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John Thomas Ench obituary, 14, Old Bridge

John Ench Obituary

(Home News Tribune)

JOHN THOMAS ENCH
AGE: 14 OLD BRIDGE
John Thomas Ench, 14, died Friday, November 6, 2009 in Old Bridge. Born in New Brunswick, he was a lifelong Old Bridge resident. John was a freshman at St. John Vianney High School. He played Little League in Old Bridge, and planned to try out for St. John Vianney's baseball team in the spring. An avid NY Giants and NY Yankees fan, he loved golfing, especially with his grandfather. John was a communicant of St. Thomas the Apostle RC Church, Old Bridge.
He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Thomas B. and Therese Howley. Surviving are his loving parents John and Mary Ellen Howley Ench; his brother Matthew; his paternal grandparents: Dolores and John Ench, Sr. of Marlboro; his aunts and uncles: Tom and Pat Howley, John and Eileen Howley and Marc and Andrea Ench; and his cousins: Thomas, Christopher, Brendan and Jenna Howley and Katie and Joe Howley.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 AM at St. Thomas Church, Old Bridge. Everyone is welcome to go directly to the church on Wednesday morning. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Burial Park, South Brunswick. Friends may call at The Brunswick Memorial Home, 454 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, on Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. For directions, please www.brunswickmemorialhome.com

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Published by Home News Tribune on Nov. 8, 2009.

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Jackiee

February 8, 2012

Johnny, words can't express how much I miss you right now. You been on my mind lately. I need you by my side. I swear every person I see or meet has a little bit of your personality. I can't stand that. I love and miss you, so much. It's unbelievable

Kirsten Quigley

December 12, 2010

Hey John. You dont know me but you knew my cousins Vicky and Jenn. Rest easy. Your family will miss you on Christmas this year.

jackie maresco

November 19, 2010

johnnycakess!its been a year & 13 days since i've seen you! i miss you lots. i saw your little brohter, he looks just like you, i started to cry. the holiday isn't gonna be the same without you!
i love & miss you
-sugarbearr <3

chelsea delpino

November 6, 2010

hey john, today is one year<3 we all are missing you and will be at the church today and i know you will be with us all. your an amazing kid john im so sorry this had to happen to you. you didnt deserve this at all. its so sad this had to happen to you out of everyone in the word still i wonder why it was you. i guess it really is true god only takes the best. i love you john. and we all miss you budd<3

Alexis Siminson

September 26, 2010

i love you john. i pass your house so many times, and it's just not the same):

jackie maresco

June 28, 2010

johnnnycakess<33
i miss youu <33333
i found a song that reminds me of yoou ! its basically what has happened since we were little ;)
when you cried i'd wipe away all of your tears when you'd scream i'd fight away all of your fears and i held your hand through all of these years
i miss youu so muchh babbe

Jack Donnelly

June 4, 2010

Hi John, I never knew you but 4 nights a week I drive a truck between Eatontown and Edison for about a year now. That first week I was out there on my return trip going south on Rt. 18 I noticed your memorial. Within a few nights I pulled over to read it and said a prayer. Ever since than every time I pass I say that prayer for you and your family and I ask you to watch over me and mine. I usually tell you to have a nice weekend on Thursday night and ask you how your weekend was on Sunday night. "Eternal rest grant on to John O Lord and may a perpetual light shine upon his soul. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen

jackie maresco

June 4, 2010

johnnnycakees<3
i love and miss you so dearly,
you've been on my mind lately.
i cant wait to see you again.
i love youu.

DJ

March 5, 2010

Hello Johnny,

Didn't know you but my son did, you had to be a really nice guy being that my son was so upset when he got the news. My prayers are out to you and your family..

Samantha L.

