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Julie Wallace
December 28, 2024
In loving memory of the best, most wonderful person and brother I had for a short while. Gone too soon, but I cherish our days together. I love and miss you daily, not one day passes without thoughts and happy memories of you.
Love, Sis.
Robert Roppolo
December 21, 2024
Remembered in these pics and our
Robert Roppolo
December 21, 2024
My John,
Whether it has been 1 year since you gone..or 9 years since....or 19 years as it is this Month...December 22nd...
You are Greatly Loved and missed by Family and Friends. Love, Bob
Julie Cates-Wallace (your one and only "Sis"
January 18, 2022
Julie Cates-Wallace (your one and only "Sis"
January 18, 2022
Julie Cates-Wallace (your one and only "Sis"
January 18, 2022
Another Christmas passed without you...I hope mother was able to see you when she passed Oct. 31, 2022.
Her late mother's birthday.
I hope you two laughed and hugged! She missed you so much!
Bob is a prince of a brother to me and I see him in the flesh occasionally but we do talk on the phone and text often. Even video calls! I don't think they were around when you passed, I'm not sure.
I have James Jr, he's almost 31 now and has a son. James was only fourteen when you left us, and he remembers every minute he spent with you.
Such an impression you made on him! I wish you hadn't been so sick, you should truly be here right now...but it is what it is...an unfair life.
Everyone left in the family misses you so much and they mention you when I see them.
Several of your long time HS friends mention you to me and one visits occasionally.
You are NOT forgotten and never will be, you were one special person filled with uniqueness.
Always my sweet, kind, gentle, generous, stylish little brother.
Not a day passes that I don't think of you, but..."I'm okay" because I remember that you always asked me during our Sunday phone conversations.
I miss those Sunday phone calls, me in Houston and you in Boston. I miss your visits home at Christmas, I miss the entire family unit we once had.
I love you forever and miss you more each and every day.
Lovingly with tears,
Sis
miss ....MISS.... You..... All.
Robert Roppolo
December 22, 2021
Robert Roppolo
December 22, 2020
John
It's very hard to Believe that it has been 15years since that day that you left this earth. Some lyrics are called to mind at the Moment... Like... only The Good Die Young. Not across the board.. But in your Case.. John
It Is!
There is Snow on the grhere in Boston today. But my Memory now is... The day u were put at REST... by the Craved Palm Tree stone... It was A Bright Sunny Day... and Earlier we All Gathered by you... to hear... Playing Loudly... In the room
.... It A Beautiful Day...
as in my 11 years of knowing You...
And others there... Knowing you for a Liefetime!
Thank you!!
Miss you!!
Love Bob
Julie Wallace
December 18, 2020
I love you little brother, not a day passes without me thinking of you, dad, or grandmother. I miss you so, so much but you aren't forgotten. My spouse, Sean just passed away on Dec. 5th 2020. We celebrated his birthday, Dec. 15th with a viewing at the funeral home. As funerals go...it was nice. He really wished he could have met you. I told him our story. He met Bob and loved him very much, as you did. Perhaps you and Sean have met? I don't know for sure but I keep hope in my heart, reality in my life, and humanism as my nature. Merry Christmas dear brother and with my small, sliver of hope, perhaps in my memory, as I pass away, we will laugh, smile and hug again someday.
Robert Roppolo
March 5, 2020
John
Tigger and I....here in Boston..miss you very much..as many others too !!!
So Many Great Memories...thank you very VERY much...John.
Love,. Bob
Julie Cates-Wallace
February 8, 2020
Dearest brother, not one day passes without my walk down memory lane, its where I find you, you're always in my memories and my heart. Miss you always, Sis.
John, you g<br />ave me this before you left the Bank and it stays on my desk!
Janis Pennini
March 9, 2018
John, you gave me this little figure before you left the Bank. Everytime I look at it, I remember you!
Robert Roppolo
December 23, 2015
Robert Roppolo
December 23, 2015
Robert Roppolo
December 23, 2015
John 2002 FLA
Robert Roppolo
December 23, 2015
Robert Roppolo
December 21, 2015
John,
So hard to believe that it has been 10 years since we all were together. I want to thank you for so much....for. SO many wonderful fun times. Whether here in Boston...or Houston...or the many warm places we visited. We all Love You.
