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Jonathan Haddad Obituary
He was born on October 10, 1986, attended Martin Elementary, Bennet Middle and Manchester High schools, graduating in 2004.
In addition to his parents, Jonathan is survived by his loving and caring brothers, Michael Jr. of Willimantic, Max and Spencer of Manchester and his Pug, Nugget. He is also survived by his grandparents, Charles and Marion Knybel of N. Carolina; his aunts and uncles, Sandra and John Ragna of Fla., Carol and Rick Graziano of Waterbury and Louis Haddad of N.Y.; his cousins, Bethany Ragna, Katy and Nathaniel Mayer, Daniel Ragna, Darcie and Kevin MacKay, Kristie and Eric Moore and his second cousins Samantha, Christopher, John, Ryan and Tyler. Jonathan also leaves many other relatives and devoted terrific friends.
Burial will be private and there are no calling hours.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 28th, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 220 Valley St., Willimantic.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that "Celebration of Life" donations in Jonathan's name be sent to UConn Health Center Development Office, 10 Talcott Notch Rd., Suite 100, Farmington, CT 06032, Attn: Oncology 6. This gift will benefit other patients and their families during their stay on Oncology 6. Jonathan's family would like to extend their gratitude to his doctors, nurses, and staff at the UConn Medical Center, Oncology 6 and the Neag Cancer Clinic. Each one of them are very special and we will never forget their care, passion and support given to us and our son Jonathan, during his illness.
Arrangements through Potter Funeral Home, Willimantic.
For online memorial guestbook, please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jonathan Haddad
mom
November 18, 2024
My sweet turtle. 17 years have passed and my love for you is forever, Ill always cherish our private conversations on your many visits to UCONN, home and on the very last day. You told me you were tired of running and not be mad. Never ever would I be made at you. You fought so valiantly. Today I wonder what you and Max are up to. I can only imagine. Your brother Mike is getting married in May which will be a very happy time for your dad and I but sad as you and Max will not be there to share the occasion, and spencer would be so happy to have you be the best man! Oh my baby boy, Forever in my heart. Until I hold you again, be good...love Mom
Mom
November 18, 2021
Jonathan,
Not a moment goes by that I don't think of you with so much love. And now I find comfort knowing you were there when Max left us. And you are together again watching over all of us. Continue to send pennies. Love you so much. Until I hold you again....Be good.
MOM
November 18, 2020
Continue to miss you every day, every minute. I find comfort that you now have your grandparents with you now. Love you forever, Until I hold you again. Be good.
Kristie Moore
November 23, 2008
You are so special and I know you are watching over us. It's funny, my Tyler reminds me so much of you when you were little. He has a devious smile and loveable demeanor. When he smiles I see you. You and your brothers prepared me for the two boys I'm raising now in more ways than one = ) I'm glad to have know you and to have loved you. Somehow when I least expect it I'm reminded of you. When I need to courage I think of you. With all my love until I see you in heaven (I think I'll get in - put in a good word).
Love you always.
Rick Graziano
November 23, 2008
Jonathan,
It has taken me almost this whole year since you passed to be able to deal with it. As the poem said I can let your body go but I'll never let a moment of our memories together slip away. It was a honor to be choosen to be your Godfather. At church that day you were looking right into my eyes all the time I was holding you. It was like trust and love was being sent back and forth through our eyes. I knew then there was something special about you and as you grew you proved me right. But I never dreamed you would grow into such a courageous man. Jonathan thank you for caring about me and for spending all those special moments with me. It is so hard to write this while crying like a baby. I will love you for eternity and continue to talk to you always. Pray for all of us so when it is our time we can be with you again. When it is my turn I hope you will be kind enough to be in the room with me and take me home. JJ I really love you and miss you alot/. Unit we meet again/.
Love always & forever
Uncle Ricky
MOM
November 22, 2008
Jonathan, just thinking about you today.Yesterday was not easy for me or your Dad. He misses you terribly. He did and does love you and all of us in his own special way but I think you saw that. You will always be my turtle. You are a special young man that I miss so very much. Continue to be there for me, your dad, and your brothers and for any one else who may need you. You are our angel now shine brightly. Until I hold you again..."BE GOOD" love always MOM
Aunt Carol
November 22, 2008
My dearest Jonathan,
Writing my thoughts of you to you this last year has been somewhat cathartic. Everthing written I'm sure I've told you or if I didn't I should have. I know you know how much I love you and your brothers. You were the children I could never have. You took my breath away the first time I held you only minutes old. You had my heart from that moment on, you were a special little boy and a special man. Your life is an example of the exceptional, what we all should strive to be. I love you so much my little Prince. It has is my pleasure to be your Aunt and to be a part of your escapades. Until I can hold you again. Peace
All my love, all my life........
HADDAD FAMILY
November 21, 2008
JONATHAN E. HADDAD
November 21, 2007
Jonathan, We are all smiling today because we are remembering something you said or something you did, and who could forget those T-shirts! You made us all feel loved and so special. Although a year has passed, you are so loved everyday. We continue to be strong because of you. You taught us so much. Love and miss you every day, my turtle. "Be Good". Mom, Dad, Mike, Max and Spencer
MOM
November 21, 2008
Jonathan,
My last entry to your memory book...I love you beyond words. Today was the hardest day that I have ever had to get through. I'm trying to hold back my tears and just be strong. Damn it Jonathan....I miss you so much. Until I hold you again....Be Good, my turtle. Love you forever, MOM
marie denies
November 21, 2008
A note from the DeNies Family....
We want your whole family to know that you are all in our thoughts today as we remember the special life of your son and brother, Jonathan. We were lucky to have known him and will continue to keep his memory alive in our conversations and prayers. This is undoubtedly a most difficult day for you and we hope you can find strength in knowing how deeply others care for all of you.
