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Yosh
December 31, 2023
Yosh
December 31, 2023
Yosh
December 31, 2023
Hi Jason,
For this year, I went to 6 metal shows, Metallica, Pantera, The Last Rock Stars, BabyMetal and one show in LA and another one in Osaka, Japan for a band called Band-Maid!
While we were in Japan, Laura took care of our 2 small plants.
We are getting back in to playing like we did downstairs in our basement. Right now, I am trying to clean out the unnecessary piles of stuff and make room for our gear. And start rehearsing soon like we did back in the day.
Hope you are doing well up in the heavenly realm. I take it u r busy doing work up there, like I imagine u r sitting still meditating under a Bodhi Tree, sending good energy to those who need it, including Laura and your Mom and others who are still here in the physical realm.
We will continue on with positive steps fwd and report back at the end of 2024.
Take care my friend.
Laura Ameruso
January 1, 2023
Laura Ameruso
January 1, 2023
Laura Ameruso
January 1, 2023
Laura Ameruso
January 1, 2023
Ciao Big Cat,
My dearest brother Jason, so hard to believe it has been 17 years since I have seen your smiling face and had a big bear hug. I miss you more than words could ever express.
Today a mass was said in your name, went to the cemetery and we celebrated you at dinner. Italian food of coarse. Peter enjoyed us sharing stories of your life and of our childhood.
Family and friends text us with their love and support remembering you today. And with Cousin Vinnie was so special learning about how the two of you were so similar as he said not surprised we are family. Your friends would call you Dr. J, his friends would call him Dr. V, that you both go around the house making up songs for the dogs and our cats. Remember this one...`Jenny tore up the house looking for a mouse´. We miss those rhymes.
The beginning of 2022 Mom had extensive spine surgery. Thank you for all your love from Heaven and watching over Mom during her recovery. You and Dad need to continue to be her Guardian Angels.
I loved your sign on your Birthday, know that was just for me "Send in the Clowns", such an incredible sign. Then we were at the Yankee game and they won on 8/17.
Our group The Compassionate Friends now resumed after being closed due to Covid. I am now Co-Chapter leader helping parents and other siblings. It warms my heart knowing I am also doing this in honor of you.
Thank you and Dad for hearing our prayers. Peter and I have so much to plan together. As we celebrate our Love it will be so hard not having you there with us. But I know we have your blessing and you will continue to watch over us from Heaven.
Love You Forever,
Little Cat Your Sister Laura
Mary Ameruso
January 1, 2023
To My Most Precious Son Jason Lee,
Jason, I cannot believe it has been `17´ years since you left us. It was also a Sunday in 2006.
Jason, my heart aches every day. I miss your smile, your kindness, your rhymes, your weather reports, your love of the stock market, your love of snow, your knowledge and kindness.
Jason, I know in my heart that you brought Peter to Laura. You are always "big cat" looking after your "little cat". I know you will always be her Guardian Angel.
You left us too early my son. There are so many of your loved ones that miss you, Your Andrea, Ron and Jennifer, Patty, Barry and Eric. Thank you for those fantastic signs you gave Laura and me on your birthday.
"Send in the Clowns" My Son.
I Love You My Precious Son With All My Heart and Soul
P.S. Please listen to Mommy´s Prayers
Yvette Tarantola
January 1, 2023
Jason, I was honored to meet you and spend time with your family. Although our visit was brief in NY, you welcomed me like family, and made me feel like we had known each other for years! I told your mom just today, that your smile was infectious. Your cousin Vinnie and I love you and know that you are soaring in the heavens.
COLETTE
December 31, 2022
ALTHOUGH WE NEVER MET I KNOW HOW SPECIAL YOU ARE = MARY AND LAURA HAVE TOLD ME. YOU ARE ALWAYS IN THEIR HEARTS. GROW WITH THE ANGELS
COLETTE
Barry Hoff
December 30, 2022
Your presence is still felt all around and over. I thank you for looking over me over this past year to help navigate me through all that me and family have been through this past year. Your presence is felt in every passing storm and gust of wind, and every large bird that swoops down in my direction at just the precise time of Deep thought. Like you are affirming that I am heading in the right direction. Thanks for sharing your Topograchical Map or as you would say "Mopographical Tap" to keep me on the best path in my life. Will never forget you. Your ideas have and will forever be intertwined in my soul.
Eric Zaloga
January 2, 2021
You are a one of a kind friend and your thoughts still stick in my brain. Rellas and Linas notwithstanding all the while guiding myself and others without even knowing. I still vividly remember scrambling up the rocks to lost lake in Pinkam Notch by the light of the moon and it was the last time I ever saw your grinning face. You hugged me and cried I didnt understand but that moment was a timeless Jason moment where you somehow knew it was the last time we would adventure. Love you brother
Laura Ameruso
January 1, 2021
Laura Ameruso
January 1, 2021
Laura Ameruso
January 1, 2021
Ciao Big Cat,
My dear brother it´s so hard to believe it has been 15 years since I have seen your smiling face. Miss all the moments that have been so unique to us from late night talks, Yankee games, traveling to Italy and of Rainbow cookies. We left one at the cemetery for you today.
My heart aches not having you and Daddy here creating new memories especially with Peter. I know those conversations would be just amazing. I am so grateful that you met him all those years ago and Peter remembers when we went to see Phantom of the Opera together, one of your favorite shows too.
This past year 2020 had been so very difficult with the loss of Aunt Vicki, Uncle Robert, Jodi and Bryna who you now have with you to tell jokes with and I have more Angels in Heaven. Aunt Vicki loved this Legacy site and would always read all the entries then send me emails when new messages came in so I know she is reading this one. Give them all our love as we miss them so.
Yesterday Peter, Mom and I went to the holiday show at the Bronx Zoo which you would have loved seeing all the animals and lights. Mom went on the Carousel too and the Lions say hello. I added some photos from the show along with candles I had made in Arizona that we lit in honor of Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle lighting.
Love and Miss you always Big Cat, you are Forever in my Heart
Laura aka Little Cat
Mary Ameruso
January 1, 2021
My Most Beloved Precious Son Jason,
It has been fifteen years since you left us. There is not a moment in time that you are not with me. Thank you for your signs today as when we were going to the cemetery one of my thoughts was about how I always used to pick you up at the train coming in from NYC and as I stood there expressing how much I miss you I heard a nearby train whistle. Also as soon as I came home the song Summer of ´69 came on the radio and every time I hear that song I think about you being born 8/17/69.
We miss your smile, your knowledge, your weather reports, your stock reports and how you always challenged yourself to always learn more. Your accomplishments, family and friends are part of your legacy. For those still here on Earth will always reflect on the man that you are.
It has been an impossible year. You now have Aunt Vicki, Uncle Robert, Jodi and Bryna so I am sure with Dad we have more Angels now. And of course Uncle Ray which will be 3 years in February.
Precious Child of Mine Thank you for being Laura´s Guardian Angel...for bring her Peter and watching over them. I know you are always by her side.
You will always be my 6´3" Butterfly.
I Miss You and Love you to the Moon and Back always in my Heart.
