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1967
DIED
2006
Joseph Valforte Obituary
Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at Gateway Church, 2121 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, with a viewing prior to the service. Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, send donations to HEB Hospital, 1600 Hospital Pkwy., Bedford, Texas 76022.
Joe was born Aug. 12, 1967, in Brazil. He was a very loving husband, father, son, brother and uncle. He loved to golf, travel and was a devoted Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He craved quality time with family and friends. He will be deeply missed.
Survivors: His wife of 14 years, Shelly Valforte; daughters, Franchesca, 12 years old, and Gabriella, 4 years old; mother, Francesca Valforte; father, Giovanni Valforte; brothers, Gustavo Valforte and Frank Valforte and his wife, Antonella Valforte; nieces, Erica Ott, Brittany Ott, Breanna Ott, Alexa Valforte and Gianna Valforte; and nephews, Alex Ott, Steven Ott, Zachary Ott, Giovanni F. Valforte and Giovanni G. Valforte.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Valforte
Luisa Wolber
August 31, 2007
Joey,
It's almost a year since your death and my heart still aches with sadness. You will never be forgotten. I think about you a lot. Sometimes I think it's a dream. I know it's silly but it's hard to believe sometimes that you are not here with us anymore. I will always think of you and carry the great memories of you in my heart. The other day I heard the "Beastie Boys" on the radio and I lost it. The first time I heard of them was when you were taking me to Pitt so I could type your paper for school. You put their cassette in your car and told me to check out this group. We were singing along and laughing. So many little things bring me back such happy memories. Thanks for all of the good times. I love you.
Your cousin,
Luisa Wolber (or as you would call me.....Lee Lee)
Josie Monaghan
April 11, 2007
Joe, it's Josepina, Boy I really miss you. Words can't express the emptiness inside. When I flew down to Texas for your funeral, it was very sad entering the Dallas airport without your smiling face greeting me and picking me up. It was such an empty feeling not having you there. I couldn't believe you were gone. I will miss all the wonderful times we have had in Dallas with you. You were one of a kind. You will NEVER be forgotten. I think about you every day and try not to cry but think of all the great times together. From our times in Pittsburgh, like when we used to play basketball on Sundays down the street from your mom's house and when I ran down that hill to get the ball and fell on my face. You worned me to slow down, but I didn't listen and taking you to the mall when you came into town cause you hating packing alot of clothes - to times in Dallas when you took me golfing and out on the town with your buddies. Joe I miss talking to you and the first holiday was strange not being able to call you. I love you with all my heart (Joe, Joe). Watch over us all (especially your two daughters)until we are reunited again. Love your cousin, Josie (Josepina, Pina)
Jesus De La Cruz
March 28, 2007
Joey,
I am here today saying that I miss my friend. I miss the guy who believed in me when many questioned my abilities to succeed. It has been six months since your passing but your memory will live forever. You did so much for so many. You were the most unselfish person I ever met. Your parents raised you so well. I will always be grateful for all the little things you and Shelly did for me. Shelly I am here if you or the girls ever need anything.
Franchesca Valforte
March 25, 2007
this is a prayer my dad said with me at night:
As I lay me down to sleep i pray the Lord my soul to keep and if i die before i wake I pray the Lord my soul to take.
Amen.
Shelly Valforte
March 23, 2007
My dearest Joe,
Life is so different without you here. We would always joke about how we raised each other. We were so young when we started dating. I miss being able to talk to you, get your advice, and mostly I miss joking around with you. The good times are in my heart forever. Franchesca, Gabi, and I ask God every day to make sure that you are dancing with the angels. The girls are constantly remembering all of the fun things that you did with them and how silly you were. It is so sweet to listen to their conversations - "Remember when Daddy............" I kept my promise to you and tell them each day how much you love them. As I look at the gifts that you have given to me over the years, I realize that the most precious gifts ever are our two gorgeous girls. You live inside of them. Sometimes I cannot even believe how much they remind me of you. It keeps me going. Thank you for watching over us from heaven and for keeping us safe. I am the person I am today because of you. You made me strong and gave me so much determination. You taught me
to live, to have fun, and not to worry about the things that I cannot change. But the most amazing thing you did was to bring this family closer to the Lord. During your battle with cancer, you endured so very much. I treasure our times at home together after your diagnosis. God let us spend two whole years together at home while you were sick. I am so blessed because I got to be right there by your side. Thank you for telling me everything I needed to hear. Even though it was you who was sick, you still tried to take care of me. That's the way it always was - you were amazing and such a strong and courageous man. You left us beautiful memories, and your love will always be a guide for us. I love you with all my heart and always will!!