Love,
Marie, Greg and Girls
Grandpa and Grandma Knybel
November 21, 2008
Jonathan, We do miss that smile, sometimes impish, those sparkling eyes and that wonderful sense of humor, There will be a glowing light on the Hospice Christmas tree in Hendersonville for you, our grandson, Jonathan.
SUSIE DOUVILLE
November 21, 2008
JOHNATHAN, A YEAR HAS PASSED SINCE YOU LEFT THIS EARTH, BUT YOU HAVE BEEN WITH US ALL EVERYDAY IN SOME WAY OR ANOTHER. YOU TOUCHED SO MANY PEOPLE AND BROUGHT SO MUCH JOY. BY NOW YOU HAVE GOT EVERTHING UP THERE IN CONTROL, GOD FOUND HIS PERFECT MUSE....I LUV YOU LITTLE BUDDY.. KEEP A WATCHFUL EYE ON US ALL DOWN HERE. YOU ARE IN MY HEART ALWAYS.
XOXO
SUSIE
MOM
November 21, 2008
Jonathan, My turtle, I can't believe that a year has passed since I last held you. That is the only day that I try not to remember the whole day.I do remember our conversation with Dr Bona about how much you wanted to be home for Thanksgiving and how you wanted to go on a helicopter ride. I sure hope that you had a chance to have a ride. This year I'll be making a turkey but it won't be the same. Life has moved on but one thing will never change is my love for you and how much I miss you. You were the son that always seemed to understand me. I guess that is because of all of our trips to UConn and the time we spent together. You really seemed more mature than your years. I have so much that I wonder about....and there was so much I wish I could have said to you but I think you know how much I loved you and that I just couldn't go there. We had hoped for a miracle but it never came. You were so strong. You are the best and I don't think I'd be able to find anyone who would not agree. I think your brothers are ok although they don't talk too much. I still need you to watch over them and sometimes give them a swift kick. Please keep an eye on Max especially while he's driving. Oh my sweetheart....you left us with some terrific memories and some great laughs. No one will ever forget those T-Shirts of yours. Through your illness, even though we didn't realize it at the time, you were helping others with Bloom's. Hopefully soon, the researchers will understand this syndrome and lives will be saved. But your life was filled to the fullest. Jonathan, I was always so proud of you,I hope you knew that. I wish we could have more of our conversations. I'm trying to keep my promise to you but I know that you'll understand if I don't. We will always be a family. Katy has said that she named Owen after you because you were so strong. Please keep an eye on him too. And you won't believe this, Collin, Chris's son, carries his blanket around his neck just like you, Do you think he picked that up from the day that you held him? Sweetheart, "be good" Until I hold you again....I Love You forever, MOM
11-21-08
sami zboray
November 21, 2008
Jonnafin-
Its now been one whole year since you've been gone. This time last year i was in the air coming home to see you, just missing you by hours. Im so sorry i didnt get to see you one more time. It should have been my first stop after i got off the plane. Im sorry! Jonny i miss you so much! Think about you everyday. I see your face every morning when i wake up, and your smile gets me going! I wish i could share all these moments with you, but i know you've been watching, all the good and the bad! :-P I love you and miss you so much! I hope you've made a name for yourself up there already, owning everything you do! It barley seems like you've been gone, but here it is a whole year. you will never be forgotten jonny! "in my heart is where ill keep you friend"...and on my arm for the whole world to see! :-) Love you jonny, keep being you!
-always
sami
Aunt Carol
November 17, 2008
It is so very hard to believe that we have not heard your laugh, seen your smile or even a hug for almost a year now. We all miss you so much but know that God needed another angel "to help pour out the rain" and light the night skies. I hope you were able to make it to Amsterdam and Hawaii and meet the relatives, your Grandmothers and Uncles. You have continued to inspire so many people and we share your hopes and dreams with all who were graced to know you.
Please continue to do your thing even in heaven. Be good!
Until I hold you again.........
xxxxxooooo
Forever and ever,My little prince ,
MOM
November 7, 2008
Jonathan, Well, the election has past and we have a new president, Barack Obama. It was a historic election and time will tell if the American people chose wisely.Only in America would this happen! I worked the polls and saw some familiar faces, your friends and their parents. I'm glad that all of the campaigning is over and we can concentrate on rebuilding this nation. I wonder how you would have voted! Be good. Until I hold you again... love and mis you always, turtle. MOM
mom
November 1, 2008
Jonathan, We had another great Halloween at the Bach Dor. Spencer went out with friends around the neighborhood. Not so much candy...no jr mints! Miss you always. Be Good! love MOM
mom
October 30, 2008
Jonathan, A funny thing happened the other day....my cell phone rang but of course I missed the call. A voice message was left...it was you..."Hi,it's Jonny" It was so good to hear your voice again. For some reason Spencer's phone dialed home while he was in school. Thanks for thinking of me. I miss you so much. Love you always. Until I hold you again..."Be Good, Turtle." love mom
Betty and Paul Intagilata
October 11, 2008
Happy Birthday Jonathan. You live on in the hearts of your family and friends!
Love, Betty & Paul Intagliata
MOM
October 10, 2008
Jonathan,
One last birthday wish for this year! Just came back from your celebration with Dad, Mike, Max, Spencer, Uncle Lou and Ryan P...Outback but not our usual waiter, We all toasted you,,,Sorry no Jagger shots! We then came home and let off all the fireworks that you had bought way back when. They were beautiful and noisy,,a lot of smoke too, At the cemetery, you now have your official stone, To celebrate your birthday, I bought a new pair of shoes! We treated the 6th floor to one of those 6' grinders from HPM. They too spent the day thinking about you. You really left your mark here. Hope you enjoyed your day and our small firework tribute to you. Ryan Watt popped in today too. Such great friends. Enjoy the rest of your celebration. Be good...until I hold you again, love you always, MOM
Rick Graziazo
October 10, 2008
Happy Birthday Jonathan
I now can let your body go,
but not the part of you
that will always live in my heart.
