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Maritza DeFrancisco
January 10, 2010
Dear Pop
I can't believe a whole year has gone by already since you passed. There is still not a day that has gone by that you are not in my thoughts. It's crazy that this still seems unreal to me. It is said that time heals all wounds but i'm not so sure about that because this wound is still as fresh as it was a year ago. I miss you a lot and wish you were still here. Merry Christmas and Happy New year!! Love you lots
Ritz
Myrna DeFrancisco
February 12, 2009
To my Kids, I know you both miss your Pop alot and you are hurting and can't understand why this had to happened.
I know it's hard to believe he's gone, but just remember he loved you both with all his heart, he will always be watching over the both of you and your kids. Always remember that he is no longer suffering and he's in peace right now, looking over you and smiling down at you both and at his wonderful grandkids, think about the good times and the funny things we all shared together as a family.
It's hard to believe it's been a month already, it seems like it was just yesterday.
Joey your pop will always be by your side to protect you and guide you in the right direction.
Ritz he will always be in your heart and he will protect you always.
I know this has been hard on the both of you, but always remember he is resting now and in peace, and he is no longer in pain.
Always remember, if you need someone to talk to, I will always be here for the both of you, never forget that! May God Bless you! Love Mom!
Bowie May You Rest In Peace, you'll never be forgotten, no matter what!
Joey Defrancisco, Jr.
February 12, 2009
Pop
It's been a hard month for me. I was so use to talking to you every morning. Every time the doorbell rings or someone knocks at the door, I open it hoping to see you standing there smoking your newport! This still doesn't feel real to me. It's been a whole month and I still haven't finished packing your stuff up. I guess I just don't want to believe your gone. I want you to know that I think about you everyday and so do the kids. We speak of all the cool stuff that you did and all the times you made us laugh. Your puppy is getting big, I'm taking good care of him for you, and soon Josh will be taking him home! I really hope your not in pain anymore and that your finally happy again. I know things were very hard for you the last couple of years. I couldn't imagine having to go through what you had gone through. You were so strong. You always be superman to me. I love you so much Pop and miss you! Take care! Love always your son Joey
My Pop....The coolest!!!!
February 12, 2009
Maritza DeFrancisco
February 10, 2009
Pop
I can't believe it's been a month since you passed. I am still waiting to be woken up from this nightmare but I know in my heart it's not going to happen. I just want you to know that there is not a minute that you are not in my mind. I see your smile and hear your laugh everyday. It's crazy how that saying goes you don't know what you have until it's gone. Everyday I just want to pick up the phone and call you just to say hi and I can't. This is so painful. I wish you were still here. I miss you!
Love your daughter
Myrna DeFrancisco
January 22, 2009
Bowie, how do I begin, we were together for such a long time, we were supposed to be soul mates forever, but something went wrong and we departed, not because we didn't love each other, but other reason that only me & you could understand & relate to, I never wanted to hurt you in anyway and you know that, we had a lot of history together. "Wow" I was just a kid when we met, we married, had two beautiful kids together, they are the most perfect kids anyone could have asked for, they loved you so much and they hurt right now and I don't know how to take that pain away from them. We have five beautiful grand-children, they are the best, I call them the five J's, they loved you so very much, especially Lil Joey, he was the first born and you were so proud of this Lil guy, he will miss you dearly. I am so sorry that we couldn't have lived our life together, but even though we were not together it didn't mean I didn't care, I always knew this day was coming, but how do you prepare yourself for this, how do you take this pain away, how do you look at people, how do you grieve, when does the pain go away, I don't have an answer for your kids or for myself, but that your in peace and your not suffering anymore.. I know one thing, you had alot of people that cared about you, we had a nice video of pics , there were so many memories of all of us, you were probably smiling and saying yea, I remember those days! I know your in heaven with Ed, Pop, Hector and your Mom. Bowie you will be missed, your kids loved you so very much, no matter what, they will always keep you in their prayers. I am sorry for everything. You left alot of broken hearts, Joey your son who loved you so much, Ritz that looks so much like you, Ty who did alot for you, Jessica who will always love you, Lil Joey who admired you so much, Josh who you took to school every morning and is going to take care of your dog Eddie, Jaylin your princess, Justin who loved you no matter what, Juliana who looks so much like you......me[Mern] who will never forget you..May You Rest In Peace, God Bless!!! Love Mern!
