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Mary Elizabeth Brogan
October 11, 2006
I met Jack when my husband and I visited Canada in 1993. I was very nervous in meeting my inlaws but Jack soon put me completely at ease. He organised a great and relaxing vacation. When we visited Buchert Gardens Jack demonstated to me one of his great skills i.e. Photography. He showed me how to capture simple scenes and how to turn them into excellent photographs. I only knew Jack a short time but his memory will stay with me forever.
Billy Brogan
October 11, 2006
I have lots of memories of my brother-in-law Jack, but I want to share this one.
Jack & Jane hadn't been married very long and Jack was working for a local newspaper in Dunfermline. One day he was visiting Lochore and offered to give me a lift to Dunfermline which I gladly accepted. We were going down Speilend Brae when the car hit some black ice and spun out of control, to which Jack responded "we need to be careful here" and the car ended up facing the wrong way. However Jack regained control and soon had us on our way. I won't tell you how I was feeling but Jack turned to me and said "Now wasn't that fun Billy"
I was to comotosed to answer.
God Bless you Jack and keep you in his care.
Billy & Mary
Krista Artis
October 11, 2006
Jane, Patty and Jackie,
On this day of Celebration of Life of your husband, father and grandfather my thoughts and prayers are with you. I didn't get the opportunity to meet Jack, but from all the wonderful stories I've heard from Patty, he sounded like someone I'd love to have met. I know he is looking down on you all and smiling. Again, my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Karen Brogan
October 11, 2006
Uncle Jack always had a story to tell and a wicked sense of humour. I was on holiday in Victoria in 1994 during the commonwealth games and had many tours of everything that was happening. One sticks in my mind more than the others. Uncle Jack and Auntie Jane had taken me to a small shopping complex where there were street entertainers. As we were ready to leave Uncle Jack said that we must visit "The Rubber Rainbow"-I will leave it to your imagination! I stood mesmerised by what was on sale but Uncle Jack was on top form as usual and asked the owner where the fitting rooms were! You were always so full of fun and will never be forgotten xx
Karen Brogan & Ciara
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Mick Brogan
October 11, 2006
I'll always remember a visit in particular that Jack & Jane made to Scotland. Muriel was still working and the three of us went to pick her up from work. To say it was raining was an understatement, the roads were beginning to flood and as Jack opened his door the water rushed passed, but lo and behold pound notes were floating past the car. Someone had obviously dropped some money and it was running down the guttering with the torrents of water. Jack's response was "Come quick Mick, it is raining pound notes", oh we did laugh.
God Bless you Jack, heaven's gain is our loss.
Mick & Muriel
Jaylene Paivarinta
October 10, 2006
I miss my Uncle Jack. I just want to hear his distinctive voice, his contagious laugh. I want to hear him give me directions while sitting in his chair. I know that isn't going to happen and while I drove away from my Aunty Jane and Uncle Jack's house yesterday I was really sad. However along with this sadness I start to remember, and everything I remember about my Uncle Jack makes me smile. I was so fortunate to have such a unique person in my life.
One memory that sticks with me is a summer visit to Victoria and a really fast ride in a little red MG. I was a teenager so this was really cool......until we started going really, really fast. I was getting a little nervous and as I looked over at my Uncle Jack he gave me a smile and a chuckle and he just went faster!!
Needless to say my Uncle Jack always had a smile and story to tell and I will miss him dearly.
Love you Uncle Jack.
Moira Perlmutter
October 10, 2006
Auntie Jan, Patricia, Jackie and Family
You have all been in our thoughts so much lately and we send all of our love and support. Uncle Jack reminded me of Grandpa in many ways and it was always a comfort to see his face and smile. Appearance aside they both were witty and charmingly cheeky and always made me smile. We will miss Uncle Jack very much. He was blessed to have such a great family as yours - and we were blessed to have known him. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Love Always Moira and Simon
Mark Brogan
October 10, 2006
My memory of Uncle Jack is when visiting Scotland last summer we went to the Museum of Flight to see Concorde. Unfortunately we were running late and it was closed!
That didn't stop our Jack though!! He turned on the charm - "I'll be so disapointed if I've come over over from Canada and can't see Concorde". The poor lass didn't stand a chance. Not only did we get in - we got in for free!!
Once in he was like a kid in a sweet shop - happily clicking away with his camera.
God bless you Jack.
Mark, Liz, Ailsa & Eilidh.
x
Charlotte Jack
October 10, 2006
I remember visiting Jack & Jane with my son Iain and while they were both out at work Iain managed to get some paint open. He painted the dog and himself with a coat of red paint. I was trying to clean Iain up and had him at the kitchen sink when I remembered I had left the dryer on downstairs. When I got back upstairs the kitchen was flooded. I was dreading Jack coming home as I had flooded the house, however Jack took one look at it and said "why haven't you got your swimming costume on. What a relief.
