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Kelly Falcone-Ott
April 1, 2023
Hey babe I know it's been awhile since I've written. I am trying to keep my positivity as I begin the newest chapter to my life, retirement. It is definitely a different place when you don't have anyone to share your thoughts emotions and love with. The grandchildren definitely keep me busy they are my world. I miss you like crazy and I think of you everyday. Someday we will be together again. What a reunion that will be. I love you with all my heart. Love Kelly
April 2, 2020
My dear Donald,
Time has certainly gone by fast. All the kids are grown up and have kids of their own. There is never a dull moment. I often wonder if things would have been different if you were here. I can still see you in my mind and I can still hear your voice. Some things never change. When I think of you it still puts a big smile on my face. I know you are watching over all of us and keeping us safe. During this time the world has become a crazy place. Social distancing has become the new thing. Know that I love you and I miss you so much. One day we will be together again. What a joyous day that will be. Love Kelly
Raymond Ott
October 4, 2017
Don,
It's so hard to believe you would have been 51 yesterday. We celebrated your little niece's first birthday Saturday. I know you would have had fun with goofing around with her.
There is always going to be that ache in our hearts because you are not here with us. Know that you continue to loved and missed always.
Dad
October 3, 2017
Happy birthday Donald! I'm thinking about you on your special day. Sending you much love and prayers always I love you and miss you. Love Kelly
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Kelly Ott
October 3, 2016
Donald,
Happy birthday, today is your 50th wow. Time certainly does fly. Well I'm sure by now you have been reunited with both my mom and my dad . You probably had 5 o'clock cocktails and by now you're probably playing cards. Enjoy your day, a big hug and kiss to you and the rest of my family. Love you always
Kelly
Kelly Ott
August 3, 2016
I want to wish you a happy 25th anniversary! Sure do miss you With all my heart. I wish you were here.
Kelly Ott
December 27, 2015
My Dear Donald,
This Holiday season has been very difficult without you and Dad. I pray every day that you both are in peace. Right now we are taking care of mom, she is not well. I pray to God to Please give me the strength I need to care for her as I did for you. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS. Kelly
December 23, 2015
Hi Don, Want to wish you and Archie a Happy Christmas. I hope you both. Have a real. Nice one. At least this Christmas you won't be alone. We are all going over Norma again for dinner, well we will spend the day there, Don your family is growing bigger now Krista has a handsome little boy, he's so cute. And Kyle he will be a daddy real soon, well a few months, Your brother Ray too, he is a granddad too. He's unbelievable can you picture that. Lol Well son. I still miss you a lot. Love you lots too. Take care. Mom.
MARGARET OTT
October 3, 2015
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DONALD, HAVE A GREAT DAY SPECIALLY NOW THAT ARCHIE IS WITH YOU, DON'T GO CELEBRATING TO MUCH. I MISS YOU VERY MUCH . THE FAAILY IS GETTING MUCH BIOGGER SPECIAL WITH YOU HAING ONE GRANDSON AND A GRANDDAUGHTER ON THE WAY. I WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE WE MISS YOU. WELL DONALD HAVE A GREAT DAY. LOVE YOU LOTS. MOM
Gerry Falcone
October 3, 2015
Dear Donald: A very Happy Birthday today. By now you have your best friend with you to celebrate. Give him a big hug for me, and tell him we miss him and love him so much and have fun together. Love Nana
Kelly Ott
October 3, 2015
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Archie Falcone 1934-2015
Kelly Ott
October 3, 2015
Hey Babe,
Happy Birthday Don! I know that today you will celebrate your Birthday with
your best buddy who is in heaven with you now. My dad was always your best friend and he loved you very much. I know you are both up there laughing and joking like you use to do. Just be GOOD AND STAY OUT OF TROUBLE, because I know what its like when the Two of you get together. I have and Angel on each shoulder now looking down on me. The love of my life and the wonderful man who is my dad. Donald show him the ropes and be nice. Remember Dad is new to heaven and I'm sure he is happy to be there with you. Take care of him and take care of me and our family. I love you Both. I look forward to seeing you when its my time to be with our Lord. Cheer's Dad I hope there is happy hour there.
