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Gilbert Schaeffer Obituary
On Saturday, January 31, 2009; dearly beloved husband of Nancy (Baurle); cherished father of JoAnne (Ron), Debbie (Tony), and G.J. (Lisa Brizzi); grandfather of Tiffany & R.J.; brother of Robert (Ellie); brother-in-law of Richard (Kathy) Baurle, and Jim (Lynn) Baurle; also many nieces & nephews; his beloved companion dog, Baby Girl Buttons. Gil will be missed by all who knew him. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler and Pitt Panther fan. Friends received Tuesday & Wednesday 12-4 & 6-8pm THOMAS J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2323 E. Carson St. Funeral Prayer Thursday 9am. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Paul of the Cross Monastery at 10am. Gilbert was hired as a custodian at the University of Pittsburgh, and later became assistant general manager of the dormitories and maintenance. He retired in 2000 from the University and became a member of H.E.R.E.I.U. Local 57 Union Bartenders, and began work at Omni William Penn and Hilton Towers.
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Debbie Schaeffer
January 28, 2020
Dad,
I can't believe Jan.31 will be 11 years. It really does't seem that long but yet again it does.
I always am thinking of you still and always will.
Well now you have Little Richie with you now I am sure you and Pap are having some good conversations with him.
I love you and miss you so very much. Always in my heart.
Love You,
Debbie
Tracey Fisher
January 27, 2019
Words can't express how much you are loved and missed
Debbie Schaeffer
June 17, 2015
Hi Dad, It has been a while since the last time I wrote to you. I am sorry but it is still hard for me. I miss you. Well Father's Day is a few days away I just want to wish you a very happy Fathers Day and I love you very much.
Debbie
Nancy Schaeffer
February 15, 2015
NHappy Valentine's Day love you. Never forgotten Nancy .
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Debbie
April 14, 2013
Hey dad just sitting here and thinking of you today and everyday. We all miss you so very much and always talk and laugh at all the good time we had together. Please continue to watch over us and keep us in your loving arms. I love you.
January 10, 2013
Happy Birthday Gil, I didn't forget I miss you and love you. I didn't get over to Rich and Kathy's this year for christmas kathy said she missed me and the kids and that you are always missed the family always talks about the good times they had with you and how good you were to everyone. Don't eat to much cake . Love you NANCY
Nancy Schaeffer
October 15, 2012
Gil you now have Jack with you , I bet you are having a good time with the relatives and all your friends. Take care of the animals we love and miss all of you. I pray everyday for you and the relatives and animals. Miss you alot.
Debbie
October 12, 2012
Hey Dad, I know you are having a good talk with Jack about Pitt you always enjoyed talking about work. As always you are missed and loved more than ever. Please give my big boy Freddie a hug and kiss for me and tell him I love and miss him too. Tell everyone I miss them too and love them.
April 16, 2012
Just thinking of you tonight. I know you are happy to be with Uncle Bobby and your mom and dad all together. Dad you're always in my heart and I think of you everyday. I miss you.
Love you always
January 31, 2012
Gil today you are gone 3 years it seems like yesterday. I miss and love you. Your Wife Nancy
January 30, 2012
Dad tomorrow you will be gone 3 years...I can't believe it. I love and miss you more everyday.
I Love You,
Debbie
January 2, 2012
Your Birthday is coming, I'm wishing you a Happy Birthday, see you are not forgotten and never will be. The family always brings your name up at family gatherings. I love you and wish you were here. LOVE NANCY
January 1, 2012
Happy New Year Gil Love and miss you Love Nancy.
December 31, 2011
Dad,
Just wanted to say Happy New Year! I Love You and miss your call on midnight.
Debbie
November 10, 2011
Well Gil, Thanksgiving is coming , GJ is having it, Deb will be in Atlanta but I will be with the kids and Lisa's mother and brother. I want you and the relatives to have a great thanksgiving we miss all of you. You will be remembered. Love your wife Nancy
November 8, 2011
Good morning Gil, well today will be a beautiful day 68 I know you will be sunning yourself, you loved the sun. Tell everyone that we miss them, I bet my dad is sitting with you he also loved the sun. Enjoy the day . Your wife Nancy
November 7, 2011
Hi Gil, well today is our anniversary I miss and love you. Time really passes fast. I can't believe that it is going on 3 years that you left us. You will always be remembered. Love Nancy
November 3, 2011
Hi Dad,
Well it is November, as you know, and I am already counting down until the first day of Spring. The weather is not bad but, there is a chill in the air. Big game on Sunday Steelers and Ravens and I am jealous you will have a 50 yard line seat. I miss you we all do. Always in my heart and think of you everyday. I Love You very much.
