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for John Stein
Alesia Brooks
September 14, 2007
Greetings to the family and friends of John and Mary Lou. I have spent the last few weeks reflecting on the many memories that I have of John. He was my colleague and friend. He enjoyed people and was quite entertaining. I met Mary Lou and we hit it off immediately. Jeremy your dad beemed when he spoke of you. Jeremy and Alexis they were so proud of you. The wedding pictures that Mary Lou sent me depicted a couple embarking on new beginnings. I hope that you will find peace in your memories for they must be awesome. You are in my prayers and thoughts. I would love to stay in touch my email [email protected].
Kathy Dougherty
September 7, 2007
I never knew your parents but felt compelled to write you. I was traveling the route of their accident and felt overwhelmed at passing the many cars caught in the aftermath of their accident. I prayed, as I always do for those I pass who have been in an accident and I know that those prayers went straight to heaven. When I returned home I saw the write up and for some reason tonight I looked up their names and found these heartfelt sympathies. I was returning from visiting my son in Berkeley Heights and he had just moved from Cherry Hill, where we spent some great times and welcomed his new son. I grew up in the Buffalo area and Canisius was a huge rival--especially in college basketball. God is with you and I will always remember your parents in my prayers. F.R.O.G. Kathy ( Rochester NY)
Dave and Sue Hamm
August 31, 2007
You never really know how many people's lives you warmly touch! We met John and Mary Lou while watching our sons play baseball at Canisius HS...our son pitching and their son catching. They were very supportive and loyal fans. We remember them as being friendly and quick with a smile! May God give you strength, Jeremy, to face the days ahead.
Mary M. Smith
August 31, 2007
The sentiments expressed in this guest book describe two wonderful individuals who cherished and celebrated life.
John and Mary Lou were who they were because of their unconditional love of each other, Jeremy and their families.
They spent their lives, sharing this love with so many, not in words but by actions.
John was my supervisor, for the past two years, while I was principal of the Oakbridge School, CSI,Inc. I will always remember him with admiration, appreciation and fondness.
With Sympathy,
Mary M. Smith
Carol Schweitzer
August 31, 2007
Jeremy and Alexis, you have our heartfelt sympathy. Meeting John and Mary Lou last year at your wedding was a delight. We are thinking of you at this sad time. Love Carol and Dick Schweitzer
Linda Barile
August 28, 2007
My deepest sympathy on the loss of two very special people.
I worked with MaryLou only on a few occasions; however, I was very impressed by her considerate nature, professionalism and especially by her joy when she spoke of her son.
I will always remember her kindness, and I extend my condolences to both families at this very difficult time.
Mary Ellen and Joe Langenfeld
August 28, 2007
Jeremy,
The loss of your parents is a great loss to all our families. John was our cousin and although we haven't seen him in a few years it doesn't diminish the family ties we all have. The eulogy you gave was the greatest tribute you could have ever given your parents. They will always be with you, and you with them. Through you, Dee and Herb will always be proud.
Nelia St. Clemmons
August 28, 2007
My players go out to the Stein family. I had the pleasure of working for John at CSI - he was the best boss anyone could hope for. John had an amazing gift of makig everyone around him comfortable. I am blessed to have known him.
He kept at true good humour's mark
The social flow of pleasure's tide:
He never made a brow look dark,
Nor caused a tear, but when he died. ~Thomas Love Peacock
Nelia St. Clemmons and family
Madelyn Torres
August 28, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sara Creamer
August 27, 2007
My deepest sympathy to Jeremy and the Stein family,
I worked with John at Compass House from 1997-1999. John was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
Mary Stachowicz
August 27, 2007
I used to work with John at Compass House and he was a wonderful human being and a great friend. I used to love to listen to his stories. I will miss him. My deepest sypathies to their family.
Barbara Crocker
August 27, 2007
To the Stein Family:
I was so sad when I received Mary Jane's e-mail telling me of the loss of John (he'll always be "Johnny" to me) and Mary Lou.
I told Mary Jane that I will always fondly remember Johnny as her dashing oldest brother.
Please know that my thoughts, as well as those of my mother and sister, are with all of you at this most difficult time.
David & Susan Langenfeld
August 27, 2007
Stein Family and Jeremy,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. It was very humbling to learn of John and Mary Lou's passing. I will always remember them as a bright and cheerful couple who loved life. Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Carol Brenner
August 27, 2007
Kevin, Donald and myself are wishing you God's peace and love during this extremely difficult time in all of our lives who we touched with John and Marylou's presence . We have been blessed to have John, Marylou and Jeremy a part of our lives as cousins and friends. With love and prayerful thoughts.
