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Nicholas Joseph Zammer

Nicholas Zammer Obituary

ZAMMER
NICHOLAS JOSEPH, went home to be with Our Lord on July 24, 2004, age 70 years of Broomall, PA. Beloved husband of 50 years to his best friend, Jean (nee Goffredo): devoted father of Linda Hilliard (Fred), Diane Kiewel (Rick), Nicholas Zammer (Elizabeth), Joanne Matteucci (Joe), Tina Gentile (Jim), and Tricia Finley (Tom); loving grandfather of Jeff, Melissa, Jason, Freddy Jr., Becky, Richie, Chris, Jay, Rachael, Nicole, Alyssa, Jessica, Jeanne, Jamie, Kerri, Jenny, and Tommy Jr.; dear brother of William Zammer, Helen Kenny and the late Paul Zammer; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Nick worked for the United Parcel Service for over 40 years. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Tues. morning 10 to 11:45 A.M., followed by his Funeral Service at 12 Noon in the Main Chapel of the ROBERT L. D'ANJOLELL MEMORIAL HOME of Broomall, 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA. Entombment Arlington Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mr. Zammer's memory to Spirit and Truth Fellowship, 4400 N. 6th St., Phila., PA 19141 or to your favorite charity.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Jul. 25, 2004.

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95 Entries

July 24, 2024

Just a few more smiles to add!

July 24, 2024

So many wonderful memories to treasure and keep.

July 24, 2024

Missing you and Mommy so much today. You were the two kindest and most loving parents and grandparents. I know you are together again and happy. For this I'm thankful. I hope you know how very much you are LOVED by your entire family.

Christmas memories

Diane Kiewel

December 14, 2015

Mom~Rick and I loved our time together with you yesterday. We had so much fun! Rick is still laughing about your stories...The best gift that you have given us though is when you said "I'm really looking forward to Christmas this year"...holidays for you have not been the same without daddy...yet you've carried on and this Christmas your faith, love and grace are shining through..I see it in your smile. I see it with each great-grandchild that is born and the joy that is in your heart. You've carried on daddy's legacy of love and devotion to us, your family, his family, our family in such a beautiful and courageous way. I want to especially thank Tricia Zammer Finley for hosting Christmas this year for all of us but especially for you...because on this day you will truly see and live the quote " All because two people fell in love"! Love you! Wishing you a Blessed Christmas!

Diane Kiewel

July 23, 2015

My dad has been gone for 11 years today. Not one day goes by where he isn't on my mind. The tears still come, as does the longing for him to still be here in our midst. That never goes away. But today I want to celebrate not only dad's memory but also my mom's courage. My mom has been a source of tremendous faith, love and devotion while living on without my dad. They were blessed with a wonderful marriage. My reflections today are of all the wonderful memories we have as a family.

In today's society so much of the interrelationships between generations has been lost. Growing up we were big fans of The Walton's, the story of an entire family -- grandmother, grandfather, father, mother and children -- all living together. We as children were blessed with this kind of family. My grandparents lived with us. There is nothing more beautiful in this world than a family that has learned how to love and live together. Every night we kissed our grandparents and parents goodnight. My dad always teased us as we walked up the stairs to bed sayinggood night John boy. It still makes me smile. I cherish these childhood memories of my family. Today as I remember my dad I also remember my grandparents. I know that someday I will see all of them again. I can only imagine

March 26, 2015

Wandie

March 25, 2013

Dear Uncle Nick, I think this was a Wink from God...not a coincidence that I landed on this page. The candle I am lighting is to thank you for all the times you were there for me. Love You

collage of memories

April 8, 2012

Emily saying hi to Paba.

April 8, 2012

March 29, 2012

The KING of SCRABBLE!!! xoxo

March 27, 2012

Diane

March 27, 2012

Dear Daddy,

It's hard to believe we would be celebrating your 78th today. Your absence is missed on a daily basis. Life has never been the same without you. This isn't to say that good things haven't come our way or that we haven't experienced joy again it's just a different world without you in it. While mommy does her best each and every day to carry on her journey without you she longs to be with you. We keep doing our best to encourage her and praise her for how far she has come. She misses you each day. Her most difficult time is still Saturday night. I wish I could take away her feelings of loneliness but only our Good Lord holds that special key. May He continue to help her through her darker days and find joy in her better days. I wish you were here to meet the twins and enjoy sweet little Emily. Rick is on his umpteenth car. The kids are all doing well. If I had one wish this week I'd wish for a lovely dream of you for Mommy. That's the cake wish I'd surely whisper. If only there was “words with friends “in heaven to play…I would anxiously await your turn! I love you, Daddy!!!!

Emily loves Paba even though they haven't met...or have they? :-)

March 25, 2012

January 19, 2011

Sal Santangelo

July 23, 2010

Nick-It won't be long before we are all together enjoying some pasta and wine like we did in the past.

Diane Kiewel

July 11, 2010

I do not feel that I need the sixth year anniversary of your passing to convey what I feel or how much you are still missed today. At least once, if not several times a day these feelings pop up. Most times with a smile others times with some tears but all because of the truly gentle and kind person that you were. When I think of you I think of your conduct that was full of good will and an acute sense of propriety, and of your self-control; how you never made a poor person conscious of his poverty, who became humbled if necessity compelled you to humble another; you did not flatter wealth, cringe before power, or boast of your own possessions or achievements; when we asked for advice it was always with frankness but also always with sincerity and sympathy; your deed followed your word; you always thought of the rights and feelings of others, rather than your own; you always appeared well in any company, a man with whom honor is sacred and virtue safe. I love that you were not a boastful man. You never felt the need to showboat or self-adulate. It still warms my heart to learn of things you did for others without any of us knowing. If you were here today I can just hear you saying in your own words “what a load of horse crap Face book is with people claiming to have over one thousand friends” when your best friend was Mommy, a pure and simple truth. I know the bible says that in God’s eyes one day is like a thousand years to him. It seems like a long time to us but someday when eternity knocks on our door won’t we be surprised at what joy is in store for us. So with a thankful heart I give praise to our Lord for blessing us with a gentleman of a father. Thank you always for being you. I love you today, tomorrow and forever!