May 12, 2011
Hi Gil my knee is improving it still hurts and I go to therapy but it has been only 6 weeks. It should take about 12 weeks the doctor said and he thinks I should be able to go to Casey's, then in September go to consol energy center. It should not be long now but the doctor said that it will hurt when I do to much, I should take it easy for a while. Keep watching over us we love and miss you. You are always with us. LOVE YOUR WIFE NANCY
May 11, 2011
Hi Dad,
Just sitting here and thinking of you. We have such a beautiful day today. The sun is out and nothing but blue skies, just like you love.
Mum got her knee done and she is doing great. She feels so much better and you and I both know there will be no keeping her down.
I love you,
Debbie
March 1, 2011
Hey Dad just was thinking of you today. Want to let you know mum is getting her knee done finally. She will be fine like a new person. We always said you can never keep up with her just wait until the new knee she will be flying around and feeling so much better. Tony saw 5 robins today down the river Spring is almost here my favorite time.
Please keep watching over us and never let us go. We all miss you and love you very much.
I love you,
Debbie
February 4, 2011
Gilbert I'm late again in saying that you are gone 2 years and missed so much, I can't believe you are gone that long , I think about that night when God called you to heaven to be with him, it was better for you but very hard for the family.But Gil you are never forgotten you are remembered in every thing.I love and miss you,so does your kids, many times your name is brought up. Love You Nancy
January 31, 2011
Dad today is the second anniversary of you going to heaven. Needless to say it seems like yesterday. I miss you I kissed you goodbye that night and I will kiss you again when we meet again.
I Love You,
Debbie
January 16, 2011
Hi Gil I hope you had a wonderful birthday , we were all thinking of you , you are never out of our thoughts. You were with Mum and Dad and all the other relations. Love You, Your Wife Nancy
January 9, 2011
Happy Birthday Dad....you are always in my thoughts. I hope you have a beautiful day in heaven.
Love You,
Debbie
December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas Dad.
Love You,
Debbie
October 28, 2010
Hi Gil, halloween is coming I think I'm going up GJ's . Minner is staying in the house. Tracey is taking Jessie to the circus. Tracey and her boss are going to see Bon Jovi . We are just hanging out,thinking about you. Deb called wanted to know what is going on . I can't tell you enough , how much your missed. Love You Your Wife Nancy
October 21, 2010
Good morning Gil, it is a nice mornin g but you would not like it because you always loved it hot. Your brother's son and his wife had their baby so you are uncle again, a baby girl. Ellie is so happy this is her first grandchild. Saturday wego to the pitt game, when we win in a close call everyone says Gil helped. I'm getting ready to take the dogs for a walk. I think Tiffany is going to graduate school at Pitt, I know her and Joanne came up and they wished you were here to show them around because you knew everyone and evey place over there.You would have been proud that she is up here going to Pitt. I know you are always with us, and you know we all love and miss you. God Bless I love you YOUR WIFE NANCY
October 20, 2010
Hi Gil, just sitting here thinking about you , you are missed so much. GJ is getting a juke box delivered today if you were here I know what you would say he is crazy. I have the animals. The family from Arizona were here and had a great time. They said it's not the same without you. Debbie is right GJ is just like you wanting all of us up his house, that is the way you were. I pray for you and the rest of the family everyday. I love and miss you, I'm so used of having you here when I come home from work you used to look out the window and open the door for me and miss Buttons had company when I was't there. Well love and miss you YOUR WIFE NANCY
Debbie Schaeffer
October 16, 2010
Dad,
Just thinking of you tonight. Tony and I just came from GJ's we were watching the football and hockey games. I was just thinking of when you were here and we were all together. I know you are with all of us GJ has taken your place when it comes to having all of us up to watch the games and have the holidays. It is so funny because he is just like you with wanting everyone together. Dad he loves when we are all up his house.
