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Skye Van Epps Obituary
He was the beloved son of Donna Van Epps of Essex Road, Old Saybrook. Skye was born in New Haven on Aug. 7, 1978.
He was a graduate of Old Saybrook High School, class of 1997.
He was owner/operator of his own business, Van Epps Property Maintenance based in Old Saybrook.
He was an avid Yankees and Eagles fan.
Skye loved to golf, fish, and hang out with his friends, but his true love was his sisters and family with high devotion to his mother, Donna, and his grandmother, Joan Van Epps, of Old Saybrook. He prided himself on following in the legacy of his late grandfather Donald Van Epps.
Besides his mother and grandmother, he is survived by two sisters, Sundai Van Epps of New London and Shannon Van Epps of East Lyme; an aunt, Debbie Lynn Van Epps of East Haddam; an uncle, John Champion of Old Saybrook; nieces, Summer Starr Pichardo of East Lyme, Allie Champion of Chester, Autumn and Ivy Fisher, both of Middlefield; five cousins, Donald Champion of Old Saybrook, Angel Champion of Niantic, Amber Champion of Middlefield, Donald Champion of Chester, and Christopher O'Neal of Clinton; and a step-father, Russell Turner of Bolton.
Skye is predeceased by an aunt, Bonnie Champion.
Family and friends may visit from 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, at the Swan Funeral Home, 1224 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at the First Church of Christ Congregational, Main St., Old Saybrook. Interment at Riverside Cemetery, Sheffield St., Old Saybrook, will be private for the family.
Because of Skye's generosity and undying love for Summer, his beloved niece, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Summer Starr Pichardo Scholarship Fund, c/o Liberty Bank account # 1011400692.
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Memories and Condolences
for Skye Van Epps
Susanne Follett
February 18, 2019
Skye was the first person I met upon moving to Essex. I was going through a difficult divorce and he was always kind and thoughtful. He loved gathering the folks in our little community for good food and plenty of laughs. He is as missed today as he was 9 years ago. Bless him.
August 7th, 2016 St.Croix USVI
Shannon Meehan
August 9, 2016
Happy belated birthday baby brother!! I miss you so much I feel a constant painful ache in my heart missing you and Sundai everyday. I'm sorry for the late entry, but I was having my wedding with my soulmate and our children!!!!! Summer has a sister now!!!! Summer, Kevin, Krista and I just had a beautiful wedding and Family Union Ceremony in the Caribbean. It was absolutely amazing. So gorgeous, loving and spiritual. I missed the two of you so immensely that it was one of the most challenging days since loosing both of you. My entire wedding had you both included as it was on your birthday, SUNDAI, AUGUST 7th. One of our wedding pictures has he and I each holding pictures you and Sundai, and there were two rainbows in the SKYE,lol I know you both were here with us in spirit. We felt you guys around the whole time. It was so intense, just know we felt and continue to feel you both everyday. I love you and Sunny D so much. We turned an ordinarily very sad day into a celebration of your life, Sundai's life and the our family wedding. So now on August 7th instead of tears if sorrow, I will be able to shed tears of joy and happiness rejoicing that special day. As well as celebrating the day GOD created the most special angel, you baby brother...SKYE REECE VANEPPS!!!! I LOVE YOU ETERNALLY.... XOXO
Shannon Meehan
August 9, 2016
Shannon Meehan
August 9, 2016
Shannon Meehan
August 9, 2016
August 7, 2016
Today is your thirty eighth birthday. I am remembering the day you were born, and so wish you were here to celebrate your day. I remember your last birthday, and how thrilled you were with the Yankee tickets I gave you. Sometimes I see your face in the clouds, or I happen to see someone who resembles you. Oh, to have one more look at you. You are my special angel forever. I love you with everything in me. Forever, Mommie
February 22, 2016
Today, is the sixth anniversary of your death. I am as bereft, just as I was six years ago. I'm now almost 67 years old, and wish I could go back in time, when you, Sundai and Shannon were young. The things that were important back then, are no longer important to me now. I remember the actress Shirley Maclaine saying she loved her fifties, because she understood herself. I so wish you and Sundai had been able to live out your lives. I wanted so much for the two of you. Many mistakes were made, never could be the perfect mother, but I always loved you and will always love you with all of my heart, and being. I pray that you feel my love, and my longing for all of us to be together again. I pray every night, that you are in heaven with your sister. Rest in peace, my baby son. Forever, Mommie
August 7, 2015
Happy Birthday my beautiful son. Miss you so much on your special day. So wish I could be with you today. You would have been 37 years old today. Time has not healed the pain of losing you. Every day is just another day of pain. I pray you are celebrating with Jesus, Sundai, Grandpa and Bonnie. I'm going to your grave today with Grandma, to honor you on your birthday. Life is not the same without you and Sundai. There is no real life without you and Sundai. Know how much I love you with all of my being. Please make sure you will greet me when I come to you. Love you forever with my soul. I was reading all of the cards you had given me over the years, and oh how you loved me. Thank God I had your love, and you always made me feel loved. You truly are a special Angel. If you can come to me in my dreams, I'd love it. Forever Mommie
April 18, 2015
Skye, Mommie is thinking about you, and missing you so much tonight. You and Sundai are always on my mind. I was reading all of the condolences tonight, and was reading what your deceased sister wrote to you, and how profound she would join you so soon. Reading what Shannon and Summer shared, makes me feel how blessed you were and are to have and to have had such love in the short time you were are on this earth. I was riding with Uncle John today in Essex, and I started to cry, and said, Skye never got to enjoy and experience his life. And I remembered, that you took that cruise with the boys, and thank God you were able to experience that. I miss you and Sundai so much, my heart and life seems so empty. Know that I will never stop missing you and Sundai, and I feel that you, Sundai,Shannon, and Summer were, and are the loves of my life. Always, always, and always, Mommiexxxooo