July 11, 2010

Paba, Elizabeth (expecting Rachael) & Nana

July 22, 2009

Dee Dee Dinah

July 22, 2009

My Dad was a good man. Kindness was his calling card to everyone around him. His memory will stay with me till I join him in eternity.
You taught me that all of God's children are to be valued. That everyone is important and deserves to be treated with dignity.
You taught me the concept of grace. You taught me there is a difference between mistakes of ignorance and willful wrongdoing. You taught me what forgiveness is what it means for someone to pay for your mistakes when it is undeserved. I got a little foretaste of how Jesus would pay a debt for me that I could not pay later on in my life.
You taught me that humor is a gift from God. That laughing at life and especially at your self makes it a whole lot easier to deal with daily frustrations. You taught me that you are about as happy as you make up your mind to be.
You taught me a lot Dad. And I will be forever grateful. Perhaps most importantly, you taught me what it looks like to be ready to die. You taught me how to put your family at ease by clearly and consistently letting us know that you were ready to meet Jesus.
God's Word consistently paints an image of God as our Father. I thank God that I was blessed with a father who gave me a clear image of how I can relate to God as my Heavenly Father.
We do not know when our time on earth is done. I never dreamed that July 24, 2004 would be my/our last day with Daddy/Paba. But I knew my Dad was sure about how I/we felt about him and I knew how he felt about me/us. As difficult as it was for him to leave us he prepared himself to meet Jesus. Nothing would him happier than following his example. We love you and miss you. My image of you as I end this is your wink and your smile. You’re still the BEST!!!!! Love you always and forever!

March 27, 2009

Daddy, how I wish you were here to celebrate your 75th birthday with all of us. Even though you are not here physically, you can be sure that each of us will have a private moment of rememberance, an unspoken greeting, a lump in our throats, and a gratefulness in our hearts for the blessing that is YOU in honor of your birth. I love you and admire you even more today. Your example gives me strength each and every day. I long for the day when I get to kiss your beautiful bald head--hopefully God didn't "fix" that! All my love now and forever, Joanna Banana

Jeff Hilliard

March 27, 2009

Wow Aunt Dee! That was moving!

Diane

March 26, 2009

Saturday, March 28, 2009 would have been Daddy/Paba's 75th birthday. He was married to my mom for half a century. This loving union yielded six children and sixteen grandkids and one great-granddaughter. My dad worked for UPS for well over four decades. He absolutely loved his profession and all of the people he worked with daily from the janitors to the founding President of this great company.
Our father’s strength was a quiet one, defined primarily by his ability to serve those around him.
Our father was a private man, shy by nature, but he always made a point of engaging everyone he came across with the best sort of small talk—the kind that leaves people feeling better about themselves afterwards.
Not much of an athlete, he nonetheless enjoyed watching football and baseball.
He was a particularly good driver who taught his wife, children and grandkids how to drive a car. Most of us have funny stories of his teaching strategies.
A man of modest talents, he did not seek to overcome them by pushing his children into activities they did not wish to pursue, and yet he was always there for such events, never missing a chance to see his kids, or his grandchildren, play in a game, appear in the play, or be awarded some degree or promotion.
Although not given to public displays of affection, he always welcomed hugs, kisses, handshakes always welcoming new additions to his extended family over the years: a daughter-in-law, several sons-in-law, all those grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and yes—all of his dogs and ours too.
With his wife, his children, and their children, he was unfailingly generous. Like with many of his most significant gifts to his community, he went out of his way to keep this role as anonymous as possible.
He lived a life of quiet inspiration. He loved crossword puzzles, good books, all kinds of music, and laughter. He shared these loves with us all, but even more importantly, by setting the example of these great passions, he generated a legacy of talented grandchildren.
His was a life worth emulating: a life of great faith and generosity, a life of service to others, a life of simple joys. Our father couldn’t walk down a street without smiling.
My Dad will always remain to me the man I hope every man in our family is striving to become.
Each member of our family have their own loving stories of this great man.
Happy Birthday, Daddy/Paba!

Diane

December 22, 2007

Daddy-I know you are happy to see Betty. She must look radiant with her new heart! I'm sure you're showing her around and that she is filling your own precious heart with wonderful stories of Rachael and all of your family. It is a sad time for those of us left behind to grieve Betty, devoted mother to Elizabeth, Rachael's GiGi, Billy's love and to all of us, a dear deeply loved family member. We love you both so much. Please ask God to send His angels to watch over, guide and protect us.

Love you always & forever, Your family

October 21, 2007

Dear Daddy,

I once read somewhere that from time to time God allows our loved ones in heaven to have a peak at their family here on earth. I felt as though yesterday may have been one of those days. It surely felt that way. I’m sure that you seized this opportunity to take it all in beginning with Jennifer’s Holy Communion ceremony and ending with mommy turning in for the night. I felt your warmth, your smile, and your gentle quiet spirit as you passed from room to room. You have always brought great joy to our family and yesterday was no exception. Didn’t Jennifer look radiantly beautiful? She wore the kind of smile that I remember so well whenever she was with you. I know you got a kick out of her opening her gift cards counting the money and marking the down the amounts. Did you see her face when she read the dedication of her Grandpa book…priceless!!!!!! Thank you for being Tommy’s guardian angel when he fell down the steps…. it could have been so much worse. Wasn’t his little red cast cute? How about your Kerri…isn’t she as sweet as ever. Didn’t Rachael grow up so much since you last held her…. those bright loving eyes, her long beautiful hair and how she adores being with her cousins. Daddy isn’t Jordyn just as precious as they come, when she smiles her whole face lights up. From Jennifer playing doctor in the basement to your cigar smoking sons and grandsons on the deck it was quite a day. Melissa is a wonderful mom, Becky is a bride to be and, oh…. how can I forget she is driving a C class Benz…. hmmm did you put her up to driving around in a luxury car? Richie is still everyone’s favorite cousin…it’s very cute and heartwarming. Jeff is climbing the successful business ladder and Freddy is every bit the scholarly teacher and greatly loved by his students. Jessica was flying solo yesterday and like Rachael enjoying her cousins. I know you are proud of all of your grandchildren and that you love each and every one of us even those you haven’t met in person namely Chris and Kristina. Something tells me you may have sent them to Becky and Jeff because I know you think they are special. So, while you’re at it we still have four handsome, eligible bachelors…so put in a good word as your family continues to grow. We love you, miss you and are forever thankful for you. Please keep visiting mommy in her dreams…..

September 10, 2007

Paba,
It's been over 3 years now since you "Moved on!" Time just flies. I thought about you the other day because one of the guys out here in CA told me a great quote that made me think of you. "It's not how LONG you live, but how GOOD you live!" I really thought that was a great quote and it made me reflect. We all miss you and wish you were still around.
Love
Jeff

Di Kiewel

December 23, 2006

Dear Daddy,

I know you’re with us, we feel you still; even though you’re not present your memories are ever clear with each passing year. With Christmas only two days away I can’t help but think of all times you were with us happily and quietly observing the families festivities. I’d like to think that you’re still sitting amongst us smiling as you lovingly see us gather round once again. I’m guessing that you already won Melissa’s baby pool since you have a shoe in. What a great guardian angel and Grand “Poppy” you’ll be watching from heaven. You’re deeply missed, loved and thought of each and every day. Merry Christmas!