My warm memories of you
will be with me all the days of my life, And I will cherish everyone of them. Especially our times alone in your hospital room or sneaking off to let you drive us for ice cream, our chicken wings, the lake , the pool and every memory in between. They will give me strenght when I'm weak & happiness when I'm down. I'll only have to remember your smile and my hope will be renewed. I'll only have to think about the way your eyes touched something deep inside of me, and I'll remember that love bonds one soul to another eternally.
I can let your body go,
but never the love for you
I carry in my heart. You will never be forgotten as I continue to tell eveyone who will listen are antics to gether.
Love Aways & Forever,
Uncle Ricky
mom
October 10, 2008
Jonathan, It's me again....so many of your friends are wishing you a happy birthday today on facebook. I got up at midnight to wish you a happy birthday and it looks like Sam did too. Be Good, Love MOM
Jonathan Haddad
JONATHAN HADDAD
Happy Birthday Jonathan Love and miss you today and every day as we celebrate your birthday. "Forever 21" "Be good, Turtle" Love, Mom, Dad, Mike, Max, & Spencer(taken from the Hartford Courant)
October 10, 2008
Jonathan,
Happy Birthday,Sweetie
As you celebrate your 22nd birthday in heaven with family and friends, we remember the first time we held you, your first smile, laugh. How we miss everything that was you. In your lifetime you have inspired so many and that is a great accomplishment. We love you and miss you dearly.
Love Aunt Carol and Uncle Ricky, Rocky too
sami
October 10, 2008
Jonny-
happy birfday! i miss you so much, think about you everday. todays going to be a rough day, for everyone. i wish i was home with mom, spenc, and nugget today. instead im working myself to the bone over here in az. i got my braclet back finally and man it feels good to have it back. by the way i get more comments on your tattoo, then the other ones combined. everyone loves it! and i love it almost as much as i love you! :-) not a day goes by where you dont cross my mind jonafin. soon enough i will see you again. always and forever with love-sami
MOM
October 10, 2008
Happy Birthday Jonathan!
10-10-08 12:30am
Remember last year when we drove to Willimantic so you could have your first legal drink at midnight. I remember it like it was yesterday. What a special occasion. A lot has happened in a year. Katy has had a son, Owen Jonathan. Watch over him. We 'll go out to dinner to celebrate your birthday. I'll never forget the day you were born and how we had to drive to UCONN and back to Manchester where you were born.You were so small. Who would have known that after 21 years we would have completed the circle. I miss you terribly but today is a day for celebration. A celebration of you...my turtle. A day does not go by that I don't think about you. We all try to be strong because that was what you were. Keep sending down the pennies. Be good my turtle. Happy Birthday, once again, sweetheart. Love you forever, Until I hold you once again...MOM
mom
October 3, 2008
Jonathan, Autumn has arrived...it's cold and the leaves are changing. As we change seasons, our lives have been blessed with another baby. Katy and Nat had their son on October 1st. His name is Owen Jonathan and he's beautiful. I told you always that I was great and now here is the proof...I'm Great Aunt Stephanie. You watch over him...since he is your namesake. Katy and Nat were calling the baby, Lil Pirate. They had no idea until delivery what they were having. Its great to have this bit of cheer especially as your birthday approaches. Love and miss you all the time..."Be Good" turtle. Until I hold you again...love MOM
September 15, 2008
Jonathan, The computer has been down for a couple of days and you know MOM...thank goodness for Spencer. Well, Spencer is at MHS as a freshmen, my last 4 years at MHS. Can you believe it. Max tried once again, but nope...he hasn't found his right path yet. One day he will. We celebrated Dad's 60th birthday. We all went to the movies...some guy flic with Pacino and Deniro. I can remember last year when you and I made that boob cake for him and brought it to the bar...Well, I finally went into the VIP with a friend...another 50th b'day. Time has gone by so quickly...but a day or a moment does not go by that I don't think of you. Just the other day I was making tea, and instead of filling the sugar bowl with sugar, I dumped it into my tea...then tears came to my eyes cause I remember how you liked your tea sweet and how I always said that you were sweet enough! But I drank the tea, just didn't stir it. Oh your wacky mom! You still make all of us laugh and smile when we think about you especially those t-shirts. Be good my turtle. Until I hold you in my arms again. love MOM
mom
July 22, 2008
Jonathan, Sad news came to us on Sunday morning. One of your friends, Nick, was killed in a motorcycle accident. Once again your friends and a family are suffering with this death that came so quickly. Be there for him, my sweetheart as I know you are. You guys are the best friends that kids could have. The sky is brighter with one more star. I love you turtle. "Be Good." Until I hold you in my arms once more...love you forever. MOM
Rick Graziano
July 14, 2008
JJ
I couldn't go to the relay this year, I'm in a friday golf league! The real reason is because I could not handle it this year. I still have a problem. I think because I was not with you that night. I should have been but I wasn't. Shame on me. I love you & still miss you alot. I told Uncle Tommy on the 4th that I would have been in Manchester making our crispy hot wings for us. I miss that too. Love you!!
