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Cindy
November 26, 2014
I was honored to have him as a professor at Simmons College. I learned so much from him and will always be thankful.
July 29, 2014
Dearest Susan,
I was shocked to have learned from Mitch Freedman about our loss of Ernie. I am sending you my love and my deepest sympathy for your bereavement. Ernie was a great friend with a heart of gold and we will miss him immensely. Let us try and think not of the bitterness of our loss but of the tremendous influence of Ernie's personality on our lives. I loved him dearly. I hope you will always consider me, Susan, if you need any help.
Yours,
Yakov Shrayberg
Dan Curley
July 10, 2014
Brian, Amy and the DiMattia family, I remember having the pleasure of reacquainting myself with Mr. DiMattia at Brian and Becky's wedding. I quickly learned where half of the compassion, love and intelligence came from which are part of Brian and Amy's make up. Your Dad was so easy to talk to, be it Boston College all the way to Teddy Valentine and baseball. The entire DiMattia family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Sylvia Spitalnick
July 8, 2014
Susan,
Very sorry to hear of Ernie's passing. He was such a great guy in every way both to me as a friend and to the community at large. You have my sympathy and thoughts.
David McMillan
July 8, 2014
Dear DiMattia Family,
I had Ernest as a professor at Pratt, he was always encouraging us and his gentle smile and disarming personality. Rest In Peace and my prayers are with you all at this time
George Needham
July 8, 2014
Ernie leaves a legacy of caring and professionalism that will light our way for many years. He will be missed for his warm smile, his dynamic leadership, and his good nature. Susan, my heart goes out to you; please know that you and your family are in our thoughts.
Loriene Roy
July 8, 2014
Susan,
With sincere condolences on Ernie's passing. I will remember him for the many times he spoke to me about you and your work and interests. A library supporter, a caring husband.
Mitch Freedman
July 7, 2014
I will miss Ernie. He always had a smile to greet me and unfailingly asked how my family was doing. He was a good friend for about 5 decades. The Ferguson Library had Ernie at the helm for almost 38 years--a super blessing for the library thanks to the numerous innovative and pace-setting changes he made. My most heartfelt condolences to Susan and the DiMattia Family. I have lost a good friend and the Ferguson Library and all librarians have lost a great leader and librarian.
Nancy Kranich
July 7, 2014
What a shock, attending ALA and finding that Ernie was not among the attendees. Ernie was a real mensch, from teacher and colleague, to gracious host and booster. He always stood by his friends. When he drove me to a CT Library Association conference even though he could not stay, I learned how deep his commitment was to me, an admiring colleague. We will miss his ever-present devotion to life and librarianship. He has left an enduring legacy for Stamford, ALA, Pratt, and his profession. My thoughts are with Susan, his children and relatives, friends and colleagues.
Nancy Kranich, Highland Park, NJ
July 7, 2014
I was heartbroken when I came to the ALA conference and heard first that Ernie had cancer and then that he had passed. I have known Ernie for decades and have continually admired his professional expertise, personal strength, and family commitment. My thoughts and prayers are with Susan and the rest of his family. Ernie: you will be missed by so many friends, family members, and colleagues. You clearly lived your life well.
Jeanne Tyler
July 5, 2014
Dear Susan, Brian and Amy and all the DiMattia family, our deep sympathy and prayers go out to each of you. Knowing each of you through Troop 1 gives us fond memories and we hope that you can gain comfort in fond memories of Ernie too. He brought many smiles to the people of Stamford while helping us all find new worlds. Hugs to each of you.
Patricia Hogan
July 3, 2014
Ernie was such a caring, dynamic person who made a real impact on so many people. He was a definite presence and a changemaker at ALA> I loved his smile and marveled at his energy. When they announced his death at Council there was a gasp of disbelief. When someone is loved and respected as Ernie was, it's hard to believe that the person is good. With prayers and love, Pat Hogan
Jeanne Wallace-Buckley
July 3, 2014
Ernie was a caring and thoughtful man, who was generous with praise and kind words. He was also a cheerleader for me in my professional life. Ernie was a good friend to GSLIS and will be greatly missed.
Cindy and Eddie Schulte
July 3, 2014
My Husband and I just returned from vacation, I opened up this mornings Advocate and saw the editorial about Ernie. We are heartbroken, to say the least, to have not been here to say goodbye to someone we have held dear to our hearts for so many years. He never let on when he would come in for his haircuts, that he was ill, was only concerned with how my husband was doing, how my family was, and how I was holding up. He was always, the kindest, most genuine person we have ever known, always a gentlemen. He will truly be missed. Our sympathy goes out to you all. xoxo Cindy and Eddie Schulte and Family
July 1, 2014
Ernie was one of the first to introduce me to Stamford Rotary in the early 90's. Although no longer with us in person, his enthusiasm, passion and undying love for the community he served will live on in the many people he touched and befriended over the years. My profound condolences to his family.
