Genevieve M. Stander

Genevieve,
I just found this online today and thought it would be a good opportunity to tell people how beautiful of a person you really are. As your cousin i got to see the side of you that some didnt. Your love and affection towards your family. My favorite time of the year was christmas when we would all get togther and just laugh about anything all night long. Me u mark adam and michael just hanging out talking about complete non-sense. I looked forward to it every year. I am saddened sometimes because everytime we saw eachother we would try to make plans but they never seemed to work out. If there is one thing i regret in my life it is not getting to know you better. I love you so much and i will think about you every day for the rest of my life. I even got a tattoo to keep you with me for the rest of my life. Its such an our generation thing huh? lol Anyways you were and are an amazing person. You always showed all of us so much love and i just want you to know how much i love you. I know papa is hanging out with you and you guys are watching over us. You will be missed everyday. Rest in peace Gen.
I love you
~Your Cousin
Laura
...Jimmy Fran and Michael, if you ever need anything please just ask. Everyone is here for you.I love you guys.

Dear Jimmy, Honey, Michael & Ethel:

Years ago I hang out occasionally with both Ethel and Jimmy and graduated high school with Ethel. Back then I was Audrey Maturo and lived on Richard Road. I heard the news through Sheryl Mahar’s brother who still lives in Bedford on South Road. There simply are no words to express the sorrow I felt when I heard the sad news regarding your daughter Genevieve earlier this month. I can only imagine how devastating this must be for you and the rest of your family. Your life is forever changed as a result of her passing ~ because there is nothing as painful as losing a child.

Although she is no longer physically present, it doesn't mean you cannot continue to love her in her absence. I hope the precious memories you have of your precious child will one day bring you comfort.

I wish I had words to comfort and sustain you in your grief, but I know there are none that will take away any pain you are feeling now. Please know that I am thinking and praying for you and your extended family and sending you my heartfelt sympathy.

Wishing you peace and healing.

Audrey Maturo Miller

Hi Jim, Honey, Michael and Ethel, and the rest of your extended family;

I went to BHS with Ethel. I was Jean Kenney, back then, and my mom still lives on Evergreen Ave in the Bedford Gardens. She told me what happened and I was so sad for your entire family. There is nothing I can possibly say, but I know what this kind of pain is like. One minute your loved one is here, and the next minute a tragic thing happens, and you are never the same. I have lived in Wisconsin for 25 years. About 14 years ago my husband was riding a 10 speed bike, on his early morning 7 mile bike ride. He was run over by a 19 year old neighbor. Needless to say he died.
My own children were 10 and 8 years old at the time. So I know all about grief!All I can do is pray for you all and give you some names of great books to read that helped me. But it is not going to be easy and you are going to need each other to get through this. Take it one day at a time. Just know that there are many people right there in Bedford praying,and now even me, even though I haven't seen any of you in years.
Get a copy of a book called THE NEXT PLACE. Also a book called When Bad Things Happen to Good People.
The public library may have books on the grieving processs. But I can honestly tell you that you may not want to read anything like this for a year or so, until you are ready. Most of all you will be mad at God, and he is big enough and he understands grief! You Father in Heaven knows you are hurting!It is ok to be mad! Just be kind to yourself in this very sad time.

God Bless you all and I will keep you in my prayers. Jean (Kenney) Gorski, Fremont, Wisconsin

jimmy and family,i am very sorry to hear of the passing of your daughter.please take care-don

I met Genevieve at Salem State. She was such an sweetheart, always smiling,fun and friendly. An all around awesome person:) My condolences for you and your family's loss. My prayers are with you. God bless

Jim and family I wanted to let you know how sorry I was to learn of the loss of Genevieve. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prays.

Honey, Jimmy and Michael,

Please accept our condolences in the loss of your daughter and sister. May the tremendous love and support from your family and friends help you through this difficult time.

jim and chris mangano
mt airy, md

The Wings Of An Angel
So Pure And So White,
The Wings Of An Angel
Holding You Tight,
The Wings Of An Angel
Caressing Your Skin,

The Wings Of An Angel
Keeping The Love Within.
These Wings From An Angel
Are My Gift To You,
These Wings From An Angel
Will Help See You Through.

With all our thoughts and prayers.

I wanted to let you know how very sorry I am for the loss of your lovely daughter. Please know that there are many people who share your sadness during this difficult time.

