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for Kenneth Petrow
Steve Anduze
January 6, 2010
Kenny was definitely cool. I admired the fact that he always wore a smile and walked with a great sense of confidence. I only saw him once after we graduated from Manhattan at the same reunion mentioned by Tommy Quinn. What impressed me most about him was that he made no complaints and expressed no bitterness about his illness. On that night, he was the life of the party. He has left this world a better place just for having been here. He will be missed.
Tom Quinn
January 5, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about Kenny's passing and want you to know that you all will be in my thoughts and prayers. I was a fellow Jasper and learned of his battle with ALS at our one of our class reunions. I'm glad that we all had such a good time together that night and I will remember him as a great and funny guy.
Janeen Riske'-Culhane
December 23, 2009
So sorry to hear of Ken's passing. Such a loss for his family and this world!
Lenny Batista
November 17, 2009
To the Petrow family, I grew up with Kenny in Astoria I also attended Brooklyn Tech and took the subway to Brooklyn, along with George for every day for two years (I was two years older). I was deeply saddened when I read about Kenny's passing in the Tech Alumni newsletter. I have a lot of great memories of Kenny and those teenage years in Astoria, playing hockey in the schoolyard, touch football in the street or just doing what teeagers did.
Kenny was always a leader and a good friend. Although we drifted over the years, I never forgot his warm personality and friendship and I am a better person for having known him.
My warmest wishes and sincerest prayers for all his family and friends.
Rest in Peace.
Susanne Brown
July 8, 2009
Angie,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. I worked for such a short time with you on B6 at HH, but your kind hearted nature left a lasting impression. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Raymond Carroll
July 6, 2009
To the Petrow family,
I was shocked and deeply saddened when I heard the news about Kenny through Jasper Jottings, an on-line news forum from Manhattan College. I was a friend of Kenny's at Manhattan and spent a lot of time with him those years. I'm sorry to say I never saw Kenny after graduation day, but wish I had kept in touch. I smiled when I read the obituary about Kenny being "cool". I always thought Kenny was the coolest guy I ever knew and felt special that someone that cool called me a friend. I would love to be able to read some of his writings and will look to see if they are published. All of you and Kenny are in my prayers.
Ray Carroll, Manhattan College class of 1981
July 3, 2009
So sorry to hear of about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With Love,
Matt, Alicia, Matthew, Bryana, McKenzie, and Roger Newton
Phyllis Shikora
June 29, 2009
Dear Angie, Emily and Elizabeth,
You are a beautiful family and you were so loved by Ken, your dad. I hope you are comforted knowing how well you loved him as well. I offer my condolences and hope your pain gives way to many fine memories of your life together. Take solace in the strength and happiness your family always exuded when you were together. It was an honor and pleasure knowing Ken.
Amy Sullins
June 29, 2009
Angie, Emily, and Elizabeth, you are in our thoughts. I am so sorry for your loss.
Cuhaj George
June 29, 2009
Angie, Emily and Elizabeth:
A sad day in a fun life. From being altar servers at PB thru four years of morning subway trips to Tech we learned a lot together as cousins.
Thoughts and prayers.
George
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
June 29, 2009
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself … any man’s death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
Carolyn Pelkey
June 29, 2009
I am so sorry for his early departure from our present world. He was a great person and a very concerned and devoted parent. I enjoyed our conversations and wish the family continued strength and harmony as they continue to live as he would have wanted.
June 29, 2009
Angie, Emily and Elizabeth, Noreen Gruenthal Lynch and family extend their sympathy to you and the family. Kenny was a great "cool" guy who will be missed. May your memories of Kenny find you peace and comfort.
Noreen Gruenthal Lynch (NC)
Judith Franzen
June 28, 2009
Dear Angie and Girls,
I was saddened to read of Ken's passing. I know how devoted you all were to each other and it is my prayer that you will eventually find peace in all of the memories that you have made together.
