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for Craig Melendy
Howie Strickland
January 3, 2025
Craig - I still think of you very often and reflect on the good times we had whether we were working on something together or just hanging out with a cold one - still reflect on some of our talks and miss you so much just knowing I cant talk to you now. Will always love ya and hope you are soaring with the angels. Love ya brother
Howie Strickland
January 3, 2021
Will never forget you brother...we had some great times and we learned a lot from each other. R.I.P. brother and until we meet again...love you
Howie Strickland
January 3, 2020
Craig...I can't believe you have been gone for 11 years...seems like only yesterday we were kickin back with a cold one and sharing a laugh or two. You were like a brother to me as well as a mentor, friend and confidant. I still want to reach out and talk with you...you are so missed and loved. Maryanne & Jason...I hope his love and memories are still in your heart and I know he is watching over you with a big smile on his face. Love you all
chris chessey
January 25, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Brandon Olsen
January 17, 2009
Jay and MaryAnne,
My deepest sympathy's are with you. Craig is a wonderful man and will be missed. Some of my fondest memories are of us working on the old house. May you find strength in family and peace in your days.
Love
b (Brandon Olsen)
Diane Olsen
January 16, 2009
Dear Mary Ann and Jason,
We can never truly express our sense of loss on the passing of Craig. There are few truly great men that have walked this Earth. Craig was one of those few. We feel privileged and honored to have had Craig in our lives. He opened his heart and his home to anyone who sought shelter . He was our friend, our neighbor, our brother. He listened with such compassion and filled the void that so many of us sought. Craig was always the first one to lend a helping hand -no matter what the problem was. He listened with an open mind and only offered his advice if you asked him for it. We find it hard to believe that one of our best friends is gone but we do believe that he is looking down on us and protecting us as he did while he was on Earth. We miss you dear friend and hope that you have found peace. There won't be a day that goes by that we don't think of you and wish you were here with us sharing those moments that only best friends and neighbors can share. Our hearts are aching and empty. We will love you always and miss you dearly. Our deepest love and sympathy go out to Mary Ann , Jason and Leah. We are always here for you.
Love Diane and Tom
Barry Kibbe
January 14, 2009
Craig was a great man and treated every one as if they were family weather he just met you or knew you for a long time. He was a hard working man and just plain fun to be around. He will be missed very much.
Lisa, Josh & Joey
January 14, 2009
We just wanted to let you know that you are being thought about through this tough time. I've had some wonderful times sitting around your dining room table and Uncle Craig making me laugh so hard. I can just see him saying, "Tasty Chick babe?!" I still think of you as part of my family. Our prayers are with you.
January 13, 2009
Dee Schuster
January 13, 2009
Mary Ann and Jason
I have not just lost a brother in law, I lost one of the most important person who has ever came into my life. I loved Craig like a brother, I have a hole in my heart that no one can ever fill. I miss him so much
love you lots
dee
Oswaldo Villoch
January 12, 2009
It is difficult for me to write this because it means I have to acknowledge that you are gone. Craig you and your family openned up your home and your hearts to me. Even though we are not related by blood I will always consider you my family. Thank you for all you have done for me. You will be missed pops. Love you!
Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home
January 9, 2009
Our sincere sympathies for your loss.
Ron and Nancy Strickland
January 12, 2009
MaryAnn
I have no words to express how sorry I am to hear of Craigs passing. Our memories of Craig (although few)are very good and will have a special place in our hearts forever. He was always there to lend a hand to do what he could for his friends, and I am proud to say that we were his friends. He will be missed by every person that knew him. Our heart felt sympathy goes out to the Melendy Family, (MaryAnn, Jason and Leah).
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Karla (Strickland) Ward
January 10, 2009
MaryAnn, Jason and Leah,
Words can not express how sorry I am to hear that Craig has passed away. Although we have not be in touch for several years, the friendship we shared will always have a very special place in my heart. We shared so many good times together. Craig was the greatest friend a person could ever have. He was always there to either lend a helping hand or have a great conversation with. May the special love he shared with each of you and all the special memories you shared together help to get you through this difficult time. My Deepest Sympathy to each of you.
The Rittlinger Family
January 10, 2009
Dear Maryann and Jason,
Although we have lost touch over the years, we all want to send you our deepest sympathies on the loss of your husband and Dad. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
Daddy's little girl.