January 2, 2010

Dear Ench Family,
I am so very sorry about your loss. Although I was in Salk when your son was in 8th grade, I never became friends with him. I am friends with one of John's old friends Jessica. She said what a lovely boy John was. I think if I met your son I would think the same. My prayers are with you and your family in this New Year.
God Bless!
<3 Samantha

cass mom

December 24, 2009

hey johnny, you dont know me but your wonderfull mom has taken care of my daughter cassidy for a long time. im asking you to do me a favor and look after my daughter from up there, she can really use an angel like you. its christmas time and she has been in the hospital and is getting a lot of tests done so shes feeling a little down. she misses your mom a lot and wants to visit her soon we pray for her everyday. please be my babys angel we sure can use some help from heaven.

brooke c

December 23, 2009

hey john.
i miss you so much. it's still hard to see you gone, i pass your house every little while, and i think of you, and your family. merry christmas, john. <3

FAA

December 17, 2009

John, i cried today thinking about you. i want to visit you sometime. im just breaking down right now, and i have before and will after, but though it hurts me it makes me happy to know that your in a better place, and then it hurts less. ill say a prayer for you tonight, and im going to mass for you on sunday. Rest easy john ,and remember, we all miss you, though i feel as if people have forgotten about you, i know they haven't. And we all know that, Only the Good Die Young

Sophie Nieto-Munoz

December 5, 2009

hey johnny. </3 so its been almst a month and nothing is the same without youu.. i have your ribbon on my backpack and yesterday karina was like "i really miss him. i feel like it stil hasnt hit me." everytime i go to church and i pass that spot.. my heart just kinda skips a beat. i didnt know you that well, and i wish i got to know you better but the time that i talked to you, they always resulted in a smile. i miss you so much. youll always be in our hearts. i love you john<3 youll always be in my prayers. </3 watch over me johnny. <3

Alexis S

November 28, 2009

johnnnn <3.
i miss you so much . words cant explain how much we love you.i wish you could come home , this neighborhood isnt the same. i miss watching yyou ride your bike pass my house. & your beautiful blue eyes.
we need you.
rest easy angell <3333.

November 15, 2009

To the Ench and Howley families,
I am so very saddened to hear the loss of your beloved, John. My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. I know you all have a wonderful support system and i hope that brings you comfort during this very difficult time. My prayers go out to you all.

Meryl Schaefer Comiter Boca Raton, Florida

jackie maresco

November 15, 2009

johnn<33
what can i say you were my best friend. when kevin told me i cried. i didn't believe it. first jackie now you. i never believed in the saying only the good die young. well now i do believe it. believe me i would do any thing if i can get you back. you were amazing & funny. At this confirmation thing they said your name and i still cried. i try not to but i can imagine how hard it is for your family.
God saw you were getting tired and cure was not to be. so he put his arm around you and whispered come to me. with tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away. although we loved you dearly we could not make you stay. golden heart stop beating hard working hands at rest. god broke are hearts to prove to us he only takes the best<3
Rest easy angell<3 love&miss you.

November 14, 2009

To the Ench family,no parent should ever lose a child.We will never know why things like this happen,but try to remember all the smiles and joy your son brought you and your family.My son Billy knew John and played basketball with him.We hope you find the strength to get through this horrible time in your life.God bless you and your family,love The Andrews Family OLD BRIDGE

John Spalthoff

November 14, 2009

Dear Ench Family,
I am heartbroken to learn of the news of John's passing. He was one of the students who will always stick out in my mind. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Mr. John Spalthoff

November 14, 2009

Dear MaryEllen,
Thinking of you today as I read the news. My prayers are with you and your family. John was such a wonderful kid. My heart aches for you and yours at this time. I don't know how to express how sorry I am about your loss.
Rose Intile

Adams Family

November 13, 2009

May you find comfort in God and know that John is with God and watching over his family.
Your family is in our thoughts a prayers!!
Please find strength by remembering all the great memories you cherish..

So sorry for your loss!!

November 13, 2009

Dear MaryEllen and family.. There are no words to express the heartbreak I am sure you are experiencing. Knowing you as I do I have no doubt that Johns life, however short, was blessed with great love. I hope that memories of this love can give you solace. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. May God give you strength.

Scott Cole and Family

November 13, 2009

Dear Ench Family, Words cannot express the sorrow in our Hearts at this time and always. We will continue to pray for your strenght. Words cannot describe how sorry we are for your tremendous loss. There are NO WORDS...
The Cassese Family

John Howley

November 13, 2009

On behalf of the Ench and Howley Families, I would like to thank everyone for their love and support. My sister Mary Ellen, my best friend and brother-in-law Johnny and of course, little Matthew will continue to need your prayers for years to come.
Little Johnny is with my Mother and Father now, and he is safe in their arms. Their loving embrace will surround him forever.

