Laura Peacock
June 25, 2010
It has been 1 year since you passed away, we often think about you each and everyday.
your memory will live forever in all of our hearts, we always hold memories close so we will never be apart.
You are now at peace, so sleep tight little angel, know that you are in all of our thoughts everyday!!! RIP
MARTHA VERONICA MEDINA SOLIS
May 4, 2010
Happy Birthday My little cactus flower.
I am so happy to be here and write for you nice memories. I was remember you the last three day when you come back to america before your birsthay my nefew stefano fall down for the tree and broke his 2 hands that day we were very worry I remebered when you saw him and told me martha he need to go to the hospital and alejandro my brother and her wife were with him. that day was very sad and happy because werecelebration your birthdays with a nice food for you and remebered you nice shirt a bought for you you were so nice and beutiful I told you look so guapo and your beautiful and blue eyes and I gave you a nice hug and kiss for you. You were so happy that day.Then we enjoy the food. I have a nice friend its visit me every day ist a nice bird and eate my food.
Tiara is so big and ringo too. Pamela and larry every day wake up me to give the food and I have many gens and the rabits its ok too. Porky too. I will continue with the proyect about the animals on memories for you.Your are in my HEART FOREVER. I put many roses for you near to the aches our home. you love the roses.Oh my baby I have many memories but i dont have time to write so much. Nice words Desiree take care god bless you.
laura Peacock
April 29, 2010
Happy Birthday Dad
Love always,
Bill, laura, and Lincoln
Desiree Cummins
April 29, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUSHWACKER!!!!
I watched the full moon last night and thought of you. And your family, and of Martha~I know in my heart that whomever loves you and is thinking of you (no matter where they are) including Martha in Nicaragua, is looking under the same moon and stars and sun. No matter where we are~we are thinking of you.
So HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY, BUSHWACKER !!!
Desiree Cummins
April 12, 2010
Hello American’s & Hola Nicaraguan’s!
Spring has arrived in Buffalo, New York, & I see all the snow has melted & everything is starting to grow and come alive, but my best friend is not here to share it with me. It’s been almost 10 months since he went away & his birthday is approaching on April 29- he would have been 70. I have written for this guest book at least 7 times & ripped it all up & ran away in tears. Losing Bushwacker was the same effect on me as losing my daughter, Breanna Leigh-I didn’t handle it well at all.
I’ll never forget when I met him-at the Mohawk Place-back when “Willie & the Reinhardts” played every Friday for years from 7pm-10pm. I was ending a relationship & my friend said her boyfriend’s friend & co-worker needed a riding buddy for his Harley. Here was this man-a cool hat, a cool denim jacket, & this hearty laugh and good sense of humor-& what a gift of gab-we talked & danced all night-& boy could he dance! We got along so good & had so much in common-the bond was made. I was his riding buddy & he became my best friend. There was nothing I didn’t tell him. I would share my stories, he would share his stories & he gave the best advice. He was the best listener. We liked the same drink-Absolute and cranberry with a lime, he liked the same music-blues, and had the same favorite color-cobalt blue, both loved hats, loved the carnival business, loved the water & boating, loved camping, loved the Harley’s-motorcycle enthusiasts, loved science-science nuts, loved our family- our family came first.
I went to many of his family events & he came to plenty of mine. My family loved him too (who wouldn’t!). And we loved music-he turned me on to music I never heard & I did the same. We also loved traveling & warm weather - & that’s what took us to Nicaragua. I have soooo many stories & they’re so funny & hard to believe! Many of the best chapters in my life are a trip because of him. I went with him a few times down to Nicaragua- was always so sad to leave Nicaragua & Bushwacker & fly back alone knowing my best friend and confidant was still there. I felt like I was leaving my better half behind, but I have a child to come home to- so my son was missing me here. Bushwacker had already raised his 3 kids, & 4 step kids, and did a great job-he loved his kids-& he was such a happy dad, granddad, and great-granddad. He was such a hopeless romantic-he found a good woman-Martha-&I know how she felt in Nicaragua everytime he would have to leave-I know it too well. He had such a zest for life & lived the life he loved. There are givers & takers in this world-Bushwacker was a giver all the way. He would help anyone & he did. He was a missionary & had so many plans & business endeavors going & his head was constantly working on more.
