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Janis Rattet
March 15, 2014
hey, vicki. didn't realize it's been a year. i think of you and your family now and then, hoping you're doing okay.
Tracy Smith Ness
February 14, 2014
I just learned of the passing of my lifelong friend JH. My deepest sympathies to Vicky and family. JH was a wonderful person from grade school through college into Hoboken and on with our lives. He always made me laugh. He loved his family and his community. I am so saddened by this loss...
Stuart Lueders
October 25, 2013
While it's been decades since I have spent any time with JH, I fondly remember his relaxed demeanor and friendly nature. I am quite sure that his adult years, work and family LIFE celebrated his wonderful spirit. It was a pleasure to have shared some time with him in my youth. Condolences to his family and friends. Godspeed.
Scott Gromko
March 29, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with J.H.'s family during this difficult time. J.H. will always be an inspiration to me. I was lucky to have him assigned to me as my mentor at Stone & Webster. We met frequently to discuss the best ways to handle the many challenges that surface when transitioning from college to working at a large firm. He took his role seriously, listened more than spoke and always encouraged taking the high road and doing what was right. As young professional I did not realize that J.H. was not only providing me with sound advice for my career but more importantly my life.
Lee LePage
March 25, 2013
My sympathy to your family during this very difficult time. I had the pleasure of working with JH years ago at Stone & Webster. He was a true team player.
Lee
March 23, 2013
It was with great sadness that I heard this terrible news. I hadn't seen JH for over 20 years but my memories are of a lovely man who along with Vicki extended so much warmth, friendship and generosity towards me when we met in Boston. It was a privilege to call him a friend. Thanks for memories you were a huge part in one of the best times of my life. My thoughts are with Vicki and his family at this time.
Ian Tansell. Australind, Western Australia.
Ginger Hayes
March 23, 2013
What a shock to learn of JH's passing. I was standing on our HS field today watching my daughter and a fellow HS alum shared this sad news. I have not seen JH in the years since we graduated but remember him well. Funny, easy going, and a friend to anyone smart enough to be interested. I am not surprised to read all of the wonderful thoughts from all of the lives he touched. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
Mark and MJ Manning
March 22, 2013
Vicky, Nick, Darcy and Stephen,
We so wish we were still across the street and not across the country, supporting you in your time of need. Know that you are constantly in our prayers and we are just steps away for anything you need in the weeks and months ahead.
Phil Rury
March 22, 2013
I am deeply saddened about JH's passing and very sorry for your family's loss of a such a wonderful and golden hearted man. I will always cherish the blessing of four years working with him as a friend and mentor. He will be greatly missed by all of us who were touched by his easy demeanor, sparkling personality, kindness, empathy, and unrivaled professional integrity. May God ease your pain and bless your family with JH's eternal spiritual presence.
March 22, 2013
Vicky
I am so so sorry to hear about JH. I know there are no words. Thinking of you and the kids. Sending love and prayers
Janet McNeil
Vincent Ingalls
March 22, 2013
It was great working with JH. He is a role model for many including me.
Libby Donahue
March 22, 2013
Vicky, Nick, Darcy & Stephen,
Words can not express how sorry we are for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Blessings,
The Donahue Family
(Jay, Libby, Makenzie and Ford)
Terry Doyle
March 22, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with JH's family. Many of us at Spectra Energy have always considered JH as a valued colleague and friend, and he will be greatly missed.
Farrah Lowe
March 22, 2013
I am at a lost for works. I met JH about 10 years ago and was impressed as his ability to manage a great career and have a wonderful family life. I have a very heavy heart writing this. JH will be missed! We now have another angel watching over us. With love to his family and friends! xoxo
Sophy Townsend
March 21, 2013
Vickie, Nick, Darcey and Stephen - I was so shocked to hear about JH. Words cannot express how terribly sorry I am. My heart breaks for him and for you and your family. JH was not only my boss, but a good mate. JH always had is priorities straight - work to live. His top priority was his family, who he spoke so lovingly of. He really was a very proud dad. So, so very proud of his kids. This world is worse off for losing JH.