Your loving daughter, Diane

June 11, 2006

My Father’s Hands

All the warmth, love, strength and security could be found holding my father’s hands. His hands held, touched, patted and caressed six children and fourteen grandchildren.

So much tenderness and caring transcended over the years from his loving touch.

From the time I was a little girl I remember so well the joy, thrill and excitement from daddy’s guiding hands. Some of my earliest memories as a toddler were that of being tossed high in the air and caught with one hand. Fun was always at hand with daddy. The simple joy of being pushed back and forth on a playground swing was exhilarating. As was riding his shoulders in the ocean with oncoming waves crashing into his chest splashing my face. These were all moments of magic and sheer joy for us kids. Our imaginations soared believing we could fly and touch the sky because our tiny hands were held by his, our dad, our hero.

As I grew these hands removed my training wheels then held my bike steady until it was safe to let go. When I was sixteen he placed my hands on the wheel at 10 and 3 and with the patience of Job taught me to drive. Later he would give my hand in marriage followed by holding my newborn babies. Daddy’s guiding hands were always there leading the way on our pathway through life.

In the last days of my father’s life I held these same wonderful hands with all the warmth, love, strength and security I felt as a little child. His time on earth is over but his loving touch remains eternal to all the lives he touched with his ever loving hands.

December 31, 2005

Daddy, Did you know that everyday with you felt like Christmas. We all felt your warm and fun loving spirit this Christmas, 2005. You would be so proud of Mom. She has come a long way and keeps pressing onward. Soon she'll be living with a family surrounded by love around the clock. We know that you'd surely approve. We love and miss you each day of our lives. Thank you for all the wonderful memories. Sending kisses, hugs, winks and smiles! xoxoxoxo

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Love, Di & family

jeanne

October 18, 2005

was just telling mom how i was thinking about you today. my teacher said only very smart and confident people do crossword puzzles in pen. and they do it for a reason. they know theyre not going to mess up.

LOVE YOU!

October 9, 2005

Daddy~ can you hear me, it's Diane, I'm knocking on heaven's door. Today Jo and Joe are setting out to make a home with Mommy. Please ask your Father, our heavenly Father to bless this request. We miss you so please ask him to allow you to come to us in our dreams....that would be very comforting. Thanks! Love you always and forever. ~Di~

Jean

July 23, 2005

It is one year since our Lord took you to your permanent home. Your journey on earth was filled with love for your family and you gave me enough to last a lifetime. I know you won’t be coming back to me, but I trust God’s promise to me that by believing in His Son, I am confident that I will be coming to you. I thank my Lord for allowing me to have 50 fabulous years plus some with you. My happiness was priceless with you. You truly were the best father, paba, poppie, and the love of my life. Your children and grandchildren adored you and still do to this day. I want the world to know you walked with Jesus and taught us to serve Him as we journey through life just as you did. Our Shepherd walked you through the valley of death and brought you safely to the other side. Until we are together again, I will praise my Lord for you. I know you are absent from your body and present with the Lord. The hardest thing in life is losing the one you love, your soul mate. I trust in God for strength and direction and accept our love is with Him. We could never forget the wonderful life we had together. Death for a Christian is the beginning of life, not the end. All my love always and forever, Jean.

Joanne

July 23, 2005

Dearest Daddy,

A day has not gone by that I haven’t thought of you and missed you. I try to keep busy and live as I know you would want me to do. I recall how strong you were in spite of all of the losses in your own life. It encourages me to know that despite those losses, you lived happily, peacefully, and with the hope that everything would be okay in the end. Thank you for trusting in Christ and sharing your faith with us throughout our lives. I remember fondly going to Mass with you from a very young age, serving on church committees, and attending various churches together through the years. I believe there is no greater gift a parent can give to a child than a belief in God and the hope of eternal life. I recently heard a sermon that reminded me once again of how you lived your 70 earthly years. It was based on Micah 6:8 “He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require for you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” So, Daddy, here we are left to continue caring for one another. By the way, it takes ALL of US put together to fill your shoes! Thank you for being such a wonderful beacon of love then and even now. We will never forget you. I promise I will try to do my best to live with a servant’s heart like your own. Until we meet again, I will cherish and love you all the days of my life. Love always, Joanna

Dear family,

I am proud of each and every one of you. We have walked together through the tunnel of pain and grief this past year. It has not been easy but I believe the healing has begun. I trust we will always be there to support, love, and care for one another as our wonderful father taught us. That is his legacy and it lives on in us.

Much love. Jo

jeanne

July 13, 2005

Nana,

I can’t believe it’s been a year since I’ve been with Paba. Especially during this hot, hot summer it feels like I should be sitting by the pool with him right now. He would be very proud that I look healthy and that I actually get tan, now. The smallest things make me think of and remember him, and smile. Even some of the bad things you do make me laugh because I know he would be scolding you for it; “Jane! What’d you do that for??” I was so blessed to spend all of last summer with him and my entire childhood that he was retired for. We had so many good jokes down at the pool. I remember how much he adored Jamie and how much she adored him, “Best friend Paba.” He would love to hear her say that, and he also got his kicks out of her misbehaving. I remember him rough-housing with Petey and teasing Mindy- she would follow in his footsteps everywhere he went- the dogs even adored him. There was SO MUCH he silently did for our lives and this family that knit us so close together and kept us happy. His pool, his home, his driving, his intellect, his generosity, his laughter, his sense of humour, his love for you, all made our lives complete. He was a father to all of us- especially my family when my parents had to be stuck at the deli. I observed and learned first hand how a man should treat a woman- how Paba treated you; as his princess, and best friend. His love for you cannot be erased; I’m sure he can’t wait to be reunited with his “one and only.” As much as I wish we still had him here on Earth, and sharply feel the pain of missing him this month, I know that he truly lived a God-fulfilling life, imitating Jesus in all his generous, loving, gentle ways. I think if we somehow made it a year without him, we can wait to see him again in paradise someday.I think maybe losing him created stronger bonds between you and me, you and your children, and others who have lost their loved ones. I think you have developed very strong relationships. Thank you for continuing to show me that you should always trust God even if you are stumbling through the darkness.

“When I stumble in the darkness, I will lift Your name by night.”