Mom aka Mary
Laura Ameruso
August 17, 2020
Ciao Big Cat,
Happy Birthday Jason 8/17it is your 51st in Heaven. It is 2020 so things are very different this year as Mom and I just went to the cemetery and had a mass, then for ice cream with Peter as we drove to three different ice cream stores to get your favorite flavor Mint Chocolate Chip. Mom told us about the day you were born and a few funny stories of your mischief when you were little.
Last year on your 50th we really celebrated YOU; first at Yankee Stadium for Mariano Rivera Day and had your name on the big screen then one of your favorites pizza for dinner. A few of your friends were able to join us as Barry told a few funny stories about you as he said how if there was a song to go along to what you were doing you always created onehe told us about the rock spiders, how you would play in the wind at school.
2020 has not been easy so far with everything going in the world. We also lost our precious Aunt Vicki, Uncle Robert, Aunt Bryna and Cousin Jodi. Our hearts are broken as Aunt Vicki passed on Dad’s Angel Day. You said once to Aunt Vicki that even though she was not Catholic she was a Sainthope all of you are making jokes, Dad and Uncle Robert are cooking and reminiscing of our lives together. Please give them our love and how much we miss them. Aunt Vicki would always read all the messages that everyone wrote in Legacy so I know that she is reading this one.
Peter and I are planning our wedding for this February which was when our first date was 26 years ago in college. I am so grateful that you met him back then and Daddy met and loved him too. I know you both worked your magic to bring him back into my life. We are so in love and perfect for each other.
As I sit here tonight writing this message to you my cat Bella is hanging out with methere are awesome stores with rain, lighting and thunder.
My brother I miss you beyond words can ever describeit’s the little things I miss. Just hanging out, Yankee games and traveling. Love this picture of us in Venice, Italy.
My love for you is forever.
Love Always,
Laura aka Little Cat
Laura Ameruso
August 17, 2020
Laura and Peter in DC 2018
Mary Ameruso
August 17, 2020
Easter with Sweetie and Belle...please give our Sweetie a meow from us as she crossed the rainbow bridge last year
Mary Ameruso
August 17, 2020
Happy Birthday To My Dear Precious Jason Lee,
My Darling son it has been 14 years since you left us. We miss you every moment of every day. I miss that big beautiful smile as it always lit up a room. You have touched so many people’s lives and hearts. Jacob (Ron’s son) is now 5 (almost 6) as you would be able to teach him some good mischief. Orah Shai is 5 years old and so beautiful. You would (as I know you) just adore her. They will both be in Laura’s wedding. I know that you sent Peter to us. I know the both of you would have bonded.
Although last year was your 50th I did not write to you; but we had a mass, some of your friends and a big Butterfly Ice Cream Cake.
I miss you; your advice on stocks’ the fun with the weather; your kindness; your caring and your enthusiasm for life. You are a young man with such exuberance, passion for the truth, helping friends and students and your great love for family and friends that your memory will live on forever. Your spirit lives on in everyone that you touched.
Please give Daddy a kiss from me, Jenny a pat on the head, meow to all the meows and say hi and sending my love to Aunt Vicki, Uncle Robert, Aunt Bryna and Jodi.
Keep showing me the signs as I will always look for 17.
You are always, always in my heart.
Forever and Always Your Mom
Laura Ameruso
August 17, 2018
Ciao Big Cat,
Thinking of you today for 8/17/18 your 49th Birthday in Heaven. Mom and I will be at the Yankee game and your name will appear on the scoreboard during the 4th and 6th inningso we need a big win tonight.
Last week I spoke at Compassionate Friends to celebrate your Birthday but could not even fit in every aspect of your life in just a few minutes. I touched upon your travels, love of family and friends and most importantly you are My Brother.
Thank you Jason, thank you for bringing Peter back into my life. We are so in love as you would just love talking with him he is amazing and we are perfect soul mates.
I sent out an email with some pictures of you to friends and family sharing your life thanking them for their support. Ron sent me a hilarious picture of you as he misses you so much. Eric just emailed me that he looking for another job and received an email from a recruiter this morning on your Birthday with a job description and the name of that person was Jayson Amorosothat is one amazing sign. So keep those signs coming for all of us especially Mom she needs your guiding light.
I miss you so much Jasonthe little things we shared is what I hold dear to my heart. My love for you my brother is never ending and eternal.
Love and Miss you Always,
Little Cat Your Sister Laura
Mary Ameruso
August 17, 2018
To My Precious Son Jason LeeMy 6 foot 3 inch Butterfly,
Jason we miss that beautiful smile; your love of weather (shoveling barefoot in the snow); your rhymes; your philosophy; your adventurous nature and your tremendous love of life; but most of all I Miss You and Love You So Very Very Very Much!
Jason my Precious Son thank you for you for Peter for Laura. You would have so much fun with them. He is so caring and loving and will always be there for her (like you).
I wish you were here to see how beautiful Orah Shai is and how handsome Jason peter is as they are both so precious.
We now have four cats and one that especially loves your bed. I think she feels your energy.
I know you hear my prayers to you. Please we need JT and tell Daddy I love and miss him, he knows my prayers to him.
Laura misses you beyond words. We will be at the Yankee game on your Birthday and will have your name on Fan Marquee.
My Darling if tears could bring you home you would be in our arms.
Love and Miss You
Happy 49th Birthday in Heaven My Precious Son Jason Lee
Brett Gelb
May 1, 2018
I was just outside with my wife telling stories about Jay and the last time we hung out. It was theThanksgiving weekend before he passed and about 15 of us all buddies from high school were having a few drinks at a hole in the wall bar on willis ave. as the night went and many beers later I look and see Jay behind the Bar pouring himself a beer from the Tap! He looks at me with that great smile as the bartender didn't even seem to mind. It was a great night that ended up with a few of us eating at the Willison Towne house diner at 4 am. Of course Jayson and I made a scene with are laughter and middle school humor but no one seemed to mind since we have been making ruckus in the diner since we were kids.
I miss ya Jay
Brett Gelb
Meows with Santa...Merry Christmas 2016
Laura Ameruso
January 6, 2017
Sunset on Ursula Drive 2016
Laura Ameruso
January 6, 2017
dorothy schaefer
December 20, 2016
dearest
Mary and Laura
may you keep the LOVE You shared close to your heart and may you always continue to receive all the beautiful signs from your loving Jason Lee's spirit!
thinking of YOU both
Dorothy
Barry Hoff
December 18, 2016
Dear Jason,
I am completely convinced that you directed the paths of your Sister and Mom's to cross mine 2 days ago this past Friday. Thank you so much for doing this. I am so grateful and deeply sorry that I let our friendship fade, but as your sister knows your spirit has been firmly anchored in my soul this whole time and it will be forever. I have never connected with anyone as intensely and on so many levels as you. We had a shared enthusiasm for so many of the same things. Thank you so much for being so honest and opening my eyes to so many truths around us. Our endless conversations will stay with me and will be cherished forever. You have changed me forever. I was extremely fortunate to live with you again in Southampton as well. I'm so looking forward to spending time with your sister and Mom to share stories with them. So many great memories of us hiking trails on Long Island and of course Mt. Washington a couple times. You are nothing short of inspirational on so many levels. You're passion for so many things was so infectious. The moment your sister said "Oh, you don't know? I grabbed hold of my chest over my heart fearing the worst cringing to hear that you had pased. The last 2 days has been such a wide range of emotions and the realisation of how important you are to me
I WIll LOVE YOU FOREVER
please continue to guide me and will keep my sense fully open to recieve your wisdom and love. Thanks forever for being in my life. I will never forget you
August 23, 2016
Dear Jason,
Your Mom and sister have brought you into my life. How I wish I had known you...your wit, your amazing love of adventure. You touched so very many people,
who carry you in their hearts.