Jeanne (Sylvia) Palko
January 18, 2009
I can't believe my cousin Joey has passed and I would like to send sympathy for his family & his friends. I pray that the lord will surround his family & friends with a circle of angels to give them strength now.
I know he will always be around his family. I will never forget the times we all played together as kids. It was me, my sister Darline at our aunt Angie's house. It's a memory with "Bully" we can never forget.
I am still not over losing his sister Linda DeFrancisco as we loved her very much too. Please know that his passing has touched our hearts and we will always keep his memory in our hearts.
I hope by sharing this poem it will bring some comfort & strength
We’re With You
When you miss him,
we’re with you in spirit,
wondering how you feel,
hoping you’re coping,
and getting a little better each day.
We understand. We care.
When you’re grieving,
we’re beside you,
in our hearts, in our thoughts,
we’re sending you sympathy,
encouragement, affection,
and strength to carry on with life.
He would want it that way.
May the Lord give you all continued strength now.
amen
Minnie Sylvia
January 18, 2009
We are very saddened by my nephew's passing. We are his aunt minnie and uncle eddie and sister of Angie DeFrancisco (his mom) Sorry we couldn't be there but due to health issues we do not travel anymore. I knew "Bully" since the day he was born and wish I could have gotten to know him as he grew up and had his own family. He has a beautiful family from all I read and he was very blessed in many ways and loved. Please accept our sympathy and may God give you the strength to move forward but always keeping him in your hearts as we will. We all loved him very much though we werent' there in the latter part of his life. I know God needed another angel and Joey is now with his mom and the Lord. Love to you and sympathy.
JESSICA MALAVE
January 16, 2009
BOOWIE,
IF ONLY YOU KNEW HOW MUCH YOU MEANT TO SO MANY PEOPLE, YOU TOUCHED SO MANY LIVES, INCLUDING MYSELF. YOU'VE BEEN IN MY LIFE SINCE I WAS 15 YEARS OLD, YOU WERE LIKE A FATHER TO ME, YOU CAME INTO MY LIFE JUST AS I LOST MY DAD AND YOU WELCOMED ME INTO YOUR FAMILY WITH OPEN ARMS, AS YOUR DAUGHTER-IN-LAW. EVEN AFTER ME AND YOUR SON WENT OUR SEPERATE WAYS, YOU NEVER DISOWNED ME, YOU STILL ACCEPTED ME AS YOUR DAUGHTER-IN-LAW, AND FOR THAT I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART. BESIDES YOUR TWO CHILDREN, ME AND YOU HAD A BOND THAT NO ONE COULD TOUCH. WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS HOW MUCH IT'S HURTING ME RIGHT NOW TO ACCEPT THAT YOU ARE NO LONGER WITH US. I FEEL LIKE I LOST MY DAD ALL OVER AGAIN. I'M GONNA MISS MAKING YOU YOUR FAVORITE DESSERTS.. DEATH BY CHOCOLATE AND YOUR PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES.(THAT YOU ALWAYS CALLED ME TO MAKE FOR YOU). I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE AND ALWAYS WILL BE MY FATHER-IN-LAW. I ALSO WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU WERE AND ALWAYS WILL BE A GREAT GRANDFATHER AND YOU WILL NEVER KNOW JUST HOW MUCH YOU MEAN TO LIL' JOEY AND JOSHUA, THEY LOOKED UP TO YOU SO MUCH, YOU WERE THEIR HERO AND THEIR SUPERMAN. YOU COULDN’T TELL THEM ANYTHING WHEN IT CAME TO THEIR WELO! THEY ARE HURTING SO MUCH RIGHT NOW, AND THEY DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY YOU HAD TO LEAVE THEM SO SOON, BUT THEY DO KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN A PLACE WHERE YOU ARE AT PEACE AND YOU ARE NO LONGER IN PAIN. WE ALL ARE GOING TO MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH, AND I ASK YOU TO PLEASE PROTECT AND GUIDE THEM AS WELL AS JD, JAYLIN, MARITZA, JUSTIN, JULIANNA, AND MYRNA AND HELP GIVE THEM THE STREGNTH TO GET THEM THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME IN THEIR LIVES.