Karen Richardson
Cafe Luigi

my heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends. May the good times last forever in your hearts...

Jim, Honey, & Mike I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. I was very lucky to know Genevieve and share a relationship with her. The memories will never be forgotten. God Bless

Fran, Jimmy & Michael & entire Family: Our family has known Genevieve since preschool. She has a beautiful smiling face and a vibrant spirit...She will live on in the hearts of the ones that were lucky enough to know her...God Bless...you are a wonderful family. The DeLuca Family (Marissa, Patti, Rich, Nick, Stephanie,Damian, Alicia,Jason, Siena & Gary)

I did not know your daughter, but I went to school with a good friend of hers and she told me what happened. I am so sorry for your loss. I have a poem that I wrote for a friend of mines mother when she lost her daughter...

Those we love remain with us
For love itself lives on
And cherished memories never fade
Because a loved ones gone

Those we love can never be
More than a thought apart
For as long as there is memory
They'll live on in the heart.

This poem helped me when I lost my best friend to a car accident. I hope the best for you and your family in this sad time.

Jim and Honey. I am so sorry to hear of the trajic loss of your lovely daughter Genevieve. Your family is in my thoughts and my prayers.
PeterJ. Connelly, Joint Base Balad, Iraq

I am so sorry to hear about your daughter, please know that you are in my thoughts and Genevieve is in my prayers.

I had just met Genevieve recently in life. She was always so happy, bright and caring. Even though she had only touched my life for a short time I will always remember her brilliant smile & laugh. My love, thoughts and prayers go out to her parents and brother in this tough time.

My deepest sympathies go out to her family, she was in my Humanities class at MCC and though I only knew her a short time, I can say that she was such an amazing person always is high spirits bringing cheer wherever she went. Always putting a smile on our faces.

I knew Genevieve when she was a little girl, in elementary school with my sister. Although I didn't know her well as an adult, any time I saw her around town, or ran into her, she was always so friendly and warm. She was a beautiful girl with a beautiful spirit, which will live on long past this very sad time. I hope you find comfort in knowing that even people whose lives she touched so long ago remember how special she was and are thinking of her, and of you and your loss.

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Genevieve. I will always remember her positive attitude and bright smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this difficult time. Words can not express how truly sorry we are for your tragic loss.

Honey,Jim and Michael:
Growing up in small town with you and all of your families we wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Bless you and all that grieve with you.

Hi Jimmy ~ Brian came home and told me the sad news about your beautiful Genevieve. There are no words that can possibly aid in your family's pain. Brian & I know all too well the pain of losing daughters and all we can say is that if you ever need anything, we'll be there for you to lean on. May God give you some kind of peace in this extremely difficult time and may you eventually be able to live each day in peace knowing your Genevieve is walking with the angels in Heaven. God Bless you and keep you all safe. Our DEEPEST Sympathy ~ Christi, Shawn, Brian (and our little babies Haylee & Kellie) Dowling

Fran, Jimmy and Michael,
I can't even imagine how horrible this must be for you.
Just know that God needed an Angel and he took yours! He has a very special plan for her. She must be very special.
Find comfort in knowing that she is safe, happy and very content in heaven.
It's hard to undersatnd this concept now as you can hardly bear the suffering. Keep faith in the Lord, he will help you in the days and months to come. She has found comfort and happiness in heaven!
She will continue to be by your side each and every day.
She will help you find comfort.
God Bless you.
Karen Griffiths

Jim, Honey & Michael,
I will never be able to find the right words to express my sorrow to you at the loss of your precious Genevieve. She was taken much too soon. My thoughts are with you.

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal"

Lynn Oates

Jim, Honey, and Michael,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Genevieve. She was a beautiful girl. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Diana Bowlby Mahoney and family

Jim, Honey and Michael no words can express my sorrow in your loss. I think I can speak for the whole town when I say, we all loved your doughter so very much. She will always be in my mind and heart.
Godbless with love and prayers.
Hugh and Catherine Donato.

Jimmy, Honey, and Mike,

Words can't express how sorry we are to hear of Genevieve's passing.
You are all in are thoughts and prayers.

Joe, Julie, Patricia, Joey and Nick Mizzoni

Jim, Honey and Michael
There are no words that can express the grief you must be feeling in the loss of Genevieve. You are in our thoughts and pray’s, God bless Genevieve and God bless you and your family.
Love, thoughts and pray’s
John & Brenda Waite

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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