Mary and Laura are such kind and caring people. I am grateful for their warm and supportive friendship. Their deep love for you shines through them.
Happy 47th birthday, Jason.....Barbara Perrin....Baldwin,NY
August 19, 2016
Jason: So accomplished and like so many of our angels - apparently your mission, your example had been finalized leaving others to live out theirs. As they would say in Ireland - you came from "good stock". Your Mom and sister continue to shine and allow others to feel their warmth! Blessing and Joy in your continued spiritual journey.
Colette & Pat Coyne
dorothy schaefer
August 18, 2016
happy birthday in haven Jason,
although I never met you,
I know you in my heart by your wonderful mother, and awesome sister Laura ( aka my little doll ) .
May your journey in Paradise be filled with LOVE. your friend, dorothy xo
btw, if you can watch out for my boy CHRIS... xoxo
Brett Gelb
August 18, 2016
Go Yankees!
Laura Ameruso
August 17, 2016
Ciao Big Cat,
August 17thit's your Birthday in Heaven my dear brother Jason. Miss your smile, your laugh, your silliness, your loveits infinite. I miss YOU!
As we celebrate YOU and honor your life I spoke at Compassionate Friends telling some funny stories, your travels to Montana and Europe and how much you have accomplished.
Mom and I have been going to Yankee games too so I always miss you there. It has been 20 years since the 96 World Series where we sat 3rd row behind the Yankee dugout for Game 6that memory is imprinted in my mind forever.
I have been so fortunate to see your best friend Ron and Jennifer with their new adorable son Jacob this past year and your darling Andrea with her new baby girl Orahwhat a magical moment on her first Birthday how she hugged me and in that moment I felt you.
Please continue to watch over all your loved ones especially Mom whose heart continues to break without you here.
You are always in my heart and forever my brother Jason.
Loving You Forever,
Laura a.k.a Little Cat
Laura and Mary at the Grand Canyon
Laura Ameruso
August 17, 2016
Mary and Laura
Mary Ameruso
August 17, 2016
To My Precious Son Jason Lee (My 6'3 Butterfly) Happy 47th Birthday in Heaven.
Jason, my son words cannot express how very much you are missed. Laura and I shared the day visiting you and bring you a butterfly, flowers and cards. We sang Happy Birthday to you and also had a mass for you.
Jason, everyday is a struggle without you. Laura and I we miss your smile, your laugh, your advice on so many things. I try to go back on my great memories but I want and need more; but I know that is impossible.
I see you when I wake up every morning and pray to you every night. Please hear our prayers.
You are forever in my heart.
Mom A.K.A Mary
Happy Birthday My Handsome Son
The fully bearded Mountain Man
Eric Zaloga
January 22, 2016
Dearest Friend Jason,
I cannot believe 10 years have past. You are always in my thoughts but I especially hear you every new years day. I vividly hear your resounding voice philosophizing the insanity and beauty of the universe. You are The Mountain Lion, the Poet and Intellectual friend bar none. I treasure our time reflecting on things on the shores of Onondaga Hall in Oswego when we were roommates in college. Climbing Mt Washington in the winter months was quite a challenge but attending the summit with you I felt as though everything in life was perfect and aligned.
You are always with me brother through all time and space.
I'm out sprout and yes, still taking my spirulina and chlorella supplements as you so wisely advised..
-Eric
January 8, 2016
Hi Jason, I too have been blessed to meet your Mom and beautiful sister Laura.
They are such wonderful people and I know how much you loved them. Talk to my Dawn about your adventures and you will enjoy hers too. I look forward to the day when I meet you . Happy 10th Anniversary in Heaven where Love and Beauty abound .
Kathe DeBole
Colette Coyne
January 8, 2016
Jason:
While we have never met - I have been touched and comforted by your beautiful sister and mother. There are no answers in this dimension but know there is so much more to come. We look forward to being with all the special angels who have become our guides. Keep watching over us and giving us strength. We will be together one day! Blessings!
Andrea Waldman
January 7, 2016
Jason, It's so crazy 10 years has blinked by. I'm so grateful that you are still near, and watching over our new family. And your sister and mom have been just the sweetest and most supportive and helpful. Orah is so lucky to you all. We love the koala! and every time we hang out with the Weather channel or drip salad dressing or eat a whole cucumber, smiles galore appear. Orah will be hiking one day and hopefully catch some of your silliness. You are missed but always loved.
Orah is blessed to have you watching over her!
Andrea Waldman
January 7, 2016
January 5, 2016
Dear Mary and Laura:
Love Never Fails..
You are in my thoughts..
Dorothy
Vicki Hickey
January 5, 2016
You are with all our beautiful Angels and we are praying for you and your family always.
Angelo Puleo
January 5, 2016
Jason,
Every New Year's morning I remember the message that you rapped on my voice mail.
Yo yo yo Angelo
Just calling to wish you a Happy Nww Year Bro!
I won't ever forget that as well as our fun days at the parade. Dean and I still talk about those days and he said it will never be the same. He actually takes off on that day now. You are missed my friend. Keep watching over us always!
Angelo
Helen Orr
January 4, 2016
Thinking & Praying for your wonderful family always!
Brett Gelb
January 4, 2016
Miss you everyday bro,
Can't believe it's been ten years, you will always be in my thoughts.
Jason Sings - Battle of the Bands!
Yoshi Tamiya
January 3, 2016
Hi Jason,
Been 10 years since you departed to the spiritual world.
We entered 2016, and here's the progress made so far
* Star Wars VII came out on Dec 18, 2016. Laura and your mom got to see it on opening deay.
* Guitar amplifiers are now modeled and stored in a processor. You can call up most tones including amp maker of your choice (Marshall, Peavey, Mesa Boogie etc..) as well as the cabinets 1x12, 2x12, 4x12. I know you'd have a blast with a unit like this, and try out all kind of combinations.
* The stock market is near all time highs Dow at 18,000. Gold hit a high of 1900, but it's now down to 1060.
I know you are watching over people's lives and doing helpful work from your realm. Most people won't know or see it, but those who do appreciate it and can sense your signs.
Was at temple on 1/1/2016. Your mom, Laura and I made a spiritual consolation offering for you. I sensed it reached you well b/c I know you were there watching Kenji play Taiko during and after the service. Thanks for stopping by.
Yosh
Andy Hollmers
January 3, 2016
I remember many laughs with Jason but one of my fondest memories is the night of the battle of the bands and I was a lead singer and I forgot the words to the final song. After we came off the stage Jason was waiting with a big smile and a hug telling me how great I was. That's how I remember him. A big smile and a great attitude. The world is a worse place without him in it.
Ron Germain
January 3, 2016
Jason, my brother. I can't believe it's been ten years since you left us. So much has happened that I wish I could have shared with you. Every time I see Jacob looking up at the ceiling I know that you are visiting and doing something silly to make him laugh. I miss you, man. You were truly one of a kind.