February 22, 2015
My Dearest Skye Reece, I always remember from the time you were a little boy to have you by my side, you will always be a deep part of me, I love you so much, and miss you, no words can describe how much your life was so much a part of me. I pray to God you are at rest, and I can't wait to see you in Heaven, and that is the most beautiful place that I'll being seeing you. Love you so much always always and always , Auntie Beckey
February 22, 2015
My beautiful Skye Reece, Mommie misses you so much. Thinking about you takes my breath away. I can't believe your're gone five years. I so wish that it had been me to have left this world. Living without you is so empty, it seems there is never going to be happiness again. You were the light of my life. You were always so loving toward me. That smile of yours was so beautiful. People that have met you, always have such kind words to say about you, how helpful and kind you were. I can't believe we have to go on in this life without you. If only I could hold you one more time, to hear you say I love you mommie, to hear that laugh of yours, to look into those beautiful blue eyes that looked like the blue sky on a clear day. I feel so blessed to have had a son that loved me so much. You were always there for me.. Today I miss you so much, it cuts like a knife. Can't wait to see you again. God bless your soul, my beautiful baby boy. Love forever and ever, always, always and always,mommiexxxooo
October 9, 2014
Just thinking about you and Sundai tonight, as always. I miss you two so much. Wish I could go back in time, just to see you again. My heart is broken, and my life so empty without you. I love you so much. I love you always, always. Mommie
Maureen Dunn
August 7, 2014
Happy Birthday Skye. How many memories I have of all of you boys growing up. I remember your gentle smile and I know you're watching over your mom. You told me once how much she meant to you, how much you loved her and I know her heart is as broken as mine is right now. Have you seen my precious boy and your dear friend David yet? I miss him so much Skye. Watch over each other. You are loved and missed by so many. Rest peacefully dear boy.......
August 7, 2014
Skye Reece, today we would be celebrating your 36th birthday! Day by day I think of you, how can all of this be true? I can't believe you're really gone. I still can't accept it, even after so long. Just the thought of you makes me cry. Especially, since I never even got the chance to say goodbye. Every picture and every memory, I don't know if it will ever get better. I always smell your familiar scent; it makes me miss you even more. Skye, there are so many things I never got to say. I would give anything just to hug you one last time. I never imagined you'd ever be so far away. You are my brother, and I miss you more every day! In my heart you'll always be, as I can feel your presence watching over me. I'll never forget your soothing voice; I would take your place if I had a choice. But now I have to let you rest, although without you my world's a mess. I miss you with all of my heart; I wish we never had to part. I know you're always by my side, so now I guess I'll say goodbye.
I miss and love you so very much!!!!
XOXOXOXO With love, Shannon.
August 6, 2014
It would have been your 36th birthday. They say time heals all wounds, that's not true. Time that goes by, just makes me miss you more. Nothing is the same without you. There really is no joy without you. I don't look forward to much these days. Everything is an effort. Know how much I love you, and I so hope you are with Sundai, Bonnie, and Grandpa. Hopefully, one day, we'll be together. I love you so much my baby boy. Always, Always, Mommie xxxooo
August 7, 2013
Today would be your thirty fourth birthday. I so remember your birth, what a beautiful baby boy. Nine pounds, twelve ounces. I wish so much I was celebrating you. You were and still are my special angel. I miss you more everyday, that beautiful smile. You were always there for all of us. Hope you are celebrating in heaven with God and Sundai. Tell her I love her. Happy Birthday, baby boy. Mommie loves you so much.
Amber Champion
February 23, 2013
Dear Skye,
I think about you and Sundai everyday, a piece of me was taken forever when you went away. Life is certainly not fair sometimes. You both now live on in my heart, all the memories I have will never be lost and I will hold them close forever. I hold on to the thought of you at peace now, watching down on all of us as angels, protecting and guiding us on our journeys through life. I miss you both so much , We all do, your mom, your sister, Grandna Joan, and the rest of our family think of you each and everyday. We all hold on to the comfort of knowing that we will meet again someday, and that you are here with us in spirit. (And yes I do still hear your funny comments). Love you forever and always , Amber
February 22, 2013
IT'S BEEN THREE YEARS THAT YOU'RE GONE, AND I MISS YOU SO MUCH. I MISS HUGGING YOU AND TALKING TO YOU. I SO HOPE YOU'RE WITH SUNDAI. KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU. I REMEMBER WHEN YOU SAID YOU LOVED ME MORE THAN LIFE ITSELF. DITTO. LOVE YOU BEAUTIFUL SON. YOU WERE THE JOY IN MY LIFE. XXXOOO
December 1, 2012
REECEES PIECES. THAT'S WHAT I CALLED YOU . I'M PRAYING THAT YOU'RE WITH SUNDAI AND GOD. I SAW 2 FALLING STARS ON THE WAY TO MAINE. ONE AFTER THE OTHER. I FELT IT WAS YOU AND SUNDAI, GOD TELLING ME YOU WERE WITH ME.YOUR SISTER IS GONE 1 YEAR NOW. TELL HER I LOVE HER SO MUCH. MOMMIE MISSES YOU TWO SO MUCH. GOD KEEP YOU IN HIS LOVING ARMS. ALWAYS, ALWAYS, MOMMIE
DEB IRWIN
January 24, 2012
Dear Skye and Sundai/ Wow I just cannot believe you are both gone in Heaven We miss you I pray for Mom and Grammie, and Shannon and the whole family all the time i just do not know how they live now day to day missing you so much, both of you. We all expect to outlive our children but I guess that is not always the way it is. Love you guys DEB IRWIN
Tamara Kosloskey
January 6, 2012
I just Now found out about Skye. Very sad over this and a shock. Skye was awesome knowing him from school. My deepest sympathy For His family, I hope things are getting better. there is nothing worse than a loss of a child. My heart goes out to you all. I will miss him too and always hold what memories I had of him back in our day. We love you Skye, keep your wings over your family, you have the greatest job ever now. Rest in Peace.