The Brenner's
Dina Bycina
August 27, 2007
My deepest symapthies to the families of Mary and John.
I had the priviledge of working with Mary at BMS in Buffalo and I will always remember her smiling face! She was a wonderful person who brought cheer to every room she walked into.
May God Bless and watch over you always.
candace hagood
August 27, 2007
Deepest sympathies to the families. I worked as a temp for Mary for nearly a year and can honestly say she was the most compassionett, caring and professional person that I have ever worked for. There was not a question that she did not or could not find an honest answer for. It is so rare to find ginuwine people like that. This world is certainly without a star.
Alan Butkus
August 27, 2007
I had the pleasure of spending a week with John in Atlanta May, 2007. Our long end of day talks were great and we both really got to know each other. He shared so many stories with me, which I have shared with others and it brings us a smile on such an unfair tragedy. Not only was John a great story teller of HIS life , but he was a standup, guy of integrity. No words can convey my sympathy to John’s family. My family’s prayers to out to each and every one of you to help you bear your pain. John can finally walk the dog with the broken tail and not worry about those winters in Buffalo.
Alan Butkus
CSI IT Department
Mindy Baller
August 26, 2007
My deepest sympathies to both John and Mary Lou's families and to their
son Jeremy and his wife. I worked with John at CSI and came to know
what a wonderful and special person he was. I always knew that I would
be smiling and laughing whenever I was in John's presence. He brought
such terrific energy to Home-Based Services in the Youth Division of
CSI and I only wish I had been able to spend more time with him. I can
only imagine how hard this time must be for you but please know that
you are in my thoughts and prayers. John and Mary Lou will always be
watching over you and will be waiting until the time you are together
once again.
Buck Elbe
August 25, 2007
To the family of John and Mary Lou, You dont know me. My name is Buck Elbe. I happened to be there at the time of the accident. I cant seem to get off my mind the pain of the great loss the family must be going through. It sounds to me, from reading this guestbook, that they were two wonderful people. Having lost my wife of 26 years several years ago, I know how difficult it is going to be to get through these times. They say everything happens for a reason, which can be really hard to understand when someone gets taken so early in life. All you can think of is how they got jipped out of life. I know how you'll be told that time will help heal your pain. I didn't believe it myself for the longest time, but, believe me, it does. It sounds to me like they were two wonderful people who will be missed by many. I guess all we can do is hope God knows what He's doing. Somehow, not even knowing them, they have touched me in a way that I dont quite understand. My deepest sympathies to the family and everyone they touched.
Rich Compo
August 25, 2007
I can't say that I knew John very well.In fact I haven't even seen John in probably forty years. I think we were in our teens the last time I saw him. He lived across the street from me when we were growing up in Cheektowaga. He was a few years older than me, and I used to hang out with his brothers. I remember playing Little League Baseball, and John played in Babe Ruth league for older boys. Watching him play I felt sort of proud that I knew him. I thank God that he let John be a part of my life. There is nothing I can say to take away the pain his family is feeling. I just want to say that my love and prayers go out to the families.
Patricia Ruggiero
August 25, 2007
To the Stein and Jegierski Families:
My very sincerest sympathies, and numerous prayers, go to you in this very, very difficult time.
Best wishes, and lots of love:
Pat and little Tommy
Patricia Ruggiero
August 25, 2007
Dearest Jeremy:
I'm so very sorry for your tremendous loss. Yes, it will be very difficult, and many tears will flow. Allow yourself to grieve.
Time, and the many prayers you receive, WILL help heal some of the pain and sadness.
Remember that your parents will be right beside you, praying for your comfort - always. There will be days when you will feel their presence more, and will smile, or cry. That's ok. It happens Jeremy.
You're a fine young man. Stay good. Be well. Love that wife of yours. I will keep you in my prayers.
geri and larry varecka
August 25, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
chris mahoney
August 24, 2007
Marylou and John will be deeply missed, they are a great example of how to live life to the fulliest. My cousin and her husband were so family oriented that they would commute back and forth to buffalo for every possible occasion if possible. My memories of them will always be close to my heart. I know someday we will meet again. If Marylou and John could hear me now I want them to know that I love them, I enjoyed there company, they made me laugh and cry in good and happy times and my memories of all the great times we have had together will be treasured forever and always!
MARY SZCZYGIEL
August 24, 2007
8/24/2007
JEREMY,
I AM SURE YOU DO NOT KNOW ME BUT I AM THE DAUGHTER OF MITZIE WIESNET AND STEPDAUGHTER OF PAUL WIESNET AND I KNOW WHAT IT IS LIKE TO LOOSE PARENTS. I JUST LOST MY MOM IN 2/2007 AND I GIVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU. I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR PARENTS.
