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Ken & Karyn Wilson
August 7, 2007
We are good friends of John and Andrea and have met John and Morgan at Bald Head Island at a very happy time in all of their lives. Our hearts grieve for this special family.
Jessica J
August 4, 2007
I am in John and Morgan school and i always saw them smiling. im so sorry
Teal Chimblo
July 26, 2007
There are no words for how very, very sorry I am. I hope there is some comfort in knowing how much we love all of you, and mourn with you. I am praying for you all, and hope for a quick and full recovery for Marsha and Haley.
Gen Martinez
July 24, 2007
I'm so sorry that, that happened!!!
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Rick and Helle Schless
July 24, 2007
We are old friends of John and Andrea Pitera. We are so deeply saddened by this tragedy and the magnitude of your loss. May God be with you all in your time of sorrow.
All our love, prayers and thoughts,
Sheila Krentzman
July 20, 2007
Marsha & Tom,
There are no words to express to you our deepest sympathies for your loss. Our daughter Brianna was in Morgan's class and she absolutely adored Morgan. I remember telling you(Marsha) how special I thought she was after only meeting her once. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers,always!! God bless John & Morgan.
Sheila & Jim Krentzman(and Brianna)
patricia rivera
July 18, 2007
to the family may the lord be with you .they will always be watching over my prayers go to all affected by this .god will help you all .i dont know your family but we are praying God bless
Justine McInerney
July 17, 2007
Dear Pitera family,
I am sorry about John and Morgan. I hope Haley is okay.I saw John at Danny's house.God bless John and Morgan Pitera.From Justine McInerney(8 yrs old)
Melvina Mcintosh
July 17, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
ruby pettway
July 17, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
deborah crumptonbpt
July 17, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Chris Maslowski
July 17, 2007
To the Matto & Pitera families,
Although we haven't spoken in years, I was deeply saddened by your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Elizabeth, Matthew and Harlow Jean Hurley
July 17, 2007
We will keep your precious family in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your devastating loss.
The Hurley Family
Chris Uhrynowski
July 17, 2007
Our deepest sympathy go out to you and your family in this time of need. We are always just a door down if you need any thing and we will always cherish the memories of the children playing outside together.
Chris, John, Megan and Melissa Uhrynowski
Debi Rabuazzo-Calabrese
July 16, 2007
To Tom & Family,
Even though we have not spoken for years, I was so upset to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Jill and Rich Belmont
July 16, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. We have lost a child also and know the pain you are going through. Please accept our deepest sympathies and know you are not alone.
Joe and Chicky Giorno
July 16, 2007
Tom: We cannot express how sorry we are to hear about this tragedy. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts.
Rachel Ariano
July 16, 2007
Tom & Marsha,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May god be with you at this difficult time in your life.
Trish Brown
July 16, 2007
To The Matto and Pitera Families,
We are so very sorry about this tragedy and our deepest sympathies go out to you, you will remain in our prayers.
Trish Brown and Eric Mansi (stratford, CT)
bpt mom perez
July 16, 2007
my condolences to your family may you find peace with god in your heart.
April Ford (Gurciullo)
July 15, 2007
Tom..although its been years, I cried for hours after reading the tragic news. there are no words to express how deeply saddened i am for you and your family. I pray for god to give you strength to carry on, and be strong. my thoughts are with you.. love you
A Friend
July 15, 2007
I am so verry sorry for this tradegy. Morgan and John will be greatly missed but they will be watched over in heaven. They were loved by so many people and they loved so many people. they also brought joy and laughter to everyones life. They will truly be missed. Everyone loved them so very much and they will be missed greatly.
Sincerly,
The Langdon Family
July 15, 2007
To The Pitera Family,
Our deepest sympathy to everyone in the family at this very sad time. John was a classmate of our daughter and he was a very polite and kind kid.He will be missed a lot. May you find peace and confort with each other.