yvette godfrey-fournier
December 3, 2011
Dear Donna,
I just read on Facebook about Sundai, and googled her, to find that you had also lost Skye....My heart is so heavy for the grief and pain you are enduring...This is a pain that only a mother that has lost a child can edure, to have lost two is unimaginable...If you ever need to talk, or just to be....call me...It is now 13 years since we lost Jason, I will also never get over it....I learn to live with a hole deep in my heart.....blessings,yvette
Amber Champion
June 26, 2011
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Who knew life was going to be this hard, that the pain of losing someone so close would almost be too hard to bear. Each day I think of you, I look up at the clouds in the sky and imagine you in a wonderful place, watching over us thinking how crazy we all are. I wish I could take back the last 15 years and do them all over, that we could have been closer as we went on in our lives. All I know is we had a bond that could never be replaced, I cherish all the memories of times spent with you and know now that you were a gift, god sent you here for a reason. As I live my life now, you are a part of me and all those you have touched. Take Care Skye, until we meet again. I will never forget you, and will always keep you close to my heart. Love Always and Forever, Amber
DEBBIE IRWIN
April 19, 2011
Dear Skye Hey buddy i can not believe it has been a year Life does go on without you but not without heartbreak and missing you I still look for you to pull up to the drivethru in your truck, but it doesn't happen Every one of us misses you especially mommie and grandma and me too. RIP I will never forget how precious and sweet you were Love you Deb
Sundai Stanley
April 17, 2011
Hi Skyzie!! Yesterday was opening day and all I could think about was your smiling face. How happy that you were each year to be able to go out fishing. You had such a great personality and a way of making people feel good about themselves especially me. I appreciate you baby brother. Your kind words and generous heart and warm smile that lit up the room!! I can only hope that you know how much I love you how much I always loved you. You were my baby brother I took care of you and felt like you were my little doll that I could drag around and tell what to do to. As we got older our love kept growing. I can remember talking in the phone to you, crying about certain things in my life and you always had a great way of making me feel better and always telling me how much you loved me. I found some more pictures of you and posted them on facebook. I get comments about them all of the time. You really touched alot of peoples lives. I also found a birthday card that u had given me and I am so happy that I have your handwriting to look back on and that you wrote that you love me. I can feel you around me at times and wish that I could have one more hug that I can just get stuck in. I was remembering our Dorito crunching contests that we would have in my downstairs bedroom at Mommies house in the dark LOL!! You would always live to sleep in my room with me. You would come down with your pillow and blanket and say "Hey Sun... Can I sleep with you?" and ofcourse I would say yes. You and I have a special bond Skye. I love you and always will. I hope that my memories of great times will never fade. I have a book that I write in and I list my memories that I have of you so that I will never forget. I will cherish the pieces of clothing that smell like you that I have and anything that you have touched. I love you more then you can imagine and hope that you come visit me again soon. I know that you are up there with Chelsea. I miss you and hope to see you in my dreams baby brother. I will never forget you XXXXOOOO Your loving sister Sundai
ed bolduc
April 16, 2011
today is opening day of fishing season and its freezing cold out. i think you had a hand in that so i wouldnt go without you cause you know i hate the cold. dont worry im staying home today. we all miss you and think about you every day.
February 22, 2011
TO MY BEAUTIFUL BABY BOY
It's been a year since you left us. My heart is broken forever. Life has lost its luster .The thought of you not being with us takes my breath away. My biggest fear of losing one of my children was realized. I look at your beautiful face, and can still feel your kiss on my cheek with a "Hey Ma". There was so much more love to give to you, I remember you so much as a baby, your first birthday, letting you put your hands in you cake, frosting all over your face, the day you were born, weighing 9lbs., 120z. You were so heavy when they passed you to me, I coul hardly hold you. Bonnie took a first look at you, opened the blanket, looked at your hands, and said,"Oh my God, look at his hands!". I don't mind my stretch marks, I cherish them. Today is the day you died, and I died with you. You were the love of my life. You left a message on my phone, and it said, "Hey Ma it's me. I'm just calling to say I love you more than life itself." You also said in another message, "Without you, there is no me." My heart aches so badly, just to see you again. They say that your life flashes in front of your face when you die. I can't wait to see that face, and all our memories together. I hope you have your hand reaching out for me. I love you so much, and miss you with a yearning so painful, no one can understand, unless you have lost a child. I 'll never be happy until I see you again. Love you my beautifull son. Forever and ever, Mommie
Sundai Stanley
February 9, 2011
My dear baby brother,
I decided to read some of the entries of the guest book again to get another sense of how much you are loved by so many
people. It has been almost one year since
you passed away and I can say that it
does not get easier. You will be happy to know that I am living a sober life and I
know that you are smiling down on me and happy with the choice that I made. I find myself calling your cell phone so that I can hear your voice. I am so heartbroken that you are not here with us anymore. Nothing is ever going to be the same without you. Mommie is so sad and I don't know that she will ever be the same. I need you to know how much I love you and miss you. I think about your smiling face and it makes me happy and terribly sad at the same time. I wish that I would wake up from this bad dream and that you never passed away. I dream of you often and hope that it means that you are visiting me. We have a huge get together coming up in your honor and the proceeds are going to Summer's college fund and I know that you would be happy about that! I just need you to know that I am sorry if you felt that I wasn't there for you when you needed me to be. I wish that I could have been the bigger sister that you needed me to be!! Please just know that you will never be forgotten and are always on my mind and in my heart. I am going to close my eyes now and put myself in your arms and feel that hug from you. I love you so much baby brother and hope that you are happy where you are. I thank God for you!! I miss you more then you know. Forever and eternally your loving sister Sundai
Katie Zimmer
January 19, 2011
Skye,
Just stopping by again to tell you how much I miss your face, smile and laughter. I read through the messages again today from all the people who knew and love you and just cried. I'll never forget you Skye.. Everytime DMX comes on while I'm in my car I'd like to think that's you telling me you're still around.... <3 Rest easy in the stars... I know I'll see you again someday.