Rest in Peace our beloved Johnny.

Keisha Womack

November 13, 2009

I'm sorry I did not have the pleasure of knowing John but I wanted to send my sympathy to his entire family and also his close friends (like Aly Graulau). As a parent my heart aches for all of those that loved and cared for John, may his life and all those good memories bring smiles and peace to the hearts to everyone that cared for him. God Bless.

Maureen (Kleid) Bryan

November 12, 2009

Dear John & MaryEllen,
News of your loss reached me today, and as I sit here with tears streaming, I am praying for you and your family. I know we have lost touch thru the years, and I would have loved to meet John... but from what I am reading he was truly the best of both of you.

I cannot imagine what you are going thru, but know that you are going to be in my thoughts and prayers for quite some time.

Let your friends and family be there for you while you grieve... you will feel him all around you because he will always be within your hearts!

May peace and solace be yours with time.
With Deepest Sympathy,

November 12, 2009

I am one of the lucky ones who had the privilege of knowing John. Easily one of the nicest young men I have ever had in class...and his smile...oh what a smile!
You are all in my daily thoughts and prayers and will continue to be forever!
Karen Dunn

Laurie & Bob Kovak

November 12, 2009

To the Ench family,
Our deepest sympathy at this terrible time. Our hearts ache for the loss of this wonderful young man and we pray for you.

November 12, 2009

May God bless you and your family and give you strength during your loss. SJV class of 2013 will never forget John.

November 12, 2009

The community of Old Bridge will never be the same. Even though you do not know everyone who is reaching out to you we want you to know how very much we love you and your family and we are praying for you to have strength at this horrific time in you lives. I have experienced pain in my life due to a loss. I will tell you the only way I got through...was to tell myself it was ok to grieve however, I gave myself a time line and then told myself after that I would remember the love we had on earth and that soon we will be together in heaven. There is not a day that I dont think of my lost love but it always brings a smile to my face when I do. Time is what you need.

May God give you the strengh you need.

Love,

Sherry

November 12, 2009

May God bless you and your family and give you strength during your loss. SJV class of 2013 will never forget John.

Luis Quindes, Sr.

November 11, 2009

My deepest sympathy to the family. I did not have the pleasure to meet this exemplary young man by my son was his friend. Him as well as all the other boys and girls in the community had nothing but good things to say about John. It was amazing to see just how many people he touched. He will always be remembered.

katiee

November 11, 2009

"it wasnt long enough, together. but it was long enough, to last forever." -from rascal flatts 'forever'. its true. it wasnt long enough together with him, but it was long enough to remember him and last forver. john will forever be loved and missed.

god bless him and his family<333

Ms. Gramata 6th Grade Salk School

November 11, 2009

John-

As I sit typing this at my laptop, I am crying without control. I can recall you in LAL class always with that contagious smile and those sweet, innocent dimples that got you out of everything.

You should know the news of your loss took my breath away. All of my students become like children to me and my only wish for all of you to is to grow, fly, and be happy people.

It was my honor to be your teacher and you will forever be in my prayers. My wish for you now is that you serve as a reminder to everyone how fragile life is and we should never waste an opoortunity to love someone.

May you rest in peace my love-
Ms. Gramata

Thompson

November 11, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bina Kane

November 11, 2009

A rose once grew
where all could see,
sheltered beside
a garden wall,
And as the days passed
swiftly by,
it spread its branches, straight and tall….

One day, a beam of light
shone through
a crevice that had
opened wide ~
The rose bent gently
toward its warmth
then passed beyond
to the other side

Now, you who deeply
feel its loss,
be comforted ~ the rose blooms there ~
Its beauty even greater now,
nurtured by
God’s own loving care.