Vlad G. Spitzer
Joseph Mika
June 30, 2014
Dear Susan and family. So very sorry to learn of your loss. We will always remember the smiling Ernie, our times at ALA and SLA. He was a dedicated professional, a superb administrator, great teacher and mentor, and a warm, loving person. He will be missed. Joe Mika and Marianne Hartzell
José Ruiz-Alvarez
June 30, 2014
My condolences to Ernie's family. I worked as a librarian at The Ferguson Library from 1999-2003 and he was always supportive and appreciative of the work I did for the Latino community in Stamford. Peace be with you.
June 30, 2014
Susan, I am so sorry about your tremendous loss. Mr. D. was always so generous to Melanie and Sonja. Sonja really looked up to him. I know the library will have a difficult finding a suitable replacement. All my best to you and your family. Vanessa Keiffer
Catherine McDonald
June 30, 2014
To Ernie's family: As a student at GSLIS I could not have had a finer supporter or mentor. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Stephen DeVito SPD retired
June 30, 2014
Dear Susan and family,my condolences on the loss of Ernie. I have fond memories of a long friendship and working relationship with Ernie during my career at Stamford Police Dept. I pray for him and for you as you mourn your loss. God Bless you all.
Larry Kroah
June 30, 2014
Dear Susan, I am so very, very sorry. Ernie was one of the most vibrant and energetic people I knew. He will be missed by MANY!
June 30, 2014
My sincere condolences to you Susan and to everyone in your families. He was such an active volunteer in so many diverse organizations. Your life with him was full and never dull! May you find peace in your memories. Ethel M Salonen
David Bender
June 30, 2014
Dear Susan and family; I am thinking of you at this difficult time. Trust your wonderful memories will sustain you. To the world Ernie may have been but one man, but to all who knew his accomplishments he was the world.
Mark Beaudry
June 30, 2014
My sincerest condolences to the DiMattia family. Ernie was one of the nicest people I met during my long career and residence in Stamford. I'm sure he will be missed by all.
Karen Kelly
June 30, 2014
Dear Susan and family,
My deepest sympathy. Ernie will be missed.
Art , Kathy Hladik
June 30, 2014
Oh, Susan, Amy, Brian , and Becky,
I am so sad to hear of this! I looked at the library's photographs and had to smile, at the big kind grin that Ernie had, in the middle of every picture!
I can not make it today, but I am praying that each of you feels God's comfort in the coming days! Love, Kathy and Art Hladik
June 29, 2014
Dear Susan: I was shocked to find out today about Ernie's passing. When he and I meet for a two hour breakfast at the Newport Marriott, he seemed so happy, full of life and excited about retirement. Close to his heart was the teaching he did at Simmons College. We ate lunch together at Boston College every day when we were students. I was impressed to see in his obituary the fact that the eagle, the symbol of Boston College, was one of his prized collection. He and I always enjoyed each others company. There was always a peacefulness about our relationship. It was something that I will always remember. I know that God has a new mission for him and I wish him the best of success. I will keep him in my prayers and I look forward greeting him again as my favorite cousin in heaven. Cousin Philip A. DiMattia of Middletown, Rhode Island
Mark Frederick
June 29, 2014
Dear Mrs. Dimattia and Family,
Ernie was a wonderful caring and articulate man. In addition to the great,and groundbreaking working he did as a skilled librarian and academic...I was blessed in knowing him as a friend and fellow member of the State Street Debating Society.
Ernie was a very skilled speaker and a wonderful debate master who led us for many years on debate topics of important local, national, and world issues.
He gave our body a heightened sense of literary discourse and literary topics and authors of the day.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy, I'm sorry I could not pay my personal respects to Ernie,and you his wonderful family, but he will always have my prayers, fond memories, and lifelong respect!
Mark H. Frederick
State Street Debating Society
Thomas Alford
June 29, 2014
Dear Susan, I am thinking of you and your family. Ernie will be missed by me and his many other ALA library friends. Mainly because he was always glad to see you, always smiling and being helpful. May your faith and wonderful memories sustain you. Thomas Alford
Jayshree Trivedi
June 29, 2014
Dear Susan - I am thinking of you and your family. Ernie will be missed by the Ferguson Library and many friends. It is hard to imagine the library without him. Such a wonderful giving man. We will miss him.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jan Chindlund
June 29, 2014
Dear Susan,
Thinking of you at this time. May your faith and wonderful memories sustain you.
Jackie Heftman
June 29, 2014
Susan, I am so sad for you and your family. Ernie was such a special person - always smiling and helpful. The library won't be the same without him and Stamford has lost a shining star.