It actually kills me to think about the last time he went to Nicaragua, I was supposed to fly out with him again, I was in tears- Bushwacker & I were so upset and he said “don’t worry Dez there will be plenty more & we’ll keep in touch like always & I’ll see you in 3 months when my visa expires. Just have fun with your son. I know you would come if you could. Don’t worry about me.” & off he went.
Well there was a lot of political stuff happening in Honduras, & when he was supposed to arrive home. He was delayed so I kept calling & calling & calling. The next day-I kept calling & calling & calling & finally got through to my best friend! YAY! Just to hear his voice & know he was safe at home in one piece & with his family-we talked for 2 hours or so-he told me everything new & I let him talk & I realized,”My God, Bushwacker doesn’t even know it’s his birthday!” So when he finally paused, I sang my best blues version of Happy Birthday over the phone & he laughed & said he forgot. I said, “You forgot your birthday- you’re 69!” & blah blah, yadda yadda- we talked & talked & the last thing I remember saying & I was crying was Happy Birthday, how much I missed him, I’m so happy he’s ok, he sounded great, I was happy of all the progress he made, & I demanded to know when we were getting together to go out to eat or see a band & celebrate his birthday! He laughed-told me to slow down-& he’d call me in a couple of days when he got some things out of the way& I told him I loved him & we hung up very late. I slept like a baby that night. I was so happy Bushwacker was home and safe.
A couple of days went by & I get the call- it was his family & he was @ Sister’s Hospital in the ICU & it wasn’t good. I kept in close contact with his family & visited him 3 times in the hospital-the first time his eyes lit right up when he heard my voice & he smiled. I talked close to his ear & had my one hand on his head & held his hand with my hand. The second time was worse-I never took my hands off him & never stopped talking-I don’t know if he knew I was there. The third time was right before my birthday weekend. Again, I don’t know if he knew I was there-but never stopped talking & never took my hands off him. This time I knew it was really bad. I never cried in front of him-but I left running and crying that day & boy did I keep praying and hoping. He lost his life on June 25, 2009 & my life got really sad-I didn’t handle it well.
I dumped my boy friend of 2 years & I went through the same stages of grief when I lost my daughter, Breanna Leigh. Then I got really sick myself & still can’t believe I made it through. I have to credit my son, Brodey, my family, Bushwacker’s family, & Ron Nowak, Jill Lang, Greg Keller, Sam Sebastiano, Tessa Barrett, Ken & Brenda, Chuck Abramo, Big E & Jimmy, Dave Poette, my childhood friend Markey Cofield in California for all his spiritual guidance-he is a pastor, & childhood friend Peter DeCarolis for all the help with my Nicaragua DVD’s & Latin music, Dr. Modern for the help with the peace wreath & Photo collage, my next door neighbor, MollyAnn, Mama Bear, & the Mohawk crowd & Hogarosa-we did so many memorials & we all loved him. Thanx Kathy and Bob for the engraved cross.
And thank everyone who came to his service. Bushwacker’s brother Bob looks so much like Bush & did such a wonderful eulogy. I was so sick-laryngitis & broken hearted-Bob got me through that. And I loved Miss Shirley’s handmade Peacock quilt-how beautiful. It was a bad, cold & rainy summer-it felt like my heart-cold–dead-& empty. As soon as my son started his sophomore year of High School & football season was over-I took off like wildfire straight to Nicaragua. I needed closure & answers. I took some of Bushwacker’s ashes down to Martha. I could hear the grief at night from Bushwacker’s parrots-Larry & Pamela, and Martha & I could see it for my eyes. She was also having nightmares, sweats, insomnia, and depression like me. He touched so many people.