Gary Aceto
June 15, 2010
Donna, Sundai, & Shannon:
I wish that you could wake up tomorrow and all of your pain would be gone. I wish that Skye was plowing snow in old saybrook, or taking down a big tree at the marina, or on his way to a Yankee game with his friends. I wish that life wasn’t so heartbreaking. Please God don’t let anyone’s child ever die again.Please….I am so sorry Donna…love gary
May 31, 2010
Dear Skye, I'm thinking of you tonight its been over three months since you left . Everyone misses you so very much. Sorry for not telling you how much you mean't to Dennis and me. I think of you everyday and wish I could see your warm smile again. But, for now Skye rest until we meet again . Love you forever, Susan
May 25, 2010
My baby brother
The boy that became the man of our family.... I would have NEVER thought that you would have been taken so quickly!! I miss you so much and from the day that you passed away my life and our families lives will never be the same.... You were so loving
I think that I am still in shock that you are gone.... We never got to say goodbye it used to be "love you sis see see ya later"....
While I write this I can't help sobbing remembering you at Christmas last year you looked so handsom I remember the feeling of your arms hugging me. I can put myself in that place and stay there for the rest of my life.
I have to let you know that I know that you that you were worried about me close to the end of your life.... I know that you loved me and I am sorry that I didn't give up my addiction sooner.... I can't help but have guilt over that.... I feel sad about the fact that I couldn't be there for YOU like you may have needed me to be!!
You cared sooo much about your family and close friends!! I can tell you that you know that you are with Grandpa Donald VanEpps and he is happy that you tried to live on in his honor.... He loved you and all of us and our Aunt Bonnie must be taking care of you.... Please give them hugs and kisses from me....
You and I have to many memories.... The day that you came home after being born you were such a precious baby and everyone wanted to get a glance at your beautiful eyes. You would laugh when tickled and Mom and I would lay on the bed and just watch you laugh and we loved you so much. With Shannon already born and then you came you guys were invading my territory with Mommie but I got a grip and you were like a baby doll to me.. Oh and I used to eat your blueberry buckle babyfood shhhh don't tell Mom it will be our little secret.
I feel like words can't express the feeling of loss that I can't even begin to convey!! Skye YOU brought laughter when times were tough!! I baby sat you every weekend I seemed to be a sister that wouldn't let anyone hurt you.
Skye you were a very active toddler and it was hard to catch you so mom had us working in the yard and I look over and see you in a harness attached to the tree so that you wouldn't run out into the road and you hated being in it but you would play with your toys and make the best of it.
I have many memories of you at months old and when you would stand up in your crib and you would try to get me and Shan's attention so you would make a noice so that we would look at you from our bedroom. You loved to play that game and who can forget Mommies Nighty Night Night Night game you really loved her even that early. I feel bad for her you were her baby boy her only son and she is crushed to say the least.
I can remember once when i was babysitting and on the phone with boys you came running out on the deck and you had complete shock on your face and I said "what happened" and your response was "Sundai come look" so we go to your room and your Incredible Hulk Plastic toy box was on flaming on fire.... Only you would light your toybox on fire so needless to say we had to throw your toybox away you were so scared when you saw that fire.
Oh I will never forget this Shan and I were sleeping in our bedroom you were probably 10 or 11 and I woke up to a strange noise I woke Shannon up and we thought we were dreaming but no it was YOU sleepwalking and peeing in our closet that was priceless I got up and helped you to the bathroom.
How about the stink bomomb you set off in the Hotel in York Beach or when you set Ambers hair on file that same trip.....You were so funny playing with your He-Man or wresteling in the familyroom with your friends. How about the infimous lighting of the grill story Singe Stanley..When you painted the lawn BLUE that was hysterical or when you hacked off moms hedges in the front yard....
Thanks for being the brother that you were I can't say it enough I LOVE YOU with every bit of my soul and nothing is the same you are missed so much.
thank you for taking the blame on the broken glass table we new that Mom wouldn't get all that mad at her dear baby boy!!
I hope to see you in my dreams I would love for you to visit me. I feel comfort in knowing you are with family up there.... You were such a carring, considerate, loveable. funny, generious and loyal man .....
I don't know why you are gone I really can't stand the pain of missing you....Little Bro I can't stop saying I love you please know that I wish you were here and if I could trade places I would..... I can't say goodbye to you.... I just can't!!