As always I love you very much,
Your loving daughter,
Debbie
July 21, 2010
Hi Gil my thoughts are with you. I think that I'm going to take your advise you always said if anything happened to you I should sell the house and move with the kids and I'am thinking about it. Your brother thinks I'm crazy for staying here. So I'am really thinking, I know you always said to give them rent don't worry I will. Debbie is leaving for ocean city saturday I will watch her dog and cat. We all wish we were going again. If I ever hit the lottery I'll buy a condo down there that means chances are slight, remember how we always said that. I miss you and so do the kids. When the sun is out and shining we always say Dad is sitting out and sunning.We love and miss you oh I forgot Tracey is going down in august. She said she will always remember when she was little how good you were to her and the fun she had with us that we really made her childhood. Tracey thinks of you often. We miss you you were a kind person and a great one. YOUR WIFE NANCY
July 12, 2010
Hi Gil it is just me we just came back from ocean city, and I was thinking of all the good times we had down there, you know of course you were really missed but we know you are always with us no matter where we go. You loved that place so do I. I got a nice tan, it was really hot.But I'm home now and I did go up to see you. Debbie is going at the end of the month I hope she has nice weather. Today is Debbie's birthday she misses your call but she also knows you are watching over here, and you are always with us no matter what. LOVE NANCY
June 27, 2010
Hey Dad,
We had a surprise party for Tony at GJ and Lisa's yesterday it was really nice. They out did themselves there was only one problem you were not with us. We all missed you because we all know how you liked to have a gathering with everyone.
We know that you were there in spirit.
Love you,
Debbie
June 20, 2010
Happy Father's Day!!! You are always in my heart. I think of you every day.
I Love You,
Debbie
May 24, 2010
Hey Dad, Just wanted to say I was thinking of you today. I am not feeling so good I have a cold and flu. I am hoping to feel better soon. Well I will be planting some tomato plants in the buckets on our patio. Hopefully they will take and we can get some this year. As always keep watch over all of us.
I Love You and Miss You,
Debbie
Nancy Schaeffer
May 11, 2010
Gil it is a rainy day, I'm just sitting and watching the rain. Minner is getting his eye operated on he has skin cancer but the type that won't spread they are cutting a little of the eye lid, he is so good he loves to take a car ride. Well the Pens lost and their coming back to Pittsburgh to play the game. I will work the game they get me a nervous wreck help them to win. We miss you, but we know you are always with us no matter where we go. LOVE YOUR WIFE NANCY
May 9, 2010
Hi Gil just thinking of you it was Mother's Day and I had a nice day the kids treated me good. Tracey sent me a e-mail it was cute, we went to Dorthy Jean's granddaughter's communion. Pray for the Pens tomorrow to win I know you will be watching. We love and miss you. LOVE YOUR WIFE NANCY
April 20, 2010
Hi Dad....just thinking of you today!
Love You,
Debbie
April 3, 2010
Hi Dad,
The sun is out the sky is blue and the weather is very warm.....your kind of weather. I know you are enjoying this very much you loved and still love the warm weather.
We want to wish you a Very Happy Easter and we miss you very much, as always.
Mum put your Spring flowers on your grave and it looks nice.
Tomato season is around the corner help us along in that area.
Happy Easter I Love You.
Debbie
Nancy Schaeffer
April 2, 2010
Gil bert you would love today it is 80 and you loved when it was hot I know you are sitting up there and smiling, well as usual I already have the fans out you didn't like them I almost put the air conditioner in the windows but Deb said I was going to far, I want to wish you a Happy Easter and as usual you will be missed I think of you often we had many good years together I wish you were still here with all of us. Miss Buttons is still going and so is minner, Max had his operation on his leg he is doing great, and Sadie is still being bad, but that is her nature. Help me to get things done around the house especially the grass, I love and miss you watch over all of us. YOUR WIFE NANCY
Lisa Schaeffer
April 1, 2010
Hi - its only me
I was sitting out on the deck after work yesterday - the sun was out and it felt good so me and the dogs were sunning and I was thinking of you. Some of the boards on the deck are coming up and I started crying. Me and you had so much fun fixing the boards on the deck. We had each other laughing. Well they need done again so I will be out there with my hammer and nails missing your help. So I hope your with me so I don't hammer my fingers ! I miss you. My love always
March 7, 2010
Hi Dad,
I just wanted to say the sun is finally out. Everyone is so happy just the little things make us smile. I know you are with us and watching out for all of us. As you well know, Pitt starts the Big East Tournament on Thursday help them along. Well you that Spring is only a couple of weeks aways my favorite time. Just wanted to touch base with you to let you know that I will never forget you. I think about you all the time. Please keep us all in your arms forever.