YOU WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BOWIE, BUT JUST KNOW THAT ALTHOUGH YOU ARE NO LONGER WITH US, YOUR MEMORY WILL FOREVER LIVE IN OUR HEARTS.
GOD BLESS YOU
R.I.P.
LOVE ALWAYS YOUR DAUGHTER-IN-LAW JESSICA
Nelson Soto
January 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lisa Soto
January 15, 2009
I always say everything happens for a reason and as hard as it is to except he is not physically here, he is with us spiritually along with Tio Hector and Ed.I love you Myrna, Ritz & Joey. Stay strong!God is good and he knew it was time for your dad to rest.
Maritza DeFrancisco
January 14, 2009
Pop - I can't believe the time is almost here to say one of our final good- byes. I've been sitting here today staring at the clock so the time will go by slow but it's not going slow enough. I don't think anyone can prepare for this day. It's something that no one should have to go through. I want to tell you again that I love you. I know that by now you may have reunited with your mom, Tio Hector, and Ed which makes me feel a little more at ease. I know you loved and missed them very much. This is so hard for all of us. Joey misses you so much already. The kids are trying to be strong but they are hurting too. We all miss you dearly.
Love your daughter
Isabel & Julio
January 13, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Marta Rivera
January 13, 2009
Ritz, Joey, Mern & kids,
I can't even begin to imagine how this must all feel. I know that there's nothing that anyone can say or do to minimize what you're feeling but I wish you all the strength you need to get through it. I hope you all take some comfort in knowing that he's at peace now. Be strong and stay close.
Ritz, my friend. I'm so sorry that i can't be there right now. Know that i'm only a phone call away.
I love you.
Melissa Aponte-Wade, Jalissa Maldonado
January 13, 2009
Dear, J.D and Family
J.D it's been a long time since we have seen each other, I just heard the news and wanted to express to you and the family how sorry we are for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless all of you.
Tina Sanchez
January 13, 2009
I can't believe you're gone! It can never really sink in when someone i knew passes away. I just saw you on X-mas Eve. I'm glad we had our last hug & said our goodbye ( i told you to be safe Merry X-mas & Happy New Yr) You were a good man. I remember me going to your's & Mern's home with the Class family thinking to my self Ritz & Joey have a cool dad because you had a nice home 7 car. Seeing you in the summer riding around with the 2 dogs & the time you were nice enough to fix my car. I know you were suffering with pain & dealing with things of life but i know your in a better place. It's sad to know you're gone. Who's gonna call me Tina Bina now ? My deepest sympathy, thoughts & prayers go out to your family & friends. You will be missed! Love, Tina
Mike and Lisa Lauro
January 13, 2009
Maritza and Family
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Take comfort in knowing that you have a guardian Angel to look over you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tiesha Roman
January 13, 2009
To Joey and the family, Please accept my deepest and sincerest condolences on the passing of your dear father. Although he suffered for a long time and this moment may seem like a blessing, it is still a grave loss for you. I know how much he meant to you. I am glad to say that I have had a chance to know him and his love of nature, and his loving support of you. I know he was a great man and that his absence will be felt by many people. Joey, I am here for you if you ever need me. Love you bro
~Rest in peace, Dolla~
Angela Minutola
January 13, 2009
My deepest sympathies to all of Joe's Family and Friends. I knew and remember Joe from way back when we were kids and teenagers, living in Stratford. Joe was a free spirit then and a true heart. Everybody loved Joe. He was such a character, it brings a smile to my face just thinking about him.