Until we are reunited in Heaven,
Shelly
louie macri
December 16, 2006
JOEY, I REMEMBER GROWING UP TOGETHER AND WHEN OUR FAMILIES CAME OVER FROM BRAZIL.YOU WERE LITTLE JOEY OR IN OUR LANGUAGE ''PEPPETTO''. PLAYING SPORTS WITHGUS AND FRANK ANDHOW COMPETIVE THOSE GAMES WERE,JUST WARMS MY HEART TO THINK OF. ALTHOUGH YOU MOVED DOWN TO TEXAS YOU LEFT GOOD MEMORIES HERE IN PGH,DRIVING AROUND IN MY CAR ON WEEK-ENDS,WAVEPOOL ON SUNDAY. BECAUSE YOU HAd WORKED IN OUR WOODWORKING SHOP,YOU LEFT ME MEMORIES TO THINK ABOUT EVERYDAY. I ENJOYED YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR AND HOW YOU ALWAYS JOKED AROUND. I ENJOYED OUR LAST CONVERSATION WE HAD THE LAST TIME I SAW YOU,AND WHAT DID WE TALK ABOUT OUR CHILDREN OF COURSE,AND OUR FELLOWSHIP ABOUT THE LORD AND ALL HIS BLESSINGS IN OUR LIVES. I HAD REALIZED THAT THIS WASN'T LITTLE JOEY ,THIS WAS A MORE SERIOUS GROWN MAN AND IT MADE ME VERY PROUD. WHEN I THINK THAT YOUR PRESENCE ISN'T HERE ON EARTH ANYMORE,I REMIND MYSELF THAT THERE IS STILL APART OF YOU STILL HERE THROUGH FRANCESCA AND GABI. WE ALL HAVE OURSPECIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LORD BUT JUST THINK,THROUGH YOU WE ALL GOTA WHOLE LOT CLOSER TO HIM. I PRAY FOR STRENGTH AND COURAGE FOR THE ENTIRE VALFORTE FAMILY, LOVE, YOUR COUSIN LOUIE,OR AS NAMED BY YOU [SQUIGY LUIGI] ANNA AND CATRINA MACRI
franchesca valforte
December 1, 2006
daddy you dont have cancer anymore!yay! i cant wait to see you in heaven! till then i love you.
checkie
franchesca valforte
October 25, 2006
October 25, 2006
Dear mom,and Gabi,
Yep this is Joes daughter. I miss my dad so much I sometimes tell myself im not going to get over it.I mean this is my dad we would always tell each other we were always best friends.Theres not one day i dont think about him or wish i could see him,but Ive tought myself to understand right now hes in not pain or suffering he wont be anymore.Hes in a place that he can be himself and just be happy.I think after all hes been through he deseves that he really does.I think moping around and feeling sad about someone passing away well sure youll miss them but you have to tell yourself what i told myself there happier there with the LORD!!!Im so happy my dads ok and i know when i die dad im coming there with ya!
happy for her dad
franchesca valforte
(yummy!thats are inside joke!)
franchesca valforte (grapvine/colleyville)
franchesca valforte
October 25, 2006
Dear mom,and Gabi,
Yep this is Joes daughter. I miss my dad so much I sometimes tell myself im not going to get over it.I mean this is my dad we would always tell each other we were always best friends.Theres not one day i dont think about him or wish i could see him,but Ive tought myself to understand right now hes in not pain or suffering he wont be anymore.Hes in a place that he can be himself and just be happy.I think after all hes been through he deseves that he really does.I think moping around and feeling sad about someone passing away well sure youll miss them but you have to tell yourself what i told myself there happier there with the LORD!!!Im so happy my dads ok and i know when i die dad im coming there with ya!
happy for her dad
franchesca valforte
(yummy!thats are inside joke!)