With love,

Jeanne

July 2005

Di Kiewel

May 30, 2005

Today is Memorial Day, a day of reflection to honor memories of our dad and grandfather. Father’s day is just around the corner and so is the one year anniversary of your departure from us. In many ways it still seems like a dream. You touched our lives in so many ways that our thoughts always come back to you. Our family life was good. You loved us so much and taught us so well. Our earliest memories of you always depicted a man of faith that walked with God. The psalms state that a good family life is a reward for following God. The values you showed us were love, service, honesty, integrity and prayer. They were at the core of your love for mommy, your kids and grandkids. The way you valued each of us is nothing short of amazing. You were always patient and kind, gentle yet firm and always devoted to each of us. Your guidance was sufficient enough to mold and shape each and every one of us. If we could have changed anything perhaps it would have been talking you out of heart surgery. Who knew things would have ended so abruptly? Those two weeks leading up to your surgery followed by the five days afterwards have replayed many times over in my mind. I know dwelling on the negative aspect of it all helps no one so maybe I’ll reflect on the good instead. You truly lived each day to the fullest every day of your life but more so in the weeks leading to your passing. How nice that you went to Tricia’s for dinner instead of sitting in a movie theatre and that you were a part of Wheel of Fortune’s taping in Philadelphia. Do you know how much Trish and her family now cherish that memory or how mom enjoyed watching Pat and Vanna with you? How lovely for you to have Rachael visit almost daily and touch her Poppy’s moustache with her pudgy little fingers. Do you realize she is 2 ½ and still talks about you today? Whenever you ask her where Poppy is she always answers that you are with Jesus. Little Tommy loves photo albums and always points to you and says Pop Pop. I truly hope that Kerri and Jenny and all of the younger grandkids will store their memories of you deep within their hearts where someday they can revisit them. As far as your children are concerned you are missed deeply. I think it was a wake-up call for all of us. It’s been so hard on mommy not having you by her side that each of us have had to push our feelings aside to help her through her heartache. She is doing better but will miss you until she is reunited with you. She lives for us now and tries very hard to press on and move forward each and everyday. I read somewhere that it is possible to grow more spiritually in a year of grieving than in several years of life with few difficulties or problems. I believe her faith is carrying her through and for this I am thankful. I admire so much how you kept such a balance in your life. While you worked hard you also knew how to rest, relax and enjoy life. You always treated us as assets not liabilities. We truly were your heritage. You never missed an opportunity to teach us valuable lessons and how you loved your grandchildren’s’ inquisitive minds and trusting spirits. We never felt like an inconvenience because you always dropped whatever you were doing to come to us. Thank you for placing such value on each and every one of us. All of your human effort honored us and more importantly honored God. He truly blessed us with the best father and grandfather in the world. It seems clear that Nick, Rick, all of your son-in-laws and grandsons have made following in your footsteps something they desire to do daily. Thank you for showing us that all of life’s work-building a home, establishing a career and raising a family-must have God as the foundation. I think you knew that your time with us drawing near and that you choose to have surgery because like you told the doctor for perhaps 10-15 more years of life…..wouldn’t that have been wonderful for us!!!! But it wasn’t so and life goes on. Yesterday Richie opened the pool and others trickled in to assist. When we laid open the tarp and began to hose it off a huge rainbow appeared. I do believe that you are in our midst. I thank you for how well you taught Richie to grow from a child to a man. I trust that he will always follow in your footsteps. I think back to the wee hours of the morning when I arrived at your house to take you to the hospital. You were dressed and ready to go but not before chasing Mindy and Mandy all over the house….saying Daddy’s going to get you. You were smiling the entire time, if you were nervous you never let it show. Mommy said that you told her that morning that Grandma and Paul came to you right before you woke up. Mom was very quiet the entire ride to the hospital but you seemed completely at peace. You said to me, let me drive honey since I won’t be driving for a while. You adjusted my seat, mirrors and even the radio and air conditioner. Then we talked the entire ride to the hospital. Looking back it seemed that I, (dare I say, we) wanted to fit everything in that I possibly could. We laughed about Linda and Melissa going to St. Sharbel’s (the Lebanese church) and running out of there. You said you’d like to visit there sometime and I said I’d go with you. We also talked about going to Beirut someday if it ever was safe to travel there. Everything we talked about seemed to be about future plans. You even made me laugh because you said Becky better be careful that she doesn’t become a chubby nurse and how she almost mowed someone down while she was driving you home from a pre-op test. You said and I quote….remember Becky, the pedestrian always has the right of way. You joked about a quirky Jason moment and commented on how well Chris was getting at crossword puzzles. You said when Richie graduates you’d get him a computer job at UPS and talked about the next antique car show coming up to go to with Rick. Mommy sat in the back seat and never uttered a word. After you were changed into your hospital gown they said we can have a few moments together before they whisked you off. The last thing the nurse asked you before you signed a form was if you had a living will. You answered yes and asked if your daughter should bring it later? The nurse sensed mommy’s uneasiness and said I’ll make a note of it and left us to kiss you. The love between you and mommy filled the room with beauty that was mystical. I felt the need to leave you two alone. I kissed you, said I loved you. I heard mommy tell you she loved you and you said love you more.

jeanne

May 27, 2005

paba,

heard a radio commercial about monosodiumglutamate today and thought about you,

went to the movie store to rent dorian gray and thought about you,

saw some crackers + diet pepsi today and thought of you,

watched uncle nick get his butt kicked in Scrabble today and thought of you,

listened to my mom's story of how lost she was for 2 hours in a car today and thought of you.....

i could go on forever. to sum it up, you're always on my mind. this summer won't be the same without you. but i'm sure you have a tan year round up there. you're probably hogging all the sun because we haven't gotten much down here!! share the wealth!! ;)

love you

-jeanneee

Tina Gentile

May 5, 2005

Dear Family,

We are proceeding through this year of first together. Not much has been easy about it. Yet, we need to be proud of the way we still come together to enjoy each others company and to support our special mom. May 1st was a hard one for mom.This was their day to celebrate how perfect they thought the other one was. What a great love we were witness to. This Sunday is Mother's Day. Mom has earned this day more than in any year past. I still can't help but to reflect on my last e-mail conversation with dad. I tried to give him the credit I felt he deserved, and he gave it all back to mom. If we ever doubted the strength dad knew she had before, we don't now. Even on the days when she needs to fall apart, she makes the choice to not stay stuck for us. We all have had those intense waves come upon us.We can understand how much more these are for her. We all continue to try to follow the example of strength that dad/paba showed us, and mom continues to show us through the most difficult of all. Some harder first for us are just around the corner. I am glad that we don't have to go it alone. Each member of this family from the oldest to the youngest is special. After all, remember that we each have a piece of a wonderful man inside our hearts. At the end of a church service they sometimes say the following. May God bless us, and keep us. May He make His face shine upon us. I pray this for mom on this Mother's Day, and everyday that she travels through.Love to all, Tina