I did get some closure & we did sprinkle some ashes at his favorite beach I went with him on the Pacific Coast-La Boquita. I, like Martha, also found peace and solace in talking to Tiara (their dog) & the birds-Larry & Pamela, & adopted dog Ringo. I took Tiara on endless walks with me as much as I could & prayed quietly to Bushwacker & looked all around-& there were signs everywhere in Nicaragua-& signs in America before and after I left. There are still many days something exciting happens & I go run to that phone to go call my best friend & the truth hits me hard-he’s not there.
Before I left for Nicaragua-even though the last visit I seen him in the hospital & seen how bad he really was & how he was suffering, I would just go in denial & pretend, “No, he’s just in Nicaragua & he’ll be back.” That’s what got me through it. But having gone back to Nicaragua & talking with Martha & letting reality sit in & speaking to Christian about how Bushwacker was worried and had a lot on his mind & would wander around all the land on his property & Martha saying he said his stomach hurt and she wanted him to go to the hospital. & all things make sense now. Everything may happen for a reason-if all did go my way & I was able to go on that trip with him-I would have seen this because I would have been with him. Could I handle it? I don’t know.
We really are just energy when it comes down to it & I feel strongly that Bushwacker is just off on his next adventure-he’s got my angel Breanna on one wing & Denine’s little angel –Jackie on his other wing. I have vivid dreams where he still comes to me & I can hear his voice & his laugh & he still guides me and gives me advice. I am grateful I was persistent in calling that day & did get to talk to my best friend for 2 hrs. on his birthday- I told him too-“I love you-you bald bastard” & his words that day & the laughter & the stories we shared make me smile. And everytime I feel sad-I grab on to another story-there are soooo many stories with him! Bushwacker was like the “Godfather” to me. He was the man-the center of attention. I am proud to have been so close with him. He had a lot of heart & it was all love. And my friend told me, ”Dez, don’t cry because it’s over, be happy that it was.” And I remember how peacefully his brother-Bob said he passed peacefully-that made it lighter on me & I’m happy his family was with him. I’m sorry for Martha not being there. I love all the friends I met through him in America & Nicaragua! Hola to Martha (I love you), Maria (Stay golden & Happy Birthday), Martha’s mother, Momma, Luis (keep smiling & do well in school), Christian (keep building & being an innovator), Juan Carlos, John Evanoff, Olli Lopez (I hope to see you soon & talk to you), Hen-Si, Mildred, Margarita (I love you & can’t wait to see your new place) & John, Jeffrey (our favorite bartender-You make the best pina colada’s!) & Johnnie Keddis (did you find your dream casa yet?) You are all in my thoughts & prayers. I will see you again at the end of Oct/Nov 2010+maybe Feb. 2010.
In closure, I must say-I have a lot of friends, but losing a best friend-irreplaceable. Always say “Hello” & “Goodbye” & I Love You” on the phone & if you see them in person-do the same & also give a big hug and a kiss, like in my case-it may be the last chance you get. Tomorrow isn’t promised to any one of us. I loved that man to pieces-he was a beautiful homosapien.
I just got back from a 7 day cruise on the Oasis-the grandest of all ships-I flew to Ft. Lauderdale, Fl., and left Port Everglades & was on the deep blue Atlantic Ocean. I hit the US Virgin Islands, St. Maarten, and the Bahamas-I ran into two workers on the ship that were from Nicaragua that I met through Bushwacker. And another worker from Panama who was originally from Nicaragua-from Masaya-that’s where Bushwacker’s kiosk was & he knew it. There were so many workers on the ship from third world countries & it just keeps bringing my mind deeper to Bushwacker. On the island of St. Maarten, there was a sign that said, “Come & get your island Bushwacker here!” I had someone take my picture as I smiled-I always feel his spirit & dragonflies flew all around me & those beautiful cobalt blue & purple colored butterflies Bushwacker & I loved in tropical Nicaragua. I will never forget his mission-to help the less fortunate-I hope to carry it through when I move down there after my son graduates from High School. Bushwacker is forever in my heart & in my thoughts. I never loved a friend the way I loved him. He was the bomb! I will make a cake & light a candle on his upcoming 70th birthday-April 29, 2010.
Rest In Peace Bushwacker-you were loved. Please keep in contact with me Desiree Rose Cummins, 102 Wildwood Place, Buffalo, New York 14210, USA (716)826-5157.
