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Roger Linger
December 24, 2019
I worked for Ernie Pandelos in the early 1970's as a dish washer and then bus boy at the Wheeling Esquire. Ernie gave me my first ever corporate promotion by allowing me to become a bus boy. I too remember Nick, his brother, and remember his parents every day working in the back part of the Esquire kitchen. Ernie was always square with me and I always remembered him and Nick fondly. I remember Nick borrowing my Army surplus field jacket one weekend when he needed one for his Army Reserve weekend, as he had forgotten to bring his. I wish all the best for the Pandelos family. Sincerely Roger Linger
John Collins
December 30, 2016
RIP Ernie. I was the GM in Butler back in the 1970's. Mike, please accept my condolences.
Deena Duffy-Tarabrin
March 28, 2016
I was so sad to hear of Ernies passing. I have many great memories from his Esquire Super Club, and Cork & Bottle. My sincer condolences to all of his family.
An Old Acquaintance
March 10, 2016
Sorry to hear that you're dead RIP
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An Old Acquaintance
March 10, 2016
Sorry to hear that you're dead. RIP
Karen Corona-Merritt
February 28, 2016
Rest in peace Ernie. I met you many years ago at the Esquire, you were my regular customer at Fabulous Fanny's, and I miss seeing you all the time at the Cork. A Wheeling legend you are. Namaste sir.
Loma Nevels
February 28, 2016
My deepest sympathy. He was my friend. One of my customers in the Wheeling water dept. Love you Mikie.
Jeffrey Burton
February 28, 2016
My prayers and deepest condolences. Ernie was a great friend to our family. We are all mourning his loss. From the Robert O. Burton family.
February 27, 2016
Thank you Uncle Ernie for making our childhood so special. So many memories from the Rose Bowl with Aunt Irene to all your clubs that you shared with all of our family. Every holiday and our engagement, wedding and class reunions or just going to the Esquire any time we were in town. Enjoy your restaurant in heaven. Rest in peace Uncle Ernie. Your niece, Christie Pandelos, Cecil and Mike
Kimberly Cuiksa
February 27, 2016
With prayers and condolences, to all family and friends.
Karen Suto
February 27, 2016
I wish the family my love and deepest condolence in this time of sadness. Uncle Ernie was always so very sweet to Steven and I. He will be missed.
Kezaya Suto
February 27, 2016
Love with my deepest condolence!
Calista Suto
February 27, 2016
With love my deepest condolence!
Tom Novotny
February 26, 2016
Mike sorry to hear about the passing of your dad.he was a great person.he will be missed by many.
Keith Dawson
February 26, 2016
My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Pandelos family. Ernie, may you rest in peace.
I had the honor of working for Ernie at the Esquire supper club, Ernie took a chance on me and hired me when no one else would. Fir that I am forever grateful.
Kip & Cara Tygard
February 26, 2016
Wishing your family peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathy Warren
February 26, 2016
Ernie's Esquire was an ICON in any location. I had my first experience at the Wheeling location with my prom date 1974. Pandelos family, I am so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful man. Rest in Peace Ernie.
Victor Strama
February 26, 2016
Ernie was my friend when we were in high school. I left the valley in 1949. The last time I saw Ernie was at my Martins Ferry high school class 25th reunion in 1972. My condolences to your family.Ernie, Rest in Peace.
Erich Kost
February 25, 2016
Christine: What can I say but thanks for your Dad's warm welcome to me and my family and I know my Dad was a huge client going to the bar and singing along with Nelson playing the piano. Everytime I come with my Dad, you would come over and chat with me and make me feel wonderful as we were PTHS 1983 classmates and I never forget how wonderful you were to me and I see that from your Dad and he was a wonderful gentleman and I will deeply miss him and pray for you and your family! There will never be another Ernies Esquire at all and I will always remember! Take care and hugs!
Dewey Satterfield
February 25, 2016
Condolences -- Just learned of Ernie's passing, and so many great memories flooded my mind. Whether it was The Cork or The Esquire, business or pleasure, you were always a gentleman. Ernie, you are a LEGEND. I remember Bonnie was so happy when you gave her your Hot Coquille recipe. Thanks.
Please rest in peace.
Dewey and Bonnie Satterfield
Plant City, Fl
Mickey & Nina Pandelos
February 25, 2016
Dear Mikie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I personally not only lost an uncle, but a father figure, my mentor, & friend. My memories of the Esquire & all of Ernies accomplishments will remain with us always. He was a very big part of my life and will never be forgotten. We are so happy that we were blessed to have spent quality time with him during our annual visits back home they were special visits and those too will not be forgotten. We wish we could be there during this time but we will visit with you Mikie at another time.
Mark Ecker
February 25, 2016
Dear Pandelos family, My thoughts and prayers are with you as you both mourn and celebrate Ernie's life. Not only was he a wonderful family man, but also a treasure to the greater Ohio Valley community. He'll remain in the hearts of all those who knew him.
February 25, 2016
Christine,
Very sorry to hear about your father. Lots of fond memories of going to the restaurant with you and with my family. Saying a prayer for your family. Kris Slater PTHS
Cheryl Panza
February 24, 2016
Athena , So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Cheryl Panza
Nick, Alison, Lily and Nikita Pandelos
February 24, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to Uncle Ernie's family and friends. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We wish we could be there.
Annie Kotellos
February 24, 2016
Mikie,
Mike and I had a lot of good memories around Ernie and the Esquire. The Greek dances we always attended at the restaurant. When Mike first bought a car, he would wake Ernie up around 7:00 in the morning and they would drive on first street until Mike was able to drive by himself. They shared a lot of crazy times together. My sympathy at your loss.