John J Scarpino
October 17, 2006
Dear Shelly, Francesca, Gabriella, Zio, Zia, Frank & Gus!! My deepest and most sincere sympathy. As we all read in this e-mail thread Joey affected not only the people writing here but people in every location! Yes Joey was an impact all right - a great cousin to me and a great individual! I miss him everyday not knowing he is physically on earth.
I feel for his inner-families pains. I pass everyday where I remember Joey on McNeilly Rd. in Pittsburgh, PA. It’s hard but what I take; what we should take of Joey’s existence and presence in our lives is that he was a man of Joy! A Man with a heart! And we should all learn from that!
I have a saying that “life is not lived until love is found”. Love can be a lot of things in life.. friends, family, work, and devotions in life. We can all see that Joey has given and received lots of love! I pray to Joey everyday and thank God that he was with us!
God bless you Joey.
Love your cousin,
John Scarpino aka Baby John.
Joe and Ata Scarpino
October 17, 2006
Joey we love you.. Today marks the 1-month that you went with the Lord. Joey we think of you every day. We remember the days when you came from Brazil to Pittsburgh, Pa. We remember all the wonderful days when you were growing up.
Your Uncle and your Aunt misses you!
Our regards, prayers and thoughts are forever with Shelly, Francesca,
Gabriella, Franca (mother) and Giovanni (father).
Love, your Uncle and Aunt
Zio Rocco and Zia Caterina Macri
October 17, 2006
Joey,
As being your Godparents, we can't believe how small you were as we held you in our arms. Then when you were 3 years old, both of our families moved to America from Brazil.We have watched you grow as we were always together.
I will never forget the time when you were outside on the driveway learning how to walk and I was learning how to walk again after I broke both legs. We were both holding on to each other.
I really enjoyed the time that you worked at my shop. I would pick you up every morning and I would be outside waiting and you were
still asleep. I waited very patiently and treated you as my own son.
We are very thankful of the wonderful memories that we had and we will always hold on to them.
We miss you and we love you very much!
Chris and Chip Hornbeek
October 17, 2006
Shelly,
We are so very sorry to hear the news of Joey's passing. We have really enjoyed getting to know you both through Team In Training.
Remember all of the good times and know that you are not alone during such a difficult time.
Rachel Tallerico
October 11, 2006
Dear Joey:
There isn't a day that I don't think about you and pray for our family. When I get really sad and miss you so much, I try to remember how much you loved the Lord. I know that you are with our Almighty God and in piece with no more pain. He has made you whole again and I praise Him for that!! Ken has your picture in his phone and I have one of the three of us on our fridge. Everytime we look at your picture we cherish the loving person you were and our wonderful times together. You were like a brother to me and I will always love and adore you!!
Rachel, Ken, Kenny and Chaz Tallerico
Louisa and Andy Dellavecchia
October 10, 2006
Joe, there are no words to express what is in my heart. The only comfort I have is that I know your love for the Lord and now you are not suffering and is in peace.
I have wonderful memories of when we were little kids and how we were always together playing outside.You grew up to be so special and so caring! I love you and I will never ever forget you. Your cousin, Louisa
Rosanna Castellone
October 7, 2006
Dear Shelly, Franchesca, Gabriella, and the entire Valforte Family....
Words cannot express the sadness that we feel over the loss of someone so special as Joe. I know he was surrounded by a very loving family, and that I'm thankful for. May your faith in God and your love for one another help get you through this most difficult time in your lives. May God bless all of you, and may He provide you with strength and courage in your time of need.
Gus and Franky, I am so so sorry for your loss.
