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Joseph R. Sekel

Joseph Sekel Obituary

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Joseph R Sekel, 68, of Fort Myers, FL passed away on May 5, 2007 at Hope Hospice surrounded by his loved ones after a short battle with prostate cancer.

He retired from New Departure Hyatt (Division of General Motors) after 30 years of service, initially to his home in Terryville, CT, where he had been active in the town's sports programs, and subsequently to Fort Myers, FL. He served in the armed forces during the Vietnam War. He was an avid golfer and served as president of the Men's Golf Association at Legends Golf and Country Club.

He is survived by his wife Elizabeth; two daughters, Holly Quick of Fort Myers, FL, Jennifer Sekel Church and husband Michael of Atlanta, GA; one son, Joseph Sekel of Bristol, CT; and two sisters, Shirley Griffith of N. Fort Myers, FL and Dolores Girard of Boca Raton, FL.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 14, 2007 at 11:00 AM at the Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord in Fort Myers, FL.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Hospice, 9470 Health Park Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908 or the Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401. or on the website at: www.prostatecancerfoundation.org

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Published by The News-Press on May 10, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Sekel

18 Entries

BOB & GLORIA WALLACE

May 18, 2007

LIZ & FAMILY
THINKING OF YOU AND OFFERING OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR THE LOSS OF JOE.
WE WISH WE COULD HAVE BEEN THERE FOR THE MEMORIAL SERVICE.
SINCERELY, BOB & GLORIA WALLACE

Shirley Griffith

May 16, 2007

WE COULDN'T HAVE KNOWN THAT MORNING,
GOD WAS GOING TO CALL YOU NAME.
IN LIFE WE LOVED YOU DEARLY,
IN DEATH WE DO THE SAME.
IT BROKE OUR HEARTS TO LOSE YOU
BUT YOU DID NOT GO ALONE.
FOR PARTS OF US WENT WITH YOU
THE DAY GOD CALLED YOU HOME.
YOU LEFT US WITH PEACEFUL MEMORIES
AND YOUR LOVE IS STILL OUR GUIDE
AND ALTHOUGH WE CANNOT SEE YOU
WE FEEL YOU ALWAYS BY OUR SIDE.
OUR FAMILY CHAIN IS BROKEN,
AND NOTHING SEEMS THE SAME.
BUT AS GOD CALLS US, ONE BY ONE,
THE CHAIN
WILL LINK AGAIN!
We Love you, "Brudge"
Your sister Shirley & Frank

Tara (McKenna) Fuller

May 15, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Dee Dee & John Girard

May 14, 2007

Don't grief for me for now I'm free. I'm following the path God laid for me. I took God's hand when I heard the call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found that place at the close of day,

If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh a kiss. Ah yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow. My life's been full, I savored much, good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all to brief, don't lengthened it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me-God wanted me now, God set me free. These would be Joe's words to you Liz.

Jim Rogers

May 14, 2007

Mrs. Sekel, Jennifer, and Joey,

I am very sorry for your loss. Mr. Sekel was a good man, and I have many good memories of him while I was growing up with Joey.

The very best from my family to yours.

Jim Rogers

Laurie Kidney

May 14, 2007

Dear Liz and Family:
My thoughts are with you. Please let me know if there's anything I can do.
With My Love
Lauire (Ludgewait) Kidney

Holly Quick

May 13, 2007

God saw you getting tired
and a cure was not to be,
so he put his arms 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.
A golden heart stopped beating,
hard working hands at rest,
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.

Your Daughter Holly

Jack and Mary Gannon

May 12, 2007

Lizabeth, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sorry we couldn't be there for the service.

Terri Schaefer

May 12, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May the memories you have together bring you comfort.

You are in our thoughts and prayers -
Terri Schaefer, Wayne, Josh & Jay McKenna

Sabrina Roy

May 11, 2007

I am so heart-broken to hear of your loss. I wish you all healing and strength...amazing memories of him will stay in our minds and hearts forever!!!

I miss you and love you Joe!!

My mom and dad also send their sympathy and love.

Robin, Alan and Ashton Finehirsh

May 11, 2007

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

John and Patti Uhl/Bhola

May 11, 2007

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Bernie and Hughie Ryan

May 11, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Lisa, Rob and Michael Uhl

May 11, 2007

May you find comfort in the wonderful memories we all share.

Joanne and Dennis Schettino

May 11, 2007

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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