Uncle Ricky
July 5, 2008
Hi Sweetheart, Happy 4th of July. I just returned from watching the fireworks on the bridge. My favorite one this year was the red star. I think that you had the best spot of all of us...what spectacular displays you must have seen...fireworks from all over the world! Miss you terrible even more. Love you forever, until I hold you once again, "be good". Keep an eye on your brothers, And if you could...give us some good Sunday weather! Hugs and kisses, turtle. MOM
A. Car
June 18, 2008
hi, Sweetie,
Just to let you know I LOVE YOU!!
Fly high from that full moon tonight.
Wondering if that's your smiling face. I think so
Forever
the luminary ceremony
June 11, 2008
more haddudes so another group photo
June 11, 2008
Our 1st team photo
June 11, 2008
Haddudes do a lap
June 11, 2008
June 11, 2008
One of your many luminaries
June 11, 2008
June 11, 2008
Well, Sweetheart we did it. The Relay for Life was awesome. You had so many of your friends walking in memory of you. You had so many luminaries, too. Over 100 Jonathan Haddad luminaries filled Northwest Park. It was cold but with your friends, brothers and aunts there we were warm. You continue to be in everyone's hearts. We wore yellow Haddude shirts and we were not missed as we walked several times as a group. Mrs Sullivan even joined us. She misses walking with her buddy. Mr. Bebyn and his family came to walk too. Mom, Aunt Carol and Sandy and Spencer took a ride(tethered) in a hot air balloon. That was something. I might even go up in one for a real ride! Spencer slept over and came home exhausted. Oh how I wished you were there but I know that you were, smiling ear to ear. You have the best friends ever. We all still miss you very much. Until...be good. I love you turtle. MOM
Sally Ivaldi
June 10, 2008
Stephanie: Better late than never to express to you how sorry I am hearing about Jonathan. I see you every year at Relay and I love being with you. You are such a concerned mother and friend. I just wanted to tell you that I feel for you and know that you will be fine - on some level. Just know that I care.
Rick Graziano
May 22, 2008
Jonathan,
With all the notes left here I think, no I know this important statement needs to be posted.
You are so lucky that you had a very special Mother. Everyone should know she went through all of it by your side. I saw the pain and fear in a loving Mothers eyes. When you were doing well I saw the hope & joy in those same eyes. Most of the time I saw a super strong Mom on an emotional rollercoaster of her life. Then at the end when you told her you were done fighting she let you go. She always knew what was best for you and had the COURAGE to stand by her convictions. I am so proud of her. Along with you she is my Hero. She is still helping those of us who are still having a hard time with your loss. She's your Mom and I saw how much you loved her also. That special bond was a beautiful thing to witness. In my minds eye I can see you smiling at her watching her carry on, always the proud Son. I have a feeling when she gets down you give her a little nudge. Jonathan she is your Mom & you her Son. I miss you. Please feel free to give me a nudge every now & again JJ.
Love always & for enternity,
Uncle Ricky
May 22, 2008
Sweetheart, Yesterday I spent part of our day with your nurses at Uconn. It was extremely difficult for me and your ladies but we were all strong. You see your attitude rubbed off on all of us. It's hard to believe that you are gone now for 6 months but you know that in those months and the ones ahead of us, you were always on our minds and in our hearts. Time has moved on but our love for you is still endless. The clinic gave me pictures of you with Carmel, that smile. I'll treasure it forever since I think it is the last picture I have of you. Don't get me wrong, I don't need pictures of you to remember you but its so good to see you smiling. I think it was taken soon after you turned 21. You are still missed there too. Today I even found a penny at the mall, so you knew I need to know that you were ok.
Jonathan, you had a generous spirit and an open heart. You had that smile that just would not quit. But you had the COURAGE to make your mark on this world in your own way. A mark that will never be forgotten.
Sometimes I wish that I could turn back time, but how far back would I go? I just miss you so much. I'll remain strong. The theme for this year's Relay is: Celebrate! Remember! Fight Back! And that is what I do everyday. Love you and miss you with every passing second. "Be Good"my turtle. forever, MOM
Rick Graziano
May 22, 2008
JJ
I still can't deal with this. I cry out of the blue not knowing when or what triggers it. I miss you. Help me out JJ. Nothing seems to work. I will love and miss you always.
Love Uncle Ricky
May 21, 2008
Jonathan,
It's so hard to believe that it has already been six months since we last heard your voice, heard your laugh or that loud music streaming out your Esclade. We miss you so but God had a better plan for you that we are all trying to accept.
Forever in my heart,always on my mind!
Love, Aunt Car
Aunt Car
May 13, 2008
My dear little man,
I've missed you so much over the last few months. Every where I look I am reminded of you, not that I need to be reminded.
Ah, little prince I love to hear that laughter. I miss your laughter and your smile Jonathan. Be good!
Love forever
May 11, 2008
Jonathan,
Today is my 1st Mother's Day without you. I love you and miss you just like before. My tears still flow when I think about you or when I walk by your pictures. I don't think anyone really understands how much I miss you. One day we will be together again...until then I'll be strong just like you are. Remember your Grandmothers today! love you always my turtle, MOM
mom
March 30, 2008
Jonathan, today Brian and Watt dropped by. They are doing ok. I passed my real estate test and now officially work for Fran Rokicki Realty. Your relay for Life team is going strong. Haddudes are going strong! Your friends have never let you down. I got a nice note from Uconn the other day from a lady that you met years ago in genetics, She wanted us to know that you are still very much loved up there and that they miss you so much. Just like all of us. She went to a meeting that talked about YOU!
Want to hear something funny...the democrats in town are giving me an award at our annual dinner... aren't you lucky...but you will be there with me. You are always with me. I know you are doing fine. I love you so much. Be good my sweetheart. Until then....love MOM
Angel Calafiore
March 28, 2008
The other day I was walking through the mall and saw a t-shirt that only you would have the you know whats to wear in public. Funny how I picked it up to buy it for you and all of a sudden it hit me that you are in a better place makeing other people smile with the t-shirts that would always put a smile on our face.