LOVE ETERNALLY & BEYOND ALWAYS & FOREVER.... Sundai XXXXOOOO
judith girardi
May 24, 2010
skye, we will miss you terribly. nothing will ever replace the void in our hearts now that you're gone....you will be greatly missed, as you were one good soul who died before his time....you are in our hearts always and forever!!!! you're family won't be the same without you......RIP, i'll blow a kiss into the skye......J Girardi
May 21, 2010
TO MY BELOVED BROTHER:
I would never have predicted that I would be sitting down writing an entry for your memorial page. There are so many things I wanted to tell you. First and foremost; I LOVE YOU ETERNALLY!!!
While I wish we spent more time together, I will cherish all of the memories that we have shared. Most have been absolutely priceless, like the Christmas mornings at Grandma's house. Waiting anxiously at the top of the stairs, to run down and open the mound of gifts. You were so cute when you would rip through them like a tornado. When we got down to the end of the pile, you would be searching for that one last gift. You would open them so fast, that you really didn't know everything that you had received, until we got home and put them all away the next day. It was like Christmas all over again!! Then years later, we were able to share that tradition with Summer. You waited at the top of those same stairs so Mom and I could take picture of the pile of gifts that "Santa" had left for her. Summer sill never forget that tradition she shared with you.
Knowing that yioiu are not able to start a family of your own and pass on that tradition, makes my heart ache, as you would have been such a loving, caring father.
We also had a lot of fun memories of our vacations at York Beach, Maine every summer. You were very outgoing even as a child. You always made friends wherever we went. You would work so hard to earn a little spending money, only to spend it the first day we got there at the Fun-O-Rama!!
There have also been some sad memories too, like your horiffic accident in Arizona. There is nothing I wouln't have done to help ease your pain. To see you in such agony for so long broke my heart. Had I known at that point, that you would only be here for eight more years, I would have called you even more, spent more time with you, and made even more memories with you, Mom, and Summer. Although we did talk often, and visited just about every week, looking back, it was not nearly enough time! I miss you terribly, and I really still can't believe that I'm not going to talk to you or see you again. This has put a big hole in my heart. You were such a loving brother, son, and uncle, and you will be missed immensley. There will not be a day that goes by for the rest of my life, that you will escape my mind, or my heart. I really don't quite understand why GOD had to take you from our family, that question will baffle my mind forever.
Until we meet again Skye Reece, just know that I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND I WILL MISS YOU TERRIBLY FOREVER!!!
ETERNALLY, YOUR SISTER,
SHANNON VAN EPPS XXXOOO
Deb Panfili
May 14, 2010
Donna,
In reading some of the entries in this guest book I found myself laughing and crying over the fun and silly things Skye did in his short life - a life that ended way to soon. I felt a great sense of loss that I never had the chance to meet him. You can feel the love for him in everyone's words. What incredable memories will keep his spirit going! My greatest prayer ,for you Donna, is that you're memories of Skye will give you the strength to keep going on. Those are the things that will get you thru the tough times. Please always know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Deb
Angie
May 14, 2010
Donna, I am so sorry for the loss of Skye. I know he was a part of you that can never be replaced. I am sorry to say I did not know Skye the way so many others had. As I read through this guest book for Skye, I realize that I missed out on knowing a really beautiful person. The times I spent with your family and Skye left a memory of a gentle smile and beautiful eyes. I know the memories that so many people have of him will be held close to you hearts.
My thoughts and prayers are always with you. Love, Angie
May 4, 2010
SKYE REECE VAN EPPS
My Dearest Skye,
It is so hard to believe that you have gone and left us with an empty space in our hearts. I'll always miss your wonderful, smiling face, and your phone calls asking "Gram, do you want me to bring you a cup of coffee, and a doughnut"? You were always dirving in the driveway , coming to my back door, wanting to know if I needed anything. You were so special to me, and I will never, ever forget you. You will be in my heart forever and always. I will miss all the hugs and all your caring ways. You were always willing to help me in every way. Everywhere I look, I can see your wonderful smiling face. I brings tears to my eyes. I wake up in the middle of the night, with tears in my eyes, thinking that you are gone, and I will never see you again. My dearest Grandson, Skye, I pray that you are with your Grandpa, and your Aunt Bonnie, and that you are at peace now. I love you forever, and always. Missing you so much, Love you forever, and always, your "Gramma". Joan Van Epps xxxooo Everyone who ever met you, knew what a kind heart you had. You were always there to lend a hand, and to comfort.
April 9, 2010
dear skye as i think of your passing and leaving us all behind i still look for you to pull up to the pharmacy window and say how are the boys. we all miss you so much. isee grandma all the time and i hope time will heal, but you will never be forgotten rest in peace we love you and miss you so love DEBBIE DENNY AND JOEY CIRILLO
Summer Pichardo-Vanepps
April 8, 2010
To a awesome uncle...On days I was blue you would always cheer me up. I ask my self over & over why did it have to end this way? Why did he have to leave the earth? But, just keep standing tall & say" everythings all right" & that we will miss you! I love you forever Uncle Skye!!
Frank Kurowski
March 29, 2010
As has been said by so many in this guest book, Skye truly was a wonderful person and a great friend. I will never forget the great times we had together with Jut and Mike-Dude! RIP Skye, I miss you bro.