April 30, 2015
Hi Don, after all this time finally have you back on line, I have missed talking to you, The family has grown a lot, and your Krista has a beautiful boy well I should say young man, to me he reminds me of Cenzo in many ways, the boys are doing ok. Kelly is great as usual, Weather is rotten, so maybe while your up there you can say a good word to the boss up there, lol Archie and Gerry like me they have their days, Well Son you take care always remember I love you. xxxxxx
Donalda Memorial for Krista Wedding Day
Kelly OTT
October 2, 2013
Hey Baby I just wanted to say Happy Birthday! This year has just gone by so fast and lot has happened, I don't have to explain because you know. The highlight of the year was Krista and Mikeys wedding. I made the memorial you requested I make for her. It turned out just beautiful. Thank you for giving me all the words from your heart. I know you were there just enjoying the day with us all. I miss you and love you very much. Enjoy your special day I will be thinking about you. Love Kelly
Krista Ott
April 3, 2013
Well dad its crazy to think that its already been 11 years. I wish you were still here, especially for this year. Its deffinetly gonna be an eventful year for sure. Miggs already had her baby, im gonna pop this sucker out in june, getting married in September, and Eric is getting married. And all that stuff is whats happening for sure. Who knows what else this year will bring. But I deffinetly wish you were still around. Papa will be the one who will walk me down the isle in your place. Of course i know youll be there and Butterfly Kisses will be played that day! I also wish you could be here to meet your first grandchild. And for your grandson to be able to meet you. And grow up knowing how amazingly funny and fun you always were. But the stories from everyone and the pictures we have, will have to do, they wont do you justice. But they will have to do. But no matter what he will know of you. Sometimes i just wish i could go back 12 or 13 years just to have those extra years with you. But time cant be reversed. And memories will have to be what carries us on. I love you daddy and aunt becky said it best. Time helps with the pain but not with the want to see, talk, and just be with you again. Love you forever and will always miss you. Love your babygirl.
April 2, 2013
It has been 11 years ago today since we lost you, and still miss you and love you very much. Happy to let you know you will become a grandpa in June
Krista wanted you to know! Love always Mom & Pop Falcone
Kelly Ott
April 2, 2013
Hey Baby, I mmiss you more than ever. Alot of exciting things are happening this year. Krista is having a baby boy in June and she is getting married in September. I have been keeping myself busy with all the arrangements. It is a real joy! I wish you were here to share it with me. Most of all I wish you could meet Mikey, I think you ould lke him. Im sure if you didn't we would all know! I pray for you daily and I know you are watching over us. Love you always!
Kelly
Krista & Mikey,and your Grandson on the way!
Kelly Ott
April 2, 2013
Bob Butler
October 8, 2012
Thinking about you!
October 3, 2012
Sorry Donald, Meant to wish you a Happy Birthday!!!! I'm losing it with age. Love always, Mom & Pop
October 3, 2012
Dearest Donald: It has been 10 years that you have been gone, and there is not a day goes by that you are not in my prayers. We think of you a ot and all the laughs and good times we had together. Pray for us and watch over your family. Miss you and love you, Mom & Pop Falcone
August 3, 2012
Don will be forever in our hearts and we will always cherish the memories we shared... Lisa A. Newcomb
Kelly Ott
August 3, 2012
Baby,
Happy 21 Anniversary! Even though the years go by you are always on my mind. You know how I feel and what Im thinking. I love you always.
Kelly
Gerry Falcone
April 2, 2012
Dearest Donald: Ten years ago today we lost the best son-in-law ever.You are in our thoughts more than you know and we talk about you and all the good times we had together. Miss you and love you, Mom & Dad Falcone
Kelly Ott
April 1, 2012
Baby,
Its hard to believe that it has been 10yrs, it seems like yesterday. I think of you everyday and I pray for you. You must have some special angels looking down upon us. You know about the accedient with Dwight, Cenzo and Kyle. The lord is looking out for us. The kids and I laughed and smiled when we talked about you today. We all have such good memories. Although you could be a real pain in the butt at times we all loved you very much and still do. Im looking forward to being with my soul mate again someday. I love you always. Kelly
Raymond Ott
October 4, 2011
Happy 45th,yesterday...You're catching up to me,Son, Love and thoughts of you. Dad
Kelly Ott
October 3, 2011
Happy Birthday Donald!