Ging and Jack Mcdermott
February 24, 2016
Mikie, my husband and I are so saddened to hear about Ernies passing. Words cannot express how much he touched our lives. We had the best times of our lives sitting at ernies esquire with him and charolete after the rush of the dinner crowd had gone. We laughed alot and also had some very interesting conversations. Ernie would call jack just to talk sometimes and he will never forget his friendship..There will NEVER be another Ernie. He will be in our hearts forever.
Michael Kusturiss
February 23, 2016
May his memory be eternal
Craig Beaver
February 23, 2016
R.I.P Ernie
Richard King
February 23, 2016
My sincere condolences to your family. You gave Manuel and myself wonderful memories starting with our childhood .Rest in peace my friend.
Greg Suto
February 23, 2016
So sorry for your loss
Mary Pandelos-Suto
February 23, 2016
Many, many good memories of family dinners from when I was a child and time spent at the Esquire.
February 23, 2016
So many wonderful memories of Ernie and The Esquire. My father and mother taught me proper dining etiquette at the Esquire and how to be a lady. My husband I had our wedding reception at The Esquire as well. Thanks, Ernie for the receipe for the Greek Soup and The Hot Coquille!
Please accept our deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts.
Doug and Susan Monack Kreitzer
Delaware, Ohio
David Headrick
February 23, 2016
I am extremely honored to have known Ernie. I worked for and learned so much from him,not only about food but also about life in general! thank you sir and Godspeed!
February 23, 2016
Mikie, we were saddened when we received the news of the loss of Ernie. We have such great memories of the Esquire and Ernie. The Esquire became the Legend of Wheeling. May he rest in peace.
Gary and Flip West
Naples, Florida
Patricia Pascoli
February 23, 2016
To Ernie's family, I want you to know how kind Ernie was to my sons, Scott and Paul, as they grew into young men. They were bus boys and then did valet parking. Earnie kept a good eye on them. He is in peace now.
Richard Mansuetto
February 23, 2016
Ernie was a proud and competent restaurateur who brought the word coquille to Wheeling diners. The Piano Bar was the place to be on Saturday evenings and the Waterfall Room was the gathering place for family events. He will be remembered for the memories he helped create for hundreds of locals who drank, danced and conversed into the wee hours of the morning. Rest in Peace.
Bonnie Weiler
February 23, 2016
I'll never forget the good times .... happy trails sir
Anna & Jim Bougher
February 23, 2016
Truly the best food in the valley. Nothing and no one has ever done it as well as Ernie. Iconic. RIP, Ernie.
Christina Duffy
February 22, 2016
I worked as a waitress and bartender for Ernie when I was 19, and my Dad and Step-mom were always at the Esquire on Friday and Saturdays. You were the king, Ernie. Love and blessings to your family.
Michael Queer
February 22, 2016
Thoughts and prayers to the family...many years of memories...Ernie was well liked by all of my family....he treated people the right way.....will be remembered....
Gary Custer
February 22, 2016
My prayers are with the family. Work as a cook with Mickie. Many fond memories of great food and entertainment. Will miss you Ernie.
Kay Knowlton
February 22, 2016
Many good meals and memories. RIP
Charlotte Rowan/Pavilack
February 22, 2016
I was the first waitress at the Esquire. Have so many memories of the parties, good times & great food & friends.
Mark Mumley
February 22, 2016
A Wheeling icon and a good friend of my family for many years. If the walls could talk many great stories could be told. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Rest in Peace big Ernie.
Gina Baker
February 22, 2016
Deepest sympathy Mickie. Ernie and my Dad, Mark Davis shared a lifetime of friendship and memories. Now reunited!
Bernard (Nardy) Lipscher
February 22, 2016
To a great person with fabulous restaurants. I will really miss Ernie. My prayers are with you and your family.
Teri Koller-Porter
February 22, 2016
My deepest sympathies to Charlotte and Ernie's family. Many happy memories I have working for him. I learned a few things I still practice today. I never enter the kitchen empty handed. I always carry something in with me. I can still see him big as life with those worry beads. I use to love to go to the Butler mansion with Charlotte and Ernie. So many memories. Ernie had the greatest mom and dad. They were both so sweet and I know they are waiting with open arms. I pretty much learned to drive in his brand new Cadillac El Dorado. ! Rest in Peace Ernie. You were one in a bazillion ❤
Donnie Decena
February 22, 2016
My deepest condolences.I played music at Ernie's Esquire for years.Great memories!RIP
Sharon Castle
February 22, 2016
My condolences to the family. I have many fond memories of Ernie's Esquire. He sponsored a women's softball team on which I played. Best times ever! Ernies was also my first grown up dining experience. God bless him.
Daniel Skiba
February 22, 2016
My condolences to the family! Grew up in Wheeling and only had the opportunity to visit the Esquire once. Was quite impressed!
William White
February 22, 2016
My mother Mary worked at Ernies for years,they were great friends,sorry for your loss. R.I.P. Ernie. Wm. White
Kimberly Bator
February 22, 2016
My condolences to the family. I have very fond memories from working for Ernie at the Esquire and Cork & Bottle many years ago. One late Sunday night he cooked us Sweetbreads for dinner. They were delicious.
James W Everson
February 22, 2016
Rest in Peace Ernie
Judie Hedger
February 22, 2016
Mikey, my friend I am thinking about you. What memories I have about the times at the Esquire plus the many Sunday dinners at Momma's. He always enjoyed catching up on all of the many people he knew from Wheeling-Pitt. I can't help but think about the wonderful food (loved those hot dogs too) you always provided when there was a cookout. Ernie loved you and I do too. May light perpetual shine upon him.
Dennis Albaugh
February 22, 2016
My sincere condolences to the family of "Ernie". Denny Albaugh
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