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for Brian Hayes
February 9, 2014
The Hayes Family,
I still carry Brian's memorial card with me in my wallet.... I must go down to the seas again.....
Cannot believe that it has been 10 years. When I think of Brian- fun/family/energy/focus/results- all come to mind.
And of course-- the most favorite>>> Top of the Morning... "
Tina Morton (formerly at Horizon BCBSNJ)
Carole Speers
February 8, 2014
Top of the morning!! Dad, I am constantly inspired by your amazing, generous spirit. You live on through all of us and I see your smile in Dylan's eyes everyday. Love you! Carpe Diem!!! Love, Ca aka Peach
Joe Hayes
February 4, 2014
Dad lived carpe diem. His sense of humor and ways of always making the best of things was great. His spirit lives on! Love you Dad
Joy & Dean Castor
January 31, 2014
During so many moments in the present day Dean and I think of Brian and the influence he had on our family. As we now watch our son Doug's boys (our grandchildren) perform their karate moves in their white outfits, we recall when Dean and Brian would go off to karate class in Lower Moreland in their white outfits. We think the fact that our son Randy became a doctor was the result of being influenced by the great role model of Brian, our wonderful doctor neighbor across the street. We have so many fun memories ----- baseball, Ocean City, Cub Scout Derby Day, ---- all the Hayes family will always be special to us!!
Peter Vizza
January 28, 2014
The Hayes Family,
I can't believe it has been 10 years that we lost Brian,Pat and I lost a great friend that day and we will never forget his ability to make us laugh. Our wonderful trip to Bermuda we have great memories of Brian. I think what I miss most is that I always felt that he knew me better than I knew me. We had alot of time to talk through the years going and coming and during wresling matches. There will never be another Brian Hayes and I am honored to have known him and to have called him my friend. Still missing you buddy,Pete
Jeri McLaughlin
January 27, 2014
When I think of Brian, I think FUN!! Pete and I really enjoyed our double dates with Carole and Brian. Lots of fond/crazy memories at Ocean City!
Mike Hayes
January 27, 2014
Dad taught me that only a fool takes himself too seriously and that the greatest kindnesses are quietly given. Rest in Peace, Pop --
Joy and Dean Castor
April 1, 2004
Dear Carole, and Family,
Brian meant something different to everyone, but always he was special. For us he was our neighbor, our dear friend and Doctor. We envision him as one of the good guys- on a white horse - as he was there for our family with good advice. Not only did we share Huntingdon Valley but also Ocean City memories. We remember seeing him gleefully roller-skating around the Ocean City rink. He had a smile and his Mickey Mouse Shirt with Marty and Michael- hand in hand. Then in the winter we recall him trying to get all his family on the Toboggan to sled down Packard Ave. He was once determined to catch a racoon in the have-a-heart trap, only to get his son Joe instead. Later when he built a fire in his chimney he realized that racoon had grown fat and was now stuck in the chimney. Our boys remember always looking to see what new character or toy animal were hanging from Brian's windshield. Brian was our Mr. Santa, 55 Chevy collector, coach of all sports and full of fun and surprises. We can only smile and cheerish all those wonderful days.
hutchings judy
March 19, 2004
Joy Castor's sister,,Judy..Yes you and Brian and your family are thought of always...loved special family ....you are blessed and so are we all knowing you....Judy
Paula Palmer
March 19, 2004
I had the good fortune of meeting Brian through the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Medicare/Medicaid Forum. I share in your grief. Brian had the gift of inspiring and energizing those who came in contact with him. His sense of humor and zest for life will live on in our memories.
Alicia Oxenhorn
March 16, 2004
Carole
My heart goes out to you and your family.
Carole Hayes
March 15, 2004
Words cannot express how deeply moved we are by the outpouring of love we have felt during the past few weeks. Brian's enthusiasm for life was an inspiration to everyone, and we know he's smiling down on us all from heaven. Please keep our family in your prayers and your thoughts as we struggle to live without him. "Fare thee well my bright star, it was a brief brilliant miracle..."
Mary Doyle
March 14, 2004
To the Hayes Family:
Although I have not worked at Nazareth Hospital since 1987;Brian Hayes has stayed a prominent and pleasureable memory for me. I am certain he touched many lives and I feel confident that Brian is not only in Heaven, but there with a twinkle in his eyes telling a joke.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Leo Burke
March 13, 2004
It was with great sadness that I learned about the passing of Dr. Brian Hayes. Dr. Hayes was a great man and he will be deeply missed by all who have had the pleasure to have known him. I had the opportunity to know him in my youth, and then, and throughout his life, he stood for me as an impeccable example of a devoted father, exemplary provider, and a true enthusiast of life. I offer my deepest condolences to his family, and to all who have had the wonderful experience, as I did, to have made his acquaintance.