Laura at the Grand Canyon
Laura Ameruso
January 1, 2016
Ciao Big Catmy brother Jason,
Today January 1, 2016 is Your Angel Dayit has been 10 years since I saw your smiling face. It feels like yesterday and a million years ago since I had my bear hug from you. Time just has no meaning anymoremy heart will never understand why you left us so soon. Life is so different without you and each day I am learning more and missing you more.
Some things I miss is your smile, your wisdom, your love of movie lines, your love of rainbow cookies, your love of cucumbers, your love of Christmas, your love of the snow (you would have loved this past winter), your love of family and friends, your love of weather the more extreme the better for you, your love of Italy and travel, but most of all I miss your love for me. I miss you more than words can ever express.
We had a special mass said in your name and we went to the cemeterydo you like what I left by your flowers? It was just a quiet day of remembrance.
I know you have been watching over the new BabiesRon and Jennifer's son Jacob, he is now over a year old and so adorable and lovingAndrea's new Baby Girl Orah Shai born in June who is beyond gorgeous and sweet, Orah has her special Koala from you. I have traveled to Atlanta a few times this past year so I was able to meet and spend time with both of themso precious.
Gineen got married this year in Florida and I was the Maid of Honoryou were in my speech as I mentioned the big yellow bananaBean just loved our late night talks.
Jason, you know what we need, our J.T. so please we ask you to hear our prayers and make 2016 Magical for me.
Please continue to watch over us and all your friends send them some signs too.
You are forever in my heartthe memories are imprinted in my soul.
Love Always,
Your sister Laura aka Little Cat
Laura and I at Yankee Stadium
Mary Ameruso
January 1, 2016
Dearest Jason My Precious Child,
It has been 10 years since you became Our Angel. Life for us just seemed to have stood still. There is so much I need to tell you and there is so much that I need to ask you.
The journey we have embarked on has been so very, very sad and so very, very lonely without you. We miss your handsome and infectious smile; your rhymes; your funny antics; your intelligence; your weather reports; your knowledge of all the vitamins we should take; your barefoot shoveling; your guitar playing and I miss giving you Grandma Kisses.
Oh Jason My precious Son. Why Why Whya Trillion Times WHY? The pain of not having you here with us never goes away. Every day, every moment is a struggle. I know that Laura misses and loves you more than what we can put into words. You will always be Big Cat to her.
Jason, NewsflashYour beloved Andrea had a beautiful daughter. She named her Orah Sahi which means gift of light. Your brother Ron and sister Jen have adopted an amazing little guy named Jacob Peter. You would have so much fun with him. Please keep Orah, Andrea, Melissa, Ron, Jennifer and Jacob in your Angel Light.
Jason, My Butterfly we need J.T. Please hear Mommy's prayers.
My Precious Son, Please as always be Laura's Guardian Angel.
Jason Jason Jason I LOVE YOU with All My Heart and Soul,
Mom (AKA Mary)
Jon "Foolio" Smith
January 4, 2015
Jason My Friend,
It is still unreal that you are gone. I do enjoy going through the Rolodex of memories we shared. I miss the long sessions we had. Whether we talked about investing, health, music, etc., it was a lot of fun. Your energy and spirit will be missed. I know the mountain lion is roaring. Miss you bud!
Ray Caccavalle
January 3, 2015
Missing you buddy R.I.P.
Stacey
January 3, 2015
Jason-- my high school friend,
I remember you as a gentle giant- always smiling, always kind. We took drivers ed together and when you saw me walking home in the rain one day, you changed directions just to give me a ride. I still remember that.
"Our dead are never dead to us, until we have forgotten them." ~George Eliot
You are missed, Jason.
XO
Yankee Stadium - Home Plate
Laura Ameruso
January 1, 2015
Ciao Big Cat,
Today 1/1/15 marks 9 years…Your Angel Day was a day of remembrance…we had a mass said in your name, special prayer from our priest, went to the cemetery, and just a quiet dinner. The heart does not understand time; the pain is always there as your memory lives on forever in my heart.
Our friends and family are praying for us today and always. Cousin Vinny likes his sign from you they got snow in Arizona. All the messages of love and compassionate from our friends, family and Compassionate Friends is what carries us through each year.
I do miss all the little moments…rainbow cookies, movie lines, cucumbers, everything Christmas and just being with my best friend, my big brother.
You will love this, one check off my bucket list this past year, Mom and I got to run the bases at Yankee Stadium…no world series but nothing will compare to Game 6 1996, but that was an awesome moment being at home plate.
2015 a magical year I feel…you know my prayers and wishes so please continue to watch over me and all your loved ones.
Loving You Always and Forever,
Your Sister aka Little Cat,
Laura
Home Plate at Yankee Stadium...Go Yankees!
Laura Ameruso
January 1, 2015
Mary and Laura at Yankee Stadium
Laura Ameruso
January 1, 2015
Mary Ameruso
January 1, 2015
My Dearest Precious Son Jason Lee,
It has been nine years since you left us. Jason, My Son, My Butterfly, My Mountain Climber, My World Traveler – I Miss your smile, your debates, your enthusiasm. I miss your love for life but most of all my Butterfly ‘I Miss You”.
Christmas and every day are and never will be the same without you.
Jason, I hope you hear my prayers to you and with the help of Daddy have them come true.
You are now an Uncle. Ron and Jen adopted a beautiful baby boy.
Jason, you have given us so many memories, some funny and some not so funny but dear child of mine please keep protecting and being our Guardian Angel.
Someday my precious son we will meet again and I will give you a trillion Grandma Kisses.
You will be forever in my heart and soul.
Love YOU Always and Forever,
Mom aka Mary
Laura Ameruso
January 1, 2013
Ciao Big Cat,
January 1st, 2013…marks 7 years the last time I saw your smiling face, you gave me a great big bear hug and said love you sis. My life has forever been changed, this new path put before me that I never wanted.
With each new day my heart breaks a little more that you are not with us creating new memories. I do hold all those special moments so dear…from Christmas time with family with special ornaments and rainbow cookies, Yankee Games, favorite movie lines, salads with cucumbers, traveling throughout Italy and just talking till 3 am…these are the moments that I hold close to my heart.
2012 is over… to recap Mom had major hip surgery but now she is going for her back with other issues. Please watch over her, she needs yours and Daddy's help. We did some work on the house that is looking great. Our new cat Bella is growing and giving us lots of love, she is so much fun. My business has been keeping me busy and growing, officially LLC now. With our Compassionate Friends we have been helping others through their time. Mom turned 70, I threw her an amazing party with close friends…she was glowing the entire night. Took her to a show last night with horses that she loved. As we enter into a new year of new possibilities you know my Christmas wish, so make it happen.
Today was a quiet day in your remembrance, we had a special mass said in your name; one of the priests who spoke at your wake was there always remembering you and praying for us. We lit candles in honor of all of our family, friends and children that have passed. Mom and I went to the cemetery and just dinner, something different this year to reflect on your Angel Day.
Thank Dad for that amazing sign just before Christmas and yours just today with another 817…we will always be open to more…looking for you soaring above those Mountain tops.
