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Ademar Rakowsky
May 19, 2014
J.M.J.
Hey Josh, Ryan, and Matt,
It's Mr. Rakowsky, formerly of Holy Ghost Prep, but now resident in Central Ohio. My condolences! I just read of your Dad in the LaSalle alumni mag: he was three years younger than me. I will pray for his soul (Psalm 130: De Profundis) as well as for the three of you and your families! Prayer occupies most of my free time nowadays. Josh, I have fond memories of teaching you and working out with you @ Holy Ghost, plus visiting your house a couple of times when your Mom was still alive -- she, Dad, and I had some really interesting discussions! They were well-read people.
God bless all three of you! In the Eucharist is your deepest happiness, and your closest connection with Mom and Dad!
-- Ademar (you're all way over 18, so it's first name now.)
Joe & Bonnie DeWald
September 27, 2013
Dear George & Claire, I have many fond memories of knocking on your door on Angus Rd seeking my next adventure with Steve. Even as a young boy I knew Steve would grow up to be an honorable man,.. a good man,.. and he was. God surely has taken this great man for a reason. I'm very sorry for your family's loss.
Marc Bellerive
August 19, 2013
Ryan and Josh, I am sorry for your loss. I have never met your dad but knowing the 2 of you I can only imagine that he was a wonderful man.
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judie davis
August 19, 2013
Love u Jamie...keep ur strength up...
August 19, 2013
Jamie, Josh, Ryan and Matt, May you find comfort in the wonderful memories you share. Steve was a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lynne and Eddie Denham
Kerry (Flynn) Tate
August 18, 2013
Josh, Ryan and Matthew, I am very sorry for the loss of your father. I have many memories of great times with both of your parents on Angus Rd. God bless you all during this difficult time.
August 18, 2013
Deepest sympathy to George and the boys. Life is too short.
Bernadette and Vinnie (Claire's sister)
August 18, 2013
Josh,thinking of you and your brothers and jaimie at this very sad time. Wishing you all strength in the next couple of days and many days to come.
John, Eileen, Ellen, John-Mike and Gunner
Jossette Threatts
August 18, 2013
So sorry to hear. Please except my prayers and thought for your dad's passing. I am sure it is not easy.
Donna and Kevin Flynn
August 18, 2013
Heaven just received another angel. Fly high and soar Steve, You will always be in our hearts and sadly missed. Love, Donna and Kevin Flynn
Karen Flynn
August 18, 2013
Sorry to hear about your loss. I have very fond memories of Steve and my dad being great friends when I was little. We still remember and laugh about all the crazy things they did.
My heart goes out to all of you, and I am sending prayers your way. Steve will always be remembered.
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