Kelly Ott
October 3, 2011
Happy Birthday Baby! I thought about you all day today. Today was a beautiful day it was cooler than usual and very nice outside. There was a plesant breeze and it felt so good. A perfect day for a birthday.
Yesterday Krista and I listened to your faverate song and we both cried. Yes, we are big babies...Nothing wrong with a good cry.
I miss you very much, and so do the kids. Your never too far to hear our prayers and listen to our voices. I Love You always! Kelly
Margaret Ott
October 2, 2011
Hi again Don, Today we celebrate your life, sharing the joys and great memories and the laughter that you left behind, I miss you. Love you Mom
Kathleen Alexander
September 19, 2011
Walking once again in the Seattle Brain Cancer Walk this upcoming weekend Sept 24,2011...with thoughts of my beautiful cousin Donald. I will always love you my precious cousin. Always xo
April 26, 2011
Dear Donald: We just returned from a banquet at the Elks Club honoring one student from each school in Hernando County. Your son Donnie was voted the student with the bigest turn-around from Powell School for the school year 2010-11.You would have very proud of him as we all were. Love ya! Mom & Pop Falcone
Gerry Falcone
April 3, 2011
My Dearest Donald: Please forgive me for not remembering the day of your passing. You are always loved and missed forever, and always in my prayers. Love, Mother Falcone
April 3, 2011
Don loved his family and never stopped loving life... in our hearts forever. Sending strength to all of you.. his memory lives on forever... Lisa A. Newcomb
Don and Krista
Kelly Ott
April 3, 2011
Hey Babe,
Its been along 9 years with out you. I know your watching everything that happens in our lives. The kids are doing good. I know you are proud of them all. Kyle is going to college and Cenzo taking his test for school. Krista is yet to find a job but she has a good boyfriend (Mikey), who has a job. He would be one that you would really love to pick on. I think you would like him. Donny, what can I say besides I hope he passes this year. He needs to move on out of Powell Middle School and go to High School. He reminds me of you so much with his smile. Krista is still Daddys little girl but all grown up. If we could only go back in time... I love you always, best friend and soul mate. Kelly
Krista
April 2, 2011
Daddy,
So its been 9 years today. I cant believe the times gone by so fast. It feels like yesterday you were playing jokes on Aunt Tracy and scaring mom when she came out of the bathroom. lol I miss those days and I miss you, and I always will. not a days goes by that I dont miss you more and more. Love you forever!
Ray Ott
April 2, 2011
Don,
To have you in our lives was a blessing
Your memory a treasure
You are loved beyond words,
And missed beyond measure
Love, Dad
Ray Ott
January 10, 2011
Don,
I just had some profound thoughts to add to your book of memories.
The time that we spend with our friends and loved ones is but a brief period of time...we can know some for a short period or some for all our lives but the heartache we endure when they are taken from us stays with us our entire time on earth...PAIN IS THE CONSEQUENCE FOR LOVE!!!!
Still thinking of you always.
Love, Dad
Im still Daddy's little girl. Merry Christmas! Love you always.
Krista Ott
December 25, 2010
Kelly Ott
December 25, 2010
Hey Babe,
Merry Christmas! We went to mom and dads tonight for our traditional polent on the board we all thought of you and how much you loved to be a part of Christmas! Family was everything to you. I have kept our cookie baking a tradition and they still decorate the cut out cookies. It just was so much more fun with you there. Kyle and Cenzo had to of course get the glass of milk out and dunk the cookies.
I wish you were here, I miss your smile and laugh, sometimes my heart feels very empty. I know someday we will be with each other again. I love you baby.