jeanne

April 7, 2005

Hey Paba

I decided now was a good time to write because I've been thinking about you alot lately. Alot of important things have been happening in my life. I started going to youth group and it's really changed me. We went on an awesome retreat and God really opened up the eyes of my heart to what life is really about. I'm learning to give up alot of parts of me that didn't honor God. I made alot of friends there that are really awesome and alot like me. I also turned sixteen! I got to go to a really cool concert and had a party with my friends. I've also been running track since the winter. I found my true passions in life; God, running, and history class. Haha. I wish you were here so I could share all of my dreams and accomplishments with you. I'm still reading.. won't forget this past summer reading by the pool with you. Now that the sun is out I remember you even more vividly. I have that Arab blood in me; I'm not hot at all! I soaked up the sun all day yesterday. Im burnt, but I think you'd be glad I didn't use sunblock, cuz you were always calling me pale! :P I'm going to Florida this Wednesday with the band; that should be exciting. I'm excited to drive, get a job, and run alot this summer. I also wanna grow closer to God and get to know my bible better :] Thanks for being the guiding voice in my head when I'm about to make a wrong choice or get upset. You are always going to be such a huge part of me. Sometimes we have to cry for you, but its only because we miss you so much. But I know I'll see you again. Nana is so amazing and she takes care of us more than we take care of her.

All of my love,

Jeanne

Jeff Hilliard

March 29, 2005

I couldn't sleep at all last night.

Big Party going on upstairs in Heaven!!!

Happy Birthday Paba!!

Tina Gentile

March 28, 2005

Dear Daddy,

As each first goes by without you we feel like you should be there. Yesterday was Easter and we wanted you there. Today is your birthday and we wish you were here so we could give you a kiss upon your head and wish you happy birthday. On these special days we miss you alittle bit more, but everyday we have reasons to wish you were here. You touched our lives each and everyday with your joy. When I think of you, it is that you were the joy in my life. Nothing seemed to shake us because you were there. I recently found a stack of pictures of you that I didn't know I had. When I look at them it is hard for me to believe that you thought you took bad pictures. You have a smile in everyone. In eveyone you are bringing joy to the person you are with in that picture. While it is hard to let go of wishing you were here, I have to be thankful for all the times you were there. You gave us a life that others could only dream of. Thank you for all the times you were there when I was a little girl, thanks for being there when I was married, thanks for being there to be the best PaBa my children could ever have, thanks for taking me to church as a little girl, and sitting beside me as an adult as we worshipped together. Mom believes that you have now lead the way for us to reunite with you someday.Until that day I will miss you, wish you were here, and hold on to the hope that I will be next to you again someday. All my love,Tina

Your loving family

March 28, 2005

Good morning Daddy, Happy Birthday!I'm hoping and guessing that Grandmom made you your favorite Coconut Cake. I woke up at 4 am clutching my pillow with a huge lump in my throat and tears streaming down my face. There is such a longing to embrace you and kiss your forehead. Yesterday was Easter Sunday....I'm sure yours was SPECTACULAR....ours was very nice. When the family gathered at Nana's the mood was more festive than it's been in the past. I think we all felt your presence. Maybe it was the smell of kibbee baking in the oven when we opened the front door. Nick did a great job....it was delicious. The most incredible person to have in our midst though is Mommy (Nana) she has been steadfast in her faith and continues to amaze us with her quest to lead our family. You would be so proud of her. Trish and her family weren't with us yesterday but we talked about them the entire time. All funny stories about the little ones. Your little pumpkin, Rachael, kept everyone amused. She is her father's child....very sly and charming at the same time and boy does she sweat!!! We celebrated Jeanne's 16th birthday. She had a keychain with a picture of you and she on it....very sweet indeed. Nicole is on the road....send angels to guide her....Jess is right behind her...send more angels. Alyssa is gearing up for softball season. Everyone is back from Greece....they climbed mountains together and had a wonderful time with their nana...thanks to you. The most poignant moments of the day were Tina's loving arm around mommy in church yesterday when she was crying...so tender...so comforting. The other was walking behind mom and Joe as they departed church together arm in arm. When God allows you to peak out at us I hope these are the things that you see. We miss and love you sooooooooo very much. Happy Birthday to you, Nick, Dad, Daddy, Paba, Pop-Pop, Poppy!!!!!

March 8, 2005

March is coming in like a lion....cold and wintry. This week mom and the kids are off to Greece. Nick and E are in the Bahamas and Trisha's family, along with Linda & Fred are off to Aruba. So you see Dad, life goes on but all so differently than before. Each of us carries you with us now wherever we go. You're the first thought upon waking and the last before drifting off and of course throughtout the day we all carry thoughts and memories of you. Your chair is still empty but you've now taken a seat in our hearts. Your cough, blowing your nose and laughter is no longer audibly heard but sometimes our minds ear can still hear all your familiar sounds. Our hearts eyes see your tender loving smile. Our lips can only remember what it feels like to kiss your bald head. Our hands still can imagine the warmth and unconditional love of your hands embrace. Your presence is missed beyond what any of us can express in words. We've all cried buckets of tears over you. We all want you to come to us in our dreams. It's been almost 8 months and I'm learning slowly to rest in the hope that someday we will see one another again. No one can take away our history, our memories of you, and what a truly rich life we all have had because of you. Thank you a million times over. My own personal journey of grief and mourning has been an experience that I will never forget. Losing a parent is tough. To date the hardest loss I've ever felt. I know I will need to let you go many times over but that doesn't mean I will ever leave you or you me/us. I miss you! I love you! You are never ever forgotten. It is said that life is a series of hellos, goodbyes and hellos. Saying good bye to you dearest father of all, caused many a heartache in our close and loving family. Knowing that you had a deep faith in a loving God eases my understanding that this good-bye is not final but it is for a season. One day you'll say hello again. I picture you at the banquet table waiting for each of us. What beautiful memories we have of you. We are all taking good care of mom/nana and she of us. Jeff has taught our family so much about life. He has been a strong presence in your absence. We all treasure the relationship we had with you. Those memories are helping us along our own personal journey. We are learning as we go....finding things to be thankful for....experiencing life, love and family....we all know you would not want it any other way. Until next time....visit us in our dreams and know you're always close in our thoughts...forever in our hearts.