MARY, BILL AND BRIANNA SZCZYGIEL
Jeneive Flynn
August 24, 2007
I had the pleasure of working for John at the Watkinson House. He was the best boss I ever had to date. He was thoughtful, hardworking and just a great person to work for. I also met Marylou at one of the christmas party's and she brightened up the room. They were two very loving, happy people. They will both be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with their family during this time of loss.
Paul Del Bel
August 24, 2007
John was my best friend, and he and Mary Lou an extrodinary couple. I will miss them deeply. They were kind, generous, genuine, loyal and always fun to be with. May we all someday gather around and embrace them at their special place in heaven.
Jordan Fehringer
August 24, 2007
Melanie Stein and family, I would like to say that I am so very sorry for your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through this time of mourning.
K SG
August 24, 2007
Deepest sympathy to the entire Stein family and to Jeremy. You are in my prayers. You mother was the nicest and she will be missed
Susan Colby and Arthur Taylor
August 24, 2007
We have the best and funniest of memories of the good times shared with MaryLou and John here in Connecticut. They represent the best of what we all hope to be: kind, funny and always there for a friend in need. They will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Paul Rydza, Jr.
August 24, 2007
Uncle Chuck, Aunt Helen and Jeremy,
The pain you feel right now is so deep and unconceivably unbearable that facing tomorrow seems impossible. There are many uncertainties in this life, yet there are few eternal truths as powerful as God will bring you through this when you lean on Him and let Him bear your burdens; doing it in your own strength may seem futile, but turning it over to Him will change your heart from anger to contentment and grief to peace. I pray in Jesus' Holy Name that you and the entire Stein family is open to His mercy, His grace and His salvation in your time of loss and for eternity...
I love you,
Paulie, your sister Alice's Grandson
Cathy Schadel-Shotwell
August 24, 2007
My memories of John and MaryLou go back many, many years...almost 30. I remember them both as fill of life, fun and happiness. This is truly a tragic loss....sympathies to Jeremy, who was only a baby when I saw him last, and entire Stein and Jegierski families....hold on to the memories, they can not be taken away.
Jessica Mandell
August 23, 2007
Jeremy You are in my thoughts and prayers. Words can't even express my sympathy for you and your family.
Kathryn Barnard
August 23, 2007
I would like to express my deepest sympathies to the family of John and Mary Lou. John was my supervisor at CSI. He was a caring man and was respected by both the staff and the clients. He was dedicated to his job and always did it with a smile. They and their family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Ben Duffy
August 23, 2007
Jeremy,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family in your hour of need.
God bless,
Ben
K Gorrell
August 23, 2007
My deepest sympthay and prayers go to Marylou and John Stein's families. I only knew Marylou for 2 years and I have to say she is one of the best people that I have ever met.
I never met John, but it didn't stop him from trying to help me scout out Graduate schools for Counseling.
Marylou, not only gave me my first "real job" but she was always there to listen to my boring investing mistakes and gains...even when she wasn't interested. She would even allow me to play "financial advisor" to her, even though she already told me "I don't deal with that stuff, John does", and every month she always took home my Money and Kiplinger magazines to read even though, she never read them...she gave them to John.
This is something a great mother and person does...she excepted and embraced anything that you were passionate about.
She not only was my boss but a wonderful person. I never experienced lost before August 19, 2007.
I will always remember Marylou and I think I speak for alot of co-workers at BMS.
I hope we all can learn to love and appreciate life as Marylou and John did.
Also my deepest sympathy to Jeremy and Alexis
Jenna Weaver
August 23, 2007
Deepest sympathy for Jeremy and Alexis and Family in this great time of need...you are in my thoughts and prayers everyday.I love you guys!
RICK & LYNNE HOLLAND
August 23, 2007
JERMEY AND ALEXIS WE ARE SO SORRY FOR THIS TRAGIC LOSS. YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. MAY YOU FIND PEACE IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Tisha Zawisky & Justin Kopit
August 23, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to Jeremy & Alexis, the Stein and Jegierski families.
We are fortunate to have many happy memories of MaryLou and John....John as a consummate raconteur and MaryLou as a sweet and lovely woman; the two as a loving couple, proud parents and devoted family members. Thank you for the many kindnesses you have shown us and the good times we have shared.