Kelly
Raymond Ott
October 4, 2010
Happy Birthday Don,
You never leave my thoughts & prayers.
Margaret Ott
October 4, 2010
Happy Birthday son, Sry I didn't write you yesterday when it was your b/day. But I couldn't get your guest book up for some reason. But I hope that you had a great b/day. We all miss you so much and leave a big hole in my heart still. Love you Don xxxxxxx MOM
October 4, 2010
Happy Birthday Donald!!
I have been thinking of you all day and still miss you very much.
Love always, Mom & Pop Falcone
Krista
October 3, 2010
Happy Birthday Daddy I know your partying it up where ever you are. Love you.
Kelly Ott
October 2, 2010
Hi Sweety, I just wanted to say Happy Birthday! I miss you and think of you all the time. I know you watching over all of us and keeping us safe. I Love You Babe, 4 ever
Kelly
Margaret Ott
April 1, 2010
Don. Well another year is here, Even tho your not with us, your always in my prayers and Heart, I miss you a lot and still wish you were here. Love you Mom
October 2, 2009
Happy Birthday Baby!
I often think of the past birthdays and all the fun we have had. Wish we could go back in time and just savor every moment. Thank God for memories thats all I have, to keep me smiling. I miss you and love you always.
Kelly
Margaret Ott
October 2, 2009
Happy Birthday Donald, It would be really nice if you were here with us, so we could celebrate with you, Bit we have our memories and thats good too, I'm here with Kelly and the kids, Having a real nice time, Everyone is fine. , But anyway Don, you have a great b/day, Miss you and love you. Mom xxxxxxxxxxxx
Kelly Ott
August 3, 2009
Hi Baby,
Happy Anniversary it would have been 18 years today. I got a phone call last night at midnight, weirdest thing. I miss you so much. Your always in my thoughts and prayers.
I Love You,
Kelly
Bob Butler
July 10, 2009
Just a quick note, to say Hello
Sitting here thinking of a great Guy, and his wonderful family..
7 years, is a long time, and it seems like just a couple weeks ago, we sat and talked at the hospital, and again at your home...
Take care
Always
Bob
Gerry
April 4, 2009
Hi Donald: Seven years have gone by and you are still missed so much. We think of you often and pray for you every night, and love you as much as ever. Mom & Pop
April 1, 2009
Hi Baby,
They say time heals all wounds, I think it just makes it easier to cope. I still miss you everyday. Donny was crying the other day and I asked him what was wrong. He told me that he misses you. He told me that for his birthday he wished he could see you one more time. I told him that I wish that all the time too. I told him that one day we will have have a big party in heaven where we will all be together. You would be so proud of all the kids. They are all growing up so fast. All of them are taller than me. I look up to them all. Its been a rough 7 years without you. Im doing the best I can. Still waiting for those lotto numbers...lol
I love you very much,
Kelly
Margaret Ott
April 1, 2009
Hi Son, Well another year has gone by, again I celebrated my birthday and all I thought of was you, Everyone here is doing fine. This summer hopefully I will be going to Kelly's and taking Kimmy with me. if not and Kelly's doesn't mind I will still go, Don you'd be so proud of the kids, they are doing great. even Kyle in is own way is going ok, he wont let anyone get the better of him. has for Archie and Gerry, they are great people, just come back of a trip they had a good time. everyone here is great Norma is alright now, marc isn't doing so well he has his good days and his bad days, wel you know how that goes, Have to go now Don. Love you Mom xxxxxxxxxx
Gerry Falcone
January 1, 2009
Today is New Years Day and the start of a new year. Cant believe it has been 7 years. We had a party last night and everyone had a great time. We still miss you as much as ever and send all our love. Did you meet up with John yet?? I bet you were waiting at the door for him.