Bob&Tigger
Robert Roppolo
December 30, 2014
John,
It's hard to believe we will be going into 10 years of missing you. Soon....next year...2015...it will be that Decade of...Ten Years g o n e .
You are the Best.
Bob
John 2003
Robert Roppolo
June 5, 2014
Hi John....
I just found this pic...I remember taking it. Do not remember what I did with those wall hangers.....
The Cape 1996..a fav place for beach and camping for many years.
Robert Roppolo
February 16, 2014
Hi John...
Just found some old pics from 1996. I remember going to the Market a lot dropping disposable cameras off for developing. Glad I did. But, we did go digital in 2001.
in a favorite warm and sunny place...FLA
Robert Roppolo
December 28, 2013
John,
So sorry this did not get posted sooner...was at Rita's in DC.
Another December...8th Christmas without you here. WE...your Family in Texas..yours friends everywhere...miss you very much...and I do also. We were so lucky to have known you. Thanks....Bob
FLORIDA EVERGLADES
Robert Roppolo
October 22, 2013
John, I think you will remember this trip in Florida...the Everglades...only time we were in them. Very coooool. like you.
June 28, 2013
I know your Spirit is well and alive. It will always be so Alan. We are one in the same spirit, the Source has made it so before the foundation of the world.
Love, Mom
FLA
Robert Roppolo
June 27, 2013
FLORIDA -nice day
Robert Roppolo
May 28, 2013
Driving
Robert Roppolo
April 15, 2013
FLA
Robert Roppolo
March 11, 2013
John....here is another pic from that FUN Florida trip.
Florida 2003
Robert Roppolo
February 21, 2013
Hi John, Well it is cold here in Boston...you know what that is like :) You really did not like the snow...bet you would be thinking about Florida, huh ? That is where this picture was taken in Dec. 2003.
1995
Robert Roppolo
December 22, 2012
John, We miss you very much..from your smile, sense of humor..your love for your family and friends.... So happy that you were, and still are "SPECIAL". I was so lucky to be part of your life. Tigger feels the same way..lol
Bob
Margaret Williams
December 15, 2012
Son, you're always with me, you live in my heart.
With all my undying love and affection, Mom. This candle will forever burn.
Robert Roppolo
November 7, 2012
John,
Seems such a long time since
we heard your beautiful laugh.
Or to see that great smile you had on your face so often. We all miss you so much!
Julie Cates-Wallace
September 10, 2012
My brother, I will always miss you. The universe is as far wide as it is in it's depth. Too great for me to even understand. I no longer second guess and live by sweet thoughts of cities paved in emeralds, rubies and gold in all glory and perfectness. The planet I live on is too beautiful to turn a blind eye. There's no time for sweet comforting after thoughts of what I know not.
To live believing in a distant realm greater than what I have within my grasp,is a waste of my time. I often wonder why that place was not here in the beginning? To me, no amount of life's perils is worth such a place, even if the evidence existed. Why would something/someone/it/he/she offer that? Perhaps it is only a comforting man-made thought to explain the unexplainable.
I have the peace and comfort knowing that the great beauty that surrounds me is what it is and what it always was. From human humble beginnings, billions before me have come and gone. For millions of years we did not understand and concocted any excuse for reason of the calamities and perils of our very existence.
You, dear brother, proved to me that the goodness in this life can be achieved without reason. The lives you touched, the help you offered, the joy you brought to so many suffering people, the indigent, the sick, the mentally stressed, the down and out individuals and the many children you assisted that were living on limited time, were never second guessed. You would roll up your sleeves and begin.
The very existence of who you were and who you still are to me, is all the proof I need that this life is worth living to the fullest. You always accomplished excellence and and I don't think you even realized it.
Like you, I long to be. It's hard work. I want to love and cherish life and this planet as you always did. I want to be an encouragement and help to the best of my ability for those in need and those that surround me, like you did.
We are nothing more than mere dots of dust, formed by calcium, carbon, nitrogen and iron. The stuff that the stars are made of. Little living mirrored organisms hurrying and scurrying on a busy planet. A huge sphere extended on a cosmic arm in a dark corner of our galaxy. Surrounded by billions perhaps trillions of galaxies, with stars dying and born within every second we speak. So any small humanitarian gesture is the greatest of accomplishments for me.
When I look up into the night sky, I am sure of this, the purpose and meaning that your life had. I shall continue to strive to be the star that you are and always will be.
