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Ray & Mary Ellen Schopper & family
May 19, 2002
Dear Mrs. Gaidas and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your husband and dad. Dave,Jr. and Loretta helped our famiy after the sudden loss of our son, Ray, almost 2 years ago with their compassion, kindness and support, which we'll never forget. May all of you find comfort and strength in the Lord and each other until you are reunited together in heaven again.
Our Love and Prayers,
Ray, Mary Ellen, Katie and Mary Beth Schopper
Diane Docekal-Dawson
May 19, 2002
Dear Cousin Arlene & Family,
James & I were very sorry to hear that Dave passed away. Since I have been living in Massachusetts for over 21 years now, I have not seen him in quite some time. However, I have fond memories of him. I remember Dave's wonderful smile, his laughter and his zest for life. He was a kind and giving person. We hope that the fond memories that you have of your husband/father/grandfather will help sustain you during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you.
Love,
Diane & James Dawson (Docekal)
James Bischoff Sr
May 15, 2002
Sorry about your great loss. Dave will be missed by everyone who knew him. Sorry that I didn't know about his death earlier as I would have been at the wake to show my respects.
God Bless You Always,
Jim
Kay and Kathy Norkus
May 14, 2002
Our sympathies to Arlene, Junior, Ken and Joell. My husband John enjoyed working with Dave and Jerry at the funeral homes. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Audra Novak
May 14, 2002
Arlene and family,
I was so sorry to hear about David. I always remember all of you laughing and being so happy. It is how I will always remember him.
Thinking of you,
Audra
Linda Coniglio
May 13, 2002
Arlene and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We remember all the family reunion picnics and softball games that your family attended with ours, "competing" over the better hamburger.
May all your wonderful memories help you through this very difficult time. Our deepest sympathies are with you.
Love,
Joe & Linda Coniglio (Novak)
Sandy (Gestes) Milton
May 13, 2002
Dear Mrs. Gaidas, Dave, Ken and Joel, I am saddened to hear of the loss of your Husband/Father. I remember him as being a very nice man, always wearing a smile. May God Comfort and Bless you all during this difficult time. My Deepest Sympathy.
Hoppy and Barbara Hopkins
May 13, 2002
We remember the many good times we had growing up in the old neighborhood. We remember David as a very nice fellow, who was always kind, tall, and good looking, and we remember the very pretty girl he married. The Brightonites - the best guys around - gave us lots of good times. Arlene, may your good memories help you through this difficult time. May Dave's spirit live on in your children and grandchildren.
Our deepest sympathy,
Harold (Hoppy) and Barbara Hopkins
Joe and Jo Anne Kalupa
May 13, 2002
We send our deepest sympathy to the Gaidas family. Dave was a dear friend who always had a kind word and a smile when we would see him. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. We were blessed to have had the opportunity to share both happy and sad times with Dave and we will never forget him for his kindness to us both.
We hope Arlene, that you and your children will find peace of mind knowing that Dave is now in our Father's House. He is now a Guardian Angel watching over you all. You are all in our prayers.
Love and sincere sympathy Joe and Jo Anne Kalupa
Bill Spizzirri
May 13, 2002
My deepest sympathies and thoughts to the Gaidas family. I will always remeber Mr Gaidas as a caring man who gave a lot of his time to church, school, family and community. My memories of Brighton Park and Immaculate Conception will always have Mr G as part of them. I will always remember as a young boy how he worked with my family showing compassionand kindness when we lost my grandmother. Dave Jr, you and your family are in my thoughts.
Amy Hannon
May 13, 2002
My deepest sympathies to your family. I am a friend of Joell's and although I never met Mr. Gaidas, I know he was a wonderful man from the things she has said of him. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Frank & Dolores Vinseck
May 13, 2002
We as life long "Brightonites" can't believe we lost a friend,Dave. Dave was the ultimate friend to everyone. It was always a hello or even a honk of his car horn or a wave of his hand when he saw you. It's been a few years since he has moved away but his presence was always missed. Dave has left a legacy here that will always be remembered. Our deepest sypathy to Arlene and her family.
Lisa Novak
May 13, 2002
Cousin Arlene and Family;
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Linda Conigilio (Robert & Ceilia Novak's daughter), sent an email to me today to let me know.
I will keep all of you in my thoughts & prayers!
Love, Lisa Novak
(Steve & Marlene's oldest daughter)
The Gary A. Klosak Family
May 13, 2002
Dear Gaidas Family,
It has only been a little bit more than a year since you helped us get through a great loss in our family. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you now during your time of sorrow. May wonderful memories fill your hearts until all of you meet again.
Anthony Yvinskas
May 12, 2002
We express our deepest sympathy to the family. I went to Immaculate Conception School with Dave and belonged to the I.C. Men's Club.
Randy E. Zeleznak
May 11, 2002
To the Gaidas family:
Having grown up in Brighton Park and playing baseball with both Ken and Dave (Jr.), I remember Mr. Gaidas (Sr.) vividly as the same type of "champion" fan of my baseball-playing days as I'm sure both Dave and Ken do of my own father.
Your father was a wonderful man, and I'm sure nothing anyone can say or do can ease the depth of your loss at this time. Remember now that your dad is now able to watch over you all as he was never able to do before - and he had done a pretty great job all these years nevertheless! He is now your very own personal guardian angel, and will always be there in spirit for you to remember lovingly. My family and I offer our prayers for the repose of his soul.
Helen and Ray Ambrose (Barkauskas)
May 11, 2002
Our sympathy to the family. I (Helen) went to grammar school with Dave. My husband played ball in the neighborhood with him. Dave also did the burial of most of our family. My aunt Jo was a friend of Aunt Val. So many memories and ties
he will not be forgotten. My husband and I work with stroke patients and their families so we have an idea of what you all went through. Not only will we miss him the whole Lithuanian Community will.
Love and Prayers
Helen and Ray Ambrose
Sisters of St. Casimir
May 11, 2002
Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers support you all now in your loss. Your husband, Dad and Grandfather was a very special person. We remain grateful for his wonderful, caring service towards our Congregation when we suffered a loss of one of our Sisters.
May our prayers be of comfort to each of you as we are left with wonderful memories of a devoted, caring, Christian.
Sister Margaret Petcavage
May 11, 2002
Dear Arlene, Dave, Kenneth, Joell,
You have lost a wonderful, caring husband, Dad and friend but because of him our world has been a better place. He left a graciouness and positive spirit with everyone he met.
May Dave be at peace now and enjoy the beauty and love of our loving God. My prayers support you all.
Sister Margaret, SSC
Nick Tableriou
May 11, 2002
My sincere condolences to the family of a fine man. I knew Dave from the old neighborhood of Brighton park. I most remember the day I went for my physical to enter the Army in 1954. Yep, the same day David took his physical. We had an enjoyable time together. I'll always remember him as a fine friend....
David Gaidas and Family
May 11, 2002
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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