Love always, Pop & Mother Falcone
Kelly Ott
December 30, 2008
Hi Babe,
This Holiday season has been so hetic, I have been on vacation and there was so much to do. Of corse I had Christmas dinner here and a full house as usual, but it was very nice. Krista is a legal driver now I took her to take her test yesterday and she passed with flying colors. You would be proud of her, she is very responsible and level headed as well as a very loving person, she must take after her mom...lol
We all miss you very much and think of you everyday, I know your watching over us and helping to keep us all safe. I love you always you are my sole mate and that will never change.
oh ya by the way out of all of our friends that we shared Bob Butler called to wish the family Merry Christmas and Happy New year, It was so nice of him, and it was very heartfelt for him to be so kind. Bob always liked you and respected you, as did so many other people. Talk to you soon. Love Kelly
Margaret Ott
December 25, 2008
Hi Don, its hard to believe that today is Christmas, Imiss your calls no matter the reason is, you were always the first to call and I miss that, At Christmas I always have an place at the table for you, either breakfast, lunch or dinner. have to go now son, but will write again soon. Love you and miss you Mom
Kristaa Lynn
December 24, 2008
Hi Daddy,
Its Christmas eve.
were all going to nana and papas for palent tonight. (: the little boards getting smaller these days. all the kids actually finished it last year, which was the first year we did lol.
we all miss you at the table but we all know your there.! well i miss you more everyday. and i know ill see you again. <3 iloveyoudaddy!
Kathleen Alexander
October 8, 2008
I am amazed and in awe of all the love pouring out from your children Don. You know, I really shouldn't be surprised. You and always had a love for people and it is just like God to bring forth His love through you...to your children. I'm sorry too, that I missed your birthday. I miss you too bud!
Uncle Ray...your letter on here moved me to tears, as did all the wonderful memory and thoughts shared by Donald's children, wife Kelly and you too Aunt Norma.
I miss you all very much and think of you often.
If you would like to contact me you can find me at [email protected] or on Myspace at: myspace.com/beatula
I will continue to lift each of you up in prayer and please know that you are so loved.
God bless you!
Love always,
Kathleen (Ott) Alexander
Kelly Ott
October 5, 2008
Baby,
Sorry for not wishing you a Happy Birthday sooner but we were on a Cruise. We all thought of you on your birthday! Eric came along with us it was so neat to give him his first experience at Cruz'n. I know you were with us in spirit. Well babe Happy Birthday, I Love You!
Kelly
Mom & Pop
October 5, 2008
Dear Donald: A very Happy Birthday to you. Could not write on the 3rd because we were on the cruise. Eric was there to take your place and we all thought of you on your birthday. All our love forever.
Margaret Ott
October 2, 2008
Hi Don, Even though times passes, you will always remain in our hearts.
Happy Birthday, Love you. Mom
kim smith
August 4, 2008
uncle don,
its unreal how much everyone misses you.
i live in florida now and krista is my best friend, kyle is really awesome too.
you would be so proud of you family everyones doing great.
my mom is having a hard time and she misses you alot too. my daddy is really sick now and it hurts alot.
right now im in kristas room with her and jeese you wouldnt believe how well we hit it off, my only regrets would be that i wish her and I hung out more when we were younger, and i wish i would of known you better, but all the memories i have of you are that your sense of humor was great and that you were my godfather and sent me stuff in the mail for birthdays and holidays and such. aunt kelly is amazing and i talk to her about some of the problems i have with my mom or just life in general.
i had a lot of problems at school and stuff and my mom was really disapionted but i realize thats just because she knows i could do better for myself.
we all miss you so much.
i love you uncle don
-kimmy
Eric Ott
July 22, 2008
Hey dad
How are things up heaven. Everything is cool down here. I just wanted to write to saying that i miss you and I love you. I will right back as soon as I can Love ya
Eric
Eric Ott
July 15, 2008
Hey dad
This is Eric again. I am doing good. Everything has been good and exciting. I have been thinking about you and i miss you dad.