I Love You,
Debbie
Nancy Schaeffer
March 7, 2010
Gil I forgot to tell you that you are going to be a great uncle again and guess who Steve, Bobby's son the great event is in october so we are going to be busy this summer with a bridal shower and a baby shower Ellie is on cloud nine she is so happy. well gil I love you, and I miss you. Watch over me please. LOVE NANCY
Nancy Schaeffer
March 7, 2010
Hi Gil thinking about you as usual I want to tell you that uncle Rich got robbed at the parking lot we told him to quit it is getting bad please watch over him, well next week we turn the clocks I know you always waited for that.We still have snow laying around which you always hated, spring will be here, we are going to ocean city and you will be greatly missed you loved that place.Deb is going down after us the next week. I'm going to Michael's wedding in cancun for four days I know you would have loved to go to. GJ has the flu watch over your son with that diabetes to. pray that there is a cure please Gil.I can't tell you how much we miss you you are the best. LOVE NANCY
February 11, 2010
Hi Gil I miss you I think of you every day We had a terrible snow storm you really would have been mad. When I think of how you hated the cold and snow. Just want to leave you know that Tiffany just might go to Pitt she wishes you were here to take her around because you knew everybody.I love and wish you were here it's awful being without you I hope you had a good birthday and I know January 31 was a sad day for everyone Love and miss you your wife Nancy.
January 31, 2010
Dad today one year ago was the saddest day ever.
Please continue to watch over us and keep us in your arms until we are all together one day.
Love you and miss you,
Debbie
January 27, 2010
Dad, I can't believe it will be one year since you left us. I still remember like yesterday going to the hospital to see you.
Thanks for helping me out about mom going to the wedding. She needs to do something different she'll have fun. We all wish you could be there, but as usual I know you will be there with all of us.
I hope you don't get tired of me telling you I Love You and Miss You Very Much. You know Dad I always will.
Love You,
Debbie
January 10, 2010
Happy Birthday Dad, I know you are feeling better today than last year this time. You were just so happy it was your birthday. Mom got you a cake and cards and we were all there to celebrate. Freddie and Sammie say Happy Birthday too!
Your friend Tony always stops to see you...he misses you too he just doesn't say as often as I do.
You would always laugh at me, when I would start counting down to Spring from November. Well we are almost there and nice weather.
Happy Birthday!
We Love You Always,
Debbie, Tony, Freddie and Sammie
January 10, 2010
Happy Birthday Dad. Today brings me back to last year, when you were so happy it was your birthday. We had a cake and cards don't forget Tracey gave you the Terrible Towel. You really liked so you could cheer the Steelers.
It is really cold and I know you don't like that but, in a few months Spring my favorite time.
Happy Birthday from Freddie and Sammie.
Tony always stops to see you he really misses you too.
Happy Birthday Dad,
I Love You,
Debbie
January 10, 2010
Gil just making sure that you get our message HAPPY BIRTHDAY from Miss Buttons, Minner, and of course me your wife Nancy, Love You
January 10, 2010
Happy Birthday Gil we remember last year when you were here we had a cake for you. You are truly missed by ev eryone, Miss Buttons says hello and Happy Birthday,Minner also says hello.Love You Nancy
December 31, 2009
Happy New Year Dad..I will miss your call at midnight. But I know you are with me always.
I Love You,
Debbie
Nancy Schaeffer
December 29, 2009
I'm missing you more and more I know you had a good christmas because your cough is gone and your feeling better. Ijust want to wish you a Happy New Year. I will be thinking of you as usual. Love You Your Wife Nancy
December 24, 2009
I'm missing you very much - getting tears writing this.
Merry Christmas.
Love you,
Lisa
December 22, 2009
Merry Christmas Dad...I miss you.
I Love You,
Debbie
December 8, 2009
Hey Dad,
Just me thinking of you today.
Love you more than words can say!
Debbie
Nancy Schaeffer
December 3, 2009
Hi Gil you know with Ralphie gone the Minner is running through the house. We only have him and the Queen Miss Buttons. I have a cold and sore throat I know where I got it from Lisa she was really sick,she is doing alot better. The weather has changed it is getting cold the wind is real gusty today.Iknow you would not like it you like it hot. Bobby your brother always calls to see if everything is okay. He misses you,so do we but you know you are always with us. GJ and Lisa are going to NEW YORK you loved that city Lisa never was there. Pitt is playing Cincy on saturday the football team. I'ts a big game I know you will be watching. Well Gil LOVE YOU and God Bless. Your Wife Nancy
Debbie
December 2, 2009
Hey Dad,
I am glad you have Ralphie with now and sitting on your lap. Please don't let Ralph and Leo gang up on our Joey he was such a sweet cat. Please take care of all our animals that are with you now. Please tell them we love them and miss them too just as we do you everyday.
