger
March 17, 2013
mainella family i lived in troy not far from the bakery love that store ,your dad will be missed by all who knew and loved him god bless you all prayers for your famliy
Roberto Caricari
March 17, 2013
Philliceta Domenic Geno Victoria Mario,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your father always made me laugh. He would say waluuu come ti ciami? I know you. As a kid he would see us running around w Danny at functions he look at us and say you guys are crazy w huge smile. Great man
God bless your family
Roberto Christine Antonio Caricari
Richard Rodgers
March 17, 2013
Dear Dom and Family, I was crushed to hear of your Papa's passing. What an awesome guy he was as if you don't know. It was a pleasure to talk to him he was a very humble man for all his success. A short time ago I was at Testo's and stopped by the factory in Troy he told me to stop in and he would show me his operation I had my nephew Joshua with me and he gave us a private tour. We were amazed and very thankful he would take his time. God Bless you John and thanks for building a great business with an unmatched product.God Bless you Dom and your family its tough for a long time to lose your Papa.
Anne Davey
March 16, 2013
Mario and Family i am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you all.
Bob & Jan Mainello
March 16, 2013
We remember meeting John and (Mike) at Synder's Lake when we were kids, must have been at about 1954. We always had wonderful family times together. We will miss seeing John behind the counter at "The Bella Napoli". Our deepest symapathies aree with his dear family at this time.
March 16, 2013
To Dom and everyone in John's family,
We are so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man. He was like a brother to my dad, Gino, and was much loved by him, as by all of us. We have fond memories of going to the bakery and having coffee and joking around with John. He always made us laugh and was such a special person. Dad always enjoyed his days going to the Saratoga Racino with John, travelling to Italy, and spending time at the bakery with him. He will truly be missed by our entire family and it will be sad to not see him at the bakery anymore. May he rest in peace and may God be with all of you at this sad time.
Love, Gino and Rosemary Pitucci, Louise Roselle, Elsie Faraone, and Dan and Sue Nugent (Pitucci)
Diana & George Spenard
March 16, 2013
We spent several evenings talking and laughing with John while enjoying a great Italian pastry and cup of coffee. John's friendliness and outgoing personality will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathy to all of you and may your memories sustain you during this difficult time.
March 16, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to you and your whole family Dom. Reading through the messages just on this site shows the warmth, memories and impact your dad has had on so many. It was an honor to know him and to work at the bakery where they made the donuts I grew up eating!
Love, Kris & Leigha Henkel
Arnold Greenberg
March 16, 2013
Dominic, Victoria and the entire Mainella family. Your father was a wonderful man, always with a smile.
My sincere sympathy.
Arnold Greenberg
Mike & Patti Gadani
March 16, 2013
Dear Dom, Darleen & family,
We are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. It sounds like he was a wonderful man, father and friend. God bless you all at this sad time.
Joseph Greco
March 16, 2013
I want to send my sincerest condolences to the entire Mainella family, especially to Phyllis, Dominick, Mario, Geno and Victoria. John was a very important person in my life for several years and I admired and respected him. I have many great memories of
John and I will miss him very much. May he rest in peace. Amen
Stephanie Clifford
March 16, 2013
I have so many fond and wonderful memories of my 7 years working at Bella Napoli. John and everyone there are like a 2nd family. I am so sad to hear of his passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless. Much love, Stephanie
patty&sal randazzo
March 16, 2013
god bless you we'll miss you dearly.
sal &patty randazzo
March 16, 2013
to our dearest friend and boss ,you'll be missed very much and we'll miss you saying bahh,when you go by us and we dont saygood morning to ya. to the families of JOHN MAINELLA our deepest smypathytowards you all , salvatoreand patty randazzo
Mario Mainella
March 16, 2013
Grazie Giovanni per quello che ci hai insegnato, seo stato un grande imprenditore. Sentite condoglianze alla tua famiglia, da Mario Mainella, Roma.
mainella mario
March 16, 2013
grazie di tutto quello che ci hai insegnato, sei stato un grande imprenditore ciao giovanni. sentite condoglianze a felicetta domenik victoria gino mario e tutti i famigliari da mario teresa e filippo mainella.