I love ya
eric
Eric Ott
July 10, 2008
Dear Dad,
Hello! This is your son Eric. You would be really proud of me. Over the past years you were always on my mind and will always be in my heart. I graduated and got my High School diploma. I started at Triangle Tech for Carpentry, but then got kicked out for my attitude, my language, and for my attendance. Aunt Norma found me me on my, myspace, and then Krista, kimmy, and Aunt Beckie got a hold of me through myspace. Ever since they got a hold of me I have been hanging with them and getting to know what has happened over the years. As I hang with all of them I have been learning a lot of what you were like and the things you did since the last time I talked to you. I have grown up since. I have your height and your looks. out of all the things that the family has been telling me, I relized what a great and wounderful, dad, husband, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend that you were. They told wounderful things about you. I wish that i was able to see you more than what I was able to. I miss you dad and wish you were still alive. I know you are still around in all of our hearts and watching over all of us. The family is doing great, They are awesome, I wish I was around more often to see everything that went on though. Well Dad I am going to let you go and go back to watching over top of us, you ae doing a real good job at it. I will write to you as soon as I can ok. I love you Dad.
love, Eric
Margaret Ott
April 12, 2008
Hi Don, Just wanted you to know I didn't forget you, I was with Kelly and kids, as you know Beck and the kids are moving to Fl and who know's maybe I'll be the next one down there lol. Everone down there are doing really well, We all miss you a lot, But you are still in my heart and I talk to you a lot, Love you, Mom
Kelly Ott
April 1, 2008
Hey Baby,
Six years have gone by and it seems like yesterday. I can remember it so clearly, your smile, your laugh, and your yelling.......LOL Yes you were very loud, but you would not have been our Donald if you wern't loud. I miss all the fun things you would do. Like the time you yelled at Cenzo's friend climbing over the fence I think he is still running...LOL Your wonderful son Donny had an eye opening experience, Im sure you saw that one. Leave it to Donny thats your boy! I know your watching so I don't have to tell you what is going on here cause you already know it. We just wish you were here with us in person. In spirit you are here. We Love you always.....Kelly and kids
Raymond Ott
January 29, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Love, Dad
Your Baby Doll
December 25, 2007
Hi Daddy,
I got pertty much every thing I wanted for Christmas...Even though I didn't get the gas skooter...but hey you can't get everything right. But I got a Laptop, a Camera, a really compfy bath robe :] lol, and some other stuff. lol. I still remember the christmas when we got soo much stuff..I still have that pillow and will never get rid of it. Daddy I miss you so muh!! We made cut out cookies, just like Mommy said, and they were terrible. Lol. But the decoration looked good. Lol. But thats because I did mostly all of them. Lol. Well I wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas, I know it was your favorite time of the year. Well I still think about you every day and I miss you more and more ok bye I love you Daddy
Kelly Ott
December 25, 2007
Hi Babe,
Well its your favorate time of the year, I think about you often and wish you were here. We made cut out cookies last night, you would have been proud of Krista what a good job she did, Too bad they looked better than they tasted. I think the frosting was bad, but if you were here you would have ate one anyway and told her they were delicous...We Love you, Merry Christmas
Kelly, Cenzo, Krista, Kyle & Donny
Margaret ( Mom) Ott
December 23, 2007
Hi Don, Once again son I want to wish you a very Merry Xmas, we all miss you, but you know that. we will always miss you, Say hi to the family when you see them. Love you, talk to you soon. Mom
Your Baby Doll
October 3, 2007
Dear Daddy, Its Your Birthday today. I havent wrote in a while, But it dosent mean I dont think about you because I think about and miss you even more every day!! Well I just wanted to wish you Happy Birthday!!
Okayy I love you Bye,
Falcone
October 3, 2007
Dearest Donald: Happy birthday.
