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Michael Makemson
October 28, 2024
Remembering you my big brother it’s been some years now time is going by I remember this day on a Monday October 28 2019 you finally lost your battle to cancer you put a a big fight but God came for you that day I know your at peace now and Mom joined you 3 years later I believe of a broken heart and now aunt Joan is now with the both of you Rest in peace till the day I will see you again in heaven
Cathy Costello
October 24, 2024
I can't believe you have left us 5 years ago. You are truly missed by everyone. I know you are with your mom, Aunt Joan and Grandma. Love you!
Michael Makemson
September 5, 2024
Happy birthday in heaven my brother your head table is almost full with our family members for your birthday Joanne is now with you and mom and grandmom rest in peace
Cathy Costello
May 14, 2024
Billy you are truly missed. Now you are with your grandma and Grandpa and your mom and now Joanie. Love you
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Elizabeth Todd
May 13, 2024
Dear Billy ,
There comes a time for all of us when we must say goodbye .
You did not go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home .
Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems to be the same, but as God call us one by one, the chain will back together again someday.
Michael Makemson
October 26, 2023
To my brother it’s been awhile now since you left I’ll always remember our talks the last few months and the memories we shared you went through a rough time towards the end but God came for you and he came to take Mom to to be with you she was heartbroken and couldn’t except it but you and her are now at peace and I’m the last one left waiting to join my family in heaven you’ll always be in my heart and Mom to rest in peace
Cathy Costello
October 24, 2023
Billy,I can't believe it's been 4 yrs since you been gone. You are always in our hearts. You are with your mom and dad and grandma and grandpa who I never met. Rest in peace.
Michael Makemson
October 24, 2023
Remembering you brother this month your gone but never forgotten Rest in peace along with Mom and Dad
Michael Makemson
September 1, 2023
Happy birthday in heaven my brother
Michael Makemson
December 13, 2022
Thinking of you brother this month it´s the time I come and pick mom up from your place for the holidays to stay with me looks like she´s home now with you merry Christmas to you and mom in god´s kingdom it´s a sad Christmas without you guys Rest In Peace
Michael Makemson
November 7, 2022
To my brother another years past and time is going quick. Mom is now with you she’s been heartbroken since you left I look around and my family is all gone now but me I always keep yours and mom’s memories alive Rest In Peace brother till the day we will all be together again in our next life time
CATHERINE COSTELLO
November 1, 2022
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. We all miss you very much! We all love you
CATHY COSTELLO
October 13, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Love Little Catherine, Paul and boys
catherine Todd
October 13, 2021
Dear Billy, I want to say that I miss you! We think about you. Joan always talks about you a lot she says that she miss you! May God bless you. Love Aunt Catherine, Aunt Joan and Elizabeth
Michael Makemson
October 30, 2019
Michael Makemson
October 30, 2019
To my brother Rest In Peace your in Gods hands and his kingdom where theres no more pain and we will meet again for a better life in a better place once again
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