Leo
Nancy Bing
March 10, 2004
Our family and extended family want to thank all the many friends of Brian Hayes. Brian was not a brother in law but a brother to me. There was nothing he did not do to keep our family together. Brian,a free spirit and a maverick who will be remembered for his wit and his wisdom and his unrelenting good humor.
To all of the many patients who are so shocked by his death. Brian never forgot any of you and we talked quite often about our many memories of you. Please know he loved you all. Thanks for all your kindness over the years. Just remember he is still looking over you and whistling down the halls of Heaven. God Bless you.
Nancy Bing
Joan Antenucci
March 8, 2004
My deepest sympathy on the sudden loss of Dr. Brian Hayes. My prayers are with all the family and friends who loved him so. My late husband Anthony Antenucci and I (Joan) were patients of his from the days he partnered with Dr Chiemelewski until he left his practice in Huntingdon Valley. He always cheered us with his sense of humor and the "joke of the day", and we thought of him as almost family over the many years of his loving care. He was one of God's special people, and will forever be sadly missed by all.
Tina Morton
March 6, 2004
When someone dies, a cloud turns into an angel, and flies up to God to put another flower on a pillow. A bird gives the message back to the world, and sings a silent prayer that makes the rain cry. People disappear, but they never really go away. The spirits up there put the sun to bed, wake up grass and spin the earth in dizzy circles. Someimes you can see them dancing in a cloud during the daytime, when they're suppose to be sleeping. They paint the rainbows and also the sunsets and make waves splash and tug at the tide. They toss shooting stars and listen to wishes. And when they sing windsongs, they whisper to us, don't miss me so much. The view is nice and I'm doing just fine. (author unknown)
My heartfelt sympathy to Brian's family. ~t
Karen Michael
March 5, 2004
My deepest condolences to Brian's family. Brian always spoke of his family with love and pride. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Keosathit
March 5, 2004
Dear Andrea, Joe, & Family
I was very sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you in my prayers during this difficult time.
Bill Francoeur
March 4, 2004
To Mike, Marty and the rest of the Hayes family, I will always have fond memories of your father. He was a good man and I sincerly regret hearing of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Bill
TOM DAVIS
March 3, 2004
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL FAMILY MEMBERS & FRIENDS.SOCIETY HAS LOST SPECIAL,AND DEDICATED MAN OF MEDICENE!
Susan Macaluso
March 3, 2004
Dear Joe & Family
I can only imagine what you all must be experiencing. To loose someone we hold so very dear suddenly is most difficult. As you are aware, Kristi lost her grandmother & I lost my best friend
when my Mother passed so very unexpectedly while you were both at Manor College. Please know that we are here for you and are saying prayers for you and your family.
God Bless.
Susan Macaluso
Denise Lichaa
March 3, 2004
Dear Andrea and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers. I can only imagine what type of man you father must have been, by what a fantastic person you are. Please let me know if you need or I can do for you on this end. Please take care of each other.
Love,
Denise
Monica Dougherty
March 3, 2004
Dear Hayes Family- I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Dr. Hayes at IBC, and spoke with him numerous times to review cases, especially in the mid 90's. Often rode the elevator with him at the end of the day. He was always pleasant, and so easy to talk to. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. Monica Dougherty RN.
Carole Anne Hayes
March 3, 2004
We would all like to thank you for sharing so many supportive words and prayers with our family at this difficult time. The memories of our father will live on in all of our hearts, and he is smiling upon us from heaven, probably entertaining everyone with another "Lainie and Jainie" story or cheesy joke. Thank you again.
Rebecca McCann
March 3, 2004
To the Hayes family,
My sincerest condolences to all of you. Brian was such a wonderful, kind and true man. I had the fortune of knowing him from his days at IBC. Each morning, he greeted me with, "Top of the morning!" It was a great way to start the day. I am so sorry for you rloss.
joellen paget gillon
March 3, 2004
To our extended family, we cannot begin to tell you how sorry we are for the loss of Dr. Hayes. He has been an inspiration to us in so many ways. He encouraged my husband Tom through medical school--he was a true mentor! He was the picture of happiness and kindness-he was full of life and incredibly proud of his ever growing family.
He will be missed but his spirit will continue through his family and all of us who loved him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gideon Hill
March 3, 2004
With sincere condolences,
Gideon Hill
Robert Greene
March 3, 2004
Dear Andrea & Family,
Please know that my heart and deepest sympathy is extended to you all during this sad and difficult time. I will keep you in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Robert Greene
Marie Jackson
March 3, 2004
Carol and Family,
My husband, Leo Jackson, was a patient and friend of Dr. Hayes. Leo passed away 20 years ago and Dr. Hayes was a source of strength for me and my family. May he rest in peace for his work is done and he did it well. God Bless the Hayes Family.