We miss you and still wish you were here with us. All our love, Mom & Pop
kyle ott
October 2, 2007
hey dad Happy birthday i miss u so much i wish u were still hear its hard not having u here with me i will never forget u i remember all the fun times we used to have i love u
Kelly Ott
October 2, 2007
Hi Baby,
I just wanted to wish you Happy Birthday! I know in my heart you are close by. I will be thinking about you on your special day. I love you always........Kelly
Margaret Ott
October 2, 2007
Happy Birthday Don, Your memory is our keepsake. With which we'll never part. God has you in his loving care, we have you in our hearts. Love and Miss you. Mom
April 2, 2007
Donald: Althogh it has been 5 years since your passing, you are still a very important part of our lives. We miss you very much and are constantly reminded of you when looking at your namesake. Donnie is so much like you in his mannerisms and personality, that we can never forget you. You would be proud of all your children.You are sadly missed by, Mom & Pop Falcone
Kelly Ott
April 1, 2007
When I think back at all we shared and all the fun we had I truely miss you. My life is not the same and never will be, when you passed from this world a part of me left with you. I must say that you live in me every day though , because I can still feel you in my heart. Each day that goes by one way or another you are there guiding me or helping. Even though I can not see you, I can still feel you. In my mind I can see your smile and hear you laugh. When I have had a bad day, I look forward to closing my eyes and picturing YOU. I love you and I always will. I miss you much and always think about you. Love Kelly
Margaret Ott
March 31, 2007
Don,When the family gets together, we always miss you with sadness in our hearts, Thinking how it use to be, and the thing's you use to do, the silly things you'd say to make everyone happy. I miss you Don and always will. Love you Mom
Margaret Ott
December 24, 2006
Merry Christmas Don, Wish you could be here to celebrate it with us. We all miss you a lot, its not like Christmas with you not being here with us.We love you. Mom
Tracy Coburn
October 4, 2006
Donald,
WOW!!!! I can not believe that you would have been "40" yesterday, Hard to believe how time flies by so fast....Seems like just yesterday when I didn't want ya marring my sister!!!! HEHEHE!!!!!
Seriously, now, we ALL do miss you very much, you are always in our thaughts and on our mind. P.S. You were the "BEST" brother-in-law anyone could ask for. Kelly and the family loved you very much. Yes, you would be very proud of her and the kids, they are doing GREAT.
Until next time, we love you, Tracy, Karl and Michaella
October 4, 2006
Dearet Donald:
Happy 40th birthday! We wish you were here to celebrate with us. You would be proud of your children and Kelly. We all miss you and love you.
Mom & Pop
Kelly Ott
October 3, 2006
Happy 40th Birthday Babe,
I have thought about you all day, wow 40. When we met you were only 23. Seems just like yesterday though. Time never waits for anyone, and the years go by. We get older. One big circle of life. I love you and I know that somewhere you are celebrating your day with a big smile.
kyle ott
October 3, 2006
Hey dad i miss you so much and i think about u every day i love u and i will try and take care of everyone and be the man of the house love
Kyle
Raymond Ott
October 3, 2006
Hi Don,
You will never, ever, be out of our hearts or our lives. Happy 40th. I love you. Dad
Margaret Ott
October 2, 2006
Hello again Don. Well tomorrow your going to be 40yrs old. Looking back with memeories along the road we trod. We bless the years we had with you, and we leave the rest to God, I miss you. Love always Mom
Kelly Ott
August 3, 2006
Hi Baby,
Happy 15yr Anniversary! All day today I have thought about you. Wondering what it would have been like to celebrate together. I can remember our 10 yr and when we renewed our vows. That was such a special day. It was kinda of neat when I asked you to marry me (instead of you asking me). Having the whole family there together and Lori reading the same reading she read when we first got married 10 yrs earlier. That was a very emotional evening. There was not a dry eye in that room. I can remember it like it yas yesterday. The 10 years we had together were wonderful, we made some very good memories. Not to mention 4 great kids. I would not change a thing in our lives except wishing you could have been here with us longer. The kids and I miss you so much. We keep you very close in our thoughts and hearts. Before I go to bed every night I picture in my head your face and your smile. I rebember the last days that you were with us when you would blink after I said I Love You! You couldn't talk but I knew you loved me too. So here is a toast to the years we had and to the many years we will be together forever. I LOVE YOU! Kelly