Author Unknown

Dear Ench Family, I pray for your family, and your son, John. May you find some comfort in these beautiful verses. Sincerely, Bina Kane

Cathy McEnearney

November 11, 2009

Dear Ench Family,

My thoughts and praers are with you at this time. I am a student at SJV and unfortunately I never got to meet your son but I have heard so many good things about him. I know he is up in heaven with Dan Falco watching over everyone.

Cathy Mcenearney (class of 2010)

The Villardi/Sanzari Family

November 11, 2009

Our hearts and prayers go out to the entire Ench & Howley Families. We can't even imagine what it feels like to lose a son, but we do know that he is in God's hands now and he will be watching over all of those he knew and loved in life. May God be with all of you at this very sad time in your lives.

Lori Itinger

November 10, 2009

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God bless you and comfort you during this time of great sadness. It is a tragedy when someone so young, talented and bright is taken away from all who loved him. He will always be in your hearts, and in the hearts of those he touched. Remember, he is now watching over you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
Lori Itinger
(ex-Merrill Lynch)

Cathy McEnenearney

November 10, 2009

Dear Ench Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I am a student at SJV and unfortunately I never got to meet your son but I heard so many good things about him. I know he is up in heaven with Dan Falco watching over everyone. John was a TRUE LANCER in every way possible.

Cathy McEnenearney (class of 2010)

November 10, 2009

Dear Ench Family,
Our son Emmanuel (freshman student @ SJV) is a friend of your son, he said that John is such a wonderful kid.
Please remember that you are in our prayers..and will always be. God bless you!
Mendoza family

November 10, 2009

Dear MaryEllen and family.. My heart aches for all of you. There are no words to express the sadness. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. May God give you strength.

Lisa (Kelly Repsha's friend)

November 10, 2009

Dear Ench Family, I am extremely sorry to hear about your son, may god be with you through this horrible time. Rest East John<3

Errigo

November 10, 2009

Our son Paul sat behind John in homeroom at SJV.
With sincere and heartfelt sympathy in your time of sorrow.
Wishing you God's peace.

- The Errigo Family

Jessica Gibbon

November 10, 2009

john i love you so much, i dont know what im going to do in school without you, you were one of my best friends annd life w.o you is going to be so difficultt rest easy baby, your adorable face and amazing smile and dimples will never be forgotten, im so sorry this had to happen to you, you didnt deserve this at alll and were all gonna miss you terribleyyy<3

November 10, 2009

May God comfort you in this time of sorrow my thoughts and prayers go to you and your family. Too young to be taken but God must have needed an angel as special as John

Elena Falco

November 10, 2009

Dear Ench Family,
My family is also going through a loss & we know exactly how you are feeling. My son Daniel Falco was a Sophomore @ SJV who recently passed away from a unknown illness. I myself am still numb & can't believe my son passed away. Everyday will be a struggle to get up & go on with the day but you must think of your other son, Matthew. I too have a son name Matthew. If you ever need to talk, please contact me @ 732-671-2905.
Sincerely,
Elena Falco

November 10, 2009

John was in my son's Homeroom at SJV and he always said that John was a nice guy. May your memories of John help you to find peace.

The DiFedele Family

November 10, 2009

My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Ench family. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss.
~Sandy Barbarise

November 10, 2009

To the Ench Family - I am so sorry for your loss. May God help you all through this difficult time. (Bill M. Ryan - Class of 1982).

November 10, 2009

I can not even express how sorry i am for the Ench family. My thoughts and prayers will be with your family.

Kary Cardenas

November 10, 2009

I can not even express how sorry i am for the Ench family. My thoughts and prayers will be with your family.

November 10, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God bless you and comfort you during this time of great sadness. John is your angel and always be watching over you. You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Diane, Jeff & Brandon Ray
(Linda's friends)

Kitty Wesley

November 10, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

November 10, 2009

My prayers are with you all during this terrible time. There are no words to help heal your pain. Take comfort that John is in the arms of our Lord, always watching over your family. The Esposito Family (Howell, NJ)

November 10, 2009

John, Mary Ellen and Family
Words cannot convey our sorrow. You and your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Lee and Nancy Stab

Margie Monahan

November 10, 2009

To the Ench Family:
My daughter Caitlin is a freshman at SJV. Words cannot express our sorrow for your family. Please know you and John will always be in our thoughts and prayers. The Monahan Family

McCool family

November 10, 2009

May God help you through this difficult time and please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you--our deepest condolences,

The DiMeglio Family

November 9, 2009

Words cannot begin to express how our hearts ache for your family. May you find comfort in all the prayers that are being said for your beautiful son John and your whole family. May our risen Lord hold John tightly in His arms.