With deepest Sympathy,
Rosanna Mariutto Castellone and
the entire Mariutto family
Randy "Chief" & Kay Harrill
October 6, 2006
We would like to express our sincere sympathy to the Valforte family. Joey was a wonderful person and will be missed. Our prayers are with you.
Josie & Louie Monaghan
October 6, 2006
Dear Joey,
God is taking you away from us but now your Cancer is gone. But you will be deeply missed. You are the greatest cousin anyone could ever have. Thank you for everything you've done for me. When things went wrong in my life, you were always there for me. May God watch over you now. I hope to see you again someday. Joe you are the only one who would call me Josapina and I liked it --- it was cute! I love you with all my heart. I will never forget you.
Love,
Your cousin Josie
Sandy Gumina
September 26, 2006
On behalf of Alexa & Giovanni's daycare in Pittsburgh, The families would like to send our deepest sympathy and assure you that you and your entire family will remain in all of our prayers.
Sandy Gumina & Families from Daycare
Shelly, Franchesca & Gabriella, I don't believe I ever had the chance to meet you, however, I have heard alot about all of you through Alexa & Gio. I did get to meet Joe over the years when he ocassionally picked up Alexa & Gio from my house. this past week, Alexa spoke so highly of her uncle, and I know anyone who listened realized how special of a person/uncle he was. With the help from your families and prayers from all, I pray each day gets a little easier and his happy memories take over during this time of sadness.
May God Bless you and your family.
Ornella and Rich Castman and Family
September 26, 2006
To the Valforte Family we extend our deepest sympathies. Joey was a wonderful man, and I was very glad, and blessed, to be able to spend some time with him at Alexa's communion. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Love,
Melinda Bufford
September 25, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Molly Brewer
September 25, 2006
My prayers go out to the entire Valforte family. Joey was very special. He will be missed.
neva pierce
September 24, 2006
Hi neighbor,
I just heard of Joe's death and I was so sad to hear of your loss. He was such a precious man. I had a feeling when you were here for your last visit that Joe wasn't doing as well as before. I am so sorry but I find comfort in knowing he truly loved his Lord, knew Him personally and he is alive and well in Heaven.
Please give a big hug to the kids and tell the little one we will go walking and looking for shells or sand dollars next time you are down this way.
I love you all,
Neva Pierce
The yellow house
on the corner in Avalon
Destin, FL
Jesse and Cindy Jacobi
September 23, 2006
My prayers are with you, Shelly, Franchesca and Gabi. May you feel God's loving arms around you during this difficult time in your life and give you hope to look forward to seeing Joe again soon in heaven for eternity!
I will never forget Joe and what he has meant to me in my own growth as a man and a husband/father.
Rosa & Antonio Simeone
September 23, 2006
We were very sad to hear of your loss, and our prayers and thoughts
are with your family.
Comare Rosa & Antonio Simeone
Robert Simeone
September 23, 2006
We were very sad to learn of your loss and our prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Because of the close relationship of our parents, my connection to Joe dates back to Brasil when we were kids and the fact that our families came to the US toghether. Although it was a long time ago, I still remember him so vividly. Joe will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
With our deepest sympathy,
Robert & Maria Simeone
Angela Martinez
September 23, 2006
Shelly, Franchesca, Gabriella and the entire Valforte family - I know there are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone as special as Joey, but may you find some comfort in the many memories he has left us all with.
Joey took my brother under his wing when he moved to Dallas, and he and Shelly were always so welcoming to our whole family when we would visit. I've been looking at pictures from those visits this week and remembering the fun times we shared with them. I'll always remember Joey for the truly amazing person that he was.
Thinking of you all today and keeping you in my prayers.
Marsha Day
September 22, 2006
Joey was so much fun to work with. He always had me laughing. He would play tricks on me at work and I would always fall for it. Even though it has been years since I saw Joey, his picture brought back many wonderful memories. May God hold you tight!