Rick Graziano
March 5, 2008
Jonathan,
I still miss you very much. I am in a funk that I just can not pull out of since you left us. I know you are in a much better place! I refuse to do the relay for life without you. I saw a crazy site on the computer last week and was just about to call you then it hit me. Jonathan nobody left to eat my chicken wings with. My heart has a whole in it and I feel like I am never going to get better. Well you & I know that once you have had cancer its highly likely to come back again and get you. I have 2 more check ups to make it to 5 years clean. Don't think I'll make it to the 5 year mark or much past it before it's back. Don't much care Jonathan. Life is just no fun at all anymore. well see ya soon JJ.
Love
Uncle Ricky
Aunt Car
February 27, 2008
Hey, Jon
Just registered for the relay.
i miss you soooo much.It's hard to believe that its been over 3 months since I last held you or saw your smiling face.
Forever in my heart
LOve
mom
February 22, 2008
Jonathan, my sweetheart
My heart is still in pieces after 3 months. The time has gone by quickly but the pain is still so real. I miss you so much and that one day we will be together again. Until then....I'll continue to miss you. Love you very much, turtle. MOM
mom
February 14, 2008
Happy Valentine's Day Jonathan
Not a day goes by without me missing you. My love for you is everlasting even though we are apart. I will love you always. "Be good", my sweetheart. Until then...
love MOM
SUSIE DOUVILLE
February 7, 2008
MY DARLIN MUNCHKIN.YOU HAVE BEEN A ROLL MODEL FOR US ALL. THERE ARE SO MANY THAT NEED TO FOLLOW IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS. NEVER DID YOU ONCE COMPLAIN. EVEN THOUGH I WAS IN TEXAS WHEN YOU LEFT THIS WORLD. YOU HAVE ONLY BEEN A THOUGHT AWAY. HELPING ME TO TAKE THINGS A LITTLE MORE IN STRIDE AND STOP TO LOOK ARROUND ME.I'LL AWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES AT THE DINER. TO THIS DAY YOUR DAD STILL PROBABLY THINKS WE SET THE SPRINKLERS OFF IN THE KITCHEN SO WE COULD GO TO THE BAC DOR BARBEQUE.(HUUM WHY DID WE NOT THINK OF THAT EARLIER THAT DAY) MOM WANTED TO CHOCK US WHEN WE TOOK OFF ON THE QUADS.THE DOR WONT BE THE SAME IN THE SUMMER WITH-OUT YOU THERE, BUT YOUR SPIRIT WILL ALWAYS BE IN THE WIND. I LOVE YA LITTLE BUDDY. REST NOW MUNCHKIN. REST. LOVINGLY, SUSIE
Graziano
January 30, 2008
Hey, Both your teams in the super bowl!!! You'll have the best seat in the house!!! Enjoy the game!!
Forever part of my soul,
Love you and miss you terribly,
A. Car
January 2, 2008
Jonathan,
Happy New Year to you!! Will always hold you close in my heart. Continue to feel your strength and courage to guide us along the way.
Love forever,
Car
January 1, 2008
Happy New Year my Sweetheart.
As 2008 begins, my wish is for easier days, may all of our sadness change to happiness. My love for your still remains endless. You are always with me. "Be good". I love you, Jonathan. For now, I 'll work on getting stronger and trying to do my best with Max and Spencer, You continue to guide us all. until then....love you always. MOM
December 31, 2007
Well, Jonathan its almost the New Year and I just can't find my way out of this sadness of missing you. I can use your help. Please fill me with the same strength & courage you had and I admired. Although my confidence is not that high, I plan on starting the New Year with your style, a tough kick butt attitude. I am going to live this year taking care of business no matter what life brings me. Positive and with nothing getting me down. I love and will always miss you but in your honor I'm going to try to emulate your strength and courage. Happy New Year Buddy.
Love always,
Uncle Ricky
Graziano
December 25, 2007
Jonathan,
I still have not accepted the fact that you are in Heaven now. I'm still waiting your call to have me come out to make our favorite crispy chicken wings. Last night, my heart was very heavy again because almost every Christmas eve we spent together. I could not bring myself to get dressed or go anywhere. Everyone tries to give me the same old crap, "he's not suffering anymore, he's happy, he is with all his loved ones and with God. You know, JJ, I truly believe all these things. But they all just do not get it. I still miss you so much. Super Bowl Sunday is fast approaching and I don't know how I could truly be happy without you at the party. The hurt will get less and less I hope but I know it will never go away. Now when I look at our tattoo and rub it I feel you will give me strength. It did not work last night so will you please make it work better. I love you & miss your giggle and the sound of your voice. Please come visit me in my dreams. I need to see you again. Thanks for the CAT scans. I thought for sure it was going to be there again. Deep down I think I wanted so I could be with you again. But I have to go on. See you soon. Have a Merry Christmas with all of our Loved ones hangin with you.
Love,
Uncle Ricky
December 25, 2007
Merry Christmas, my sweetheart.
Sending you all the love I have this day. Love you always and think about you constantly. Until then...love you, Jonathan.
MOM
AUNT CAROL
December 24, 2007
My dearest Jonathan,
Merry Christmas eve to you. I miss you so much but know you are celebrating with love ones in heaven. Forever in my heart. Sweet dreams my angel. Good night.