Loving You Always and Forever,
Laura aka Little Cat
Mary Ameruso
January 1, 2013
My Dear Precious Son Jason,
Hi Jason. I cannot believe you have left us seven years ago. There is not a moment in time that I do not think of you. We feel your love and spirit surrounding us, I know you have sent us signs; but we need you with us so very much.
Andrea was in town for a short visit and we had a wonderful dinner in Little Italy. She is as beautiful as always and blessed to have her in our lives.
There are so many things I need to share with you. My heart is broken. I miss your beautiful smiles, your adventurous spirit, you singing “Bring on the Snow”, your rhymes, your kindness, your love and the love you have for Laura.
I sometimes feel that time has stood still; that I will wake up and my nightmare is not a reality. My heart and soul aches that you are not here with us. You left us too soon Jason; you had so much more to do; so much more living and traveling; so much more mountain climbing, so much more to accomplish.
Jason my beautiful kind Jason…Please as always be Laura's Guardian Angel. I Love You so very much. You are My Heart and Soul.
Love You Forever and Always,
Mom aka Mary
P.S. I am sending you Grandma Kisses
Dorothy Schaefer
August 19, 2012
Thinking of you both. Always know I know your pain and always here for you.
Dorothy Schaefer
August 19, 2012
Dear Mary and Laura. Thinking of you both. Although I never met your Jason I feel like I might have knownhim because i have this feeling hewas a great human being just like the two of you. Hang on to the specious memories and always look up for the Signs.
Laura Ameruso
August 17, 2012
Hey Big Cat,
Happy Birthday in Heaven. Mom and I miss all the special moments. We see the signs you send, keep on smiling always. You will forever be in our hearts.
Loving You Always,
Laura and Mom
Andrea Waldman
February 21, 2012
The warmest winter
with the graceful wind blowing
is your face smiling
Another haiku, created from your light. Thank you for your love and inspiration. I'm so grateful for you! We miss you and love you. Please send some signs to your mom and sister. It's time to shine even more my dear. Muah!
Laura Ameruso
January 2, 2012
Ciao Big Cat,
January 1st, 2012…six years since I last saw you smiling at me wishing each other a Happy New Year and told you that I loved you. I never thought that would be the last moment, the last time I had with you here on Earth. We talked about our future plans and had so much more to do. How I wish there was more time to make more memories.
As I reflect on our life together as brother and sister I have been so blessed to have had you in my life. I think of those special moments and they are so wonderful but also bittersweet that we will not create new memories.
There are no words to even describe my feelings not having you here, feeling my heart break more and more each day that I can hardly breathe. I miss you so much, especially the little things. I miss our laughter, jokes only we understood, movies with those one liners, songs you would just make up, Yankee games, cucumbers, everything Christmas from rainbow cookies to the tree to the food to the special ornaments and opening special gifts, all of Italy…most of all just YOU.
We had such a special bond and I hold all those memories in my mind, heart and soul.
Today we had a special mass for you; Lori was there with the kids Ayden and Jude which helped me get through part of the day and we went to see her brother Sammy at the cemetery as you are both there, a bond Lori and I now have.
We also had a special gathering of some friends old and new also with our new family of Compassionate Friends. I said a special toast especially to you and all of our loved ones. We are in touch with Andrea, Ron and Jennifer as they will forever be part of our lives because of you. They love and miss you and are forever in their hearts. As Andrea said she is thankful for you that you add the presence to the mix. It has been wonderful having the support of friends throughout each year.
I am on this new life journey now, a new path, a road I never asked for but was put before me and I am learning and discovering this new life.
One of your favorite cats Mittens passed away; I know how much you loved her and was the only cat allowed in your room as she would curl up on your sleeping bag. Now we have enjoyed Sweetie so much and I just adopted a new kitten Bella, you would love her…she is so unique and fun…looks like a sunset with her angora fur.
I know you are our guardian angel now, as I ask you to always shine your love upon us.
Love You Forever and Always Jason,
Laura aka Little Cat
Mary Ameruso
January 1, 2012
To My Precious Jason Lee,
Dearest Jason, it has been six long sad heartbreaking years since you left us. The pain is still unbearable. Laura and I miss your funny jingles. Your warm and beautiful smile, shoveling the snow barefoot, your love of the weather (when you saw a tornado coming outside for me to see it with you). We miss the traveling we did together, your knowledge of discussing the stock market, also talking about health foods. We miss going to Yankee games. We miss your caring and sometimes stubborn ways.
Jason, there are so many more dreams you had to fulfill before you left us so suddenly. We still keep in contact with Andrea, Ron and Jennifer…they call very often…Ron misses you so very much.
Jason, Lori drove two hours to come to mass today with Ayden and Jude. Then we went to the cemetery, we also visited her brother Sammy. We had our dear friends some from Compassionate Friends to share in your “Angel Day”.
Jason you are always in my thoughts, forever in my heart and soul. I love you and miss you with every heart beat. I see you in so many places. I feel your presence and I know you are always with me.
Please always be Laura's guardian angel.
With all my love forever and always,
Mom aka Mary
Kenneth Lewis
May 16, 2011
We were friends from the Berklee College of Music Summer program and I still think about you. I just found this and my heart is broken for the loss. I'm sorry i didnt reach out and reconnect sooner my old friend. -Ken Lewis
Laura and Mary Ameruso
April 4, 2011
Dad a.k.a Anthony,
Mom and I wish you a Happy Birthday in Heaven.
We had masses at St. Aidan’s for your 5 year anniversary Angel Day on the 1st and Birthday on the 4th. Mom and I honored your birthday with one of our favorite memories, a Yankee game, we won.
We love and miss you every day, forever in our hearts and souls.
Loving You Always and Forever,
Laura and Mary
Andrea Waldman
January 17, 2011
The first day we met, you wrote me a haiku poem. Tonight, I sat down to write one for You. As I was creating it, one of OUR songs came on to delight me! It was perfect timing, and I KNOW that you are here, Jason. I get so happy when I feel you around me. And of course, moments of sadness arise as well. You are always a treasure to me. This haiku is for you my dear.
Snow capped mountains shine
bright to reflect love and soul-
mates for life and peace.
Sending hugs through the airways. love always
Andrea
January 5, 2011
dear mary and laura... I did not know Jason but just knowing you both makes me wonder what a beutiful man he was.. I am sorry for your loss... but we all do know that LOVE NEVER FAILS... am also sorry for the loss of your husband and dear father... I am so grateful to be part of your new family.. Yes, it is a NEW FAMILY as well as a NEW LIFE.. I love you both... I enjoy reading about your family memories and watching the photos too.. ..Dorothy
Laura Ameruso
January 2, 2011
Ciao Big Cat,
Jason, my brother, my best friend it has been five years since I have seen your smiling face, gave you a hug, told you I loved you and see you next year. Never did I think that would be the last moment. Looking back on the memories our lives, our childhood and beyond makes it bittersweet to know that no new memories will be created.
There are so many things I miss, especially the little things that were only true for us. I miss all the fun, the craziness, the laughter, the Yankee games, the movies where we could just say a word/line and know it, everything Christmas, rainbow cookies, all of Italy, the funny noises, late night talks, yellow banana and yellow snakes – they are still there and Virgil, just all the love of being your sister. As I hold onto those memories we shared they will forever be held in my mind, heart, and soul.