Tony Zwickle
September 21, 2006
I would like to send my deepest sympathy and prayers to the Valforte family for the sad loss of their beloved Joe. I was so lucky to grow up with and become good friends with all three Valforte brothers, and also to have Gus as one of my best friends. Even though we didn't keep in touch with each other over the years, I always think about Joe, Gus, Frank, and their family. I will always have a special place in my heart for all of you. I know the whole family is experiencing great sorrow and sadness right now, but with time and prayer and your devoted faith in God, you will receive the comfort you all need and deserve. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Your friend,
Tony Zwickle
Christopher (Cicero) Jones
September 21, 2006
Joe and his family lived across the street from my grandparents (Joe & Carmella Cicero) on McNeilly Rd. We spent many days together as kids in school and worked together. On behalf of the Jones/Cicero family of Brookline, our deepest sympathy and prayers go to Shelly and the Valforte family in their time of grief.
Stu Strain
September 21, 2006
Joey...you were the best neighbor I never knew I had. I will always remember you for your laughter, sense of humor, and how you would do anything for a friend.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family...
Martin Martinez
September 21, 2006
My deepest sympathy to Shelly, the girls and the entire Valforte family. You are all in our prayers. Joey was a big brother to me and I along with many others will miss him deeply.
Jon Flores & Family
September 21, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Valforte family.Joey was like a brother to me and guided me threw alot of tough times.We will miss you Joey.God Bless You!
Carmen Martinez
September 21, 2006
My prayers and thoughts are with all the Valforte family. I have been blessed by knowing such a wonderful man. You will be truly missed by all.
Jesus De La Cruz
September 21, 2006
Joey, you were like a brother to me. I will miss you but for ever will remember your memory. May God have you in his high heavens and may you watch over your friends and family.
Jim Zanone
September 21, 2006
I'm deeply saddend to hear of joe's passing. I became friends with Joe back in Brookline Pa in our late teens and we had a lot of great times together. Even though our path's seperated when we went on with our live's and started families he will always be considerd a friend. My prayers are with Shelly, the kids and the entire Valforte family.
Don Riley
September 21, 2006
I was also in Bible Study Fellowship with Joe last year, and although we met as a group only once a week, he touched us all deeply. I know the loss is hard, but I celebrate Joe's life and faith as an example to us all. May God comfort you in your loss.
Steven Ott, Jr.
September 20, 2006
Dear Uncle Joey,
I miss you. I will never forgot you.
Love, Steven
Luisa Wolber
September 20, 2006
Shelly you and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Luisa & Larry
Luisa & Larry Wolber
September 20, 2006
Joey,
I miss you so much. You were best cousin anyone could ever ask for. You had a very big heart. You treated me like a sister. You were always so protective of me. I will never forget when you took me for my driving test, out to the town when I turned 21 etc. etc. You always took good care of me. You would always call to hook up when you'd come to Pittsburgh. We always had a good time. In fact we had alot of good times. I have so many great memories from childhood to now that I will cherish forever. I always looked up to you. You were such a strong person and never afraid of anything and I deeply admired that. Thanks for being the best and thanks for loving me.
You will always be in my heart.
I love you,
Luisa
Jayce and Teri Broussard
September 20, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Valforte family! God bless you Joey-V
RAFFAELE AND MENA SCARPINO
September 20, 2006
JOEY MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND I KNOW YOUR IN HEAVEN RIGHT NOW AND RESTING IN PEACE. I WILL NEVER FORGET JOEY, SINCE THE FIRST DAY HE CAME TO AMERICA WITH HIS LITTLE SHORTS SUIT, HE WAS A GREAT NEPHEW WHEN HE WAS LITTLE AND EVEN BETTER AND BEST WHEN HE GREW UP. WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND NEVER FORGET YOU AND OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH SHELLY AND THE VALFORTE FAMILY. LOVE YOUR UNCLE AND AUNT RAFFAELE AND MENA SCARPINO
Jason Provence
September 20, 2006
I am blessed having met and enjoyed time with Joe at BSF. I will continue to pray for his family and friends, that the Lord will give them strength and clarity through this difficult time. Joe will be missed.
Mandye Bowers
September 20, 2006
Thank you so much for sharing Joe and your family with me over the past few weeks. Even though my time with you all was short, it made an impact on me. You have a wonderful family and it is clear that you love each other very much. My deepest condolences to you.