Tina Gentile

December 24, 2004

Dear Pops,

Thoughts of you are with me when I wake, when I am ready to fall asleep, and many times in between. We all know that you would not want us to be sad. Your whole life was aimed at making us happy. You would be so proud of how everyone has stuck together to carry on. We now clearly see why you admired mommy's strength. She has made it her goal to lead her family on. I thought the same thing Jeff did when I looked through the pictures of a Christmas past at your house. You were sitting off to the side watching over each family as they opened their gifts. If you had known you were in the pictures, I am sure you would of moved back.I know you and I felt the same about being in pictures. You would be surprised how many goods ones we have of you. I still wish I would of bought the one of your funny face when you took my girls and I through the Hershey Park factory. I know you are spending Christmas with Jesus, but I believe He will allow you to peek down on us. You may see us cry. You will also see us laugh, see us playing Scrabble, and of course see us eating! Enjoy your Christmas with Jesus. When you do peek down make sure Tom isn't using more blanks then he should, that Linda & Rick aren't out front sneaking a smoke, that Rachael isn't tuning up little Tom, and so on, and so on...

All my love to you dad, Tina

Jeff Hilliard

December 22, 2004

My fondest memory of Paba during Christmas was the joy he had watching his kids and grandkids open up their presents. On Christmas day He & Nana would always make their routine visits to each kids' house and spend equal amount of time watching their grandkids open their gifts. And then we had our exchange of gifts with Nana & Paba. I always gave him a battery operated screwdriver. He loved it. As soon as they entered our house, my dad would always ask "dad, how about a cup of coffee?" and always offered breakfast. They would stay for a while and then they would say "okay, we have to go to Diane's house, and then we have to go to Tina's house", etc.

I also looked through some pictures recently at the house. Remember the time a few years ago we did family Pollyanna and we exchanged gifts amongst families? Paba was in the background of a bunch of pictures that were taken that Christmas. In every picture for every family there was a look of joy, excitement, and happiness by Paba in watching the families open their gift baskets. It is nice to know that we have those pictures and memories to refer to.

This Christmas Paba wouldn't want it any other way for our family to enjoy ourselves the way we know how. So I ask all of you to be strong and continue to smile and know that Paba will still be there as we open up our presents. And he will still be filled with love, joy, excitement, and happiness knowing that we are all together as a family- the family that he and Nana raised so well!!

Love

Jeff

Diane Kiewel

December 21, 2004

Dear Daddy,

It's been five months since you've been gone and now we'll be celebrating our first Christmas without you. The memories of Christmas past are all so vivid in my mind. I think of you all day everyday many times over as I know everyone else does also. The funniest memory is when we all went to the tree farm to get our trees when Nick lived in Edgemont. It had to be the coldest day of the year much like yesterday and today. Anyhow, you had all of us drive ahead of you so you could keep an eye on our trees when your tree blew off of your truck onto West Chester Pike. I remember how no tree was fully decorated unless you hung the thin silver tinsel on it which you later advanced to the thick less attractive 9 ft garland. My favorite though is how you loved those huge multi-colored outdoor bulbs. When we lived on Overhill Road kids would steal them and you'd have lots of extra bulbs to replace the stolen ones. This was also when you loved putting out the large plastic Nativity Scene along with Santa and his reindeers. I remember when we went to Sears on 63rd Street to buy those....thank goodness for all your 9 passenger station wagons. :-) You were an amazing dad that sounded a lot like Santa too. I can still imagine the sound of reindeer hooves landing on our roof on our rowhouse on 64th Street. For a dad to tell us this story and his children to really believe in the magic of Christmas was an amazing fete. The greatest joy of all for me is in how in your gentle, quiet, obscure way you lived the life of a servant. I never knew a man that was more like Jesus than you. Your faith in a loving God was the walk you walked each and everyday. Your commitment to others and your giving nature are all attributes I long to emulate. It is hard for us to imagine that you are celebrating Christmas with "the Newborn King" because we'd love nothing more than for you to be sitting at the table with us this Christmas. My hope and prayer is that somehow, someway you will be with us in spirit on Christmas day. You are forever in our hearts, minds and thoughts. We love you Daddy!

Merry Christmas!!!!!!

Nicole Matteucci

November 21, 2004

tonight after dinner at nana's house a bunch of us were just sitting around talking, laughing at jeff. and then we all just started thinking out loud about paba and we shared tons of stories about our great times with him. sure, he was a quiet, behind the scenes sort of guy but he had his really fun moments. his presence alone was just amazing and really comforting, and although it's hard not seeing him, we have to keep in mind that his spirit and his memories are always with us. the Lord blessed us so much with such an awesome paba, and i hope that it's encouraging to know that he loves us so much and is watching over us every day.. nana and i were talking about psalm 40 one day, and it's such a source of strength for her, check it out.

love always,

nicole

Jeanne

November 19, 2004

I was thinking alot about Paba today. And how happy he was. And how happy he made me, and all of us, and nana. And sometimes when I'm having a bad day, I just wish I could hug him again, or even see him smile, or get mad and grind his teeth, even though I could never take that seriously, it only made me laugh :) I miss you Paba. I have this great picture of me, him, jess, and nicole with him when we were babies. And he was holding us and smiling and we were so little, and the last time I saw him he was holding me and smiling. He never changed :)

Love

Jeanne

Tricia Finley

October 18, 2004

Something to Share:

I had a dream two weeks ago of Daddy. He was holding my hand and walking with me. His hands were still rough like they always were. His hair grew long and straight around the sides and was flying in the wind. I said Dad your hair got so long and he laughed. He told me that his heart was stopping. I said right now and he said yes but it doesn't hurt. Then he said it stopped and my dream was over. I believe he came to me to tell me that he did not suffer. This is the only dream I have had about him where he has come to me. It was nice to hold his hand and see him again. I pray he comes to me and all of our family to bring us some comfort.

I am always thinking of you and love you Dad.

Love

Tricia

jeanne

October 17, 2004

I just wanted to thank Paba for giving me the best example of how to enjoy life and live it to the fullest. I've been trying to cast off my worries and anxieties and leaving them up to the Lord to solve for me. Paba would want me to live carefree and have fun. Thats all :) And I love you Paba and never stop thinking of you! Save me a spot up there!!

Love Jeanne

jeanne

September 5, 2004

Dear Family ;)

Last night I had a dream about Paba. It was a big goodbye pool party. I have these dreams often; where we all get to say goodbye for real;and hug him and kiss him as much as we want. He was swimming and I was in his arms in the pool and I gave him a gift before he went into surgery. It was a "lucky bean" charm. I woke up very sad and I felt his presence missing alot, and I haven't gotten upset for awhile. However I thought that it was a stupid gift to give him a lucky bean because he had God as his protection the whole time. And he had his family with him at a pool party so what could have made him happier that day? I was just missing him alot, and thinking about him and how I wish he would just show up today. But he doesn't need any lucky beans anymore because God is with him forever now.