Today we had a special mass for you, guess who was there early I might add, Lori as she is on time for the most important things. It was wonderful having her love and support. At the house we had a gathering of old and new friends. A new family has been created; they have come to us as they share our life experiences and have been so compassionate and supportive during this time and always. As we talked about our loved ones, we were all full of laughter. I asked all to remember one funny story, so many come to mind for you, but remember our last Christmas tree with Daddy, the picture, LOL. Our new friends have enjoyed getting to know you through Mom and me, how they wish they met you and are amazed by all your accomplishments here on Earth. I am sure you are continuing your quest in Heaven.
I am on this new journey now, this new path, a road taken I did not ask to walk down but was put before me unexpectedly, so as I move forward without you by my side there are so many things to discover, so much to know I wish you were here to experience with me. I got your sign about the Venetian pendants.
I miss and love you Jason a.k.a Big Cat.
Your sister, Loving You Always and Forever,
Laura
Mary Ameruso
January 1, 2011
To My Precious Beautiful Son Jason Lee,
Jason, it is five years since you left us. There is not a moment in time that I do not think of you. I miss your smile; I miss your fun loving spirit. You will always be my “Special Butterfly”.
Lori drove from Pennsylvania today and she was on time (a small miracle) so we could spend time together. We went to mass for you and then to the cemetery. We came home and celebrated your life with many friends, some who knew you and some who know you because of what Laura and I tell them about you. Their love, kindness and support have helped Laura and me through some very difficult days.
Jason, you would be so proud of Laura. It hurts me so much to see her pain and how much she misses you. We love and miss you more than I can put in words.
I love you and miss you with every heart beat. I see you in so many places. I feel your presence and I know you are Laura’s guardian angel.
Jason my dear son I love you, love you, love you, miss you, miss you, miss you.
Forever in my Heart and Soul Always,
Mom a.k.a Mary
P.S. Thank you for bringing Sweetie to us.
maryAnn Posalie
January 1, 2011
With deep sympathy for your loss.
Laura Ameruso
October 27, 2010
Ciao Dad and Jason,
Missed you on my birthday, spent time with friends, and went to Vegas baby. Saw some great shows, went hiking in Red Rock Canyon – Jason you would have loved it there, we were surrounded by mountains in a storm that lit up the sky, got your sign that you were there climbing with me. Dad you would have loved my trip to Egypt, seeing those Pyramids and Temples are beyond what words can express.
My business is moving forward, you would enjoy our new products. Spending time with Mom and the other Mama’s too, my group and friends. Just wrote two pages on sibling grief for a bereavement book for parents which was not easy at first but the opportunity was put forth and felt good that I will be helping others through their grief journey, helping those parents understand sibling grief. This new life put forth is not what I ever expected, not what I wanted and the challenge is to find a way to move through it, find a new path that I walk now without you both by my side.
I miss you both so much. I cherish all our memories, so heartbroken that we will not create more together.
My Angels, father and brother, my best friends… I love and miss you every day.
Forever in my heart and soul,
Ciao Meow,
Laura
Mark Perkinson
June 9, 2010
I was just trying to find Jason on Facebook. I was a best friend of his at Nassau Community College in 1990. I even still have the NY Rangers ticket (right in front of me) when we went to Madison Square Garden on Sunday, March 25, 1990. We went to spring break together to Daytona Beach, Fla, that spring. He sat next to me for the whole trip and back, stayed in the same room, went to Epcot Center together, etc... We hung out a lot... I just can't believe I found him, this way. I'm so sorry everyone, this is a hard thing to have to accept. He was an inspiring person to know and to be around. Any idea on how he passed?
Mark Perkinson
[email protected]
Laura Ameruso
April 1, 2010
Ciao Dad,
This candle has been lit in remembrance of your life today, the four year anniversary in Heaven. I miss it all, miss your smile, our dances and just truly miss you every day. My heart breaks every day without you here walking by my side. The memories are what I am left with now. All those special moments will forever be in my mind and heart.
Thank you for all you taught me, for being such an extraordinary father. You did everything you could for us and for that I am so grateful. I love you Daddy.
Happy Birthday.
Loving You Always and Forever,
Laura
Andrea Waldman
January 7, 2010
Wow, Jason,
It is Crazy that four years have gone by since you have passed into the spirit world. Sooo much life has changed. But what will always remain the same is that you are in my heart and thoughts. And that you are one of my soul mates.
I'm so thankful for the love we had. And it's Awesome that you still come around and share in my new joys, and love, and life.
I wish Laura and Mary could feel your presence like I do. It brings such relief for me to "see" you smiling at me, or shakin your head at me when I'm not in line. lol.
Thank you for continuing to be a light and inspiration in my life. You are the butterfly, the bird, the snowflake, the precious kitten that I've welcomed into my heart. I can see you everywhere!
love always
January 5, 2010
Dear Mary and Laura.. you are both beautiful women... Laura you are a LITTLE DOLL and Mary she is you Clone .. I see it now in these beautiful photos... I am glad I was able to be there for you both.. my heart is in the same place... all broken up.. but somehow there is a light at the end of a TUNNEL no... Mary.. not the TRAIN but our SONS waiting to give us a big HUG... and that goes to you too Laura..
Peace to you both:
Dorothy
Yoshi Tamiya
January 5, 2010
Waazz upppp Jason,
We have just entered a new decade 2010. This time, me, Kenji and my mom were able to attend your memorial gathering at your place. Since people are getting to know each other better, I felt a lot of harmony at the gathering.
Meanwhile, your support from the spiritual world helped Kenji play a difficult Taiko drum solo at temple on the 1st. It's just like when we had to perform in Battle of the Bands back in high school, I was sick, Kenji was sick, but somehow, we all managed to pull through.
2009 has been a tough year for your mom. Despite the physical difficulties that your mom has, as well as the internal difficulties that both Laura and your Mom go through, they both always have a way of putting things in a good light. Your mom told me a funny joke about what the light is at the end of the tunnel. She said "The light is an oncoming train!" LOL!
We'll be hosting our Winter Training Buddhist service again at our place in January. It is my belief that you come down from the spiritual world down to the physical world by giving us indications with the #17 (or as you have indicated with $8.69 flowers that your mom bought) and join us during evening chanting. You and your dad, your ancestors, and countless other spirits that you can bring on your back are welcome to come down and attend.
Btw, our gym teacher from High School Mr. Harry O'Neill who is also in the spiritual world... I can sense his spirit lives in the fields of the high school. The new high school field might get named Harry O's Field!
We'll shall be in oneness with you at the juncture point between the spiritual and physical worlds through meditation and prayer.
with Gassho
Laura Ameruso
January 2, 2010
Ciao Big Cat,
January 1st 2009, now it is four years since I have seen you smile, heard you laugh, watched a movie, all those Yankees games…all those amazing wonderful moments that shaped our lives are now only memories. Memories is all I have now, it is not enough.
My heart continually breaks without you my brother, my best friend, my soul twin. Our bond is unbreakable; death cannot keep us apart because I know you by heart. You are part of who I am; my past, my present, but my future has changed, I have changed as part of me is missing now.
