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Deborah Tilk-Pegelo
April 16, 2006
I will miss the way my dad combed his hair. Wetting it down and trying to get the back to stay down. With the towel around his neck.
And oh, how grey it was.
I will miss you Dad!
Love, Debbie.
Deborah Tilk-Pegelo
April 16, 2006
My father, John, was taken before his time, but as he would say, he had a good life. He will be greatly missed by many, especially his family, friends and all those who came in contact with him over his 79 years. We will first miss his advice on a variety of issues, especially about finances, then anything that has to do with food. I will miss the phone calls that I had with my father, because near the end he was really giving more of himself in those phone calls than he had in the past. My father enjoyed the fact that I was beginning to have fun in preparing meals, and we enjoyed comparing notes together. My father did his best in guiding all of us with all the knowledge that he possessed, and he loved it when we asked for his opinion. My father was a lover of animals, and took an interest in each one of our pet's when he visited us.
My father was a pillar for each one of us to lean on, and especially to my mother. My mother is a strong woman in her own right, and she will move on with her life. Never forgetting her 50 years with him, my father.
We have all been blest by knowing him, and we will be better human beings for knowing people, like John S. Tilk. and on this Easter morning I pray that we all change one thing in our lives for the better in honor of his memory. One day we will all be reunited in death.
Happy Easter to you all, God Bless, Thanks for caring, and thanks for reading. And my dad would say, thanks for calling.
Barbara Blattner
April 14, 2006
Uncle John was an important part of my life. As a little girl, I loved to be with him-he was so handsome and strong. I laughed when he would pick me up and swing me around on Grandpa and Grandma's lawn on sunny days. He was always dressed so neatly and I loved his smile. He spent time with my brothers and me while Mom and Dad visited in the house or walked in the garden.
I have so many wonderful memories of him. On my first communion day, he came to our home early in the morning and drove me over to church-the first communicants had to be there early. This gave Mom and Dad time to get the rest of our family ready for my big day.He was always so thoughtful and a great example to me.
He will always be a big part of my life, Barbara
Tracy Tilk
April 14, 2006
Starting off in this family 22 years ago was scary. I was a young 19 year old girl who had grown up her entire life without a father, so he thought of calling someone Dad just plain scared me! I had such a hard time for a while. Dad you never pushed I think you always new it was hard for me. But as I grew older and the years marched on you gave me in pieces of what a father and daughter relationship was. I am so greatful that I could call you and you always picked up the phone ready to answer my questions, you always asked about your grandchildren, and how I was doing I knew you really cared. I am most greatful for the beautiful man you raised, your son, my husband,David, he is one of the kindest, loving ,respectful men I have ever known, I believe with you as his father guiding him through life, giving him life skills,he is a man in your mirror image. I am very proud to call myself a Tilk. Thank-you for allowing me to be a part of your family,
Love,
Tracy
Craig Lane
April 13, 2006
I will always remember John as a man who cared. A person willing to listen to you and offer up good advice. A man with stories from a rich past that would fascinate you, or make you laugh, or both. I feel like I am better for having met him. I will miss him as he continues his journey, preparing a place for his family and friends by his side in heaven.
Armintha Pegelo
April 13, 2006
Dear Mr. John Tilk
You will be Sadly missed, I enjoyed the times when you visited me with your wife. God Bless you and your entire family.
David Tilk
April 13, 2006
Dad gave me some valuable tools to carry me through life. He taught me that when you break things down into smaller pieces and deal with them in that manner you will be much more successful. Sometimes you have to get back to the basics. He always told me that you could teach yourself anything if you put your mind to it. My Dad put his wife and children first in his life and thats how he lived his life. He was the best example to live by that a son could ask for and I will love him forever for it. Dad thanks for all the Boy Scout summer camps you spent with me, those were special times and I think you enjoyed them too. I will miss you very much. Love David
Mary Isdonas
April 8, 2006
Good morning Sunshine!
I know you've slept well and are feeling much better now. I love you and hope to make you proud. Thank you for all your love and support. "Like father, like daughter"!
Ta Ta for now!
me
morris pegelo jr
April 6, 2006
dear mr. tilk, i am sorry to hear of your loss. you will be missed.
god bless you and your entire family.
Deborah Tilk-Pegelo
March 29, 2006
Dear Dad,
You have been a big part of my life in ways you may never know, just having you as my father was the Greatest Blessing God has given me. May God shine upon you now, until we shall meet again. I will always remember your "lifes" lessons. Your daughter, Deborah.
James Pegelo
March 27, 2006
Dear Dad,
Thank you for all you have done for me over the years. You were a big part of my life and you will always be. Love, your son in law James
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