Perhaps someday, we can twinkle and dance once again together, in your brilliant glow as stars in the nights sky, because the light will always shine through you.
My love always, Sis.
John E Johnson Jr
February 3, 2012
John,
I was missing you today and am very happy to know there is place online I can visit anytime to see your face among the many photos shared by those who know and love you. Thank you for being a part of life's blessings.
Robert Roppolo
December 22, 2011
John, It seems hard to believe it has been 6 years ago today...we had to say good bye...from this earth to you. You are ther most wonderfull person I , and many other people have known. You are missed now...and forever till we meet again.
Bob
September 12, 2011
Hi John
I miss u!
Robert Roppolo
September 10, 2011
Hi John,
This is a picture taken in May 2003. It was the 10 year Anniversary of moving into the 15 Park Drive unit. It was about 15 months later that John moved in. He had his Great dog Biko when I met him. Later plans were made to find a new home for Biko...because of my cat Sam....which wasn't hard to find for such a fine Dog.
Walking on the Bridge...no idea where or when.
Robert Roppolo
August 25, 2011
MANY YEARS AGO
Robert Roppolo
August 25, 2011
A picture of John's neice, Casey, taken some time ago. He had it in his special picture library.
Robert Roppolo
August 25, 2011
Robert Roppolo
July 16, 2011
Hi John,
Hard to believe so much time has gone buy. Miss you very much. I is hard to believe that you are 49...and almost 50. You will always be that young 39, with that young heart...and so much love for others. We all miss you very much. Love, Bob
Margie Williams
July 14, 2011
Alan my dear son, here it is just two days before your 49th birthday. You were taken away 5 1/2 years ago and it still seems like only yesterday. You live in my heart and what makes it possible for me is knowing that one day I'll see you again. Until that time I think of you when I get down and some how I believe I can hear you saying "it will be alright mom" and then everything does get better for me. I have much to be thankful for here and much to look forward to where you are. So it is with great joy that I thank God for everything.
Much love, Mom
Casey Lawson
July 13, 2011
This just came to mind... One of my fondest moments was 21 years ago. It was close to Christmas and you were supposed to be coming to visit. I was crushed when they informed me that you weren't going to be able to make it. I don't remember exactly how many days after hearing that news, I answered a knock at the door and there you were! I was so excited! And as if it couldn't get any better, you had the new 8 bit Nintendo stuffed under your arm, that we played for hours ust you and I. I didn't need presents to make you the most amazing Uncle, you just were! All you had to do was drive me around in your rental car and jam to Duran Duran or U2 and those are memories that I will cherish forever. I love you so much and your always in my thoughts - especially when I hear good music :)
Love, Casey
A DAY AT THE BEACH
Robert Roppolo
June 22, 2011
Hi John. This picture of you was taken down the Cape, during one our many camping trips. This was at Herring Cove Beach. Which was our favorite beach. The water wasn't very cold...but not as warm as John was used to from the Beach's on the coast in Texas. BOY...John...the SUN really bleached your hair out !!! lol
Rodney Hebert
June 10, 2011
John, Your life was quided by the candle which was lit the day you were born and continued to shine throughout your years for all the world to see. Those who knew, you loved you and they will comtinue to do so until we are all joined once again in God's eternal and perfect peace.
Love, Uncle Rodney
Julie Wallace
June 8, 2011
Dearest brother, you are not forgotten, you will always be in our thoughts as I keep photo's of you close by. I wish you could have met Sean, you would have liked him. However, I have come to terms with things as they are, it was not mean't to be. My memories reflect on the love, fun and closeness we shared, you were far more than my brother, you were my confidant and my closest best friend. I will always love you little brother, and I will miss you until we are able to reunite for that spiritual party we shall have!
Love, Sis
WE WENT CAMPING A LOT
Robert Roppolo
May 31, 2011
Well John, Guess this picture was from the late 90's. Camping at Coastal Acres...down the Cape. We borrowed Tom's Mustang, as I had no car at that time. We always had a great time there. That is John sitting on the Cooler at the picnic table. Looks like we had a small Sunbeam Gas Grill. We used it for many years.
CHRISTMAS 2002 - TEXAS
Robert Roppolo
December 21, 2010
John,
Hard to believe that it has been 5 years now. WE All LOVE YOU, and MISS YOU.