Peace, Love, & Happiness-Desiree Cummins, Buffalo, New York.
Martha Veronica Medina Solis
October 28, 2009
You have my baby 4 months you are not with us, I know you are the best place and happy and smile so much. I remember all the time and I hear you very nice voice and your lough. When I go the places you like to be there only smile and sometimes cry. I talk with the animal, rabbits, lapas, the dog tiara and said them we are alone now becouse he left us. He is nice place blessing our life. oh my baby how much i miss you. Your friends come to visit me and i will share many things with Desiree. Smile and you need to be happy there. MY LITTLE CACTUS FLOWER.
Deneen Di Pippo
October 27, 2009
A little over 4 months now that Dad went home. I miss him alot. We all miss him. The holidays will not be the same without seeing him and hearing that unique laugh (joyous, heartfelt and very, very loud)! I know without a doubt that he is with his Lord in heaven. That to me is comforting and does help me get through this tough time.
Laura Peacock
September 25, 2009
It has been 3 months today, since you went home. you were taken away from us too soon. I know that you are keeping everyone awake in heaven with your laugh. Lincoln is always walking around the house pointing at your pictures saying PAPA PAPA PAPA...It breaks my heart sometimes, but in another sense it makes me happy to hear him say that. He will always remember you from your pictures and stuff that we give him and tell him its from you. We all know that you are in a better place now, but we just wish that you didnt have to go so soon. Your memory will live on forever.
Love always,
Laura, Bill, and Lincoln

this was a memorial at hogarosa 2009
September 20, 2009
August 1, 2009
To all those who may view this Guest Book, thank you for the kind words........May I suggest if you can, to put a picture or two into the Book..........Also I would just like to mention, that if you were not able to put something into the Guest Book of our beloved sister Alice J. Fick (Peacock), you may do this also by going to the index of Guest Books, and input Alice J Fick (Peacock).......I know that in my own thinking that sometimes I have been able to come up with something I wanted to share, and felt I may have missed the opportunity.......if you are of the same mind set, then here is your opportunity to have another chance......Thanks again to everyone......Sue & Bob

proud papa
July 29, 2009

holding lincoln for the very first time
July 29, 2009

proud dad
July 29, 2009
Laura Peacock
July 29, 2009
Jim was my father in law. He was such a great man. He loved his children and grandchildren very much. He was always there to offer advice. I have so many memories of jim that i will always hold close to my heart. The day Bill and I got married i know jim was so happy for us. The day we told him that we were pregnant he was very excited. The day we told him that we were naming our son lincoln and his middle name was going to be James he was very honored. When i delivered Lincoln, Jim was already at the hospital visiting Uncle Chucky and happened to come to my room just 20 minutes after i had him. he held his grandson in his arms for the very first time, the look in his eyes was pure joy and happiness. It was just breath taking the way he looked at our son. When Jim was in the hospital it was very hard to see him in the condition he was in, but his smiles somehow eased everything for me. He fought very hard until god took him home. We all know that jim is watching over all of us and will always be with us in spirit. I am just honered that i had the pleasure of knowing him and for him to be my father in law.
Luv and miss you always Dad
Robert Peacock
July 28, 2009
........To Family & Friends........
Thank you to all who were able to attend the Memorial Service for our Brother, Dad, Friend...It was truly uplifting to be able to share some special times spent with Jim...
Also thank you to those who have put an entry into this Guest Book...
Someone has anonymously provided the means to have this Guest Book kept online until 7/28/2010...It will be interesting to see the entries added over the next year...
As with most Memorial Services there is usually a few very funny stories shared with those in attendance, this was no exception...Jim was a remarkable individual and affected the lives of the people he met...
One of the most heartfelt accounts was given by Chaplain Jim, when he told of Jim's decision to receive Jesus Christ as his own Savior and Lord...It is with this confidence that we can know that someday we will meet each other again...
If I may draw your attention to the 10th Chapter of the book of Romans, the 9th, and 10th verses..." That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation"
Once again, thank you to all who have entered a condolence to the Family, either via this Guest Book, card, or phone call...