Joe, you are home now. Rest In Peace.
To the Family, after the pain is gone only the fondest of memories will remain of Joe, you are blessed for having those memories.
Angela Minutola (Sarnik)
KELLY & LUIS ALICEA
January 13, 2009
JD TY AND FAMILY I JUST WANT TO SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY YOUR FATHER IS IN A BETTER PLACE AND HE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU HE IS NOW YOUR ANGEL FROM UP ABOVE IF YOU NEED ANYHING IM HERE FOR YOU
Carminda Braz
January 13, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Joey DeFrancisco, Jr.
January 13, 2009
Pop,
I'm still in shock. I can't believe your gone. I love you so much and I'm going to miss you more than you'll ever know. A day will not go by that I won't think about you! I'll keep dear to my heart all the time we spent talking about life. I want you to know that I'm going to give your dog to Joshua. I know that you would want him to have him. I'm having a real hard time with this. I don't want to accept this, but you always told me that this was a part of life. I'm so used to you being there to talk to in a time of need, and believe me this is a time of need! I know you were in pain and you were suffering. I just always wanted you to be happy. I hope you are no longer in pain and are happy now! You wouldn't believe how many people you touched. You were a good man. I will always be grateful for everything that you done for me. You weren't just my dad, you were a brother, and a best friend too! Pop i love you so much. You will forever remain a part of me! Your son Joey
Maria Elizabete ( Baia ) da Silva
January 13, 2009
Taisha & family,
I know this is a sad time for you all. Especially little Jaylin who does not understand it yet. God will give you all the strength you'll need to get through this difficult time. Be strong for JD & his family. Treasure all the memories and know he will be looking down on each one of you as your Guardian Angel.
If there is anything I can do please let me know. With Sympathy,
Amigos
January 13, 2009
Music, when soft voices die
Music, when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory—
Odours, when sweet violets sicken,
Live within the sense they quicken.
Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,
Are heaped for the beloved's bed;
And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,
Love itself shall slumber on.
By Percy Bysshe Shelley
The Poetry Foundation
Lisa Class-Soto
January 13, 2009
You will always be in my heart and never forgotten.
Jennifer Garcia
January 13, 2009
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4
My condolences to the DeFrancisco family.
Maria Elizabete ( Baia ) da Silva, Ty's friend
January 13, 2009
Jospeph & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May Joseph be at peace and with God. Be strong for one another and have comfort knowing he will be your forever Guardian Angel. Cherish the memories of all the good times and the sad, hold them close to your heart. His memory will live on forever.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Evey & Jimmy & EJ Castro/Padilla
January 13, 2009
May you rest in peace God had a better place for you so he took you home. You were a very good Grandfather to Joey & Joshua and you also took good care of my niece Jessica. Our thoughts and prayers are with the DeFranciso Family...
Maritza DeFrancisco
January 13, 2009
Pop words cannot explain how I feel. This all feels surreal. It's like a bad dream I haven't been able to wake up from. I just want to tell you that I love you and I always have and I always will. I know that you are in a better place and you will feel no more pain and for that I am relieved. But I wish you were still here. I know that you will watch over us and make sure we are okay. I am so sorry this had to happen to you. I love You!
Love your daughter
Niana Sumra
January 13, 2009
To My Second Family:
Ritz & Lemar, Joey & Ty, Myrn and Kids...May God be with you during this difficult time. I know that your faith and the bond that you all have will get you through this. Bowie was a great guy with an awesome smile. I am glad to say that I knew him and get to be reminded of his spirit through his family which I know he loved with all his heart. I appreciate the times he acted like a father to me by letting me share his home and eat with his family, play with the dogs and even check my car when it was making a crazy noise or when I ran something over that I should have avoided. Although I didn't get to be around him as often as we all grew older, those memories have never left my mind. I love all of you and will be by your side through this time and always.
-Ni & Family
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