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Eric Pelly Obituary
ERIC MARTIN
Suddenly on Tuesday, October 10, 2006. Erick Martin Pelly age 18 of McCandless Twp; beloved son of Mark and Joan (Martin) Pelly of McCandless Twp; brother of Reed Pelly and Jenna Pelly; grandson of Helen and the late Frank Pelly of McCandless Twp; and William & the late Mary Margaret Martin of Ross Twp; also suvived by aunts, uncles, and cousins. Friends received on Sat., & Sun., 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the SIMONS FUNERAL HOME INC., 7720 Perry Highway, Ross Twp. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Alexis Church on Mon., at 11 AM. Contributions may be made to the Pgh Harlequins, Center for Athletics and Leadership, Eisele Rd, Cheswick PA 15024 or CORE, 204 Sigma Dr, RIDC Park, Pgh PA 15238. www.simonsfuneralhomeinc.com
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Joe and Diane Krainc
October 28, 2006
Dear Mark, Joan and the Pelly Family,
There are no words that can ease the pain. You and your family have our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy.
Sincerely,
Joyce (Affeltranger) Phillips
October 20, 2006
Mark, Joan and Family,
My heart broke to hear of your loss. Please know we have you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Tracy Heranic
October 19, 2006
Dear Pelly Family,
I don't know if you would remember me but I babysat a few times for you many years ago when we were all at St. Ursula.
My mother emailed me to tell me about Eric and I am so sorry to hear the news.
Please accept my sympathy and that of my family.
Jim Majirsky
October 18, 2006
Dear Mark, Joan, and family,
We were so very saddened to hear about the passing of Eric. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May our Dear Lord bless and assist you during this difficult time.
Cousin Jim and Janet Majirsky
Tampa, Fl.
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Keith, Pam, Patrick Donahue
October 17, 2006
We are members of the LaRoche faith community. We were saddened to hear of your son's passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Wil Moushey
October 16, 2006
Dear Pelly Family,
I know that you probably do not remember me, but I was an old friend of Eric's. We played inline hockey a long time ago at Romp n Roll, and also went to CCD together at St. Ursula. Eric was a great person, and one that I will never forget. We were not the closest friends but Eric was a person that you could not help but love. His kind, and caring ways are something that we all should try to model. Your family will forever have my thoughts and prayers.
Sherry Brady
October 16, 2006
Please accept our deepest sympathies on your loss. Having known Eric since elementary school going to school with our daughter it deeply saddens us. We will keep you in our prayers.
carolyn hein
October 16, 2006
Dear Pelly family,
I recently 4 months ago lost one of my daughters. There are no words to express the feelings which encompass you now. I don't have any words of wisdom just hold on to any memories that may comfort you during these sad times. Realize that God has a plan and although you and I may not know the reason for the plan one does exist. I will keep you in my prayers and in my thoughts. I will pray that your hearts are filled with the love your son gave to you and others.My youngest daughter is a senior at Fox Chapel and said she saw your son play and had such a wonderful spirit. My daughter that was taken to God also had a wonderful spirit hopefully those two are together. Carolyn Hein
John Hunter
October 16, 2006
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We will miss Eric. He was always a tough competitor who showed a lot of class.
The Central Catholic Inline Hockey Team
Tracey Nugent
October 16, 2006
Although I did not know your son personally I would like to express my sympathy for your loss. I go to LaRoche college and would occasionally see him at church. I was shocked and saddened when I heard the news. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
PATRICIA CORDY
October 15, 2006
DEAR MARK AND FAMILY,
I WANT TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR SON AND BROTHER. I KNOW GOD WILL GIVE YOU STRENGTH AND COURAGE TO CELEBRATE ERIC'S LIFE. MAY HE BRING PEACE AND COMFORT TO YOUR HEARTS. YOU'RE IN MY PRAYERS,
PATRICA DENIRO CORDY
( MARK, I HAVEN'T SEEN YOU FOR MANY YEARS,BUT I DO REMEMBER YOU WELL, VISITING AUNT MARGIE SCARFO).