Christine Cherry
March 21, 2013
Our prayers are with you. JH was a great man. He will be missed
John Powers
March 21, 2013
Vicky, Nick, Darcy,& Stephen,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
John and Laura Powers
Barbara M. Ulmer
March 21, 2013
My heart is breaking for the great loss of this fine son and father.
Jill Hunter Burrill
March 21, 2013
So, so sorry. He will always be a cherished spirit within this strong and supportive family.
Judy Hunter & Charlie Platt
March 21, 2013
What a terrible loss for the family and the world. We are thinking of you all and wishing you peace. With much love,
Friends at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
March 21, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with JH's family. Many of us have fond memories of our travels across the country with JH. He was a valued colleague and friend, and he will be greatly missed.
Beth and Andy Schulkind
March 21, 2013
Vickey, your children and Barb, I send heart felt sympathy to each of you. May you find the strength from friends and use their strength in time of weakness. Be gentile with yourselves as you move through the grief. I have known JH since childhood. I remember him a gentile person with a bright smile and good sense of humor. All our love to you.
Frances and Joseph O'Neill
March 21, 2013
My heart aches for you, Barbara, and for the rest of JH's family. Joe and I are so deeply sorry.
March 21, 2013
Our hearts go out to you. So very sorry.
~ Janis Rattet, Steve Straight, Lily, and Gabe
audree & juliette byrnes
March 21, 2013
Vicky, Nick, Darcey & Stephen, Our deepest condolences on your sudden loss. Know that you are not alone with wonderful family and friends to lean on. With sympathy and love, Audree & Juliette Byrnes
Judy and Pete Obbard
March 21, 2013
There is little we can say in the face of such a shock and sorrow except that we do care and sympathize exceedingly.
Magane Family
March 21, 2013
Vicky and Family,
Good thoughts and prayers coming your way through these very difficult times ahead. JH will be watching over you as an Angel now.
Erik Swenson
March 21, 2013
To his family,
JH will be dearly missed by those of us who had the priviledge to work with him. His positive attitude, honesty, earnestness, intelligence, work ethic, patience, modesty and natural curiousity made him a pleasure to work with and a valued contribution to every project.
As a fellow soccer coach and father of school age children, I had some opportunity to learn of and appreciate his devotion to family life and his community. I can only begin to imagine the feeling of loss upon his passing that those who he touched on a daily basis must feel.
I wish I had more comforting words than to say you are not alone in mourning his loss.
Erik Swenson
Lynn Holtzman
March 21, 2013
No words to express this loss of a great family man and my cousin. Many thoughts and prayers for our family.
Anne Rampino
March 21, 2013
No words can express how deeply saddned I am to hear of the loss of such a kind and caring person. My thoughts and prayers go out all the memebers of the Rumpp family.
Bruce Stephansky
March 21, 2013
Victoria please accept my deepest sympathy.May God bless you and your family.
Sheila Schneider
March 21, 2013
Franz and I want to express our grieg at you loss! We knew JH as a child, and "the kids" are not to leave before we do. So sorry for your loss.
Franz and Sheila Schneider
March 21, 2013
Sheila and Franz Schneider are in shock at JH's untimely death. We have known him since he was a little kid.Our simpathy is unending for you and your children.
Cynthia DeLaPena
March 21, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers remain with you.
Nate
March 21, 2013
I'm going to miss you buddy.
Susan Webster
March 20, 2013
Vicki and kids, there are no words to say how sorry I am. I am the administrative assistant to the ZBA, and I came to love JH as a kind, patient, funny, loving man. I will miss our crazy e-mails. You are all in my prayers for God's strength and peace.
John Auriemma
March 20, 2013
JH - nearly 30 years of true, loyal, unquestionable, friendship. You depart us too soon. I may only reason that God needed another angel in heaven to help him with his duties.
I send blessings to you and your family. I shall never forget your kindness. Someday we shall laugh together again.
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