With sympathy and prayers,
Barbara & Anthony Rossi
June 28, 2009
Dear Angie,
Anthony and I have such fond memories of Kenny during our Vermont Ski Trip Days years ago when we first met you with him. May you find comfort in knowing that his remarkable personality, charm and ability to make people feel happy touched all who were fortunate enough to have known him. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Mark White
June 28, 2009
I think it was 1980 when my roomate decided to move out leaving me unable to afford my West Hartford rent by myself, a 23 year old guy just starting out on his own. After interviewing a few potential roomates that for one reason or another didnt feel right I got a call from this guy from New York that had just landed a job with Stouffers foods. He didnt know anyone in town and was a little nervous making the call but his personality was infectious, and his New York accent sounded a bit like my dads and I knew right then this was going to work.So began my long and precious friendship with Kenny Petrow. I remember all the times we played tennis together at Fern Park. He would kick my butt every time and when he saw I was frustrated he would always smile and say, "Mark, keep trying you'll beat me one day." I never did beat him but he taught me not to give up as we would talk over a Big Beef Cheeseburger at Friendlies. Kenny never gave up either. I remember when he told me of his illness and how helpless I felt but he always kept his head up and said he was going to live life with a positive attitude everyday. Then one day I came upon these tickets for a Pig Roast someone was having and we went together, not knowing many people there but enjoying the day just the same. And in the kitchen of that persons house that day he struck up a conversation with a young girl named Angie that was going to be a nurse. His earth had been moved and they began thier journey. I lost another roomate but he found a better one. Unfortunately as the years went on we as too many sometimes do, lost touch a bit but he would always find the time to stop in to see me at my paint store and shoot the breeze with me and my dad who Kenny liked very much. He was a big New York Ranger fan and we would yell at the TV watching the games together. Boy did he hate those Islanders. He also loved the Mets, not the Yankees...another sore subject with us...lol.
I know how much he loved Angie, Emily and Elizabeth and they were so lucky to have had him for as long as they did. Hopefully the memories will allow them peace in this sad time. I loved Kenny Petrow and wish now more than ever we stayed more in touch the past few years. With heartfelt condolences, Mark White
Kathy Ferland
June 28, 2009
Angie...even though we were all well aware of the day to come of Ken's passing, it's such a blow to the heart as I am so sure it is for yours! I feel like because he lived with his illness for so many years, I just assumed he would be with everyone for a while more. Thank you Angie, for welcoming me into your home to help care for Ken...you all were so kind and trusting of me. It was a pleasure as well as an honor to be part of your family life these past couple of years. ^^Ken^^...I am so going to miss my conversations with you, whether it be about you and your baseball team the Mets, or me going on about my husband's obsession to the Red Sox...lol!...or, even just about the topic of Life and how crazy and challenging it can be. I can't help but feel a little lost right now...I feel like I should be doing something...I'm missing that great routine we had in your daily care...we worked pretty good as a team didn't we?! Well, it is what it is, we would say...I still don't understand WHY it is or had to be, but it's just something that we all are supposed to accept. ^^Ken^^...Angie and your two beautiful daughters are hurting so much right now, so I am praying the memories that you've made and left with them, the love that you've shared, your strength, courage and determination, along with you now watching over them, will help to bring comfort and peace to their aching hearts.
Gonna miss you my friend...your free...so go on now and FLY!
June 28, 2009
Angie, Emily and Elizabeth:
We are sorry to hear of Ken's passing and extend our sympathy to you. May your memories comfort you at times of pain and grief.
We enjoyed Ken's wit and reflections on life while on the sidelines of basketball and soccer games.
Lisa, Walter, Chelsea and Seth Reinhardt
Jaime Weinstein
June 28, 2009
Dear Angie and Elizabeth,
Floe and I are so very sorry for your loss. Ken was a wonderful, kind, witty man who I always enjoyed talking to at the girls basketball games. He always had a warm smile and was an incredible cheeleader for his girls. Are thoughts and prayers are with you always. With much love, Jaime and Floe
June 28, 2009
Stan Petrow
June 28, 2009
Just a beautiful beautiful man who was an inspiration to all. He will be sorely missed
Love Stan, Olga, Suzanne, Erica & Ron
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