Annette Tara
July 15, 2007
Tom, Marsha, and Haley,
Our family extends our sincere sympathy to you. We were very fortunate to have met your family while Victoria attended kindergarten at St. Theresa's with Haley. Marsha and Haley, we continue to pray for your full recovery. May your faith, family, and friends help you through this difficult time.
cheryl brzoska
July 15, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Scott Hawkins
July 14, 2007
Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for you and your family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. With Deepest Sympathy.
Scott and Denise Hawkins
Robin Bova & Family
July 14, 2007
Pitera Family
As a mother myself, your story has touched my heart. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family.
Mary Scuilla
July 14, 2007
Dear Pitera Family:
Our daughter Sarah was in John's class and I worked at the school. Your son John was always well behaved and very polite, a very happy little boy. Please accept our sympathy and we pray for your family every night.
Sincerely,
The Scuilla Family
MAUREEN AND TOM BROWN
July 14, 2007
DEAR MATTO AND PITERA FAMILY, I WAS SO TOUCHED BY YOUR BEAUTIFUL WORDS AT THIS VERY SAD FUNERAL. EVEN AT THIS DARK TIME, YOUR FAITH IS STILL SO STRONG. GOD BLESS YOUR WHOLE FAMILY,
Terry and Kristen Newall
July 14, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Beverly Benedetto
July 14, 2007
May Our Lord hold you in His arms and give you strength and peace during this time of great sorrrow. John and Morgan rest in eternal peace.
With ongoing prayers and sympathy,
Beverly
(A St. Mark's parishioner)
The Wronski Family
July 14, 2007
With sympathy for your loss. May the love of all those around you, help you find peace. May the Lord be with you at this time and always.
GAIL GRIMES (brown)
July 14, 2007
My memories of the years our families were so close are amongst the best treasures of my lifetime. We are praying for you and know that you too will have treasures to remember. We are so sorry fpr your loss, ypor pain.
Love, Gail, Amanda & Melanie
LHS Girl Scout Troop 278
July 14, 2007
We are sorry for the tragic and sudden loss of Morgan and John.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May Angels guide them to heaven and life everlasting.
coralia garcia
July 14, 2007
please accept our condolences and you're and our prayers
Joseph C. Matto
July 14, 2007
My belief: The Lord is the train master. We are passengers. The train depot is where we switch trains. John and Morgan are not lost, they just switched trains. They have arrived in Heaven and will be waiting for the rest of us who are holding tickets stamped "FAITH". Author Joseph C. Matto
Dillon
July 14, 2007
To the Pitera and Matto families
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Robert and Jennifer Dillon
Robin Anderson
July 14, 2007
Pitera Family,
My name is Robin and I live in the house you and your family lived in prior to moving to Shelton.
I am saddened by the tragic loss you have experienced. Please accept my deepest sympathy and know you are in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Robin Anderson
a very sad mom
July 14, 2007
I am so sad for your loss- I am a mom of two boys and I can not even begin to imagine what you are going through! MY thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference!
Gina DaSilva
July 13, 2007
We are so sorry for the loss of Morgan & John. My daughter Nicole was in Morgan's kindergarten class at St Theresa and she has fond memories of Morgan. We are praying for you. May God give you strength at this terrible time.
Jorge,Gina,Briana & Nicole DaSilva
Tara Zayas (Dymerski)
July 13, 2007
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Susan Knowlton
July 13, 2007
Dear Tom,
When Emily told me of this terrible tragedy and the loss of your two beautiful children, my heart broke for you and your family. I pray that God fills you with his holy, life-giving spirit and that you feel His presence as He walks with you during this incredibly difficult time. Draw strength from the friends who surround you, Tom, and know that we are all praying for you.
Susan (Frangipane) Knowlton
Larry & Karen Cassese
July 13, 2007
To the Matto and Pitera Family,
Words cannot express the heaviness in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ben & Stacy Cerreta
July 13, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
July 13, 2007
As I don't know you, my heart goes out to you both. Being a mom to three young children (8,6,&4), I am truly saddened for the loss you have experienced. Find strength in your daughter and don't lose faith. God will get you through this --- one day at a time. You are in my prayers.