Julie Wallace
December 21, 2010
I'm thinking of you today and missing you. As, I do everyday. You will always be in my heart and I can still hear your laughter and your soft reasoning tone you would take with me. We WILL see you again, your leaving was not forever, only a temporary goodbye. I will enjoy Christmas this year and wish you were here, but I will not be sad, as you would not want me to be. You loved Christmas and you would want me and my immediate and extended family to enjoy it. I will continue to think of you and hear your voice everyday until we meet again, but I will do so with nothing but fond and fun memories of you. Your leaving us is not forever, just a temporary goodbye. When I pass, I want to smile as you did, because you seen something or someone, and I too want to smile, hopefully I will be smiling at you. I will always love you brother.
Sis
HALLOWEEN 2000
Robert Roppolo
October 28, 2010
John, I do not know who your Co-Workers are...but it looks like all of you are having a LOT OF FUN !!!
IN ARUBA 1999
Robert Roppolo
October 3, 2010
John, Do you remember that great trip to Aruba we took in 1999. This was in the Hotel,I do not think we liked the room that much...but in the future pictures we will see we sure liked the BEACH !!
Robert Roppolo
August 12, 2010
MISS U SO MUCH JOHN....WE ALL MISS U SO MUCH
Margaret Williams
July 15, 2010
My dearly beloved Son, It's still like yesterday to me that you've been gone, and I don't have the words to say how much I miss your smile. I miss hearing your voice and that funny little laugh you had. I am thankful for the time that our Heavenly Father allowed for you to be here, and He does make it all eaiser to bare, for which I'm also thankful. But the most consoling part of it all is knowing that together with the Lord you'll meet me on that other side one day. I know what you'd say to this Alan. MOM be Happy, don't cry! All my love, Mother
Rodney Hebert
July 15, 2010
John, My how time does fly! My first recolection of you was in June of 1963. I was a young soldier,newly discharge from the U.S. Army, returning to civilian life and decided to stop off in Houston and visit your Mom and Dad and you and Julie before returning home in Port Arthur. How proud I was of my dear sister and her beautiful family! I vividly recall your warm smile and gentle nature, qualities which were to continue throughout your life. Happy Birthday John. Save a place for me among the host of saints and heavenly angles where I hope to join you and them in singing songs of praise to our triune God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Love, Uncle Rodney.
Robert Roppolo
July 14, 2010
John,
Hard to believe that on July 16th...you would be 48 years old. A still YOUNG ...loved man ..by all your Family and Friends. I remember plenty of your Birthday Parties..here in Boston...and Your Family remembers the Parties in Texas in the 60's, 70's and 80's. Do you remember any of us Singing...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ????.....I think so!
GREAT SMILE !!
Robert Roppolo
June 21, 2010
John, I know this picture I took was in Florida in the Early 2000's. You look really TALL at the Chinese Buffet. You have a great Smile on your face! And, if you look at the Girl in the picture...she is Smiling with You !!
Julie Cates-Wallace
June 5, 2010
You are always in my heart, always in my memory, and will forever be my "little" brother. We miss the joy and laughter you brought, but as you told me before you'll do fine, everything will be alright. Well, you were right. But....we still miss you always.
Love,from me to you,for eternity,
Sis
John - Middle 1990's - Boston
April 20, 2010
Vivian Hoffman
April 3, 2010
It's always burning for you. I love you always your lil cuz Bunny
WAY BACK IN TEXAS
Robert Roppolo
March 23, 2010
Hi John....found this picture here....Your Family thinks it dates back to 1996...they are probably right..right? Anyway...It was identified to be in Poncho's Mexican Buffet..that must be in Houston, or the next town over. And, you are there with Mom and Pop, James Junior, and Julia. I bet you had a GREAT Meal...and I am wondering who took the picture? Just glad they did !!
Robert Roppolo
February 14, 2010
This is a Early Garden Days Picture. My guess is 1996 or 1997. Some of John's Heart, of course, is always there.
PLAYING - MR DO
Robert Roppolo
February 1, 2010
This picture was taken...probably in 1995, at Tom's Family House. Tom had build the cabinet..and installed CRT...Game..etc. MR DO was the GAME...popular in the late 80's. Somewhat like PAC-MAN. I look like I had a BAD ICECUBE. HA HA !!
