Concetta "Jennie" Brophy

Dear Aunt Jenny,
It's taken me a while to look this page up and write to you. It is hard with my dad, your brother gone. But here I am finally.I hope you are up there taking care of dear old Rocco. He loved you so. I remember the times when I used to visit Canastota as a child. I looked forward to driving over to your house. I loved your house and your porch. And I loved when you would take me in the evening for pizza at the local pizzeria. You always treated me so wonderfully. You have...

Gracie and family, I'm sorry this condolence is so late in coming, but I just found out about your mom's passing. It's hard to believe time has passed so quickly since we were children playing up and down Main Street under the watchful eye of our parents. I have many fond memories of your mom and how very kind and welcoming she was. Jennie always had something nice to say and just loved to sit, talk, and laugh. I feel truly blessed to have known her and to have grown-up in our wonderful...

Dear Ed,

I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Your mother was a class act. She touched many lives, including mine. I remember meeting her for the first time a couple of years ago at the IBHOF. She asked me my name and told me to sit down next to her and take a break. Next thing you know, we were chatting up a storm! I could feel her incredibly warm spirit. I often think of that moment and how truly special she was. She left a lasting impression on me. Please find...

So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. You are ALL in my thoughts and prayers..I was so happy to see Jennie on a recent visit to N.Y. She had forgotten a few things but;her eyes still sparkled with love. My memory is sparked..as I recall the many times Pam,Bobby,Bruce and I would jump 3 stones to cross the creek onto the Brophy back yard, meeting up with Carmen,Teddy,Mike and Richard. Whether it was to babysit Eddie & Gracie..or just play in that big yard. Always good fun! The creek is...