A heartbroken mom
Heather Sciarappa
July 13, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Kelly Bruce
July 13, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
A Friend
July 13, 2007
Whispers From Heaven
They say that life is fleeting
I know that this is true
I left this world so quickly
with no goodbye to you.
I know how much you miss me
Your tears fall ever light
The pillow where you lay your head
Is wet with them at night.
I know your heart is hurting
The words we left, unsaid.
"I love yous" left unspoken
Are spinning in your head.
The strength that I have carried
That served to make you whole
Remains to make you stronger
Within your grieving soul.
For you see, while you were weeping
An angel came to see me.
She took me by the hand
And led me to a kingdom, in a very distant land.
As I look down from Heaven
And see you standing there
Your heart so ever burdened
With more weight than it can bear.
I long to bring you comfort
I long to give you peace
I long to hold you closely
Cause all your tears to cease.
The joy I've found in Heaven
Goes far beyond compare
The love that's so elusive
Can be found everywhere.
The light is softly shining
There's no storm clouds here or rain
There's no teardrops found in Heaven
There's no suffering, there's no pain.
You needn't be so troubled
Stay close to God and pray
For someday we'll be together
One bright and glorious day.
So Dear Mother, you shouldn't question.
My dear Mother, you need not cry.
I've gone to be with Jesus
I really didn't die.
~ unknown ~
Melissa Mulligan
July 13, 2007
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Melissa Mulligan
The Little Red School
Gina Scarpa
July 13, 2007
Dear Marsha & Tom,
I truly love your family & am so grateful Michael had the pleasure of being John's friend. I have great memories of Bluefish games, Lake Compounce trips, and sleepovers & I have wonderful pictures from those days. John & Morgan are truly missed & I was very saddened by the news. Michael & I are thinking of you - you are a wonderful family & we pray for your strength.
Love, Gina & Michael
Jim Caldwell & Lea Massaro
July 13, 2007
Matto and Pitera Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God comfort you and give you strength.
Scott and Kristen Worozilcak
July 13, 2007
To the Matto and Pitera Families;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your friends and families will guide you through this. Lean on them.
Amy McGuire
July 13, 2007
To the Matto and Pitera Families,
My deepest sympathy to you all at this extremely sad and difficult time. There are no words that can express how sorry I am for your loss. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Amy McGuire
Stacey Klein
July 13, 2007
Tom, Marsha, & Haley - I am very sorry for your loss and my thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
Michele Creamer
July 13, 2007
To Tommy, Amanda, Isabel and John - It has been many years but we very fondly remember the years that you all lived right behind us on Park Place in Riverside. It saddens us greatly that you have experienced such a great loss. Unfortunately we lost Judy just last June 17th. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. - The Creamers
Joseph Matto
July 13, 2007
My belief: The Lord is the train master, we are passengers, and the train depot is where we switch trains to our final destination. John & Morgan are not lost, they just switched trains and will be in Heaven waiting for the rest of us. The Lord is my conductor and is holding all our tickets stamped FAITH.
Author Joseph C. Matto
WILLIE AND DARLENE DIPASTINA
July 13, 2007
DEAR TOM AND THE PITERA FAMILY,WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU ARE IN ARE THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO GIVE YOU STRENGHTH .MAY GOD BLESS YOU. WILLIE AND DARLENE DIPASTINA
Nancy Dobbs
July 13, 2007
To the Pitera Family,
My heart goes out to you and your entire family. I continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. I pray the Lord gives you strength to continue on.. I pray Morgan & John are in heaven. They will always be with you. My daughter Meghan went to school with Morgan at St.Theresa's. (Kindergarten Class) I really don't know you well, but I hold your loss very dear to my heart.
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your extended family.
Nancy Dobbs
Mary Cae Ariano
July 13, 2007
Dear Marsha, Family & Friends,
My deepest sympathy, prayers and thoughts for you and your family. John and Morgan will forever be in the hearts of all those who knew them. May God Bless You All. Mary Cae (Stacy's cousin)
Shannon Cardona
July 13, 2007
Dear Marsha and the Pitera and Matto Families,
My heart aches for all of you at this difficult time in your lives. You have been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Deepest sympathy,
Shannon (friend of The Bray and Gregg Families)
Anonymous
July 13, 2007
I don't know your family, but as a mother of young children I am drawn to tears over your tragic loss. May you find the strength to let Haley be your light and driving force. May faith in God carry you all through this dark time and lead you to be an inspiration to others.
