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JESSE MIAMI DOLPHINS FARGNOLI
April 11, 2021
VAYA CON DIOS AMIGOS TO YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SIR #50 GO , MIAMI DOLPHINS GO !!!!!!!!!!!! CHEF ASHLEY DUFFY AND I WILL SEE YOU REALLY SOON !!!!!!!!!!!!!! JESSE FARGNOLI 401-474-9619 NORTH PROVIDENCE R.I. 02911 PSALMS 23:01-23:40 !!!!!!!! & MARK 1:01-1:45 .........
John Hofmann
April 8, 2021
RIP Howard! Good man! Made me a big Cardinal fan. You did so much for that program. Should be in the Hall of Fame!
April 8, 2021
My condolences.
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April 7, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Len
April 6, 2021
Heartfelt condolences to Beverlee and the Schnellenberger family. May God be with you as you go through this most difficult time. Coach will be missed and know that he made a difference by touching so many lives during his life time.
April 4, 2021
My condolences to the Schnellenberger family and friends, may all of your many cherished memories bring you smiles amidst your tears and may God be with all of you in your time of loss.
Danny Dishman
April 3, 2021
You will forever be remembered and always be the foundation that we build a national champion as you predicted. Thank you and rest in peace from a grateful louisville cardinal fan.
Lee
April 3, 2021
My condolences go out to the family of Howard. What a football coach. He will indeed be missed by many.
Dave Huber
April 1, 2021
Prayers from Shively Ky and St Helens Church, Howard went to Grade School there.
April 1, 2021
Heartfelt condolences to the Schnellenberger family and friends, may God be with all of you as you go through this most difficult time, so very sorry for your loss.
John Lantz
April 1, 2021
Coach thank you so
Much for Making a Difference in many young men and women lives throughout your career. You were a Positive Light in our Community.
Prayers and thoughts for your family during this time
Chris
April 1, 2021
I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Howard Schnellenberger. May God give your family comfort and peace as you mourn his loss. Philippians 4:7
Sam Pietrofitta
April 1, 2021
I was in the US Army stationed with Howard at Ft. Knox KY and he frequently visited the swimming pool where I was a life guard, and you couldn't have met a nicer guy. My condolences too the Schnellengerger family he will be sadly missed. Sam Pietrofitta Bonita Springs, FL
March 31, 2021
My condolences to the family. Everyone appreciated his career as a coach. May the God of Comfort, continue to comfort the family during these difficult times..
Eddie Bruder
March 31, 2021
Sorry to hear of your beloved Howard’s death. You and your family are in my prayers.
Alan Jacobson
March 31, 2021
Beverley...
So sorry to hear of Howard’s passing. During my Wimbish Real Estate days, Jan and I had an opportunity to spend time with both of you. People are right, Howard was a great man, but what made him great had nothing to do with football. His greatness was in his love for you and the way he treated you. And you the same for him.
You had a love like few others, just as I had with Jan. I lost her a year and a half ago, so I certainly know your pain.
You will miss him every day, and you will love him forever. That’s his real legacy. A tribute to both of you.
Alan Jacobson.
March 31, 2021
Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult period.
Humberto Coipel
March 30, 2021
He was the best coach @ the U he brought in a lot of fans to the orange bowl and gave us our very first national championship and brought good quarterbacks
Scott Woolley
March 30, 2021
I had to sit and write this after learning of the passing of Howard Schnellenberger. My wife and I were very saddened to hear of the passing of Howard. Howard had been a very dear friend for many years.