Miranda Ford

November 9, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to your family for your loss. Our prayers are with the family. God bless you and comfort you in these hours of need. The Ford family.

Aly Graulau

November 9, 2009

I know that anything that i say will not change the pain that you are going through, but Johnny will always be remembered. I'm really going to miss him with all my heart and soul. He was such a good friend and will never be forgotten. You and your family will always be in our prayers and hearts. I love you guys so much

The Nitti Family

November 9, 2009

John and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Cassandra Herczeg

November 9, 2009

RIP John I didn't know you but I knew and worked with your father at foodtown. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!! RIP
Gone but Not Forgotten!!

Gail Nesbitt Salk lunch mom

November 9, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

November 9, 2009

We miss&love you so muchh johnn <3
-alexis.

McCormack family

November 9, 2009

So sorry to hear of the loss of your son and brother. We pray for you to find you the strength you need to get through this.

chelsea, kayla & katie

November 9, 2009

dear john.
its not fair that we all had to lose you at such a young age. but we will always remember how much of a great friend you were and how nice you were to everyone. we still cant understand and believe the fact that your gone for good. god broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the bestt. your an angel now. watch over all of us. best wishes to the ench family <3 you will forever be missed and never forgotten </3

The Domino Family

November 9, 2009

Although there are no words to take away your pain know that John and your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Ivonne Perez

November 9, 2009

May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Perez Family, Old Bridge, NJ

Bubblez Amber

November 9, 2009

<3 never to beforgotten <3

November 9, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. God bless your family. The Brill family.

November 9, 2009

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER JOHN AND WHAT A VERY SPECIAL AND LOVING YOUNG MAN HE WAS.

THE DELPINO FAMILY
CHELSEA DELPINO

The Giles Family

November 9, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless you and your family.

Roventini

November 9, 2009

There are no words to express the sorrow that we feel for you. John was such a happy kid and so full of life. We will never forget him. May God bless all of you. May he comfort you and help you through this tragic time. Our prayers are forever with you.

K Mazur

November 9, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts and prayers of many are with you at this time of sorrow. John was a friend of our cousin, we are so extremely sorry for your loss, no words can comfort you now but please know many people care and grieve along with you.
The Mazur and Archibald families.

November 9, 2009

to the Howeley and Ench families, my deepest condolences amd sincere heartfelt sympathies. This is a parents worst nightmare. I pray that you find the strength to cope with this horrific tragedy. I know John Ench Sr. He was my best manager at Merrill lynch. sincerely, Mimma Finger

November 9, 2009

All our prayers are with you and your family during this time.

The Carroll Family

November 9, 2009

There are no words..what can we say. Our hearts are broken for your whole family. We love you, Billy and April Penn

November 9, 2009

To the Ench Family,
We are part of your SJV family as well as members of your Old Bridge community and our prayers are with you. May God give you all the strength you need during this very difficult time.

The Pietronico Family

November 9, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dr. Edward Palluzzi & Staff

November 9, 2009

Dear John, Mary Ellen & Family,
We are heartbroken for you and your family. We will remember John as a young boy when we last saw him at our office. He stands out in our memory as such a respectful, smart and ALWAYS happy young man. We are so sad. Our prayers are with John and your whole family.

amber

November 9, 2009

Dear John,
You were such a bright happy kid.Spanish class and Homeroom 210 will never be the same</3 I will always remember walking into homeroom seeing your bright smiling face. I will never forget you. Forever a part of SJV class of 2013! you will always be loved and missed</3 Rest easy up there John<3

kayla fenton

November 9, 2009

Dear John and Mary,
My prayers are with you and your family during this time of your lost son. The prayers of the SJV family are also with you during this difficult time. There are no words to explain this... John was such a nice respectful boy; I can't imagine this happening to such a great kid. He has touched all of our lives in some way or another. He will be missed by many. John was an example of a True Lancer.