The Staff of Shelton National Little League
July 13, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Melanie
July 13, 2007
Angels of God,
your guardians dear,
Ever this day,
be at your sides,
To light and guard,
Rule and guide.
May you & your family find comfort throughout this difficult time.
Linda and Nick Donofrio
July 13, 2007
Dear Marsha, Tom, Haley, Pam, Pat and your whole family,
Our hearts go out to you and share in your grief over this trajedy.
You are in our thoughts and prayers every day.
May you find comfort in knowing your beautiful angels, J.T. & Morgan are now safe in the arms of Jesus our Lord.
Love,
Nick, Linda and family
Tom and Denise DeBernardo
July 13, 2007
Matto and Pitera Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Naomi DaPaz
July 13, 2007
My deepest sympathy goes out to everyone in your family during this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Patti Riggans
July 13, 2007
Dear Pietra & Matto Family:
I don't know you and your family but I would like to extend my deepest sympathy and prayers to your family.May God give you strength and comfort. Your son is with the angels in heaven. God bless you and your family.
Patti Riggans
July 13, 2007
Dear Pitera & Matto Family,
I don't know you and your family but I would like to extend my deepest sympathy and prayers to your family. May God give you strength and comfort. Your son and daugher are with the angels in heaven. God bless you and your family. (mother from Greenwich CT)
Valerie (Horan) Iott
July 13, 2007
Marsha & family,
We went to high school together (I was a year ahead). I was saddened beyond tears when I heard. I remember you always as so kind & sweet to everyone and I want you to know that we are here for you now in thoughts & wishes. I wish I had words that could make it better, but please know that your family is in our prayers & that a lot of people are thinking of you right now. Please take the best care of yourself & know that you have touched so many people in your life.
Karen Sherwood
July 13, 2007
Marcia,
My prayers are with you and your family. Let Haley be your guide you and your inspiration.
PATTI (CANTELLA) SANTORELLA
July 13, 2007
ISABELL AND THE PITERA FAMILY -
MY HEART FEELS HEAVY AND HURTS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I CAN NOT EVEN IMAGINE. PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. KNOW THAT THEY WILL ALSO BE YOUR GUARDIAN ANGELS.
Jennifer
July 13, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. Take comfort in knowing that now you have two special guardian angels to watch over you. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
jack manderson
July 13, 2007
You dont know who I am, but I wanted to tell your family how sorry I am for your terrible loss, may god bless your family during this terrible time,
Sandra Toth and Sean Silva
July 13, 2007
To the Pitera and Matto Families,
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. We know that there are no words that could ease your grief but know that our prayers and sympathies are with you all. Our deepest condolences are with you.
John and Tracy Bike
July 13, 2007
Matto and Pitera Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Clemente Alvear
July 13, 2007
To the Pitera Family. Please accept our deepest sympathy. John was a member of our baseball team (Shelton AAA’s - Sidewinders), and will be truly missed. Our season will be dedicated to him.
May God bless John and Morgan Pitera.
Coach Clem Alvear & Sidewinder Family
Janet Cope
July 13, 2007
Pitera Family
Our entire family want to express our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers will be with each of you always.
July 13, 2007
May God look over you and little Haley during this difficult time. Heaven has gained 2 little angels, who will be with you until you meet again. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Robin Friend
July 13, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers. My son Christopher sat next to John in school this year and would always tell me wonderful stories about John and Morgan.Your angels have left us all wonderful memories to charish them by and will truely be missed.
Robin, George, Christopher, and Karina Friend
Carolyn West
July 13, 2007
We lost two of our favorite students on the fourth of July,,, John and Morgan Pitera.
They added much laughter and brightness to everything they were involved in, we will miss them terribly and the joy they brought to our staff and the children that knew them.