Mark Olson
October 15, 2006
Our deepest and profound sympathies to the entire Pelly Family.
Mark Olson and Family
Jan Adams
October 15, 2006
Dear Mark, Joan, and Family, Many hearts are with you now, hoping you will have the strength you need to see you through this very difficult time.
Marc ie Shoop
October 15, 2006
our son played inline with your son this past season. Please accept our thoughtful prayers and sympathy. We enjoyed watching him play and was proud that he and Michael were friends. We will always remeber Eric in our prayers. Jeff and Marcie Shoop
Jim, Dana, Cole and Alyssa Gorman
October 15, 2006
Dearest Pelly Family,
May God wrap his loving arms around you in comfort and grace during the heartwrenching days ahead, and always.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Megan Osmer
October 14, 2006
Dear Aunt Joan, Uncle Mark, Reed and Jenna,
I just wanted you to know that although I couldnt be there I am praying for you guys and eric constantly. Call me if you ever need anything! I love yall.
Terri Zawoysky
October 14, 2006
Dear Mark and family.....when we flew together I remember you talking about your children so lovingly....you are in my thoughts and prayers....
Leslie Taylor
October 14, 2006
Dear Mark, Joan, and family,
I am so very sorry that you are on this painful journey. My precious son, Joey, died 1 year and 25 days ago. I know that it seems like there is not, and cannot ever be, any comfort. I know what you are feeling. Take it one minute at a time.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Leslie (Allen, Bretsnyder) Taylor
Ken & Patty Mizgorski
October 14, 2006
Dear Joan & Family:
There are no words to express the grief of the loss of a child. Ken and I lost my 27 yr. old son Michael last October. Hold on to each other and pray. God will help you in your time of need. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
randy dickerson
October 14, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY, IN YOUR TIME OF NEED,OUR PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU ALWAYS. RANDY,PAM & DORIN DICKERSON
Dale Greco
October 14, 2006
Eric Pelly was a scholar athelete.
Eric Pelly was a superb inline hockey player with the longest tenure of all players ever in the North Allegheny Inline hockey program.
Eric Pelly touched our lives. He pulled the NA inline hockey family together with his infectious smile, great sense of humor and positive attitude.
Eric Pelly was not only a player for my team, but a great friend.
The dear Lord now needs him to be a part of his team. I am at peace with this.
On behalf of my wife Julie, daughter Ali and son Bryan (his teammate and great friend), we are so very proud that Eric was a part of our lives. We express our condolences to the Pelly family.
This special person has made it to the top team because of his performance on this earth.
We will always love and miss him but be comforted that the life he left will be be an inspiration to follow.
My family along with his NA teammates will celebrate his time with us, and we pledge to carry on his great legacy.
God Bless this beautiful person
Eric, we love you.
Coach Greco, family and the entire NA Inline hockey team.
Adam Reeves
October 13, 2006
Dear the Pelly Family,
For the past couple of days I have been unable to accept the truth of what has happened. I have played hockey with Eric for 4 years now and considered him a good friend. From his play on the court to his personality outside of it, he was one of the classiest kids I have met. In order to honor him I will be wearing the number 88 on my right shoulder of my Baldwin jersey from this point forward. I will be attending the funeral in order to pay my last respects to Eric Pelly, the great person and player.
Betty Moore
October 13, 2006
Mark, Joan & family:
My deepest sympathy. There are no comforting words at a time like this....stay strong, you'll be in my thoughts and prayers.