As always I Love You Very Much,
Debbie
Nancy Schaeffer
November 30, 2009
Hi Gil was just thinking of you. Our Ralphie is with you I just know it.He left me to be with you,I miss him so much he was a good cat and I know you loved him as much as you love Miss Buttons.Please take good care of him.He is finally feeling good again.Tell him that I love and miss him. God Bless. Love and miss you.
Debbie Schaeffer
November 27, 2009
Hi Dad,
Thanksgiving was good we all had a nice time together. We all missed you very much but just didn't say anything to anyone. We all just knew. I know you are always with us.
I love you
Debbie
Nancy Schaeffer
November 20, 2009
Hi Gil Ellie called and said that your picture was in. The people that she works for is going up to you and put your picture on the tombstone now when I talk to you I will be able to see you.Ellie was very pleased with the work it was done in Italy that's why it took so long..I'm going up to GJ's he has supper for me.Tonight Debbie is taking me down the circle club we only stay for about an hour. Everything is going well here Iwant to tell you that John Neider died remember the scout for the Pirates when dad was scout and he came to Debbie's graduation. Well Gil love you and God Bless. Your Wife Nancy
nancy schaeffer
November 18, 2009
Gil it is only me again leaving you know that you are always with us. You will be in our hearts always especially the holidays. We are going up to GJ's for thanksgiving. I want you to know we love you dearly. I think Baby Girl misses you probably as much as you miss her.She never was to keen on me. I love her. Well Gil I will write again. God Bless your wife Nancy
nancy schaeffer
November 13, 2009
Hi Gil tomorrow Pitt plays Notre Dame.We are going to the game I hope Pitt wins. I know you will be watching and helping them to win. I also know that Mike Day and dad willbe watching you guys have the best seats. Gil you are always with us.Thanksgiving is coming I hope that we can get through that day.Iknow that I will be remembering last year.I miss and love you. Please look after all of us, and all the animals.
November 10, 2009
Hey Dad,
We all had a nice time with Buddy and Lynn, Kristin and Hayden. Guess what? I am going to Floral School over at Phipps Conservatory to become a florist. Watch over me and let me do well in school. Don't worry I am still keeping the web site with the bird baths. I know you would and will support me in anything I try to do. I always know you are next to me and watching over me....I feel it. Also please help us all get through the Holidays this is our first without you and it will be hard. But we are a strong family and with your help we will get through this too.
Please give Grandpap a big hug and kiss for me and tell him I said Happy Birthday. I think of him and Gram all the time too.
I love and miss all of you terribly.
I love you,
Debbie
Nancy Schaeffer
November 9, 2009
Hi Gil just sitting here waiting for the Steeler game they are on Monday night football. We miss you so much 'our anniversary was November 7 you were in my thoughts. Buddy and Lynn were here for a hockey tourament their grandson Haydon was playing he is pretty good.Love you Nancy your wife
October 18, 2009
Dad,
Just watched the Steeler's win today. We were up at GJ's to watch the game and I was just thinking about you. Please watch over all of us and always keep us in your arms forever.
Dad, some days the pain of missing you is better then some other days when it is really hard to deal with, but the good news is we are all really trying hard.
You are always in my thoughts.
I Love You,
Debbie
October 12, 2009
Hi Dad,
Well the wedding was beautiful and everyone had a good time. Just like I told you before you were missed, but we had your picture and a lot of people stopped to see you and the other members of the families. As you know by now, we all missed you and love you so very much.
I love you,
Debbie
October 9, 2009
Dad,
Today is the big day for GJ and Lisa, their Wedding Day. We will all be thinking of you today as always. Please watch over them and take care of both of them today and in the future. We will be sad today but very happy because we have Lisa. Dad like you always would say to her "Lisa where have you been all our lives."
We all love you and miss you!
I love you,
Debbie
October 7, 2009
Dad,
Well Friday is the big day for GJ and Lisa. Lisa is going to have your picture on a table with her relatives and Pap and Grammy. I think that is a nice idea. She wants to make sure you guys are there with her and GJ. I told her YOU will always be with us no matter where we are. Jenn and boys are coming tomorrow and Buddy and Lynn are here. We all sure do wish you were here with us in person not just in spirit. Please watch over GJ and Lisa and of course all of us. We all love you and miss you very very much.