March 16, 2013
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lucy and Don
Kate Roberts
March 16, 2013
So sorry for your loss , my 1st job was Bella Napoli in Latham and I always loved it and felt part of the family ! John always made me laugh
March 16, 2013
Your father is a man like no other. He gave you life, nurtured you, taught you, dressed you, fought for you, held you, shouted at you, kissed you, provided for you, but most importantly loved you unconditionally.
There are not enough words I can say to describe just how important a father is to his child. Your Dad is/was a powerful and positive influence to many. May you all be blessed with the gift he bestowed on you……..A father's Love. You are all in our hearts and Prayers. Love Carol (Lindheimer) and Joseph Salerno Rest in Peace.
March 16, 2013
When I was 14 years old..I wanted to work. I wanted to make my own paycheck. I was hired at the Bella Napoli Bakery in Latham and I loved it! I met some really GREAT people. John the owner was one of them. He was a good man, nice boss and treated people fairly and with respect. At the ripe age of 14…and working at the bakery John and his family Phyllis, Dom, Geno, Vicky, Carmen, Mario and Theresa...made you feel like you were part of their family. John cared, he loved and had a huge heart. John and his family hired my oldest sisters Tina, Carol, and MaryAlice and at one particular time we were all working there…..it would be funny to hear John say in his italian accent "Which one are yoU?" He knew us girls were sisters….and like my own parents would call on us and ramble out all four names before he got it right and smiled that great big smile when he did.
John~ you were loved by many and will be missed by all.
My heartfelt condolences to the entire Mainella family.
AnnMarie Dillenbeck (Lindheimer)
"the little sister"
Latham, N.Y.
March 16, 2013
Domenic, Mario, Vicki and Family:
We are so sorry for the loss of your dad.
The Lord must have needed a good baker...and he called upon the best.
With Sympathy,
The Devito's
(Lou Sr and Jane, Lou Jr and Monica, Dr.Joe and Giselle)
Bonnie & Frank Pascarella
March 16, 2013
We write you with heartfelt condolences at this sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bongiorno Family
March 16, 2013
We are sorry for your loss. John was an amazing, caring and loving man. He will be dearly missed.
March 16, 2013
Dominic, Geno and family
Know that you have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear dad.
Sincerely,
Jane Meharg
Marianne, Gary Van Dervoort. (Prezio)
March 16, 2013
My heart and prayers are with you all. John was a loyal and very special friend to my dad and always kind to me. May your memories and family be comfort for you all. Rest in peace John you will never be forgotten
Carmina & Tony Velten
March 16, 2013
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers and with you at this difficult time.
Jay Coonrad
March 16, 2013
Dom,Geno,Vic and Mario sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I have often remebered the times I would stop to say hello at the River St shop and he would always make sure I did not keep from your work too long(especially you Geno). He was a fine example of hard work pays off. May he rest in peace.
B.John & Lucy Topalian
March 16, 2013
Mainella family
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband and father, may he rest in peace
B.John & Lucy
Top fine jewelry
Chris Jones
March 16, 2013
So very sorry for your loss Dom and your beautiful family,,He made an amazing empire,,the best to your Mom,,and your family,,the right words are not easy at this time
scott barach
March 16, 2013
Mainella Family,
While it's been awhile, I am so sorry for you loss. I considered John a good friend and enjoyed the many spent with him over the years while i was working for Nutmeg Bakers Supply and P. Drescher Co. I considered John a true friend and his family as well.
Scott Barach
March 16, 2013
Dominic and Family, very sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Our prayers are with you. Mike & Gwen Walsh, Ft. Myers, FL.
School One
March 16, 2013
Rest in peace Mr. Mainella. May God's comfort embrace your family at this time of sorrow.
Condolences are also sent to the Bella Napoli family of workers located across the street from us at School One in Troy.
PHILIP/NADIA DI CARLO
March 16, 2013
LE PIU SENTITE CONDOGLIANZE A TUTTI IN FAMIGLIA DA NOI TUTTI.
March 16, 2013
La famiglia Nardoia è unita al dolore della famiglia Mainella per la perdita di un caro e fraterno amico
March 16, 2013
My deepest thought to you Ms. Theresa and family so sorry
Patricia
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We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
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Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
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Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
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Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
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Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
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How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
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