John Friel III

Friel was one of my best friends. For many years he was my best friend. We hung out almost every day. We went to Mexico together. We did a lot of things that I will always remember. My deepest thoughts are with you, John Friel Sr. I pray you will find strength within your mourning and pull through these tough times. Friel could make anybody laugh. I still find humor when I think of all the crazy times we had. I think about you everyday, John. You were a great person to have as a friend. This...

Dear Mr. Friel,
I had the pleasure of knowing John through my teaching work at Chicopee Comp High School. He was also the dear friend of my son Jeremy. John was a very cooperative student in my class, and treated me with much respect. I remember how happy John and Jeremy were when they visited Cancun, MX. I picked them up at the airport and it was just wonderful listening to their vacation stories.

You have been dealt a difficult situation with the passing of both your...

I send my condolences to the family and all the friends of friel..I knew him since i was in the 7th grade,used to ride my bike to his house when i was little and so many recent memories... all the memories will always remain...r.i.p friel

I heard about John yesterday, it took me by surprise. I used to live by him growing up. John was such a funny man. We had a lot of memories walking the streets of our neighborhood.
My thoughts & prayers go out to John's family. We will all miss you.

I am a friend of John's Uncle Jim and Aunt Cate. My deep condolences to his dad, John and all other family members. I have experienced loss recently as well and my prayers are with you. Peace.

I went to school with John. I was very sad to read his name in the paper. The memories, We had some good times hanging out riding dirtbikes to playing basketball.
He was a great person and will be missed by all that new him. R.I.P. John. You'll always be rembered...
Garrett

I worked with John at Yankee Candle,after he left Yankee I missed him,there was a defanate change in atmosphere,I missed his funny stories and great personality he was a very sweet and caring person. Now I will miss him even more,but I am glad I had the chance to get to know him he really made work a lot of fun.I also worked with his mother Donna,and they were both really great people.My condolences go out Johns family.

I was truly saddened by the news of 'little' John's passing. Heartfelt condolences to John - you (all) will remain in my thoughts & prayers. Blessed be.

I worked with John at Avery Denison. He was the most Polite Person I have ever met in my life He always conversated with every one. always said hello and asked how your weekend went and was a very helpful person at work I will always remember John for his Politeness and his Kindness. My condolences to Johns father and family. All of us that new John at Avery will miss him dearly