Carolyn, Tony and all of the Little Red School staff and classmates
Mother and grandma
July 13, 2007
I don't know your family but I am praying for your family. Your precious daughter is with the angels in heaven. May God be your strength in your time of need.
A mother and grandmother
July 13, 2007
I don't know you and your family but I would like to extend my deepest sympathy and prayers to your family.May God give you strength and comfort. Your son is with the angels in heaven. God bless you and your family.
Debbie Vetromile
July 13, 2007
Though I don't know you, as a mother of 3 daughters, I cannot imagine the pain you must be feeling over the loss of your little angels. May God give you the strength and understanding to get you all through this terrible time, and may He fill your hearts with peace knowing you will see John and Morgan again one day.
My heartfelt sympathy,
Rick & Rianne Chimblo
July 13, 2007
Dear Tommy, Marsha & Haley:
There are not enough words to express the sorrow we share with you during this period of great loss. We can only offer our love and deepest sympathy to you, Uncle Tommy and Aunt Katherine and our cousins Johnny, Andrea, Tom, Cindy, Amanda & Dan.
God Bless You All
Love,
Diana
July 12, 2007
Dear family,
I am very sorry for both your lost. I will pray for your whole family and wish the others do good.
Luanne Tarzia-Marshall
July 12, 2007
To the Pitera family,
Im so very sorry to hear of this tragedy. I pray that God will help you through. Tommy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your Wife and Isabele and Mandy and your entire family.
Keri Urbano
July 12, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss Are thought's and prayer's are with you
Emily knew John from Long Hill School Keri Urbano and Emily Kulikowski
Len Aquilino and Family
July 12, 2007
So many lives were touched by this tragedy. We will never forget John and Morgan. They were loved by so many people. Our sympathy is for the many family members and friends who will miss them.
July 12, 2007
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Hugs:( Stay close to God, he will carry you all through. God may use Haley as your light in this dark time.
God's love and peace to you all.
Denise Stabler-Gagne
July 12, 2007
My children, Brendon and Rachael Watcke attended Long Hill School with John and were extremely fond of him. Rachael was supposed to be in his class this coming school year with Mr. Ormand. I chaperoned a 2nd grade field trip and John was in our group. He really stood out as a great kid. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.
Jack and Raquel Mohr
July 12, 2007
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Juliano
July 12, 2007
To the Pitera family, Both Emily and Matthew knew John and Morgan very well in Longhill school and will miss them alot. They had alot of good times together. We are praying for you and keep you in our hearts.
The Juliano family
Kim McCarthy
July 12, 2007
You don't know me, but the your story has touched my heart. I know there are no words to ease your pain. I pray (as all the members of New Life Christian Fellowship do)that God will wrap his loving arms around you and bring peace to your heart.
Praying for you all daily,
Kim McCarthy, Trumbull
Joanie and Doug Avann
July 12, 2007
Tom-We are so saddened with the tragic news of John & Morgan. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies are with you, Marcia, Haley and your families now and in the future.
Alba Stamm
July 12, 2007
With deepest sympathy in this time of terrible loss. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
The Teto Family
July 12, 2007
To the pitera family, we are so very sorry for your loss, my son Jacob was in Morgan's class and I actually was able to meet and play with morgan at field day. God Bless you and your family
Julie Fishman-Lapin
July 12, 2007
I am so sorry and heartbroken to hear of your loss. There are so many people thinking about you and praying that you can find some comfort in this time of grief. Tom, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Karin June (Jones)
July 12, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, and I send to you my most heartfelt condolences. It is so hard to put my feelings into words, as I remember babysitting for you and Mandy when you were not much older. Take care of yourself, remember that Haley needs you. If you need an ear, please feel free to contact me as I too have been through a great ordeal recently and sometimes all you need is to talk.
Laura (McGeehan) Miska
July 12, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Miska Family
Joya Perna
July 12, 2007
The Pitera Family and The Beal and Perna Family , We are so very sorry about this tragedy and our deepest sympathy go with you all.
Mr and Mrs Frank Perna and Family
Port Chester Ny
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