Marie Jackson
Arleen and Richard Massa
March 2, 2004
Dear Carole and family: Words cannot ease the pain that you are feeling at this time. Brian will be missed by all the hearts that he touched in his short lifetime. I had the pleasure of working for him for over 15 years. I loved and respected him for all that he gave to humanity. I will miss him.
Arleen Massa
Joan Catherine Braun
March 2, 2004
Dear Carol, Mary Lou, Michael, Martin, Joseph, Angela, Andrea and Carole Anne,
Years and miles have taken me far from Philadelphia, but nothing could interfere with remembering Brian!
I always thought of him as my handsome "older" cousin...that cool guy with the wry sense of humor and the twinkle in his eye. To his shy little cousin, even his convertible and his romance with Carol were the stuff of storybooks.
The last time I saw Brian, at my grandfather's funeral, I was instantly transported back to the long gone days when he would insist on misprouncing my teacher's name as "Sister Vanilla"...his gentle teasing always could lighten a moment as nothing else could.
I can only imagine how deeply you all must feel his loss! Please know that the thoughts and prayers of all those Brian touched will be with you throughout the difficult days ahead.
Both near and far, we grieve his loss.
With deepest sympathy,
Joan
Joe Nathan Reid
March 2, 2004
Joe Anthony Hayes and Family, may God Bless you and keep you, during this time loss. Please know that through Our Lord, all things are possible and that it is His will for us that is done.
Julia Robinson
March 2, 2004
Dr. Hayes thank you for years of wonderful memories. Your spirit will live on forever through the smiles of every beautiful family member. Carole I love you :)
Saundra McCollum
March 2, 2004
My most heartfelt condolences to the family of "Brianne's Pop-Pop". It was a pleasure working with him at IBC. One of his favorite sayings was "Top of the day to you" and he taught me to answer "and the rest of the day to yourself". He was smart and was not afraid to step into a problem and help us solve it. He was kind, witty and warm, but he could be a bear if the situation warranted it.
My prayers go out to his family and to his beloved granddaughter, Brianne.
Cynthia Harrison
March 2, 2004
My deepest sympathy to Brian's family. I worked with him at IBC and he often spoke of his family, his granddaughter and Ocean City. With a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye they were lovingly used in giving his numerous examples of how to do managed care better. He was respected and admired and was greatly missed when he left IBC. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers for your sudden loss.
Marie Boswell RN
March 2, 2004
Dr Hayes worked with us at Independence Blue Cross. He was loved by us all and will be greatly missed.
Andrea Hayes
March 2, 2004
We want to thank you all for your kind words and support during this difficult time. We hope that you keep him in your heart for always and hold onto happy memories-that is what we all keep saying is that all of our memories of him are of him smiling and bringing joy to others. This is a great loss...please continue to keep us in your prayers.
Billie Jo Barrett
March 2, 2004
Dear Carol,
I know there are no words to ease the pain of losing Brian so suddenly. The more deeply we feel the loss of someone we love is often because he cared deeply for others and I believe that was exactly how Brian was to his family and friends. He was a good man and he will be greatly missed.
Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Billie Jo and Tim Barrett
Joanne Mainart
March 2, 2004
I wanted to give my heartfelt sympathy to the Hayes family. I had a great working relationship with Brian. He always brightened everyone's day with a "corny" joke and his infectious smile. It was a privilege to have known him. I will keep the family in my prayers. I'll see you in heaven Brian!
Sheila Kirby
March 2, 2004
Dear Carole,
I'm so terribly sorry to hear about Brian's passing... he was really one of the good guys. I'm sorry we lost touch over the years, but I remember the last time we saw you guys. It was in Ocean City several years ago. (Your mom was there, too.) Brian was, as always, very friendly and seemed genuiniely glad to see us. I wish there was something I could say that would help you, but any words I could write would be very inadequate. I'll keep Brian, you and your family in my prayers.
Love,
Sheila
eugenia spearman
March 2, 2004
I want to expresses my condolences
to the family . Dr Hayes as left an imprint with me .I remember his great sense of humor and His love for his family as he shared his wisdom with us in our Dr review @ibc. He was such a kind man and will be missed .Although he was greatly loved on this earth ,God loves him best so he can now get his rewards and and his well earned rest . Earth has no sorrow heaven can't heal. Be Blessed.
Catherine Landherr
March 2, 2004
As a administrative assistant in the medical department of IBC, I was privileged to know Dr. Hayes. He was always pleasant to the assistants and when asked a question, always took the time to give his help. As he walked down the office floor, he brought his smile with him and he would say, "Top of the morning to you, and the rest of the day to me." Goodbye, Dr. Hayes.
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