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John Michael Turkowski Jr.
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TURKOWSKI
JOHN MICHAEL JR.
Suddenly, on Thursday, October 16, 2003, John Michael, age 18, of Penn Twp. Beloved son of John Michael, Sr. and Valerie (Prest) Turkowski; dear brother of Alyssa May Turkowski; cherished grandson of William "Bill" and Josephine "Josie" (Kastronis) Prest and the late Henry "Hank" Turkowski and the late Agnes Turkowski Dolan; loving nephew of Pam (Chuck) Graham, Chris (Marty) Casper, Cindy (Tony) Mauro, Karen (Rick) Wolfe, Hal (Noreen), Tim (Cindy), Frank (Diane), Joe (Michelle), Mike (Angela) and Bill (Anne) Turkowski; also numerous cousins and all who loved him. John was a 2003 graduate of Penn Trafford High School. Friends received at the ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, (412) 824-4332, Saturday and Sunday 1-9 pm. Services in the funeral home Monday at 8:45 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Barbara R.C. Church at 10 am.
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Betty & Tom Harlam &Family
November 1, 2003
The Harlam family wishes to express their sympathy to all the Turkowski Children.We have many fond memories of all of you .
May God bless each and everyone , so that you can get through this time of sadness.
The Thomas Harlam Family
drew fearon
November 1, 2003
john and val,
I just wanted to let you know how sorry i am for your loss.
Sara & Xentel Inc.
October 27, 2003
Dear Turkowski Family,
You are in all of our thoughts and prayers and our hearts go out to you. We all loved working with John and we will never forget him! May the Lord watch over you in your time of need.
Sincerely,
The Xentel Family
Donna Kunf
October 26, 2003
Dear Valerie,John, and Alyssa, I just wanted you to know that Dan,Ashleigh and myself are so deeply saddened at the sudden loss of your beautiful son and brother John.We want you all to know that we are so truely sorry, and I pray every night, that God gives you and your entire family the strength to make it through this tragedy. God Bless you all.
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Phil Herbert
October 21, 2003
John and Val and all my cousins and their wives :
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of John
I recall meeting him at the reuniuon at Hal's place a summer or so ago..
Please accept my deepest heart felt condolence to your family.
We only know and I hope I am prepared to one day cross the divide.. my dear Aunt Agnes and my Dad Paul and now our dear cousin John have gone.. I mourn your loss and pray for you and your family
Greg Smetana
October 21, 2003
Dear John,Val and Alyssa,
Words cannot express the loss that you all are feeling,my prayers and thoughts go out to your whole family during this time of need.With God's help and strength you will make it.Take care and God Bless ...Greg Smetana
Carole Sauers
October 20, 2003
Dear Valerie and John,Sr.,
You do not know me , but I saw your beautiful son's picture in the paper and read his obituary. My precious son Joey, who was 16, died September 30th of this year and my heart is broken. Even though we do not know each other, I feel a bond with you. Perhaps if we hold onto those we love and try to again find beauty in the world, we can all make it through. My deepest sympathies are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Carole Sauers
Denise Armstrong
October 19, 2003
My sincere condolences on your loss. I work with Michelle in our Monroeville office and have known her for several years. I feel as if I know her family as well as she speaks of you all often. I was very sad to hear about your son and will remember you and your family in my prayers.
Sincerely, Denise Armstrong
Mary Anne Herbert-Pribis
October 19, 2003
Dear Precious John,Val & Ashley,
We only heard today (Sun) about John. We are so very sorry...no one called us, but we wanted to send our love and prayers to you all.
God Bless you in your very tragic loss, and we are praying for you.
Love, cousin Mary Anne , Rich & family
Sara Khan
October 19, 2003
Working with John was a pleasure and a blessing. I called him "sunshine" because he was the brightest spot in my day. I will never forget him and I know his love is shining upon each and everyone of us right now. I love you sunshine and miss you so much!
Ashley
October 18, 2003
Mr and Mrs Turkowski,
John was one of the greatest, sweetest and most amazing people I have ever known in my life. Although he is not here physically anymore, he will always remain in our hearts and his love will continue to grow and grow. My love along with my familys love goes out to you and your family in this time of healing..
Jon, Nancy and Marana Matrozza
October 18, 2003
We wish to express our deepest sympathy.
John Jr. will be missed dearly by so many friends and family that loved him.
May God Bless you and keep you close to him.
Jack & Marge Anderson
October 18, 2003
You have our very deepest sympathy
for loss of your loved one..Our hearts go out to you and the family.
Briana Borgony
October 18, 2003
To all the Turkowski Family
I am truely sorry to hear about this devasting event. i give you my deepest sympathy.
Briana Borgony
Joelyn Austin
October 18, 2003
Val and John,
I am so sorry for your loss. I haven't seen either of you in a long time but my heart and prayers are with you and your family...With my deepest sympathy, Joelyn Austin
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