I Love You,
Debbie
September 21, 2009
Hey Dad,
Just wanted to say hi and let you know that we had a very good time in Ocean City. I was sad when we were going down Coastal Highway to the Condo and know that you would have loved to been there. You loved Ocean City so much, but don't worry because you were there with me the whole time.
Dad, Mrs. Kozel has died and I am sure she is up in heaven with you and all our family and friends. Please continue to watch over Ralphie, so far he is doing good. He really liked laying on your lap.
Well I just wanted to let you know that I always think of you and as always miss you very much.
Keep us all in your arms forever.
I Love you very much,
Debbie
August 20, 2009
Hi - its me,
I have a funny story. I cried before we left for Ocean City, cause I knew it would not be the same going without you. We all missed you. GJ and I had a drink at the Saly Dog for you.
Miss you and love you -
Your daugher-n-law Lisa
August 10, 2009
Hi Gil I miss you very much especially at night. I cry every day.I know you would not want me to do that. It is very hard Your tombstone came in I"m putting your picture on it. So I can look at you when I"m talking to you.Today we went up to G J "s for a cookout we sat around and talked about all the funny things you did. We also talked about the fun we all had with you at Ocean City and the trips you went on with G J and Fran and all of his friends'
Gil you are always in my thoughts LOVE YOU'.
Nancy your wife.
July 26, 2009
Hey Dad,
Just me again, wanted to tell you about Lisa's shower. Mum out did herself with the shower it was really nice. You would have laughed Lisa was crying because she was so happy and sad that you were not here to look at her presents. She got a lot of nice gifts dad. Even from Babygirl and kids. But as you know and would say you are not surprised that mum did a great job she always does.
Love you lots and missing you,
I Love You,
Debbie
July 12, 2009
Hey Dad,
I am really missing you today it is my birthday. You would always call me and tell me Happy Birthday and love ya.
I close my eyes and can still hear you say those words. I hope I never forget the sound of your voice.
As always, I love you and miss you.
Love you always,
Debbie
Tracey Fisher
July 9, 2009
Hi Uncle Gil,
I was just telling my father how much i have been thinking about you on July 4th,and i saved this page to write my thoughts one day,and was glad to see others have as well. I guess that is just how much you were loved. I was remembering those picnics on July 4th,and how all of us kids would look forward to the fireworks display you would light off for us,and those trips to Ocean City. I wished that sometimes we could go back in time,and relive them. I try to call Aunt Nancy to let her know i am here for her,and to say hi. GJ and Lisa are getting married,and i know your presence will be felt with all of us there. I told Aunt Nancy that i feel it with me all of time anyways. I wanted to let you know that i miss you so much,and i love you.
June 12, 2009
Hi Dad,
It is just me writing you again. I miss you.....that is all I can say. One thing you would be happy about is that Joanne and Tiffany are coming up in a couple of weeks for a visit. Tiffany might be going to Pitt. I know for a fact you would be so happy and proud. Please give RJ some guidance to help him make good decisions about his future. I know you are watching over all of us. We all Love you very much and forever.
Love you,
Debbie
Debbie
May 15, 2009
Dad,
I just was thinking of you today and everyday but just wanted to say I Love You. It is very hard yet to cope with you being gone. I miss so much like when you would always call me when Pitt basketball or football games were being played. How about when you would go crazy when the Steelers would fumble, or when you would call and ask what is happening with the Pens. I guess I just miss everything about you. GJ and Lisa are getting married and I wish you could be there in person, because I know you will be there with us in spirit. Well dad, I just wanted to hi and I miss you very much. Please always continue to be with us and as always keep us all in your arms forever.
I Love You,
Your Daughter,
Debbie
April 11, 2009
Grandpap,
I sure do miss stealing your food. I had a ball eating your spaghetti and toast.
I am still a good boy pap and I also miss you very much. I know you always loved my barking.
Happy Easter
We miss you,
Sadie & Maxwell
April 11, 2009
Dad I sure do miss our walks by the river.
I miss you and love you very much.
Happy Easter,
Babygirl Buttons
April 11, 2009
Happy Easter Dad......we miss you.
We Love You,
Tony & Debbie, Freddie and Sammie
Freddie
April 11, 2009
Grandpap,
Happy Easter and I Love and miss you very much. I wish I could still feel you scratching behind my ears.