Cindy & George Stegenga & Family
September 20, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Valforte Family at this time of great sadness.
PAULETTE SCHMIDT
September 20, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU JOE AND ALL OF YOUR FAMILY.WE HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING YOU WHEN YOU WERE IN JANN AND JOHNS WEDDING.YOU WERE A WONDERFUL SON, HUSBAND,FATHER AND FRIEND. WE WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY--LOVE, PAULETTE AND EDWARD SCHMIDT AND FAMILY
Dale and Kim Berti
September 20, 2006
A wonderful, fun loving soul who will be truly missed by so many. Shelley, you and the girls are in are thoughts and prayers.
Neil & Margie Pegher
September 20, 2006
Our prayers and love go out to you during this time of great sorrow. May you find comfort and strength in the love that you all share and in knowing that you are held in the hearts of many friends.
Kathy Rosenberger
September 20, 2006
I did not know Joey but I work with his brother Gus. My heart hurts as I lost my little brother over 9 years ago and my parents know the pain of losing a child. My deepest sympathy but I do know that Joey is now playing golf with my little brother Gary(38) when he went to his final home. My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of his family and friends.
JoAnn And Kenny Freeman
September 20, 2006
Shelly you and the girls are in our thoughts and Prayers.
JOHN AND JANN SCARPINO
September 20, 2006
WELL GIB YOUR IN A BETTER PLACE. YOU WILL BE MISSED DEARLY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH SHELLY AND THE WHOLE VALFORTE FAMILY. GUS,FRANK, AND JOEY ARE LIKE BROTHERS TO ME. JOE WAS SO WARM HARTED AND LOVABLE. EVERYTIME HE CAME BACK TO PITTSBURGH I WOULD LOOK FOWARD TO GO OUT WITH HIM, WHEN I WAS WITH JOEY ALL MY PROBLEMS WENT AWAY FOR THAT MOMENT, THATS THE TYPE OF PERSON HE WAS. HE MADE YOU SMILE AND LAUGH. HE HAS TAUGHT ME SO MUCH IN LIFE AND HE IS DEFINITLY MY IDOL AND ALWAYS WILL BE. WHEN WE WERE LITTLE JOEY AND I WERE SO MUCH ALIKE AND I COULD NOT WAIT TILL I WENT TO HIS HOUSE OR HE WOULD COME OVER WITH HIS TEN SPEED. THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER PERSON IN THE WORLD TO REPLACE JOEY HE IS ONE OF A KIND. GOD WILL LOVE HAVING JOEY AROUND IN HEAVEN. JOEY WAS SO CARING THAT HE ALWAYS WOULD ASK ME IF I NEEDED ANYTHING JUST NAME IT AND IT WAS MINE. JOEY YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTEN. JANN AND I ARE SO SORRY AND BELIEVE ME GOD IS TAKING CARE OF JOEY AS WE SPEAK.
WELL UNTIL WE REUNITE AGAIN SEE YA GIBLET.
LOVE JOHN AND JANN SCARPINO
Bob and Mary Elizabeth Jones
September 20, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to
the family.
September 20, 2006
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Anthony Granata
September 20, 2006
I did Not know Joey, but I knew of his family *(John Scarpino) who spoke highly of him. I would like to offer my thoughts and prayers to your family that this time of sorrow. Please know that he is resting in Peace and seated with God now.
May God bless you and you family
Jonathan Stites
September 20, 2006
I shared last year in Bible Study Fellowship with Joe, and in such a short time he impacted me...all of us. I praise God that he is now enjoying the blessings of His faith, at home in the arms of the King.
Brad Tweed
September 20, 2006
I was in Joes BSF class last year, and Joe taught me how one should act in a time when life throws you a few bad passes. He was a tower of strenght and showed all of us how we should act as a child of Christ.
September 20, 2006
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006
Nick Oniszko
September 20, 2006
We send our condolences to you and your family.
Nick Oniszko and Family
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