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April Gruzeski Crowe
June 19, 2025
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I love you my beautiful niece.
April Gruzeski/ Crowe
June 25, 2022
❤❤❤I miss you Cari❤❤❤
April Gruzeski/Crowe
June 24, 2022
I think of you everyday my sweet Cari. I love you and miss you so very much. My heart is broken. I miss your beautiful smile , your laughter and especially all the fun times we had over your house with Mike . I Love You . I only had 1 niece and that was you.
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Lynn Eland
September 9, 2021
Please accept my deepest condolences. I'll keep your family in my thoughts and prayer. Love, Lynn
Chrissy Hartman Hartman
July 17, 2021
My deepest condolences to Cari's family! I didn't meet her one time, exactly one week prior to her death. Hearing all of the kind words of her was exactly the vibe I got just meeting her. Her smile and laugh was amazing. We clicked pretty good in one night, like we had known each other for years! I wish I could have known her longer. She is definitely someone I was looking forward to building a friendship with. RIP sweet woman!
American Legion Post 572 Parma
July 15, 2021
Our sincerest condolences to the family and her friends. May Cari's memory be eternal.
Cathy Mounts
July 13, 2021
To Cari's family. My deepest sympathy. I worked with Cari for many years and we became good friends . We laughed together, cried at times, and laughed some more. Thats just what we did if we were together Two minutes, we were laughing at something. I feel I know her cherished family whom she loved so much especially Kyle and Kori she shared so much about them. And Dad whom I also worked with. Will always love And Miss you Cari. Till I see you again Cathy (cj) Mounts
Dale & Annette Danczak
July 11, 2021
Dear Gary and Linda,
Dale and I are heartbroken for you. 'Wishbone' is a true angel now along with Mitch and Joey. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you both and will always be here for you. May God Bless you and your family.
Jim Oros
July 10, 2021
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of a pretty incredible person.
Nancy Jerousek
July 10, 2021
May you Rest In Peace You will be missed
James S Travagliante
July 9, 2021
Cari was a very good lady every year we would do spaghetti sauce together it was awesome for the family RIP
Sharon Schmittler
July 9, 2021
Cari had a smile that lit up the darkness like a full moon on a pitch dark night. Her personality sparkled like the stars. Her laughter and sprit were like the bubbles in a glass of fine champagne. Her heart warmed the world like the sunshine on a summer day. Her beauty was like art that only god himself can create. If you really knew Cari, or even just met her, you loved her. She spread joy where ever she went to whomever she met.
My childhood memories are full of memories that included Cari, and her brothers. She was at my house all the time. Spending the nights, going to fairs, family reunions, my dad's shop picnics at Geauga Lake, to Russo's for Ice Cream, she was always with us. We called her our sister, and Mitch and Joey were our brothers. There were seven kids in my family and even my mom would say, what's a few more. They were part of our family. Even now, she and my sister still best of friends and we'd get together when I'd come to town when we could. I regret that we could not this last time I was there. Cari had other plans while I was there. She called me and told me that she and Kim were going to come down and see me. Had I known it was going to be my last chance to see her, I would have stayed a little longer, or met them half way.
My heart breaks and my prayers are with her parents, her children and her family. No parent should have to bury a child, let alone 3 children. I can't even begin to imagine, and no words can be spoken to ease their pain. I pray they find peace.
I know she flies high with Mitch and Joey now. I know they walk with Jesus. Heaven now has 3 perfect angels and the pearly gates shine brighter than ever.
May just a few of those sparkles remain with us in our memories of you, and fill the hole that remains in our hearts. We love you, we will miss you, but we will never forget you. R.I.P. my fun loving friend.
April (Gruzeski, Crowe)
July 7, 2021
❤I Love You my Sweet Cari❤
Barbara, Joe, "Grams," Lisa, Kelly & Family, Adam Ruskowitz
July 7, 2021
Words cannot express the sadness we feel for Cari's family, Mike, Kyle, Kori, Gary & Linda and Connie and Jack. We hope that you all will be able to find comfort and peace in reliving good memories. In the words of "St Francis of Assisi," where there is despair may you find hope, and where there is sadness, may you find joy in your loving thoughts. We cherish our memories of happy times with Cari and all of the Smith Family when we were all together in Kansas for various occasions, laughing, breaking bread together, playing games, basically just being together and catching up. We will all eventually be together, joining Cari and all of those who have gone before us. In the meantime, may God Bless.
nancy jerousek
July 7, 2021
I didn't know her well, but I would always see her at work at Marymount always smiling,bubbling,she would light up a room ,may she rest in peace prayers to her family and friends rip
Angela Hess
July 6, 2021
My condolences go out to the entire family. Cari was a beautiful person inside and out. I'm so glad I got the opportunity to meet her and work with her. May she RIP.