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Doing what he loved.
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Carl slicer
January 10, 2009
My heart goes out to Craigs family. I visited with Craig just a few days before Christmas and he was so upbeat that he was going to beat this problem.
What a great example Craig set for others. His children must be very proud of him.
Our condolences,
Carl & Carol Slicer
Kimberly Rittlinger
January 10, 2009
Dear Maryann & Jay,
I am truly sorrow to hear about your loss. There are many memories from my childhood that had you all in them. Thank you.
Howie & Kathy Strickland
January 10, 2009
Mary Ann, Jason & Leah
We are so deeply saddened and have a sense of emptiness with the news of Craig's passing. I know you have lost a husband, soul mate, father, role model & friend. Our hearts and prayers go out to you in this time of sorrow. I lost one of the best friends I have ever had. We learned, laughed and helped each other for many years. I know we lost touch over the past couple of years but I loved Craig like a brother. I will cherish our good times & memories forever as I know this will help in our time of sorrow. I hope he will watch over and continue to guide us from his peaceful place in eternity. Jason I know your dad left big shoes & footsteps to follow, but taught you well to stand straight and walk tall. He was one in a million and will be deeply missed. Craig...I know I was not able to say "Good-Bye" but you will live in my heart forever. I love you bud!!!
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Teri Riccio
January 9, 2009
Maryanne & Jason,
Although I haven't seen you in a long while, it doesn't lessen the sorrow I feel in the loss of someone I considered a friend. Craig always made me smile. I am smiling for him now. I will never forget him. My sympathies to you and your family. Know that I would be there with you if it were possible. God be with you.
Kristy Strickland
January 9, 2009
Maryann, Jason & Leah
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel. When we lose someone we love, it seems that time stands still. What moves through us is silence, a longing for one more day, one more word and although we many not understand why he left this earth so soon, little by little, we begin to remember not just that he passed away, but that he lived. And that his life gave us memories to beautiful to forget. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. We will cherish the memories of the times we spent together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief.
With love and deepest sympathy,
Kristy, Kelly, Kevin, Howie Strickland & Karla Ward
Drew
January 9, 2009
I was lucky to be welcomed in to the Melendy home numerous times. Craig and MaryAnn made everyone feel so welcome. I was able to spend time with him at a wedding and from an involved talk learned that he was not only a man who had a great sense of humor, but one who had great family values and cared greatly about his wife and son. His loss leaves a void but he will live forever without anymore suffering in all those that he touched.
Rachel Griffin
January 9, 2009
Dear Jay,
You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Michael Reel
January 9, 2009
Words can not express enough, the loss that I feel on this day. Dad was a fine man with a huge heart and he will be forever missed. He may have passed from this life but he will forever be in my heart. He had a lasting impact on the man I am today and for that, I am and will forever be grateful. It saddens me to know I will never again hear him say "Hun Mike's in the candy dish". My only consolation is that he is with the lord and is at peace. Pops we all love you and will miss you.
Kerri & Roger Leonardo
January 9, 2009
Dear Maryann & Jay,
Our deepest thoughts and prayers go to you and your family. Craig was such a wonderful friend, loving husband, and terrific father. He will be missed dearly.
Love,
Kerri, Roger & Jillian
Chelsea Reel
January 9, 2009
Words can not express the sorrow and sympathy felt for you and your family. Craig opened his heart, arms and home to any and all. Pops filled a fatherly void for so many of us and took us under his wing and welcomed us into his family. I hope we all can continue to celebrate his joy and attributes in life and carry them out.
My love and sincerest sympathies to all deeply pained by this loss.
Bruce and Marlene Bryant
January 9, 2009
Mary Ann,
We send our condolences to you and your family for Craigs untimely death and for your lose. We unfortunately will be unable to attend the wake or funeral as we now live in South Carolina., but, i will personally miss him very much. another part of the Melendy family has passed away and for us that's a huge loss. All the Melendy's have given us wonderful memories. At least you will have the satisfaction that he will live again through the wonderful gift of Jehovah's son. We will look forward to that time when all the Melendy's who passsed on will be with us again. Please extend our sympathy to Jason, and Leah.
With our deepest sympathy
Bruce and Marlene Bryant
Sandra Petronella
January 9, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss, Craig was a wonderful man, with such a kind heart, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. The Petronella Family, John,Sandy,Holly and Joe
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