Amber Champion
March 29, 2010
To my best friend growing up, I will never forget you and our childhood together. You were like a brother to me. We had the best of times and I was so lucky to have you. You were always there to make me laugh. I have so many funny memories of all the trouble we got into, from flipping my car on route 9, to setting my hair on fire with a can of hairspray and a lighter, to driving me home at 4am after a party on the tractor and getting pulled over by a cop, you were always pushing the limits and making us laugh. We were young and looking for fun, without you life would have been so boring. I am so sorry that life has ended so soon for you, there was so much more to see and do. It is not fair and I don't know how our family is ever going to go on without you. We loved you more than words can say, and will never stop loving you. I will never forget the sound of your voice, your beautiful eyes, and the way you laughed. May you be in a much better place now, with no worries and no cares. Tell my mom I miss her, and I love her. I know you will both be watching over us, I will never forget you "cous",
Love Always and Forever,
Amber
March 23, 2010
To my beautiful son. There are no words to desscribe the pain in my heart over losing you. You were truly the love of my life. I miss you so much. Everywhere I go you are there. You so loved this house, and everywhere I look, memories of you are here. Know that you were the best son a mother could have, always here to take care of me. I miss your beautiful face, and the sound of you coming in the house, and saying "hey mom". I would always say to you "You're my favrorite son", and you would say "i'm your only son. I remember you leaving a message on my cell saying "I love you mom, without you there is no me." Well I feel the same. You used to come to the marina, and as you would leave, you would give me a giant kiss on my cheek, forever I will rember that. I wish you peace, and pray that you are with God, your Grandfather, and Bonnie. I will never move past this loss, I will only miss you more as time goes on. I love you baby boy. Forever and eternity, Mommie
Trish Bagnal
March 12, 2010
Donna,
My deepest sympathy in such a great loss. Lossing a child is the worse experience a parent can have. We lost my 15 year old stepdaughter 3 years ago March 6th. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you Trish (Alfano) Bagnal
Susanne Follett
March 4, 2010
Dear Skye,
Oh my, you are missed so much. I look back with so much fondness at the many dinners that we cooked up here at the condo with Scott last summer! You loved to grill and I always appreciated having a hungry visitor. You leave an incredible void and there's not a day that goes by without my remembering your wonderful smile. And I'll never forget the Yankees game we went to with Kristina...you were in your glory! God bless you Skye and thank you for being such a good friend.
Love, Susanne
jeremy brill
March 1, 2010
Sky I wiant to thankyou for all the great memories and laughter you brought into my life. You will always have a special place in my heart and im better off for having known you . Jeremy Brill
Kathy Cantone
March 1, 2010
Summer, I am very sorry that you lost your Uncle Skye. Just know that he is now in Heaven and will always be looking out for you. He will remain forever alive in your heart and in your memories..
Love Kathy (Gabriella's Nonni)
Dennis Parker
March 1, 2010
Shannon and family . I am sorry for the loss of your brother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers today .
Katelyn Van Epps
February 28, 2010
Love you skye, " Its not the amount of years you live, its the life you lived in those years.." Going to miss you, but we all know even though you're not physically here, you'll always watch down on us! -Katelyn
February 27, 2010
Dear Donna.
My deepest sympatly, Im thinking of you at this difficult time.
I was so sorry to hear about the passingof your son.
I know it must be very difficult for you, but i hope you are comforted
by the memories you have.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, the Danubia Soares and family.
Zita (rowe) Davis
February 27, 2010
Peace...I have no words to say on this tragic time for you all, the many memories when we were kids are clear...Donna...(((hugs)))...remember and cherish the memories.. and continue to stay peace filled with UNCONDITIONAL love that will FOREVER carry you. Peace....zz
Debra Van Epps
February 27, 2010
Donna, Sundai, Shannon , Summer, Aunt Joan & family no words can express how saddened we are for your loss. Skye was a very warm hearted young man. He didn’t have an ounce of meanness his body. He would always go out of his way to stop and say hi if he saw you out, and always with a hug and a great big smile. Skye was a wonderful person.
I just can't imagine the loss of a child or sibling. My heart just aches for all of you and the entire family. I know that our families have drawn apart over the years but you all have always remained in my heart and always will. We had such great times together whether it was in Maine or out on the boat to many designations in Long Island.
I guess none of us will ever understand why god has to take the good and young from us. It really doesn’t seem fair at all.
I watched the slide show prior to writing this message. The pictures were amazing and you could just see all the love you each had for each other. My favorite picture is the one of Donna & Skye looking into the future, possibly not knowing were life would lead you.
If only we all would learn from this loss that life is so short and so very unpredictable. And let go of any differences we have whether big or small in our lives and work on becoming better friends or even a family again. There is always so much pain to carry and I’m sure Skye would love nothing better than for all of us whom lives that he has touched to go forward with improving any situation.
Skye is now at peace with his Grandfather and his Aunt Bonnie. Skye may you rest in peace we will miss you and love you. And may you all find comfort in the memories you hold closest to your heart.
We love you all…
With Deepest Sympathy
Tom, Debbie, Tommy & Katelyn Van Epps
Debra Van Epps
February 26, 2010
Donna, Sundai, Shannon & Summer no words can express how saddened we are for your loss. Skye was a very warm hearted young man. He didn’t have an ounce of meanness his body. He would always go out of his way to stop and say hi if he saw you out, and always with a hug and a great big smile. Skye was a wonderful person.
I just can't imagine the loss of a child or sibling. My heart just aches for all of you and the entire family. I know that our families have drawn apart over the years but you all have always remained in my heart and always will. We had such great times together whether it was in Maine or out on the boat to many designations in Long Island.
I guess none of us will ever understand why god has to take the good and young from us. It really doesn’t seem fair at all.
I watched the slide show prior to writing this message. The pictures were amazing and you could just see all the love you each had for each other. My favorite picture is the one of Donna & Skye looking into the future, possibly not knowing were life would lead you.