November 9, 2009

Dear family, I know your little angel will be watching and caring for all of you. My deepest sympathy...May the God of all consolation bring you peace and understanding in this difficult time.
Fr. Cesar Rubiano
Secretary to the Bishop, Diocese of Trenton.

Sr Bernadette Larson MSC

November 9, 2009

Dear John and Mary,
The prayers of the SJV family- past and present- are with you during this time. May Our Lady of Sorrows keep you in her loving embrace.

November 9, 2009

Dear Ench Family, We are so sorry to hear about your dear son, John. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Take care of each other. Sincerely, The Pucci Family, Penelope 10th Grade

AnnMarie Termyna

November 9, 2009

I was Johns bus driver in the 6th and 7th grade. He was such a respectful and happy young man.My deepest sympathy to your family. Your in our thoughts and prayers.

November 9, 2009

John you will be missed by so many. You have touched all our lives in a positive way. I will always remember that wonderful smile and your kind heart.
M. Reardon

Donna (Estwanick) Summers

November 9, 2009

Dear Mary Ellen and Family,

I just heard of your loss and I cannot tell you how sorry I am for your loss. May the prayers of your friends and family get you through this difficult time. There are no words . . . please know your family will be in my heart . . .

Donna (Estwanick) Summers
(From you High School Class)

Roger Buckingham

November 8, 2009

Dear John and Mary Ellen. I have no words. All i can say is All my most heartfelt prayers go out to you and your family. I am so sorry..He's in Gods loving embrace now.. God Bless.. Roger

MaryAnn & Bill Penn

November 8, 2009

Johnny & Mary Ellen,
MaryAnn and I send our thoughts and prayers to you and your families. We never met John, but just knowing you and John Sr. and Delores he had to be a son all would be proud of. May God bless you and comfort you in these hours. With our deepest sympathy,

November 8, 2009

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beautiful son, John Thomas. We know of your pain. We lost our only beloved son, Michael Zenon, this past year. He was a sophomore at St. Joseph High School. There is no one that can conceive of the loss of a child, other than one who has the unfortunate, horrific experience of such a loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you strength.

Katherine and Bohdan Shkolar (parents of Michael Zenon Shkolar, Born 3-15-93 Died 5-12-09)

November 8, 2009

xoxo

November 8, 2009

Dear John, Mary Ellen, Matthew, Dolores and John,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, there's nothing more to say.
Sylvia Ohrwashel

SJV Friend

November 8, 2009

You Will be missed John...and Im sorry for your loss Ench family

November 8, 2009

"I am very sorry for your loss, John was a good friend of mine & I pray you get through this difficult time, there is no words i can say but i send my prayers out to the family. It was God's will and I pray the angels have lead him into heaven." -L.O (Omoregie Family)

November 8, 2009

We are so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful son, John Thomas. We know and share in your horrific pain. We lost our only son, Michael Zenon, a sophomore at St. Joseph High School, this past year. Although we do not know you, know that we share in your grief, for there is no other solice, but the solice of one who knows the same pain. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers daily. Your John Thomas is a beautiful young man...and always will be.

Sincerely yours,

Katherine and Bohdan Shkolar
Parents of Michael Shkolar
(Born 3-15-93 Died 5-12-09)

Daniella G.

November 8, 2009

As a student at SJV High School, i know that all of the freshman class are in shock that this has happened to such a great guy. I know that I am speaking for all of the freshmen when I say that John will be truley missed by all of us here. John was an over all wonderful person. We all send our condolences here at SJV. My John rest easy up in heaven.

November 8, 2009

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. John will never be forgotten. God Bless all of you!

The Richard family

kayla coughlan

November 8, 2009

John was in my spanish class in SJV... i still can't believe he's gone. I've been crying all weekend and im in total shock. RIP class of '13 guadrian angel... yet another lancer lost </3 :'(

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Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

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How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

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Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

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The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

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Ways to honor John Ench's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

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How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

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How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

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