Love
Bethany Ragna
December 22, 2007
Jonathan - my little cuzzoid - I can't believe a month has gone by already. I will always remember you running around your house acting like a ninja turtle, big Bo draging you around the house, my trips back 'home', your laughs and the many fights we all had. Even though we have been states apart, I could always look forward to our IM conversations - how fun were those? remember the times we picked on your mom? :)
Jon - your strength, courage and outlook on life inspires me (and from the looks of the many entries, others too).
Miss you and love you kid.
December 21, 2007
12-21-07
My Dear Jonathan.
It's hard to believe that it has been one month since you left us.To me it seems like yesterday. Not a moment goes by that I do not think about you.
I love you sweetheart. And I always will. You made me so proud of you and even now reading all of your tributes, I continue to be so proud of you. You have touched so many people and have been loved by so many too. I know that in my heart you will always be here with us and you will give us strength when we need it. I'll love you forever. You are a remarkable young man. "Be good".
Until I hold you again...love, MOM
John & Patti Hermsen
December 20, 2007
Stephanie,
We are so sorry to hear about Jonathan. It brings tears to my eyes thinking of you and what a hard time you must be having. It also brings a smile to my face reading all the wonderful words written by all of Jonathan's family and friends. You can tell how much he was admired and loved by everyone. I will always remember the fun times he and Lyndsey had together; roller blading, street hockey, 1st day of school pictures at your house and bus stop, halloween (loved the trick-or-treating with the wagons and us having the hot toddy's at the neighbors) and Lyndsey with your family at your lake house. She always enjoyed the fun times at your house with the "boys". Jonathan was a big part of our life in Connecticut. His smile and love for life will always be remembered.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of sorrow.
Lyndsey Desotell
December 19, 2007
Jonathan, I will always remember the memories we spent together. Setting up skating ramps in your drive way,running around the play room in your house, and just being happy to be hanging out with eachother. I always remembered waking up in the morning and not waiting to see you outside skating. When I saw you I was so happy and could not wait to spend the whole day with you. Your family and you were a huge part of my life growing up. I will never foreget you and I will miss you very much. I tried to find as many pictures of you to put in my room to remember you and to say hello when I walked out the door. I do not have many, but my memories of you will stay with me forever. I wish we could have talked more after I moved away from Connecticut, but there was not a day that did not go by that I didnt think about you. Every time I put my rollerblades on (which by the way, I am still pretty good) I will think of you and know you are with me having fun just like we used to. I will miss you, but I know you will always be with me. You were my best friend and I am thankful for the years we shared together. Love you very much. Now, everytime it storms out I will know its you skating up in Heaven being free and relaxed. You better practice because when I get up there it will be a competition. Love you Buddy, My memories will always be in my heart.!
Debi Kellogg
December 17, 2007
Good Morning Stephanie,
Let me start out by saying I was so sad to hear about Jonathon's death.
He truly was a special person and his memory will live on for all of
us.
I was putting up my Christmas Tree yesterday and I came across the
ornament that the boys had given me one of the years I was their bus
driver for Martin. I can remember how Jonathon got on the bus and he
was so excited to give me the present. When I brought him home that
afternoon he wanted to know if I had opened it or not and I told him I
had and it was on my tree already.
Every year when I put my tree up I make sure that all of my buses make
their way to my tree since they came from the special kids that I drove
for years. The bring back such great smiles and memories.
I hope this holiday season finds you well and able to enjoy the
season.
Debi Kellogg
Milind Kamdar
December 17, 2007
Haddude-
I didn't really know you in bennet but I was introduced to you in high school and we've been in touch ever since. You are a great person and very down to earth, had a lot of fun hanging out with you. Also, you are one of the strongest person I've ever known and have touched us in every way.
say what up to pac and biggie for me.
Milind Kamdar
The Del Giudice Family
December 16, 2007
Stefanie,
Being neighbors on Timrod Road was a lot of fun. So many simple, happy times watching our children grow and play together. We remember playing in the leaves, riding bikes, playing basketball, hockey, soccer; we could go on forever. We will never forget the birthday parties with Jonathan and the "girls". I guess some things will never change! Jonathan has been and will continue to be an inspiration for many. He will always have a special place in our families heart. Thanks for the memories.
Love,
The Del Giudice Family
December 14, 2007
The Pathway That Has No End December 14 by MOM
When we follow a pathway that has no end
As we travel through life day by day,
Together with those who are dear to our hearts
And are there by our sides what may
But sometimes a loved ones must travel ahead
for reasons that aren't always clear.
And we're left behind to continue along,
missing one who is no longer here.
And while it may seem that the pathway has stopped,
it merely has rounded a bend.
And our loved one goes on to a much brighter place
down the pathway that has no end.
Jonathan, remember when you told me that you'd keep running and it would never catch you. I hope now that you have rested from your running. I hope that one day soon I will be able to meet you on this path just to let me know that you are ok, and for you to know that I'm ok too. You are forever in my heart,and in my memories forever. I love you so very much and just wish for one more hug. love you turtle. always MOM
Mary Jane Viara
December 14, 2007
Jon,
THANK YOU FOR;
Loving my pepperoni bread,
Having that smile of yours on your face everytime I saw you no matter what was going on,
My education of Method Man aka Johnny Blaze,
A reason to pick up pennies, and
showing us all how to live life.
And a very heartfelt THANK YOU to your MOM for sharing you.
Jon,
Continue to watch over all the kids and quide them.
You will be in my heart forever,
Love,
Mary Jane
December 13, 2007
Love Lives On
There is a promise
that wise men can't explain-
that touches us
like gently falling rain...
It faces grief
and lends us toward the dawn...
It comforts us
with strength to carry on...