January 16, 2010
I love and Miss you so much "BUD"
Christmas 1994 - Boston
Robert Roppolo
December 25, 2009
John, Another Christmas....We here remember when we would open Christmas Presents with you...way back with your family in Texas..in the 60's and 70's. I just ran across a Great picture of you here in Boston...going back to 1994. i think you have your Houston Family Gifts covering you !
Robert Roppolo
December 22, 2009
John,
Doesn't seem so long ago you would be rushing to the Post Office to send out Christmas Presents, for your family in Houston...usually late....but always getting there in time! !
Whatever time, Whatever day, YOU will always be in our Hearts. MISS YOU 4.
PROFESSIONAL DRIVER BEHIND THE WHEEL...for SURE !
Robert Roppolo
December 5, 2009
This is John Behind the Wheel of the Mustang.
John and Tom...and the MUSTANG
Robert Roppolo
December 5, 2009
This picture was taken in 1996. Up in the Nashua N. H. area. Are friend, Tom, recently moved to the area, and had just bought that Fire Red Mustang. It was a Beauty!! Tom, took us for a Test Run, and I took a few pics. We later would borrow it for a week, to go Camping down The Cape... EVERY Summer, from about 1996 till 2001. See, I had no car then, just the Company Truck. That Mustang was packed to the MAX. We even had to use a roof top carrier to handle all the camping stuff, I do not know how we did it...BUT WE DID IT !! Those were the DAYS !! huh John.
john.........SMILE !
November 14, 2009
A PASSENGER - thats Different ! ? lol
Robert Roppolo
October 23, 2009
John, There were not many times YOU were a Passenger in any Motor Vehicle. But on Vacation...in May of 2003..probably In Florida...YOU WERE!
John's Green Thumb...any time of year !! DOES IT AGAIN
Robert Roppolo
September 25, 2009
John, Your Garden DID IT AGAIN !!
John in Cancun Mexico - 1998
September 12, 2009
September 7, 2009
Robert Roppolo
August 16, 2009
A EVENING IN YOUR GARDEN JOHN....2009
Your Garden looked so good that night!....everything so GREEN...and the Fish...swimming around in the Pond ! Everthing was just so nice...THANK YOU ! We all appreciate the Garden.
July 17, 2009
happy 47 my friend!
Robert Roppolo
July 16, 2009
John,
This would be your 47th Birthday...or should i say..it is your 47th Birthday. I wish I could get one of those Birthday Cakes...they were something else, huh !! Anyway...I am posting a picture of you...in a very typical setting....Behind the Wheel !
JOHN....DON'T FALL !!!
June 21, 2009
John in the GREEN !!!
Robert Roppolo
May 27, 2009
John,
Was just at your Garden on Memorial Day....It looks great...You Know. I put 15 new goldfish in..I think he gave me 20 though...You know the guy at the Pet Store in Cambridge...he was in a good mood for a change !
I checked on them yesterday...they are doing fine.
This picture..at first I thought it was the Rain Forest in Puerto Rico..then.....could be in Mexico...but still could be in the Summer up North here...anyway..there You are !
Julie Lynn Cates-Wallace
April 24, 2009
It doesn't seem that long ago, you and I were sneaking around in your car. Keeping secret's from mom and dad. I have your picture just about everywhere in the home. I miss you everyday, but I know you are looking in on us once in a while, however, I would bet all of Texas you would never want to return. You know as well as I do "we will be together again" as the verse of that song goes. I can't think of the name of it but you know it, and the artist. Your nephew is doing great, and talks about you all the time. He takes pride in the fact that you are his uncle, and he even knows your music and your style. Casey is working on her bachelor's and plans on being a College Educator. She talks of you and looks at your pictures when she is here. She reflects on the times you would take her shopping! I reflect on the times you would practically buy her the whole store! so it seemed! She misses her favorite uncle and the coolest one. I am sure you and Randy have touched ways and we think of him as well. We will see you again when it is time.
We love you and you will always be in our heart's and memories.
Sis
Carmela
April 23, 2009
John... still missing your sense of humor and smile!
GUESS WHO !
Robert Roppolo
April 22, 2009
John loved having a convertible...i remember.... this was a SPYDER, not sure of the spelling...it had a great sound system...and yeah...a great DRIVER !