Nancy Gorski
August 23, 2007
My deepest sympathy to John and MaryLou's family. I worked with MaryLou at BMS in Buffalo. Both John and MaryLou became part of our extended family when we relocated to Connecticut. After the move, I recall fondly our dinner get togethers when we could all talk about Buffalo as well as our new experiences in CT while savouring a Sahlen's hot dog. They were truly a wonderful couple and they will be missed.
Nancy, Poncho, & Kelsey
Richard Lutz
August 23, 2007
My deepest sympathies are extended to Jeremy and all of John and Marylou's family. Words can not express the sorrow I feel at this tragic loss. John was more than a colleague for the past two and a half years at Community Solutions. He was a friend. We often shared a good cigar, a glass of bourbon and talk of blues music. Just last week we spent a day in Baltimore together and as always I left our time together with a smile on my face due to John's great sense of humor. After the anger is gone; the heart-pain has diminished; and my sense of loss has somewhat ebbed; John and Marylou will remain with me in fond memories.
Lisa (Gorski) & Peter Sabatini
August 23, 2007
Our deepest sympathies go out to Jeremy and the Stein Family during this difficult time. John and Mary Lou moved to Connecticut at the same time that my family (Gorski’s) and I did – with the Bristol Myers relocation – and quickly we all became an extended family. They were a little piece of home to us right there in Connecticut. They were absolutely wonderful people who will be missed dearly.
Dennis Beecher
August 23, 2007
Jeremy,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your parents. They were such great supporters of Canisius and wonderful people to work with.
In this very difficult time for you, I will pray for God to give you strength.
JoAnne Vaughan
August 23, 2007
Dear Jeremy,
I know you don't remember me, but I met you at Canisius High School in the late 1990's. You played baseball with my son Bill Vaughan. When he told me of your terribly trajic loss, I cried. I am so heartfully sorry for this and pray you find comfort in your memories and in your family.
May God bless you in this journey ahead of you...Peace always!
Karen Bartkowiak Peffer
August 23, 2007
John was my supervisor at Compass House from 1996-1999. I considered him to be my mentor-- teaching me about leadership with humor.
Sincerest sympathies to John and Mary Lou's family and friends.
E. Douglas Pratt
August 23, 2007
John and I met through mutual friends...musicians, Social Workers and psychotherapists...in the early 1970s. It was a shock to learn today of his and Mary Lou's passing. John and I had not seen each other since we each headed to different parts of the U.S., but our mutual friend, Paul, has kept us connected. My heart goes out to John and Mary Lou's son, family, and dear friends. What a loss for so many.
Doug Pratt
Mary & Joe Buczek
August 23, 2007
Steino I miss you so much already - and Joe misses his guy-pal Johnstein! You both were inseparable in life, now you are together forever and angels to watch over us all! Our deepest sympathies go out to Jeremy and Alexis, the entire Stein family and the Jegierski's. May you all find peace, love and comfort in each other!
May you both rest in peace!
Renee Carretto
August 23, 2007
My heart goes out to John and Mary Lou's family and friends in this time of sorrow. They brought so many good times to our lives, filled with so many smiles. Mary Lou was my home away from home. She helped me through the transition from Buffalo to NJ with constant little reminders of home. I will never forget her. Those we hold most dear never truly leave us...
Benjamin Hamm
August 23, 2007
Jeremy,
I would like to express my deepest sympathies to you and all of your family. Some of my fondest memories in life revolve around those two springs in 1998 and 1999. Coaches, players, families all; we were a family connected by a school and a game. Your parents were some of our biggest supporters; I will never forget that.
I cannot even begin to imagine how difficult this time may be for you. Know that you have an entire team thinking about and praying for you and your family.
God bless,
Anthony Nigro
August 23, 2007
John & Marylou were my friends for 31 years. John introduced me to the blues music of Blind Lemon Jefferson, Lightning Hopkins and Mississipi John Hurt. They were great people that knew how to live , love and laugh. I'm glad they were part of my life and treasure their memories. My condolences to family and friends .
Samantha Walbridge
August 23, 2007
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of John and Marylou Stein. I had the privilege of working for John at CSI. He was an amazing person to work for--I had a great respect for him. My condolences to the family on such a great loss.
Tonya, Chris, & Family Leising
August 23, 2007
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Blake Beehler
August 23, 2007
I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Mary Lou and John. Mary Lou was a long time colleague and friend who will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the Stein family during this most difficult time.
ANGELA STRUDWICK
August 23, 2007
JOHN AND MARYLOU WERE A RAY OF SUNSHINE IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD....THEY WILL BE GREATLY MISSED...MY SINCERE SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME....
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