"The Way We Were"
July 26, 2009

"Yes, Yes, Yes!"
July 26, 2009

" Who will start the bidding?"
July 26, 2009

July 11, 2009
Larry and Clare DePriest
July 8, 2009
To the family we give are deepest regret at the loss of your loved one. We also rejoice with you that there's a new name written down in glory and that's James Peacock! Who we will see again and maybe sooner then we think. Our prays are with the family, and we thank God for His blessed assurance
Mildred Paisano
July 8, 2009
My condolences to the family of James Peacock.
I worked with him for a short period of time, he proved to be a good person, kind, hardworking, with a great personal charisma. Really a good man.
Johnnie Keddis
July 7, 2009
Dear family and friends of Jim
My heart is with you in your loss. Jim was a great human being, the embodiment of love and generosity, enthusiasm and joy. He loved his family and was proud of you. You don't know me but he has shared you with me in pictures and stories.
Jim was my Nicaraguan buddy, we have traveled and researched and partied and hung out, always in a halo of friendship and laughter. I've spent many happy days with him and dear Martha in their homes in Granada and Catarina. I miss my buddy.
His physical presence is gone from us now but his inner beauty will always be there radiating out to us. Keep on shining dear Jim....
Since you left there has been a song running through my head all these weeks and I'll share it with you here.
Will ye nae cum bak again....
Will ye nae cum bak again?
Better loved ye cannae be.
Will ye nae cum bak again?
(from a lament for bonny Prince Charlie)
July 4, 2009
I extend my deepest sympathy to the entire Peacock family and many friends in our loss. Although I am unable to attend your celebration of of Jim's life, please know I am with you in spirit. As Jim rests peacefully in love, I wish to share my rememberance of him with you and hope that you find some comfort. Words are truely inadequate to express my thoughts and feelings about Jim ... such an intellect, a quick wit, an orator, a romantic, so respectful, tenacious, honest, productive, generous, steadfast, a protector, and nurturer. There are so many good times to remember, precious memories. Jim was a great lover of life, very passionate and thorough. He was stable, tough when he had to be, yet sensitive and emotional. Jim considered being a good father to be his highest achievement, and he had good reason to be proud! He knew life was about growth and embraced learning and new opportunities both professionally and personally. Jim had a very decisive character and could be counted upon by others to be there, problem solve and give valuable advice. He extended a hand to those less fortunate and found unique ways to give back to the world community. Fear was never part of his vocabulary,...only love. So let us rejoice in Jim Peacock's legacy, for he was truely an example to us all of a life in the now, to the fullest, a life lived well, with gusto. Job well done, good and faithful servant! You are loved, and you will be sorely missed. Ride forever in grace above the clouds in God's kingdom.
Missing you,
Joanne Smith
Charles Peacock
July 4, 2009
Jim loved the Bills and the Sabres. I was lucky to have been able to pal around with my big brother.
He liked to hunt on the Robeshers land (deer hunting in season) got his first deer on that land.
"Big Jim" as he was called was an avid basketballer. He wasn't big in stature but he never gave up.
He joined the navy and became a medic and he "loved that work". He was always there to take care of someone that needed.
He was the kind of person that would give someone the shirt off his back (if you needed-it was yours).
I remember Jim telling me that someone had stolen a flight jacket from him to give to me as a Christmas gift. I remember telling him that the jacket wasn't that important but he was (he had tears in his eyes). I will never forget that.
We used to bum around the rairoad tracks and on this particular day Jim was teasing me incesantly. I picked up a pipe laying on the ground and hit him with the pipe. In turn, Jim picked up a broken bottle and hit me with it. A lot of blood was on my shirt. We told mom that I had fallen on broken glass. "you never ratted on a brother"
We used to go to the Bedell house on the river. Early on we would walk all the way to the Bedell house just to go swimming. After we had gotten bikes it was even better. We had some great days and we had some not so great days.
Jim will be with us forever in our hearts.