If only we all would learn from this loss that life is so short and so very unpredictable. And let go of any differences we have whether big or small in our lives and work on becoming better friends or even a family again. There is always so much pain to carry and I’m sure Skye would love nothing better than for all of us whom lives that he has touched to go forward with improving any situation.
Skye is now at peace with his Grandfather and his Aunt Bonnie. Skye may you rest in peace we will miss you and love you. And may you all find comfort in the memories you hold closest to your heart.
We love you all <3
With Deepest Sympathy
Tom, Debbie, Tommy & Katelyn Van Epps
Maggie Morse
February 26, 2010
Skye - you were a mischievous and fun-loving little boy who grew to be a beautiful, kind-hearted man. I am so sorry we had to lose you so young, because I know you had so much more love to give. I have so many happy memories of childhood together; you were always making all of us smile and that was true even when we grew up. It is so hard to imagine a life with you not in it. If I had known you would leave us so soon I would have taken a moment to tell you that I love you like family, that you always made me smile, and that I always knew in my heart no matter how bad life got, that you were a good and caring person. May your spirit soar, free from the confines of this lifetime; and may your spirit find peace. I love you Skye, and I will miss you.
Your friend always, Maggie
Beth Russell
February 26, 2010
Sundai, Donna, Shannon, Debbie and the entire Van Epps family,I am so sorry for your loss. I wish there were words that could take away the pain you are feeling right now. I hope you find peace in the memories of all of the good times you have spent together, and may Skye live on in your hearts.
February 26, 2010
Dear Donna and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Sincere Sympathy,
David and Carolyn Martin (Den's cousin, (Peanuts).
February 26, 2010
To Donna and her family,
My heart goes out to you, I am praying for you in your deepest time of sorrow. Liz,, Joe and Gabriella Raccio
BJ Sherwin
February 26, 2010
Skye was a great guy and I still can't believe that he's gone. I'll really missing seeing him around. May God bless Skye and all of his family and friends.
Richard Baldi
February 26, 2010
Donna, Aunt Joan and family,
A sad day today has fallen upon us. I remember Skye as the young boy that my two young sons looked forward to playing with at Aunt Joan's house during the summer and the holidays. May god bless you all. I love and miss you all.
Cousin Dickie
February 26, 2010
Dear Donna,Sundai and Shannon:
May you find comfort and peace through all the loving memories you have shared. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you always.
Cathy,Michael,Marissa & Michael Souza
Sheila Anderson
February 26, 2010
To Beloved Mother Donna VanEpps and family. My heart goes to you and your family on the loss of Sky Reece. May God keep you in peace during this time.
February 26, 2010
Donna, our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. I know this is a very difficult time for your family, but know that others are praying for you. We are so sorry for your loss.
Judy and Charlie Ennis
(Uncasville, Ct.)
Den's sister
February 26, 2010
My deepest condolences go out to the Van Epps family during this tragic time...
Skye...When you moved into our house a few years back I was so excited to have another big brother around to watch over and take care of me...We had so much fun together, whether it was sledding out back down our big hill in the winter or just sitting around watching TV together and laughing..You always knew just what to say to cheer me up and make me laugh and i'll never forget the stupid voices we used to do back and forth lol. That Christmas we all spent together and we bought that massive 14 ft tree and covered it with nippers haha every sunday we'd be digging through that tree to find the last one, just to name a few memories... I love you Skye.. I have so many more things to say but I don't want to take up anymore space - I'll never forget you and I know that I will see you again someday....You and Marty can save a good spot up there for me. Rest in Peace "dawggg"
"Word. K to the T"
~ Katie Zimmer
Richard La Fountain
February 26, 2010
I found that Skye was one of the most down to earth sincere people ive meet.I cant say how hard this is for our family we have all lost a very close friend.With the loss of Skye and the loss of my brother Travis its so hard to say but so true.The good pass young.THIS IS SO HARD FOR ME!Skye was always good to me and to anyone he ever had ever touched.I will never for get you Skye i love you and you will be in my thoughts$prays forever.We will remeber you and all the good times at Aunt Joans and the time spent in York beach,Maine
Carolyn and Willi Lintelmann
February 26, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jill Kotulski-Shafman
February 26, 2010
To the VanEpps family,
Your whole family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Sincere sympathy,
The Kotulski Family
(Old Saybrook, Ct)
February 25, 2010
It was a pleasure knowing Skye and he will be dearly missed.Always had a big smile for all and loved the Yankees.We are so sorry for the family and know he will be missed by all.Nelson and Pat Rand,Old Lyme,Ct./Brownsville,Tx
Erica Fjellman-Mychajlowskyj
February 25, 2010
RIP Skye, I will never forget all the fun times we had at Aunt Joan's pool as children. I am sorry that even though we are family we never got the time to keep in touch. My heart goes out to your mom Donna, sisters Shannon and Sundai, and all others who loved and cared for you. It is a tragedy that you had to leave us so young
Melissa Plancon
February 25, 2010
Skye you always will be remembered.You were a great person, friend, to everybody. You will be missed very much.My condolences to the Van Epps family very sorry for your loss.
Diana and Jerry Brophy
February 25, 2010
Donna and Family -
Words can not express how sadden we were to hear about Skye. I can't imagine your loss but do hope that knowing others care will help.
I am at a loss for words. I do hope that all your great memories will help you to get through this time. Time is the only answer, if there is one, and you have a wonderful family beside you.
Our deepest condolescenes to you all.
Fondly -
Diana and Jerry Brophy
Jeromy Reynolds
February 25, 2010
Skye,
Thanks for all of your help over the past few years. I really enjoyed are talks. Our thoughts are with you and the entire Van Epps family. You will be missed.