Love You
Lisa Brizzi ( Schaeffer)
April 7, 2009
Dad (Mr. Schaeffer)
I have been wanting to write something, but when I tried I would start to cry. (you know how much of a cry baby I am)
Mom-GJ-Debbie-Tony- we all miss you so much. I feel very blessed that I had you in my life. My favorite time with you is when we made our famous "Sasa Dip" for the Steeler games. You made me promise not to tell anyone the receipe - not even GJ.
Sadie misses the moring breakfast you would have together. She told me you made the best toast with jelly.
You will be in our hearts forever
Love you - Lisa
Debbie
March 20, 2009
Dad,
I know that you are watching Pitt today and cheering them on. We are all thinking of you. Because we know how much you loved watching the NCAA games. Go Panthers!!!!
Bring home a winner Dad.
Love you,
Debbie, GJ, Mum, Tony and Lisa
Debbie Schaeffer
March 9, 2009
Dad,
It has been a little more than a month since you have been gone. I still miss you and feel like it was yesterday that I last saw you. I just hope that you realize, when you look down and watch over us, how much we miss you. The saying goes that it gets better as each day goes by but, right now, I find that hard to believe. You are always in my thoughts each day and always will be. You were the best dad and you always will be.
I Love You,
Debbie
Charlotte Switzer Frances Feth
February 15, 2009
Nancy GJ and Debbie
I am so sorry in hearing about Gillys death he just answered the door in the summer time when we were in the area and I just popped in he still new who I was after all thoses years. Yens are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Walkowiak
February 11, 2009
Nancy, Debbie and GJ - I was so sorry to hear of Gil's passing. He was a part of my life growing up on 18th Street that I'll never forget. You guys were like my second family! I'll never forget all the good times that we shared. He's up in heaven with my Dad - they're probably playing cards right now! We have quite a few angels watching over us these days. May your faith keep you strong and know that he is no longer suffering and is in a better place. We'll see them all again in time. Take Care.
Cindy Walkowiak (Godlewski), Rich, Adam and Traci
Jim [Buddy] and Lynn Baurle
February 7, 2009
On Jan.31,2009 I lost not only a brother-in law but a great and wonderful friend.It is difficult to express the loss and just how much an OLD FRIEND really means to you.Perhaps this poem can express one's feelings.
MAKE NEW FRIENDS--BUT KEEP THE OLD
FOR NEW IS SILVER--BUT OLD IS GOLD
FRIENDSHIPS WITH AGE WILL SURELY REFINE
AS IS THE CASE WITH A MELLOW WINE
FRIENDSHIPS THAT STAND THE TIME AND TESTS
ALWAYS WILL LAST,AND ALWAYS BE BEST
EVEN THROUGH WRINKLES AND HAIR GROWN GRAY
OUR FRIENDSHIP IS ONE THAT WILL NEVER DECAY
FROM AMID OLD FRIENDS,TRIED AND TRUE
WE CAN ALWAYS DISCUSS OUR YOUTH ANEW
BUT ALAS OLD FRIENDS DO COME TO DIE
AND THEN NEW FRIENDS WE MUST SUPPLY
CHERISH FRIENDSHIP IN YOUR BREAST
NEW IS GOOD BUT OLD IS BEST
SO MAKE NEW FRIENDS,BUT KEEP THE OLD
FOR NEW IS SILVER
BUT OLD IS GOLD
Rest in peace old friend until we meet again.It's only been a short period of time and already I miss you.You may be gone but will never be forgotten by your Arizona family.
We love you.
Marymargaret Grogan
February 6, 2009
Dear Nancy, Debbie & Family
I was reading my papers from the last few days and saw Gils picture,so sorry I didn't know sooner. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love
M M Grogan
Rich Baurle
February 5, 2009
Dear Aunt Nancy,
I am terribly sorry for the loss of our beloved Gil. I'm so sorry that I didn't get to spend that much time with him... Hearing it at first was like... Wow, this can't be true. It took a couple days until it finally hit me that my Uncle Gil was gone... Seeing him today made me remember all of the good times we had together (mostly the bar) haha. Gil was a great, fun, outgoing, lovable guy that would do anything for anyone. We are all very lucky to have had someone like Gil in our lives. He will always have a place in every one of our hearts. God Bless...
Love,
Little Richie
Nicole McKinley
February 4, 2009
I'm sorry for your loss, Gil was such a sweetheart to all of us nurses in the CVICU. Our prayers are with you & your family.