"Life is not measured by the number of days you lived

But by the number of lives you touched"

"Some people come into our lives, leave footprints in our hearts, and we are never, ever the same."

Love you Paba

Tina Zammer-Gentile

August 28, 2004

Dear Family,

When I think of daddy I remember the way I felt to be around him more than the details of our moments together. The pain we feel without him is great, but I would not trade a minute I spent with him. I am so touched with how everyone has taken on something that he did to continue our family in the way that he taught us. I know that he is smiling that special smile for us in heaven. I love you all, Tina

Jeanne

August 27, 2004

I was studying my bible this morning, and one of my favorite chapters so far is Revelations; its really complicated but it talks alot about heaven and Jesus coming again. I read Revelations 7 and it was really beautiful. Its called "The Great Multitude in White Robes". I'll write some passages. I believe this passage is about ANGELS like Paba =)

"All the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. They fell down on their faces before the throne and worshiped God... Then one of the elders asked me, "These in white robes- who are they, and where did they come from?" I answered "Sir, you know." And he said, "These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Therefore,

they are before the throne of God

and serve him day and night in his temple;

and he who sits on the throne will spread his tent over them.

Never again will they hunger;

never again will they thirst.

The sun wil not beat upon them,

nor any scorching heat.

For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their sheperd;

he will lead them to springs of living water.

And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."

I thought that was soo encouraging!

I'll share many more passages I found about heaven in another entry!!

Love you Paba

Diane Kiewel

August 18, 2004

Forever in our hearts and minds. Every thought of our dad/grandfather brings smiles....treasured memories to keep for a lifetime. His legacy lives on in each of us and Mom's love and faith encourages us daily. Rainbows, hummingbirds, butterflys....cool breezes...dad you're everywhere. Today little Rachael said Nana, Poppy and Jesus live at Nana's house. We love you forever and always! Eternity awaits.....

Charlette Finley

August 18, 2004

Just thought I would let everyone know that you are in my prays and thoughts daily. I truly hope each day your lose and sadness gets a little less. I would like to share something with everyone. When Tricia and I were in Mexico we were seating out at the pool and on this day we were talking about your Husband and Dad. It was hotter then Haties out. And as all good women we were complaining about the heat and out of no where there come this cool breeze, I believe it was a little gift from above. I know your Husband and Dad heard us.

Tricia,

You are a little sister to me. I pray it gets easier everyday. But all your memories of your Dad will be their to comfort you and he will always be with you. The sun shines on all of us now in a new way!

Love Charlette

kerri and jenny finley

August 16, 2004

i love you poppy i hope you are happy and are haveing fun

love kerri & Jenny

Katherine Vanni

August 14, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kathy Vanni

Jeanne

August 12, 2004

Yesterday something truly amazing and beautiful happened. A bunch of us were sitting outside nana's on the back patio and it had just finished raining. I was crying and nana and her daughters were talking about building an addition on the house. Nana went inside, and Aunt Linny noticed a huge, PERFECTLY arched rainbow right above only nana's garage. It lasted for at least 2 or 3 minutes and it was a beautiful promise from God and Paba. Nana said that it was "just perfect" and that it was his "okay to go on with your plans for the house." Also I feel like hes been watching us crying and hes trying to dry all of our tears. Nana said she's going to look up rainbows in her Bible. I looked in my Bible journal today and I found that I had written that "a rainbow encircles the throne of God." How awesome is that!! Were so lucky to get signs, I hope they never stop as the time passes..

Love Jean

Chris Kiewel

August 11, 2004

I was lucky enough to know Paba for almost ten years. Not only did I know him, but I also found out what a truly blessed family he began. It's ironic that in these difficult times I realized how lucky I am to be a part of his family. With heavy hearts, his beloved ones must go on without him. I think we'll see him again, though. If Heaven's anything like they say it is, Paba will have Nana's house ready for us when we arrive. He'll have every food he ever made ready for us to eat. There'll be shishkabobs, cucumber salad, a bunch of Lebanese food that I can't spell, and even some Pathmark fried chicken for those blue-eyed American grandkids. Thanks for everything, Paba, and thanks to the Zammer family.

jeanne

August 10, 2004

I'm so glad that we can always write in this book. It always helps me to read or write when I am sad and so this a big help. Thanks Jeff =). Me and my mom were talking yesterday about how we miss just having little conversations with him. Small talk. And how he used to sit down once a week with the Pathmark ad, a pen and paper and write down all his groceries. I was telling my mom how many bags of potato chips and pretzels are stocked in the back of nana's cabinets as I was cleaning them out. Im reading my summer reading book now and it always reminds me of Paba because a few weeks ago, him my mom, Jamie and I were down at the pool and he was squirting us with the noodle while we were in our chairs and my book got soaked. So all the wrinkled pages make me laugh. Everyone keeps mentioning how he used to try to teach them the Cryptogram but no one really listened. Me being one. He was so smart and made it look so easy but I was always bewildered when he'd show me how to do it. He used to be so proud when nana and I finished the Jumbles. I still haven't had him in any dreams but my mom and I always see a black butterfly wherever I go and I know that is his sign to me and my mom. I love you Paba!!- as he would say... See ya later, alligator... after awhile, crocodile.

Love Jean

Richie Byrd

August 9, 2004

I have tried multiple times to write in this guestbook since my Paba passed away. And each time I could never fully articulate what I wanted to say. I still have trouble finding the words to use to describe one of the greatest men I have ever known. Not only was he my grandfather, but he was also my father figure. He taught me the virtues of being a man. He showed me, through his relationship with Nana, the correct way to treat a woman. Nana and Paba’s relationship is something to strive for, they lived for each other, they both set the standard for true and undying love. I can only hope to achieve what they had achieved in their 50 years of marriage. It’s amazing how many times I’ve had the urge to call Nana’s house and ask Paba for directions or help with something around the house since he’s been gone. I was not done learning and I’m sure he was not done teaching me everything that I needed to know. I love you Paba and I miss you every day.