May peace be with you.
Jeromy Reynolds
and the rest of us from Guppies to Puppies
Robert Chapman
February 25, 2010
Donna and family , so sorry for your loss . I remenber all the energy Skye had at a young age...jumping in the pool and running around down at his grandmothers great outings always smiling and laughing. What great memories of Terra Mar and the pinics at Aunt Joans..
Jim & Ellie Mitchell
February 25, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Lorraine McLain
February 25, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest heart felt condolences are with you and your family as you grieve.
(aka Gail Shover)
February 25, 2010
Skye,
You always knew how to make me smile and cheer me up. You were my confidant. I'm going to miss our talks. And baseball season certainly will not be the same without you. I love you beau. And as you would say, "word". Xoxo I will miss you dearly.
Love you,
Michelle McLain
Kellie Harrison
February 25, 2010
Sundai I am so truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please know that you have alot of friends thinking of you. We are here for you.
Kellie Harrison
February 25, 2010
Sundai I am truly so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Stay strong and know you have alot of friends who are thinking of you.
Kellie Harrison
angel champion
February 25, 2010
Dear Skye,
Words can't express how devastaed I am to know that your gone... I loved you as my brother and always will...I will carry you in my heart with me everyday of my life..I love you...
Angel
Summer Picardo
February 25, 2010
To my beloved Uncle Skye, I will miss U everyday of my life. I will love U forever. Your niece Summer Starr
February 25, 2010
So sorry for everyones sorrow. He was way to young to go. My fondest memories of Skye are when he and his sisters were all young. We would all meet at his Grandmothers pool, Skye, his sisters, cousins, aunts, uncles, other family and friends to have the most fun days in the summer. My thoughts and prays are with you all at this time.
Sharon Van Epps Radawich, Westbrook, Ct.
diane dibble
February 25, 2010
our hearts go out to donna and her family sky will be remembered as a gentle giant who loved everyone and was alwaqys there if you needed him hes with the angels and at peace hope family and friends can find comfort in that thougt
Cathy (Cassiey) Floyd
February 25, 2010
I'm so sorry to hear of Skye's passing. While I haven't seen him in quite some time I will always remember him as a great friend who would do anything to make you smile. He will be forever missed.
RIP Skye
ardeth hullinger-hartson
February 25, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
February 25, 2010
I am so sorry for the families loss Skye was a great person an though I have not seen him in a while he was a great friend. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Sincerely
Leslie Hodges
Cheryl Keirstead-Farina
February 25, 2010
To the family of Skye...I am so very sorry to hear of your great loss. I know what a tight-knit family you all are. Find comfort in the arms and hearts of God, family and friends at this time. My love to you all.
Gregory Goss
February 25, 2010
Donna,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss.Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Marian Austin
February 25, 2010
I remember Skye as a litttle boy with the smile of an angel and a heart of gold. My heart is with all of you and I am sad that I won't be with you in the next few days. Marian
February 24, 2010
Peter and I can't say how sorry we are of your loss.. the two of them played together when they were young. He was a customer of ours at the gas station.. always had a kind word to say and a wonderful smile that will be missed.
Patty,Peter and future wife Stephanie Pollard
DEBBIE CIRILLO
February 24, 2010
MY dear SKYE, i can only wonder why, so young caring a beautiful smile I sure am gonna miss you coming into the pharmacy and saying HI MA HOW ARE THE BOYS my condolences to the whole Van Epps family, if I can do anything for you you know where to find me. AS YOU GO ON YOUR JOURNEY ALWAYS KNOW WE LOVED YOU AND YOU WILL BE MISSED LOVE DEBBIE,DENNY, AND JOEY CIRILLO
Michael and Crystal Sonn
February 24, 2010
You will always be remembered Skye...fond memories of you through the years - especially our wedding. RIP friend...xoxo...
Michael and Crystal
Jamie Swain
February 24, 2010
Skye was a good friend, with a heart of gold, and a beautiful soul. You could be having the worst day and all it took was a smile from him and a few jokes and things would be all right. Skye will be missed very much and remembered for ever. Heaven recieved another angel, and I know he will make a good one. I love you buddy and I'll be thinking of you until we meet again... Jamie
Debby Swain
February 24, 2010
My dearest Skye;I will miss u so very much,u have part of our lives for so very long.we watch u grow from a boy to a man.and no matter where our lives took each other u never forgot us.iam going to miss our talks.and your smile.iam so glad that i got to see not that long ago.and Amos got to be with u.we truly loved u, u where like one of our kids .u will live for ever in our hearts.u will never be forgotten.rest now.love.mamma D
Mandy Trudel
February 24, 2010
So sorry for the familys lose. He was way to young to go. My thoughs and prays are with you all at this time.
Sarah Ibbitson
February 24, 2010
Skye was the most kind & generous friend anyone could have. He would give you the shirt off his back, I am glad he was my friend. I don't quite understand why God needed him now, but I know I will see him again someday. To all his family, I send my love & deepest sympathy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I love you all.
ed bolduc
February 24, 2010
hey, were gonna miss you opening day of fishing and the phone calls
during every red sox-yankee game. R.I.P. my friend.
love ed b.
ed bolduc
February 24, 2010
hey, were gonna miss you opening day of fishing and the phone calls
during every red sox-yankee game. R.I.P. my friend.
love ed b.
February 24, 2010
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the Van Epps family. We were very saddened to hear of Skye's passing. We knew him well through business and were very fond of him. Please know we are thinking and praying for him.
Art, Maura, Andrew Vercillo and alll the staff at Computersigns.
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