Anne
June 29, 2014
Susan,
I read of Ernie's death with such sadness. He was unfailingly kind and thoughtful whenever we met and such a gentleman. Remember with joy your 48 years together and with pride fir his many accomplishments.
With love,
Anne Caputo
Fred Roper
June 29, 2014
Susan and family, I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I shall be thinking of you in the coming days. Ernie was a kind man, and I am sure he was a loving husband and father. My prayers are with you. Love, Fred Roper
Martha Mahard
June 29, 2014
I will miss Ernie's cheerful presence. He was a charming and generous spirited colleague, a constant reminder of why teaching is so much more than just a job. His contribution to our profession as librarians, managers and educators is an amazing and wonderful legacy. With my deepest sympathy, Martha Mahard (Professor of Practice, Simmons GSLIS)
Valerie Oakley
June 29, 2014
Susan, please know that my thoughts are with you and Brian and Amy. Ernie was one of those stalwarts whom you knew could solve any problem, and would always be there when you needed him. It was a pleasure and an honor to have known him.
Bill Warrick
June 28, 2014
I will miss Ernie. He always was so happy to see me and everyone that crossed his path. He leaves a huge legacy in Stamford not the least of which is the Library he dearly loved. It is a further testament to his strength that Alice, Nick and George will carry on splendidly. Well done. Goodbye my friend.
Joe Pitasi
June 28, 2014
Sorry for your loss. Rest in piece Mr. D.
Jane, Anna, Nils and Erik Norgren
June 28, 2014
Dear Susan, Brian and Amy, we were so sorry to hear of your father's sickness and his fight for life. No one who has ever met Ernie will ever forget his humor, his smile, his can-do attitude..and his perseverance when confronted by a challenge. He always could find the solution to a problem -- or knew someone who could solve the problem. This intrinsic part of his personality made him irreplaceable to the Library, Rotary, each of the many Boards he served on...really, important to the blossoming of Stamford over the past 40 years. Thank you for sharing him with us all.
Aline Fader
June 28, 2014
Susan - I am very sad to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Laurie and Bob Dolian
June 28, 2014
Susan - Thinking of you and the family.. He will be missed by the city of Stamford and his many friends. Such a wonderful giving man.
June 28, 2014
Ernie, his wife, Susan, and I were students at the Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science at the same time. He was a good friend and a fine person in every respect.
I will miss him a great deal. JIM Matarazzo
Neil Sherman
June 28, 2014
Remembering my time in Stamford, and acknowleding my son's relationship with Ernie where my son manages the Library's Starbucks, my family remenbers Ernie as a kind friend and an excellent administartor -- a man who cared deeply about his community. Stamford has lost a good friend and a caring indvidual. Our love to his family.
Katherine Craven
June 28, 2014
Oh, are we going to miss Ernie DiMattia. What a wonderful man full of life and such myriad interests. He loved his family so much. It is unbelievable to think he will not be with us. To Susan, Brian and Amy and all of his family, we are praying for you. See you tomorrow!
Rich Priolo
June 28, 2014
Ernie was the kindest man I ever met. He would not hesitate to make time in his busy schedule to speak to someone seeking his help on what most people would see as a trivial matter. His dedication to the people of Stamford, to the proliferation of the Arts and to his friends and family will be almost impossible to equal. I consider myself fortunate to have known Ernie and to have worked on a number of projects with him. My condolences to his family for this tragic loss, and to the City of Stamford for the loss of a great friend. Ernie was a true man of letters.
David and Judy Martin
June 28, 2014
There was no more beloved man in Stamford. His ever-present smile lit up many a room and he was always ready to lend a hand whenever asked. We will sorely miss him, his can-do attitude and his generosity of spirit. We are blessed he chose Stamford as his home and the library as his life's passion and work.
Susan, we are so very sorry to be away during Ernie's wake and funeral. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul Signorelli
June 27, 2014
Ernie, during the brief time we knew each other through service in the American Library Association, was a tremendous influence and literally changed the way I approached work I was doing and continue to do. Feeling a tremendous loss, but am grateful beyond words for the chance to have learned from the example he set for all of us. Deepest condolences to Susan and the family.
Polly O'Brien Morrow
June 27, 2014
Ernie was an incredible friend and community leader. He will be missed on so many levels but never forgotten. Sending love and prayers to Susan, Brian and Amy and all of Ernie's family, including the wonderful staff at the Ferguson Library who had the pleasure of working with him. Kristin and Kaitlyn will miss their visits with "Uncle Ernie" but will never forget how he fostered their love of the library and of reading. We will all remember his care and love and think of him everytime we sit down with a good book.
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