We love you Jim
Brother Chuck,
Nancy & family
June 30, 2009
I am so sorry for the loss of jim , he always said me : "Mercedita you need to study hard" ,I will remenbered him because he was like a father for me , he give me advices .
I will never forget him..his beatiful smile .
God bless him.
Mercedita Medina (Martha's niece)
Nicaragua
Rose Polino
June 30, 2009
Dear Peacock family,
Jim or (Bushwacker)as we called him, was a very warm-hearted man. He was always laughing or at least, smiling. He will be remembered!
Bob Wilson
June 30, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Bernie Coyne
June 29, 2009
Our deepest symapthys for your whole family's loss. May God bless your family with the strenght to get through these hard times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time!
Bernie,Sarah & the whole Coyne family
Dean Degener
June 29, 2009
I have Known Jim for 30 years,I was a 15 year old that thought he knew everything. Jim has always been there for me. He was by my side for the greatest days of by life, the brith of my kids, his grandchildren. And the worst day of my life, the loss of Jackie. He was the father I didn't have growing up. He took me hunting for the frist time. We spent a lot of time fishing up North. I will miss Jim very much.I will never forget the laugh.
Cathy Madden
June 28, 2009
Deneen,Pam,&Billy
I hope you know how much we cared about Jim,and that,
“We never lose the ones we love
for, even though they’re gone,
Within the hearts of those who care,
their memory lingers on.”
May all the warm
and special memories
you shared with your friend
stay with you
and bring you comfort
through the days ahead.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Cathy(Degener)&Chris Madden
Judy Scoma
June 28, 2009
Jimmy & I go back to our teen years, I can't say I ever recall his being anything but with happy thoughts. Even in later years we didn't see each other often but when we did , he always greeted me with a smile & a joyful "how are you". My deepest sympathy & prayers to all in Jimmy's family. And prayers for Jimmy, may he rest in peace.
GOD Bless You,
June 28, 2009
June 28,2009.
Dear Family
I am very sad for the loss My love James, I am wrinting for all the family and friend of MY LITTLE CACTUS FLOWER JAMES. Billy&Laura, Pamela & Larry,Deneen &Jack, Sally Brothers,nieces,nephew, grandsons,Desiree I want to express my best felling all the family that too is my family. My heart is broke but James is resting in peace God hold in your hands. During we were living together he really enjoy it each moment. He was the man more happy. I hold him very close in my heart becouse he was the best happened in my life. I will remember him for the rest of my life until we get to home that god has promised for all of us.My dougther my nephew, my nieces all my family and friends heres in Nicaragua They are very sad too They loved him so much.We are remembered him you smile,and all the love for your family.We need to be very strong and given thank god for the moments more happines with him. Sorry for my english but I express all my Love for that beutiful man that god put me in my way. how always he said I AM AFORTUNE MAN MARTHA MY WOMAN MY LOVE.
GOD BLESS FAMILY AND FRIEND.
ALL MY LOVE
MARTHA VERONICA MEDINA SOLIS
NICARAGUA
Ed Brown
June 28, 2009
We are sorry for your loss. God bless The Peacock Family. Peace, The Brown's

June 28, 2009
Shari Alfaro
June 28, 2009
Dearest Family,
I am saddend of the loss of you'r father , you'r brother, our uncle... Im not good at these, but I do know that he will be forever rememberd, missed and loved.
We love you uncle jimmy, may you rest in peace, keep my nana company till I can git there.
Love The Alfaro Family
Pedro, Shari, Pedro jr, Mylah and Jose.
Holly Brosius
June 28, 2009
All,
Sean, Austin and I have the Peacock family in our prayers daily. May God continue to provide the comfort your family needs during this time of sorrow. We love you Uncle Jim, and will see you again when we get to the home that God has promised for all of us.
With loving thoughts,
Holly, Sean and Austin Brosius
Beth Peacock
June 28, 2009
Dear Bill & Laura; Deneen & Jack; Pam & Larry, family,
I am very sorry for the loss of your Father and Brother. You all remain in my prayers for comfort and strength as you celebrate Jim's life.
God Bless YOU!
Beth Peacock
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