Love, Richie

Di Kiewel

August 8, 2004

Yesterday was my birthday, my first without daddy. It was rough....last year he called me at work and said Diane, Daddy....happy birthday honey. I missed him a lot yesterday. Today I sat on the beach and was filled with 47 years of shore memories. Do you all remember the boats that daddy made in the sand? He even fanagled a steering wheel. Or does anyone remember the cowboy blanket? On our last day of vacation one year daddy said enough with this blanket....lets leave it to go off to sea.... He always took us out so deep....or so it seemed....we'd be screaming with fear....yet knew that we were safe with him. How he loved the ocean....how he hated "green heads" I remember how he would suck in his gut whenever a pretty girl would walk by....it always made mommy laugh....because she knew that she was his one and only. So many beach memories.... what about the water fight in Zee's Steak Shop in Wildwood through the kitchen window....Nick was merciless with the hose...daddy kept laughing even though the place was getting flooded....Daddy used to pass me in my Datsun B210 like I was standing still and the speed limit was 70 at the time....his yellow caddy was a blur...I'd pull up a 1/2 or so later and he said I passed you awhile back...in your puttle jumper....some families have no memories of their fathers or grandfathers.....our memories are priceless! Keep looking up. THis is our book so write and share your stories of daddy/paba/poppy with us whenever. Jeff sponsored it for us. :-) Love you all, Di/Aunt Dee

Tricia Finley

August 7, 2004

To My Dear Family,

Our Dad was truly the "BEST" and is deeply missed by all of us. I pray that someday soon we will be able to smile and laugh again. Daddy would not want us to be this sad! I miss you soooooo much Dad!

Love Your Baby

Carol Wedeven

August 3, 2004

Dear Jean and family,

We were saddened to hear of the passing of our dear friend, Nick. May your precious memories of his gentle spirit, his loving heart and the glow of Jesus' smile on his face bring you great comfort and joy. We pray that God's Spirit will lift you up and grant you His everlasting peace. Love and blessings,

Vern & Carol Wedeven

Jeff Hilliard

August 2, 2004

I am a firm believer that all things happen for a reason. My Paba (grandfather) was fortunate enough to retire from UPS at the young age of 55. He spent his final 15 wonderful years with the people he cared for most; his wife (Nana), children, and grandchildren. He lived vicariously through his family, which brought him the ultimate joy in life. He was a true disciple of God. As time goes on I will cherish the moments I was able to spend with my grandfather. He will be deeply missed by our family each and every day. It's not how long you live, but what you've accomplished while you were living. My Paba (grandfather) accomplished so much in his time on earth. I love and miss you dearly Paba.

Love Jeff, your SCRABBLE buddy!!

Rick Kiewel

August 2, 2004

I enjoyed every minute I ever spent with Paba, Nick, or as I like to call him, Dad. He was truly the father figure in my life, and I will strive to be more like him in everything I do. I take comfort in knowing that he is looking down on his family, his legacy, and look forward to the day when we again will meet.

Nicole Matteucci

August 1, 2004

I've lived down the street from Nana and Paba for just about 16 years. I have so many memories with my Paba- watching Jeopardy with him every now and then, sitting down by the pool with him in the summer, planting flowers with him back when I was in gradeschool... Today some of us were talking about how Godly our Paba is- he was so much like Jesus. He helped everyone- whether we needed a ride back from the airport or a loaf of bread from the supermarket. He did everything with a willing heart and a smile on his face. I think that as sad as this past week has been, we all have learned that we should follow our Paba's example- I know he loves us and is smiling at us from heaven right now.<3

Jeanne

August 1, 2004

I wanted to sign my Paba's guestbook to say how much he is deeply missed and how I miss seeing his smiling face everyday. However it has gotten easier for me knowing that I will see him and feast with him one day again. I love you Paba! Thank you to everyone for your comfort at Trinity & all our family friends :)

-a granddaughter of Nick

Diane Kiewel

July 31, 2004

For everyone that came to daddy's funeral service, sent cards, flowers, etc...we thank you. We especially thank you for your prayers and ask that they continue for our family.

Please feel free to write and share your thougths with us.

Love, Di

Lisa and Curtis Baker

July 26, 2004

Dear Jean and family,

We send a great big hug to you Jean and to all Nick's loved ones. Nick blessed so many lives and it was an honor to know him. The Lord blessed you with a wonderful husband, father and grandfather! Praise his holy name!

Toula Tiliakos

July 26, 2004

Dear Mrs. Zammer, Diane, Rick and your entire family,

Our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. May he rest in peace. Our prayers are with you all.

Love,

Toula, John, Zick, Alexandra

Elaine Gaspare

July 26, 2004

So sorry to here of the loss of your best friend but also rejoicing to know that he is with the Lord. I always admired the closeness and love he displayed to his family but also the way he cherished having his wife by his side. You just knew he was always "in love." What a wonderful example of a loving father and husband he was to everyone. I know he will be missed.

With love,

Elaine

antoinette goffredo

July 26, 2004

i have always loved your kind ways and smile, you were so much like dan. who went to be with the lord also in 2002.

love

antoinette

Michael & Ellen Guillory

July 26, 2004

Nick:

Ellen and I heard about you dad's untimely death from Betty. Our heart felt sympathy to you, Lizzy and Rach, your mother, your siblings and your extended family. We are thinking about all of you during this sad time.

Michael & Ellen

Mary Van Leeuwen

July 26, 2004

My most vivid memory of Nick is the way he and Jean would roll up their sleeves and organize FOOD for church gatherings. I can still see them doing hamburger patties in our kitchen prior to a small group barbecue a few summers ago. They just walked into the kitchen and got down to business! Trinity C.R.C. has a reputation for hospitality that owes much to this quiet, hard-working saint of God.

I didn't know Nick played Scrabble till I saw a previous entry in this guest book. I look forward to playing with him on high some day!

Grace and peace to the whole family at this time,

Mary & Ray Van Leeuwen

Alice Kelley

July 26, 2004

What a sad loss! I shall be holding all of you in the light, for comfort and healing.

Love,

Alice Kelley

Sean and Jennifer Bryan

July 26, 2004

Nick, Liz, and Family,

Sean and I are so sorry for your loss. May the special memories you've shared be of comfort to all of you. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sean and Jennifer

Kathleen and Jerry Jones

July 25, 2004

To the Zammer Family,

Although we have never had the opportunity to meet either Mr. Zammer or Nicholas, Elizabeth's husband, we have heard so many wonderful things about him from Betty Sunday. What a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend he must have been.

I know he will be sadly missed by all of you. May many fond memories be your consolation,

The Jones Family

Thibodaux, Louisiana

Karen Kiley

July 25, 2004

Nick, Elizabeth & family,

I am so sorry for your loss.

Karen Kiley

Bill and Betty Sunday

July 25, 2004

Billy and I send our deepest sympathy. We loved Nick and we are sorry we cannot be with you at this time. May our Lord strenghen all of you in this time of deep sorrow.

Betty and Billy

P. S. I'll bet Nick has organized the first Scrabble game ever held in Heaven.

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