Marlene Momper
October 13, 2006
I cannot begin to express how profoundly saddened I am by the loss of Eric. Perhaps it will help to ease your sadness if you know that Eric was loved by many and will be missed by all. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Affectionately,
Marlene Momper
Julie Leroux-Ross
October 13, 2006
Dear Pelly Family, our deepest sympathy. Eric was a wonderful young man. His energy was incredible, his passion for sports unending, and his smile always warmed our hearts. He was taken far, far too young. Our hearts are heavy with sadness for every moment you are without him. With deepest sympathy, Julie Leroux Ross and JJ Leroux
Eric x-mas 2003
October 13, 2006
x-mas 2003 Ashley, Reed, Jenna, Eric, Brian & Melissa
October 13, 2006
Chris Gillian
October 13, 2006
Dear Pelly Family,
My family and I were so saddened to receive the news of the passing of your beloved son. It seems like only yesterday that my boys were babysitting your children. Eric always brought a smile to our faces.
Know that you are in our prayers and that my 8th grade students offered their mass for Eric today.
DeAnna Davis
October 13, 2006
My prayers are with you and your family, I dont know you personally, but my heart hurts for you to lose a son (or a child) hurts.. Especially at such a young age... Realize God is with you, seek him and you will find him... Always remember your baby will always be in your heart...
Debi Youlton
October 13, 2006
Dearest Pelly Family,
May the generous love and peace that only our Lord can give, comfort you at this time of deep loss. Know that your family is being prayed for daily, and that you are wrapped in the Love of the Father.
Sincerely,
The Youlton Family
UPTOWN PEDIATRICS
October 13, 2006
MARK, JOAN AND FAMILY YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.ERIC WILL BE TRULY MISSED. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Craig and Debbi Nagel and Family
October 13, 2006
Dear Mark, Joan and Family,
Our deepest sympathies are with you at this time of loss. No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolenences are with you as you grieve.
With Love,
Jacqueline Pittman
October 13, 2006
Mark & Joan and family,
While words seem so inadequate at this time, we want you to know how deeply sorry we are from the bottom of our hearts for your loss of Eric. Please know that our sincerest prayers and thoughts are with you. We pray that God will be with each of you and grant you His peace in the days to come.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Mark, Jackie, Morgan & Madison Pittman
Kenneth Oldenski
October 13, 2006
My deepest sympathy upon your loss. You and your loved one will be remembered by me at my celebration of Mass. Sincerely yours, Father Kenneth E. Oldenski, St. Richard Church, Gibsonia, PA
The Jeffrey Martin Family
October 13, 2006
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Pelly
I am a stranger to you both but when I heard the news on TV my heart just went out to you both. My parents lost their son suddendly of a heart attack, now 23 years ago, I also lost that day too a wonderful dear brother. You and your family will needs lots of time to cope with this dear loss. Time does heal some of the pain, but my gosh you lost a child, something a parent never wants to experience. My parents and I moved on eventually; you will too, but my parents are also gone, but I know they never really ever got over their loss, but THAT IS OKAY!!!!! My advice to you all is take to take it slow, second by second, then minute by minute, eventually day by day. Do not listen to other people saying to you, hey it is 5 years are you not over this!!! You will be strong and move on but it is okay to cry when ever you feel like it!! Still after all these years I cry for the loss of my parents and brother but again, I have moved on and am living the best I can without them, I have my own wonerful kids and husband and life it too short to stay sad but IT WILL TAKE LOTS OF TIME!!
God Bless you all and I will pray for god to help in the healing.
The Jones Family Ron, Tracy, Nic and Cameron
October 13, 2006
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Mary Sullivan
October 13, 2006
Dear Mark, Joan, Reed and Jenna,
You are in my prayers. Eric was a wonderful young man. I will miss his smile and his laughter. He touched the lives of many.
Gary, Lainie, Bill, Brett, Drew and Luke Landefeld
October 13, 2006
Your family has never been far from our thoughts over the last few days. Eric's friendship was so important and special to Bill, he will truly be missed by all of us.
Suzanne Leibhart
October 13, 2006
Our sincere sympathies to Eric's entire family. May you find strength in your memories to carry you through this very sad time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
The Leibhart's
Art, Sue, Steve and Dan
NA Inline
October 13, 2006
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)
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