I have so many found memories with Howard and I felt it would be great to share at least one story that communicates the passion Howard had for Boca Raton and South Florida and the Owl’s. One of which happened shortly after he had taken on the job of building the new football program at FAU. He called me and asked if I would have lunch with him at the FAU campus. At the time he was working out of a trailer on the campus and was so excited to show me his vision. We jumped in his car and he proceeded to drive his car around the campus showing me all the places he had plans for. What was funny about that ride that day was we didn’t drive the streets on the campus, Howard drove his car across the grass between the buildings, much like someone would ride there lawn mower on their front lawn. As we drove around I said to Howard “don’t you think we should stay on the streets” Howard replied, “driving this ways is quicker and we have a lot to get done and I need to create a lot of attention in what I’m going to do here.” He did create a lot of attention that afternoon driving around, hundreds of students and teachers were looking at us driving around on the grass and sidewalks in amazement. That lunch meeting would change my schedule and life for the next few years, because Howard would talk me into donating my time and resources to help him fund raise for the football program, producing dozens of videos, commercials, PSAs and funding raising videos. Howard and I would also create his FAU Coach’s television series that Howard hosted with Jimmy Cefalo. The series would run on television for a number of years. I have to thanks Books Parson Jr. for all of his hard work that he did on the series, and I mention Brooks because the last time I saw Howard we talked about how hard Brooks had worked on the show. We also talked about how it was the only coaches show Howard ever hosted or was part of that won an Emmy Award the fifth of the six that I have received.
I find is amazing that the college football hall of fame has never inducted Howard into it. From what I understand he did not have a high enough winning percentage to make the vote. But when you look at his career the 1972 Miami Dolphins Offensive coach (a super bowl win and perfect season), University Miami National Championship and he join the University at a point when the University was thinking of getting rid of football, but Howard came in and turned it around and won the National Championship, the 1983 Orange Bowl win is widely considered to be one of the best games of college football ever. He turned around the football programs at Louisville and Oklahoma. Howard took on teams that we at the bottom and made them dynasty’s. He was the assistant coach under Bear Bryant, he recruited so many greats like Joe Namath. I ask that anyone who reads this write an email to the hall of fame pushing them to induct Howard - [email protected]
Howard was should a tremendous influence in so many people’s lives. When I think back about how many people’s lives were changed for the better because of Howard, it’s amazing. I am certainly one of them.
Howard we will miss you. Thanks for all the wonderful memories, great times and being a fantastic friend and mentor to me and so many others.
Scott Woolley
Craig Gordon
March 30, 2021
It was an honor knowing you. You and Beverlee were so good to me. Your legacy will live forever.
Brahm Faber
March 30, 2021
Beverley ..our deepest sympathies ..we go back a long time..but not forgotten.Long safe and healthy life to You and your extended family
Brahm and Neshie
Harry Simpson
March 30, 2021
Godspeed Howard, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us, and the wonderful college football memories. Unforgettable.
Rest Howard, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Army.
Arturo Maruri
March 30, 2021
I sat next to him and his wife in Louisville, Ky during the Kentucky Derby I will always remember that moment. He was so loved in Ky and in Fl . A true Legend rest in peace and God bless your lovely family Amen Art the U class of 1979
Bob Thiess
March 30, 2021
I lived in Dade County FL when he was coaching there. Lived in Louisville, KY when he coached at UofL. Met Howard on a flight to Louisville. Always impressive.
Dwight “Dee” Smith
March 30, 2021
My condolences to Beverlee and family. He was my absolute favorite coach. He did so much for the game.
Sheila Smith-Anderson
March 30, 2021
Thank you for what you poured into my son while he played under your guidance at UofL. Blessings of comfort to Beverlee and the family.
Mary
March 30, 2021
My sincere condolences to the Schnellenberger family for your loss. Many will miss the man and the great Florida football coach. At this difficult time, may the God of tender mercies comfort you and give you strength as you mourn.
March 30, 2021
A legendary coach. I particularly remember Howard when he was an assistant with those Super Dolphins, and when he was the head man for the National Champion Hurricanes. Perhaps some folks in certain parts of the country are not familiar with Howard's remarkable body of work, but this great man's contributions deserve widespread honorable recognition.
March 29, 2021
My condolences to the family, regarding the loss of your loved one. May the God of Comfort, provide the needed comfort.
sherry blaise
March 29, 2021
i will miss him dearly i waited on him at the boynton diner he was a amazing man.when he needed something he would hit that big ring on the window .my condolence to his family and friends he will be truely missed.
raymond gormley
March 29, 2021
He changed college football
March 29, 2021
May the word at Isaiah 61:1,2 prove to be comforting to you. God will bind up the broken hearted...and comfort all who mourn.
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