MUST BE FLORIDA ! - A home away from home
March 31, 2009
Robert Roppolo
March 2, 2009
John....not sure if You had showed me this picture...you may have not been a teenager...but not much more I guess...no date on it. Definitely in TEXAS !
Robert Roppolo
February 14, 2009
John...we miss YOU TODAY...and we MISSED YOU YESTERDAY....AND WE WILL MISS YOU TOMMORROW.TOO !
Robert Roppolo
January 29, 2009
John...when I was in Texas for the Holidays..after Christmas..but before New Years...Your Mother gave me this Picture, she had just received it from a family collection. It is probably the oldest picture we have of you...at least on this site. I am going to put my copy of it in the picture frame your niece, Casey, gave me for Christmas this year. It will look great...will show it later when it is done and in your room.
Robert Roppolo
December 21, 2008
John, we have missed you here, with us, now ..for 3 years. I know you are with us in spirit...and will always be. Your laughter...such a great laugh..I can hear it now ..in my head.... YOU, MADE PEOPLE LAUGH AND SMILE....You ARE ONE OF A KIND !!
Thanks ... for making me part of your life.
Vivian Hoffman
December 9, 2008
Hey there BUD i love and miss you so very much i still keep your photo out. The one of you in the tree in Salem, Mass when you took me there. I really miss our long conversations. I really miss your laugh. You missed my marriage even tho I know you were there in spirit. I Love you and Always will.
Bunny
Margaret Carolyn Williams
December 8, 2008
Hi Alan,
You know that this is Mom and I know that you want me to be happy. It is hard at this time of the year and the days are passing quickly, coming to the day 3 years ago that you left. My heart sinks and then comes back up when I realize that one day I'll be with you and the great big family I talked to you about that you would meet on that other side. I thank God for His love towards all His creation.
Love, Mother
Robert Roppolo
November 23, 2008
This is the FIRST COMPUTER...it must have been 1996...maybe a little later...but it was the first one. I remember we all went out and bought all these CD-ROMS...games..some were played...some never got used...John new alot more about the computer than i did..thats for sure.
Robert Roppolo
November 2, 2008
I took this picture, when John and I went to D C , to visit my Sister and Nephew in 1995. We did a little sightseeing..as you can see here...but we would always end the trip at that Mexican Restaurant...Cactus Cantina...mmmm...those were the days !
But who he would have voted for on Tuesday ?????? Maybe just his favorite President.....Mr Lincoln.
John Cooking --- 1994
October 21, 2008
Robert Roppolo
October 5, 2008
There's John...probably in the early 2000's.....I can't remember if that Tree thats drops those white flower leaves is still there...the the Pond sure is...but, with a different group of Goldfish.
Victor Saviano
September 19, 2008
Hey John! I just wanted to tell you that I got Bob out of the house and to a concert by JAMES at the Paradise Lounge after he had sworn to never go to another concert. We had a great time except we both wished you could have been there with us. Missing you, lately. ~ Vic
Early 1 plot Garden Days - 1997
September 17, 2008
Robert Roppolo
August 30, 2008
Hey, John...thanks so much for helping me and my Sister...move those Standup Desks. It was about 1995...when we drove down to DC..and you drove the rental truck to Virginia...to drop one off. This picture was taken when you had a break at one of the house...and U were hanging out with my nephew, Alex.
"The 3 Amigos" John, Julie and Bob in Houston, TX.
August 15, 2008
I Love this Palm tree! On vacation with Sis and Bob, seen relaxing in the background.
August 15, 2008
Robert Roppolo
August 9, 2008
John, Your Evening in the Your Garden...had everything this year..except YOU. All your plants, bushes, flowers..and fish were radiating ! Tigger decided to sleep in that night...but got a good report at the vets last week...but refuses to work out, and to lay off the treats ...as the vet suggests !!
Julie Cates-Wallace
July 17, 2008
Well, I baked a chocolate cake, with you in mind. But where you are... I am sure everything I can imagine is completely delectable. I miss you dearly, and until we see you again.... You will always be on my mind and in my heart.
Your sis
July 17, 2008
love that pic - i can see him getting fed grapes w/ large palm tree leaves around him now lol
Robert Roppolo
July 16, 2008
John...its Your 46 th Birthday Today
Again the saying goes...ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG !!
Robert Roppolo
July 1, 2008
This picture of John, I just found. I was going over Pictures from some construction work in the condo, in 2003,and there it was !
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