Also, I would like to let Gary know that we are thinking of him and sending him strength and love. We at MMH had the pleasure of getting to know and work alongside him as well.
Lennell Frost
July 5, 2021
An admirable person is literary someone you adore because of their qualities, how they carry themselves and their positive influence in the society.
Thank you Cari for being that person in my life....
Sharon Ward
July 5, 2021
Connie and Jack we are so sorry for your loss. May your great faith help you through this very difficult time. Cari is up in heaven with God keeping her brother company and watching over you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Ted and Sharon
mary jane papp papp
July 2, 2021
i am so sorry, she was a special kid.....she is missed.......
Susan Banks - Yurik
July 2, 2021
Cari will live on in the hearts of the many many lives she touched. She has forever left her tender handprint on all of our hearts. Deepest sympathy and love. May her memory be eternal.
Laura Herbst
July 2, 2021
I went to school with cari, and just wanted to say I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.
Tina Walton
July 2, 2021
Connie and Jack and family. Bart and I are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Michelle Jester
July 2, 2021
Deepest sympathies. There are no words. Cari, rest in peace and give Mitch a big hug, Joey too, from us. We'll miss you-until we meet again, sweet girl...
Michelle Jester
July 2, 2021
Rest in peace Cari. Deepest sympathies to Mike, Kyle, Kori and family. She will be deeply missed, but she is in eternal peace with Mitch and Joey and her Lord.
We will always remember her beaming smile and beautiful, kind personality. Sweet Cari, you're an angel.
Dana & Jim Hauff (Wilson)
July 2, 2021
Our deepest condolences and we hope for love, peace, and strength for all who loved Cari and those whose lives she touched.
Brigitte Dorr
July 2, 2021
Gone to soon my friend. Lots of laughs with you during our softball days. You definitely will be remembered by all. May God give your family strength during this tough time.
"Y.G.C.I.B?"
William DeFranco
July 4, 2021
Connie Summers
July 3, 2021
You will always be our beautiful Cari. May you test in peace forever in the arms of our Lord.
Danielle (Dannie) Berry
July 3, 2021
I have only known her for a short time but being around her she made you feel like you've been friends for years. She's sweet, friendly,has wonderful heart and so beautiful and down to earth. We had so much fun together and we laughed about the silliest things but we laughed and I am going to miss that laugh. I am going to miss playing word dominion with her and laughing about the countless games we never completed and forfeited. I am still in disbelief of how and why she was taken. I find comfort in the thought that she is with her brothers whom she loves and she's able to watch over those here as well. I pray that God gives you the strength and healing and comfort in this time. My family's prayers are for your family that you receive peace.
Brenda Gunnoe
July 3, 2021
I am beyond heart broken and so confused how a friend of 45 years can be taken so soon. I will forever hear your contagious laugh and see your beautiful smile. I love you 'Buddy' and I will miss you forever! I will see you when I look into the night sky's and see the biggest and brightest star looking down at me. May you rest in peace! Until we meet again say hello to Mitch and Joey! XOXO!!!
Cathy Muhaw
July 3, 2021
To Hambone & Family - So sorry to hear of Cari's tragic passing. May all of you find some peace and comfort in your memories of her.
William DeFranco
July 3, 2021
Cari, you are truly gonna be missed even though we haven't talked in a long time my memory's of hanging out and partying with you alway's bring's a smile to my face, I will miss this the most. This is not goodbye but see you later.
Joyce Smith
July 2, 2021
My dear Hambone and Linda, I don't have enough words to truly express my sympathy for your loss of your beloved Cari. I am praying for Cari's soul to rest in peace, for her children, both of you and everyone feeling her loss. I love you both. If you need anything I am here for you.
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