Your Baby Doll
July 30, 2006
Well daddy I was thinkin about you and I juss wanted to say "Hi" so hi lol. ok i love n miss you a lot bye
Jade Beatty
July 30, 2006
Heyy uncle Don,
Its been 4 yers n I cant beleive it. I hope your putting in good words for me with god lol. For some reason I've been dreaming about you a lot. I really really miss you so does my family especially my mom n dad,everytime I say your name my dad crys. I think he took it the hardest out of my family. well I have to go Im hangin out with Krista and she wants to talk to so. I miss and love you bye
Krista Ott
April 19, 2006
WOW Daddy well im turning 14 and its been 4 years that you've been with GOD he better be treating you good lol no im just kidding well its been pretty ruff for me I mean with 1st losing you and then Dwight and well moving it all sux but I know you will help me through it all, wow i was going to put something on here for you on April 2nd but I was in school and I couldnt really type anything on the computer well I really really miss you a lot and love you, we all do. AND DON'T FORGET BUTTERFLY KISSES, love you sooooo much bye
Kelly Ott
April 2, 2006
Hi Babe,
One more year has passed, just makes it all the sooner I will be with you again. I love you and I miss you with all my heart and soul! No one said life was fair or easy, but I am doing the best I can here without you. I know that you are still here by my side helping me in anyway you can. Even though I do have some sad days, I try not to complain. Their is always someone else worse off than me. I love you always.
Kelly
Tracy Falcone-Coburn
April 2, 2006
I also can not believe that it has been 4 years, seems just like yesterday, that you were picking on me, like you usually did. Karl, Michaella, and I miss you so very much, you are always in our thoughts. Love Tracy, Karl and Michaella
Michaella says that if you were here you would still be like a father to her even though Karl is here. And she "Thanks you for that alot".
Mom &Pop Falcone
April 2, 2006
Hi Donald: It is hard to believe it has beeen 4 years. We talk and think about you often, as you will aways be a part of our lives. Miss you so much, Love, Mom & Pop
Margaret Ott
April 1, 2006
Hello again Don,Well another year is upon us,. To the world you were just one person, But to your family you were the world, We miss you very much. Love you Mom xoxoxoxo
Krista Ott
January 8, 2006
Hey daddy i love you and miss you soo much
...$Krista$...
Mom Ott
December 19, 2005
Hi Don, Merry Christmas, Just listening to one of your favourite Christmas songs "Little drummer Boy"
We all Miss you a lot still, Kelly and the kids are doing alright, busy this time of the year as you know, Kelly goes all out this time of the year. Going to Normas for Christmas your dad and siblings will be there too. we'll be thinking of you. Love you, Mom
Mom Pop Falcone
October 9, 2005
Happy Birthday to you-Happy Birthday to you-Happy Birthday Dear Donald-Happy Birthday to you.Sorry I'm a little late-just didnt get on the computer.Remembered your birthday tho in my heart.Things just aren't the same without you. Miss you and love you. Mom & Pop
Mom
October 7, 2005
Hi Don, Sorry I missed your birthday, but right now I'm here in Australia visiting Your Aunts Uncle and all your cousin's and having a real nice time here with them all. But I still miss you a lot, I read Kelly's note to you and its so true what she says about Don, the other kids are doing great too, you'd be proud of them Don, I am they are good kids, well have to go, your siblings are doing well too. Love you. Mom
Kelly Ott
October 3, 2005
Happy Birthday Babe!
I think of you all the time and wonder what it would be like if you were still here with us. We would have been all sitting around here tonight enjoying cake and ice cream. Oh ya you would be teasing Tracy that she is older than you and she would call you the baby of the family. I miss the quaint conversations you too would have...It has not been the same around here! Life goes on, just different now. Friends come and go, people change and kids grow up. Donny is your clone, looks and acts just like you. He is a constant reminder of your smile and fun sence of humor. There is one thing that has not changed and that is I still love you very much. You are always in my heart. Don't worry about me and the kids we are well taken care of, but you know that! Tracy wanted me to add Happy Birthday from her, because she is all tucked away in bed and too lazy to get on the computer to tell you herself....lol
Love Always,
Kelly
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