Did you see Game 6, you would have loved seeing the Yankees win the World Series, we had such great times at the games, miss that so much.
Been working hard, taking care of Mom, she has so many back issues now, going to doctors, therapy; it is a long road ahead for her, she needs your strength.
My birthday passed which has been my hardest one yet to deal with, you not being here and now I am your age.
Today we had a special mass for you as we did for you and Daddy on Christmas Day, had a sign from you at the cemetery, blowing out those candles. At the house we had a special gathering of some of your friends, my dear friends and ours who have given us support with our grief journey. To our Compassionate Friends, parents and siblings who have come to know and love you too. They inspire us as we now have a bond of understanding and friendships.
Until we meet again and I see your smiling face I will forever hold you in my heart.
I love and miss you my dear brother Jason.
Loving You Always,
Laura a.k.a Little Cat
Mary Ameruso
January 1, 2010
To My Precious Son Jason Lee,
It has been four years since you left us. There is not a moment in time that you are not far from my heart and my thoughts.
You were remembered today with some friends who knew you and new friends who wish they knew you. I bought flowers for you today and it came to $8.69!!!
Jason, I miss you so very very much. I miss your smile, your love of life, your kindness to everyone.
You challenged yourself in so many aspects of your life. Your love for mountain climbing, the challenge of teaching 9th grade students, your love of the weather, the stock market and your knowledge of life. Your communication with all your friends they loved their booty calls from you.
I read your poetry and you are so inspiring. Your knowledge is far reaching. You have so much more to share and offer this world.
You are my unique Snowflake. The world is not the same without you here.
My dearest Jason, I miss and love you more than life itself. Please be Laura’s guardian angel.
My precious son you made it to the “Top of the Mountain”.
I Love You With All My Heart and Soul.
Love You Always and Forever,
Mom a.k.a Mary
Jessica Anne Hendrick
August 29, 2009
Ciao bello,
I've been thinking about you lately. All of these milestones...I myself will be thirty this year, and it makes me think about how I was twenty when we met in Venice, and it seems crazy to me.
This year has been very strange so far, revelatory of emotions hidden in dreams. I miss being able to share with you the blessings and the darkness that I wonder at in this life.
I will always remember sitting near the canals of Venice, the genesis of our friendship; and many years later, the warms steets of Firenze, crossing the Ponte Vecchio, holding your dear hands for the last time.
I love you Jason, I always have and I always will.
Ron Germain
August 28, 2009
Hey Crazy Jay-
Sorry we didn't get to fulfill our plan to go to Mt. Washington on our 40th birthdays this year like we had planned so many years ago. One day I will make it there. I won't promise you that I will climb it, but I will burn some sage, drink some wine and sing some silly Jason Jingles in your honor. I miss you bro. You were truly one of a kind.
Laura Ameruso
August 17, 2009
Ciao Big Cat,
Happy 40th Birthday in Heaven My Brother Jason.
You were missed by all of your family and friends. Today we had a special mass in your honor, always playing joke especially today at the cemetery, not funny. We had a special toast to you and your life.
As I now live each day I reflect where I am in this grief process. It takes a long time to get through a moment, an hour then a day as I begin to think about tomorrow. As life continues to grow around me everything is bittersweet. I know that no new memories will be created with our family as I hold onto the old memories and those are infinite. Yankee games, movies, dinners, holidays especially Christmas, Italy, our conversations, movie quotes and just being together. It’s the little things I cherish, will always cherish in my heart.
Even though you are not here with me our bond is unbreakable, your love and spirit is part of me, part of who I am, forever in my heart. You are part of my past, present and future and who I have become.
My Brother Jason, my best friend, you have truly inspired me and all those lives who you continue to touch with your spirit and love. Keep the signs coming #17.
Continue to climb those mountains and shine your love down upon us as you watch over us my Angel, until we meet again I am forever your Little Cat.
Loving You Always and Forever,
Your Sister,
Laura aka Little Cat
Mary Ameruso
August 17, 2009
My Dear Precious Son Jason,
Happy 40th Birthday. It was 40 years ago today that I gave you life. You were 8lbs 4oz. You were a beautiful baby boy. By the way Daddy gave you your middle name. Jason you were born in the summer, but you loved the winter, a man of all seasons.
Jason, you always challenged yourself to do better and you always succeeded. You are a kind, generous and warm young man. Your smile radiated with everyone.
Jason, you were the man who when you walked into a room and you knew no one and no one knew you – when you left that room everyone knew you and you knew everyone.
You mentored your students to become the best they could be. You loved Italy especially teaching English to Italians. You out shopped Laura and me with your visit to Thailand. Your poetry showed a sensitive side of a man who loved to climb Mount Washington with a 70 lb knapsack on your back (and carrying Laura’s gift to you, your Leone). You had numerous accomplishments. You had such a love of the stock market, the weather, and you loved to travel. Your most outstanding quality was your genuine love for life.
I know you will always be Laura’s guardian angel.
I love and miss you with all my heart and soul. You were and always be “MY SPECIAL BUTTERFLY”.
With all my love always and forever,
Mom aka “Mary”
Eleni Lazarus
August 15, 2009
Hi Laura and Mary,
I found it!,the site I mean,thanks so much for sending it to me...
It is BEAUTIFUL,your sentiments to Jason ,your loving words,and beautiful family photos touched my heart so very much...
I love you both,and look forward to seeing u on Monday.
Love,
Eleni
Laura Ameruso
April 1, 2009
Hey Tony “AKA Dad”,
I cannot believe it has been three years as it feels like yesterday I saw you smiling back at me. “Yesterday”, remember that song “Oh, I believe in yesterday”.
I miss you, miss all the special times we shared. All the wonderful moments…Yankee games, dinners “oh, I’m not hungry I’ll just pick”, yeah we know how that worked out, our dancing, your jokes, movies, Christmas, just a Sunday afternoon – miss those meatballs…
The memories will always remain in my heart. The heart that continually breaks as we will not create new memories. I am living a new life, walking down a path unknown without you and Jason. Trying to achieve a little peace each day. Mom and Marc really need that peace too. I ask you to watch over us.
Mom needs you, every day she speaks your name. I just took her to the Opera to see Madame Butterfly, she loved it. I am trying to create new experiences for her, we are taking classes together for Tai Chi and Knitting. She is also taking piano as I am teaching her too. I have also been taking acting classes. I will be “Nurse Laura” on AMC next week.
Mom is now calling me “little Anthony”. I have been saying and doing Anthonyizms. Becoming more and more like you every day, what a compliment. What an honor it has been to have you as my father.
Today we celebrated your life with close friends at one of your favorite restaurants, had a mass in your name for your anniversary remembrance and one for your upcoming birthday on the 4th. Happy Birthday in Heaven, any chocolate cakes up there with funny messages?
Loving You Always,
Laura
Mary Ameruso
April 1, 2009
Dearest Anthony “Papa Bear”,
I miss you so very much. It is now three years since you left us. I miss your wisdom, your jokes, your kindness, the fun we had when we danced, Yankee games and just being with you. You were a wonderful husband, father and true friend to many people. Your compassion for others made you the man that you were.