There is peace
that helps hearts mend...
that whisper softly
"LOVE WILL NEVER END"
I love you Jonathan. Having good and bad days. I miss you terribly. I know that you are close by. They say that each day will get easy but for me I don't think its happening. But I continue for you. And guess what, I passed my class exam now for the state. Be good. love you always. MOM
sami zboray
December 13, 2007
oh jonathan-not a day goes by that i dont think about you, or i see something that reminds me of you or the crazy times weve had together. i miss you so much. ive been looking threw all the pics of us, we sure went a lotta places, and did alotta things. my hs years are filled with memories of hanging out with you, like all the time! haha. dont worry about mom and spenc, ill be there for em. your strength rubbed off on your mom, cuz shes one tough lady. i love you jonny, remember you gotta teach me to drive standard when we meet again. you owe me that! :-) your my hero jonny, and whenever i think i cant do something i think of you now, and you are my strength and power to keep going. thank you for ALL the good memories we had, doing only god knows what. we will have thouse memories again. See you soon jonnythan, my hero, love you forever and always!!!
Jonathan Wyman
December 12, 2007
Haddad, we've been through alot together over the last few years, some good some bad, but i wouldnt have it any other way. I'm going to miss you man but I know your happy now. Rest in peace buddy, never going to forget you.
Robert Saulnier
December 12, 2007
Mr. Jonny Hadookins,
I had some of the best times with you and will remember you always. I hope youre haven a good time lounging out up there. We'll all be together again someday.
Michelle
December 11, 2007
Jonathan, You better be WALKING around up there so you can keep an eye on all of us! You have no idea what you meant to me and all the staff at ONC 6. We Love You! Love, Michelle
December 8, 2007
You took only pictures of animals
December 8, 2007
Our trip to Washinton zoo
December 8, 2007
Jonathan with Nugget and Shadow
December 8, 2007
a Thanksgiving tradition
December 8, 2007
Jon with his brothers and cousins
December 8, 2007
Jon and Aunt Sandy
December 8, 2007
jon's graduation toast by MOM
December 8, 2007
lyndsey kenton
December 8, 2007
Jonny~ You are the strongest person I have ever met, you have touched so many people's lives. I will never forget the times we spent in the barn, at barkley's hockey games dancing to the music during breaks, the beach and so many other good times your memory will live on in my heart forever and aways. ~love always Lindsey
Lindsey Kenton from Manchester, CT - December 7, 2007
James German MD
December 7, 2007
> 7 December 2007
Dear Ms. Knybel,
I have just received the envelope with the program
of Celebration for Jonathan's life. I was deeply moved.
I am doubly glad, now that Jonathan has left us, that I was
able to have the short visit with him at his bedside, and with
you. It, of course, was inevitable that he soon would depart this
life, but when I perceived how wondrously you were going to handle
everything, make the final phase of his life as full as possible,
truly enjoyable for him, I was happy; and Mrs. German had the same
feelings.
You soon will have rested from this ordeal. I hope, maybe
next November, to have a note from you saying all's well. Something
tells me very clearly that it will be for you. You now are a greater
person!
And.....we in human biology shall continue to learn from
Bloom's syndrome. Some of the things we learn will be of value to
others, and Jonathan and you contributed, for which I thank you;
others you'll/we'll never know will be grateful also.
With all my good
wishes,
James German
MOM
December 6, 2007
This was my eulogy that was spoken at Jonathan's Celebration Mass on November 28, 2007
On behalf of my family, Welcome to St. Paul's Church.On December 14, 1986, Jonathan was baptized here.
I wrote this so many times in my head and on paper and now this is my final copy.
On October 10, Michael and I took a ride down 84 west to UCONN. My doctors thought that Jonathan might have to be born there because of his small size. Luckily after several tests, the doctors there said it would be alright to have him in Manchester. So we drive back to Manchester in RUSH HOUR traffic...he had a thing for rush hour traffic. Jonathan was born at 6:20 pm weighing in at 5lb 7oz. and 19" long. Jonathan's rides to UCONN started early.
He was named after Jonathan Hart from the Hart to Hart tv show. One of his Dad's favorite shows. Think of the others and you get his favorite shows! For some unexplainable reason, He got to name the boys and I the girls. They were probably much better off with his choices than mine as I write this. I was ok with Jonathan as long as that was what we called him. Much later came Jon, and Jonny and the Haddude! To me, he will always be my turtle.
Although small in stature, we never and he never let that stand in his way. He was spoiled just like the rest of them!Jonathan love of cars started early, a gene he got from his Dad. He inherited a small battery operated white model with only one gear...forward. He soon graduated to a 2 seater red jeep that he and Amy would drive in our driveways on Timrod Rd. Both pretending to be "mommies" and Amy's effortless tries to let him know that she was the Mommy! Then one Christmas, Dad bought him a white porcshe, driven in our big room with Max as his co-pilot. Oh, there wer plenty of bikes, and scooters and of course, matchbox cars. Soon Jonathan would be approaching driving age and the car discussion started. Because of his size, not every suggestion was a good one. Dad chose an audi. Up until reading some of his friends' tributes, I thought he was a cautious driver! After so many months, Jonathan feel in love with a mini-cooper. With the help of the internet, he constructed his car. And off went Dad and Jonathan. He chose a green standard model...one that mom was not able to drive. and he knew that I didn't want to learn. He was so proud in his senior year when he got best car in the yearbook. After a bout with lymphoma, he was promised anything he wanted after chemo. Jonathan wanted a cream colored white cadillac escalade with heated leather seats. I can still remember the days of discussion we had about that on up on the 6th floor. Despite my objections, the mini was gone and the escalade arrives. Out came the original system, and in went Jonathan's. I could always tell when Jonathan was arriving home...blocks away!. His love of cars didn't stop there. On our numerous trips to the clinic, he wanted to stop by the mini place...just to look...I promised that after one of "Only platelet" visits, we would stop. We did and you guess it, Jonathan fell in love with a bright yellow designer model. Our ride to Manchester was all about that car and how I was to help convince Dad that he should have this car. There must have been some private discussions, because when Michael and I were bringing our car to be fixed, I spy a yellow 2 seater mercedes...a perfect mother car...On the way home as we pass the mini place...I say: How about the yellow one? He replies, I bought it!. I was talking mercedes and he was talking mini cooper! Jonathan was so happy with his cooper...his yellow bumble bee. Our neighbors were thankful too. It is a bit quieter!