Jami Behm
February 4, 2009
to my uncle Gil,
The past 25 years, thousands of miles have seperated us, and I regret not being able to see you, tell you I love you or just be able to spend time with you just ONCE more!! You ARE so much a part of my childhood memories...vacations to forts, beaches and theme parks will always bring me back to thoughts of you. Christmas Eve at your house or grams' were a blast, and even when you helped my dad turn me upside down and smack me (rather hard) on the back when I choked on a butterscotch candy at your house. OK, a bittersweet memory! You were, hands down, one of the most kind, gentle, giving, sweet spirited and funny (all in one) men I will ever know. I am so fortunate to be a part of this family, and although we've been seperated by miles, you all have never been far from our hearts. I wish you had been able to meet the girls...they would have loved you!! I also want you to know that, even being a die-hard Arizonan, I had my terrible towel raised high for our Steelers on Sunday. I know you would be happy to know that! We do love you so much, and I feel incredibly blessed to be a part of this family, and have had you in my life. You will be greatly missed, that is for sure! Now for what I didn't have the chance to say... goodbye uncle Gil, I love you so much and thank you for being such a great part of my life memories. I pray to meet up with you one day soon in eternity!! Love, your niece, Jami, and also Gerry, Jordyce & Kamani
Chris and Jim Novak
February 4, 2009
Debbie and Family:
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. We had the pleasure of meeting him only a few times, but he was always so very nice and a lot of fun. I know it will be hard to be without him, but always keep this in mind, that he is at peace.
Michele Blumentritt
February 4, 2009
Uncle Gil,
You were one of the most thoughtful people I knew. So many of my childhood memories have you in it...you could always make me laugh! You always made us feel so welcome in your home after we moved away and came back to visit. The first time Dalen met you he knew that you were a genuine person and liked you from the start (who wouldn't?). I will miss you greatly! I love you, Michele
Carol Harris
February 3, 2009
Nancy, I was so sorry to hear about Gil. Gil taught me a lot when I started working at Pitt and I felt he had patience of a saint to deal with all he had to deal with. I think the family becomes stronger through tragic things and I know your family will be ok. Keep your chin up.
Tracey Fisher
February 3, 2009
Uncle Gil,
You,and Aunt Nancy were a big reason that i feel i had such a great childhood. You were always so sweet to me. You always seemed to look out for me. You one of the best people i have ever known in my life. I am glad i got to see you at the hospital,and gave you the terrible towel to keep by your bedside for your Steelers. Even with the way you were feeling, you managed to pull out a few smiles for me. I will miss you so much. Tell Grandma i said hi when you are there. Tell her i miss her,and Grandpap too. Nothing will never be the same without you,but everyone will be okay. Especially Aunt Nancy. We will make sure of it. Johnny will miss seeing you at family functions as well. For the 7 years or so he has known you, he wasnt sure if he could have met someone as wonderful as you either. RIP Uncle Gil,and we love and miss you.
Kathy Frankel
February 3, 2009
To all of Kid Gabe's Family, I just want you all to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I enjoyed knowing, working, playing golf with him and sharing some of the old time stories of working at PITT. He will truly be missed. All the best to all of you. Your friend, Kathy Frankel
Jean Terry
February 3, 2009
Dear Nancy and family,,I was so saddened by Gill's death.. I will be there to see you all ,,he was a fun cousin. You are all in my prayers. Love ,,Gloria Jean and family.
Debbie Schaeffer
February 2, 2009
Dear Dad,
I am writing to you just to say thank you again for everything that you have done for me, mum and GJ. You were the best dad we could of ever had and I am so glad we had you. I just hope that in your last days we made you as happy and content as you have made us our whole lives. Well, you don't have to worry about breathing and making the oxygen go to 95% you are at peace now. Please always know that I love you with all my heart and always will......I miss you already! Please say hello to Grandma Schaeffer and Grammy Gert and Pap. Also give a big hug and kiss to all our family that has left us. Daddy until we see each other again. Don't worry about mum and Buttons we will take good care of them both. Tony will also miss you. You were his best friend and good buddy. He will miss going to the hotels to work and also go golfing with you.
Please watch over us and keep all of us mum, GJ, me, Tony and Lisa in your arms forever.
I Love you,
Your Daughter,
Debbie
Kelli Perri--(Fisher)
February 2, 2009
G.J. and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. If I can do anything to help out in this time of sorrow, please let me know.
Heidi Stiers (Godlewski)
February 2, 2009
Debbie and family,
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there's anything that we can do.
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