Goodbye my dear brother in law, keep everyone in heaven happy with your wonderful stories.
We will always love and remember you
Charlotte, Denis & Ian
Tom Brogan
October 10, 2006
I fondly remember being in Canada with my brother-in-law Denis, when Jack took us out for a drive in his open topped MG sport car, the wind was just about blowing us apart and Jack turned to us and said "you can smoke boys, but I don't have an ashtray. I won't repeat what Denis and I said to him, but Jack just laughed and laughed. You were full of fun Jack and I am sure heaven will never be quiet again. Will always remember you with a smile.
Your brother-in-law Tom, & Evelyn
Shari Zizzi
October 10, 2006
Dear Patty,
We were very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficutlt time. God bless you.
The Zizzi Family
Aaron Bellar
October 10, 2006
Jose & Patty,
Along with everyone from the small group I wanted to express my
sympathies. There are no words I can share, especially in such an
impersonal format like e-mail, that could ever take away any hurt and
loss you feel. But, our hearts are with you in spirit.
I have prayed for you today.
God bless you,
Amy Tassiello
October 9, 2006
Dear Patty,
We just wanted to let you know you are in our hearts and prayers. We truly understand what a difficult time this can be. Please know that we are thinking of you and your family and if you need anything at all let us know.
We send all of our love.
Sincerely,
The Tassiello Family
Amy Mugrage
October 9, 2006
Patty,
I am so sorry to hear about your Father. I would have emailed you earlier but I wanted to wait
until Krista told me you were back in Canada and settled. I just want you to know that your in
our thoughts and Prayers as well as the rest of your family. If you need anything at all just let
us know.
Amy
Joyce
October 9, 2006
Dear Jose manuel,
My deepest regrets at the loss of your father-in-law. Thank you for letting me know.
There is so little one can say at such times, other than sending heartfelt condolences.
You have mine, and my thoughts will be with you and Patrica in the coming days.
Sincerely,
Joyce
Kristy Mendler
October 9, 2006
Patty-
I just wanted to let you know how sorry I was to hear about your dad. I know he had been sick for awhile but that does not make it any easier. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
David Cheperdak
October 9, 2006
Jane,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
The Board Staff and Volunteers at the Lodge
Terry Reed
October 9, 2006
Jane, Patricia and Jackie,
Out thoughts are with you.
The Reed Family
Chris Schafer
October 9, 2006
To Patricia Ross-Castello
Words can not say my feelings for your loss. My heart goes out to you at this time. All my love.
Rolie Tippett
October 9, 2006
I have been a friend of Jack's daughter Patricia for over 25 years and have great memories of him. On Friday I flew to Scotsdale, AZ and was enjoying a glass of wine by the side of the pool in the early evening. Sitting alone I began to think of Jack and his passing when much to my surprise a lone piper began piping. I was comforted by this as I knew Jack was letting me know that he was ok.
Wendy Brookes
October 8, 2006
I am a friend of Patty's in San Diego. We just heard the news. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
With our deepest sympathy,
The Brookes Family
Michael, Wendy, Madison, Tess and Tatum
Joe and Julie Beel
October 8, 2006
Jack's daughter Patty is my dear friend and I know how much she and her whole family will miss their husband, father and grandfather. I always think of Jack when I see the boat model that he made with his grandsons on his last visit to San Diego. It is so proudly displayed on the mantle for everyone to enjoy. Jane, Patty and Jackie, our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. We love you.
Nellie and Roy
October 8, 2006
Jack, Hope you dance in heaven as well as you did in Glencraig Institute! Goodbye dear friend.
James Brogan
October 8, 2006
I first remeber Jack when he married my sister Jane in 1955. Over the years I never seemed to meet Jack and his family as often as I would appreciate. However my wife and I visited Victoria and we realised Jack's great skill at organising a vacation. He treated us to a remarkable trip around the locations on Victoria Island that my wife and I would never contemplate visiting. He showed my wife another of his great skills; photography. My everlasting memory of my brother in law is when we were in his garage and as I looked around I saw a car covered under a dust sheet.He pulled the cover off and underneath was a blue e-type jaguar. I looked at Jack and said Jack can I. He immediately replied Jimmy NO you are not driving my pension. To Jack you will remain in forever in our memory. Jimmy
Ross Perlmutter
October 7, 2006
Although I hadn't seen my Uncle Jack for a very long time, I was thrilled to have spent a little time with him this past summer. Very few few people in this world possess the twinkle that always resided in Uncle Jack's eyes, and I truly hope that his wonderful spirit will live on in those who were fortunate enough to know him....
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