Jonanthan never let his size bother him. He took riding lessons when the saddle was bigger than him, he played rec soccer and bb. His highlight in sports came when he tried out for the Bennet Middle School BB team with his friends. One of his friends, Jed was willing to forfeit his place on the team so Jonathan could play. And that he did, he played his heart out. The team was always setting up special plays for Jonathan to score and the opponents would guard him fiercely. Then in one game,,,the play was in place, Jonathan had the ball...Jonathan had made a 3! You guess it...pandamonium and tears down my face, I can't even remember if they won the game!
Skateboarding was another one of those sports that Jonathan took up. One year we send him Camp Woodward with Brady for 1 week. I can still remember going to pick them up with Brady's mom...they looked so grungy and we had to stop for lunch.. they hadn't showed in a week. We drove home with the windows opened--the boys in the back laughing and remembering their week. Brady's mom, Kathy, said that she wasn't even going to wash Brady's clothes....she was just going to throw them away!
Jonathan loved to fish at our lake house. At Martin School, he writes...I caught an 8 inch bass. My dad brought it to his club and asked the cook if he could cook it, My Dad had to throw it in the woods because it had to be 10 inches long to eat it, Now that is a real fish story!
Jonathan had his share of bumps, bruises, stitches and broken bones. I became an expert in knowing when we needed stitches or if it was necessary to call Aunt Carol for medial advice.
To Jonathan, school was not his favorite thing to do but he went. He hated to read and I would tease him later when he wore those nasty t-shirts, that we were increasing the nation's literacy rate and without those t-shirts, Jonathan would be doing no reading! It was in high school that Jonathan was diagnoised with his cancer and all it took was one phone call to Ryan to tell him that Jonathan would not be by to pick him up in the morning...that he was in the hospital and that he had cancer.Within hours...massive skip day at MHS and his friends arrive at the 6th floor. You guys never missed a beat during the 17 times he was there. In came the movies, the video games, and the systems, and the plasma tv. Graduation came and like all parents we were so proud. I teased Jonathan that I was giving him his diploma...I didn't and we had to sit in the nose bleed seats . When Jonathan's name was called, his class gave him a standing ovation and you Mike, waited to get your diploma so that Jonathan could be reconised. With tears strolling down my face, and his grandfather saying,"What! Don't they know how to pronounce his name." You see, my dad only caught the HADDUDE!
We hold so many memories of Jonathan. And seeing all of you here today, I know that you have your own special memories. You have been so good in sharing them online. I know that those memories will never fade and Jonathan will be with us always. Having teachers as parents, Jonathan was a teacher too. He taught us never to give up, to be strong,and to stay true to his family and friends. It may be hard at times but just remember Jonathan.. He would NEVER want any of us to quit...stay strong.
On behalf of my family, Michael, Mike, Max, Spencer, I thank all of you for your love and support that you have given to us during this time. To his women on the 6th floor...thank you. To Dr. Bona and your staff, thank you, to Melissa and the clinic staff, thank you.So many memories but I promised Michael that I wouldn't be long winded and I'm used to a 3 minute time period
So let me leave you with this small poem:I found a penny today, laying on the ground. But it is not just a penny, this little coin I found. It is a penny from heaven. Found pennies come from heaven, that an angel tossed to you. When an angel misses you, they toss down a penny. Sometimes just to cheer you up, to make a smile from a frown. So don't pass by that penny, when you are feeling blue..It may be a penny from heaven that an angel tossed to you.
Jonathan , our angel, our star, We will always love you. You will always be in our hearts. Thank you
Ronnie and Raelene Opalacz
December 6, 2007
Stephanie and Mike
My family and I are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I just learned of this last night and I’m very sorry to have missed Jonathan’s “Celebration of Life”. I will be in contact with Carol and give her all of my contact information. As you know all too well that life is short and very precious and from what I’ve read here Jonathan was a very strong young man and well loved by his family and friends. Stephanie I am truly very sorry. There is no greater pain a parent can feel then to lose their child. Trust in God for he wanted Jonathan by his side and also to meet his Bachi. I will be in touch with you soon.
samira
December 5, 2007
We are so sorry to hear of your dear Jonathan. I know that he was next door to my late sister Nedda a few times. You have our heartfelt sympathies and prayers. Samira & Ergun
Samira & Ergun Tamer from Los Angeles, CA USA - December 5, 2007
Jonathan and His Pug, Nugget 2005
December 4, 2007
Jon & his Mom at scenic overlook 2002
December 4, 2007
Jon with his Mom in California 2002
December 4, 2007
McCarthy Construction Rookie League 1995
December 4, 2007
Jonathan's 1st day of pre-school 1990
December 4, 2007
Jonny
December 4, 2007
Nugget & Cadi
December 4, 2007
Jon Aunt Carol, Rocky, Uncle Ricky, Kerri & the Boys
December 4, 2007
Haddude
December 4, 2007
Mike & Jonny
December 4, 2007
He was born "COOL"
December 4, 2007
Gotta Love that Smile
December 4, 2007
Haddude
December 4, 2007
The Graduate
December 4, 2007
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