As I am writing this Laura has the computer on with the song from the “Godfather”. You loved that song as you would sing “Speak softly, love so no one hears us but the sky….”. Anthony we have shared so many memories. You were always there for me. You helped me through college. You always supported me and made sure I was self reliant. Thank you for being you.
Anthony I know you tried to stay with us after Jason. My darling, I could never have imagined that we would lose our child. The pain never ever goes away. The pain is just so unbearable not having the both of you. It has been a very hard struggle just trying to survive without you and Jason.
Just to let you know Laura is a beautiful young lady. She has been a stable force for me. Marc is so proud to be in the Navy Reserve. Laura and Marc miss you and love you so very much. They miss your love, your guidance, support and just you.
As for me I am taking Tai Chi, Piano, and Knitting. A lot to take on but Laura has been with me every step, note and knit.
Tonight we had dinner at Jani in your honor with a few friends. I also found a penny today and the year was 1964, the year we were married. A penny from heaven means I know you are with me.
Anthony my one true love. I love and miss you so very much.
Wishing you a Happy Birthday.
Love you Always and Forever,
Mary “Mama Bear”
Summit of Mt. Washington 8/18/2005
Eric Zaloga
March 17, 2009
Dearest friend Jason
You have been in my thoughts and soul for the last two years. Not a day goes by that I haven't thought of you. I've got many of the gifts that you presented me hanging near my bed and they are the first things I see when I awake each morning. The tacky cloth painted waterfall on a tapestry scroll from Thailand is my favorite. :) But these are just things and nothing more - the deeper memories still burn.
In my dreams we are still climbing mountains frequently and I think often of our many adventures to Mt. Washington. The last summit excursion for our birthdays before you left us was the most memorable and treasured event of my last decade. We truly 'broke through' as you would often state on that trip - touching upon the vastness of the universe, playing guitar, drinking wine, intellectual ideals, zen and the fragility of our nature and world, humility in the face of a society gone mad..
I still expect to get those calls at 1AM in the morning and you ranting about how poetry is the highest form of communication and debating whether words have any inherent meaning (I still choose the anthropological linguistics answer as no they don't)
What I remember most about you can be summarized only as Jason the healer, Jason the joker, Jason the writer, the serious climber, the intellectual, the ranting & raving mad hatter set upon pointing out the injustices of the world, the artist .. but most importantly what I remember most is Jason the friend that would always listen and openly communicate on anything, anytime, anywhere, any situation. That is truly the rarest thing to find in this world and I am truly happy to have shared our college days together.
I think fate picked our paths for us and I will cherish the memories of the time we spent together doing all the crazy stuff we used to do. I just remembered the time you threw pizza at the frat brothers coming home from a mixer out of the window of Onondaga hall. Or the time you asked me to step outside of our dorm room window to tape the temperature sensor outside of the building so you could get more accurate weather readings but were afraid to do it yourself .. resulting in the RA coming and asking me if I had suicidal tendencies and why was I stepping out on a ledge of our dorm hall lol
I'm still with you in my heart and spirit and will be forever till I join up with you on that mountain once more.
I'm attaching a picture of a very happy moment where Jason and I reached the summit of Mt. Washington in the summer on August 18th 2005.
Andrea Waldman
January 4, 2009
So Jason, you keep showing up all over the place. Thank you for being such a presence in my life and sharing your soul and spirit with me. I miss you and your laughter. I love you always.
In honor of Jason. Your mom calls you her butterfly. This is my favorite butterfly photo. I hope it brings your family some peace!
January 3, 2009
Laura and Wes Byington
January 2, 2009
Every New Year's Eve....wherever we are at, I tell EVERYONE the tragic story of how the whole human race lost a truly INPIRATIONAL, UNBELIEVABLE, INTENSE, man. Forever our lives have been changed by the short time we had with you Dirty Dawg. And everywhere we go.... every person we meet... we will tell the tale of you and how wonderful you were to us and so many others. God Bless you and your families. I know our angel babies are there with you. You, and your big smile are hugging and holding them for us. Love always.
Laura Ameruso
January 2, 2009
Ciao Big Cat,
January 1st, three years my brother since I have seen your smile, heard you laugh, shovel snow - stop sending me snow as I now have to shovel using all your snow gear, go to a Yankee game, your funny rhyme songs...all those wonderful moments, our lives we shared as a family. Those memories will forever be remembered in my mind, heart and soul. I am saddened that no new memories will be created.
My heart continually breaks without you my brother, my best friend, my teacher, my soul twin. Our bond is unbreakable. You are part of who I am; my past, my present and my future.
After losing you and Daddy this new journey in my life began which has created new challenges everyday and to find the strength to face them. I walk this path without you by my side. Part of me is missing now. I miss you every second. Death cannot keep us apart because I know you by heart.
Mom misses you so much, my heart aches to see her cry. I try and create some peace in her life. I took Mom to her first Opera for Christmas, she was excited to go and when she got there, to see a smile on her face is priceless now.
I ask you my angel in Heaven to watch over us always, to guide and teach us as you did here on Earth. To know that you are missed by your family and friends, those special calls, emails that they are thinking about you, remembering you and the great times you shared. To our Compassionate Friends, parents and siblings who have come to know and love you too as their support today at the gathering at the house to celebrate your life and throughout these past three years have inspired us.
Until we meet again and I see your smiling face I will forever hold you in my heart.
I love you and miss you Jason.
Loving you always,
Laura aka Little Cat
Mary Ameruso
January 2, 2009
My Dear Precious Son Jason,
Jason I miss you so very much. I miss your smile, your laughter, your love of life. You challenged yourself to achieve so many goals and you succeeded. Your fear of heights did not stop you from climbing Mt. Washington. You taught yourself Italian and was a great interpreter when Laura and I went to Italy with you. Your determination to find Daddy's family (our heritage) is a great testimonial to your accomplishments. When you were in Venice you taught English to Italians and then you also accepted the challenge of teaching 9th grade in North Carolina. You made a difference in so many young lives. You would have conquered the world with your knowledge.
Jason, you have so much to give of yourself to family and friends. I miss and love you so very much. Jason, life is unbearable without you. I know you have sent us signs; the number 17, butterflies, but not having you here to give you Grandma kisses breaks my heart.
The world is a much sadder place without you. Jason, you and Daddy are my first thought when I go to sleep and my first thought when I wake up.
Jason, my dear son please be Laura's guardian angel. Jason I bought you a book on snowflakes for Christmas; no two snowflakes are alike, they are one of a kind "just like you". My Darling you made it to the Top of the Mountain.
I Love You with all my heart and soul.
Love You Always and Forever,
Mom aka Mary
Yoshi Tamiya
January 1, 2009
Hi Jason,
It's been 3 years since you have departed to the spiritual world. Every year, your mom and Laura have a gathering for you so I stopped by today.
I felt your presence while Laura was explaining to me about her trip on a cruise. Thanks for coming down to visit. Kenji also says he feels your presence, especially when he plays Taiko at the temple. Just like the good old days when we used to jam. Oh, Dante the cat slept on my lap for a while. I found that quite interesting. I guess he knew I am a cat person and trusted me.
As always, your mom gave me lots of food to take home. She looks better, like younger and healthier looking. And I finally got to meet your brother Mark. Just said a few brief words, and then I had to go because it was getting late.
I think Laura and your mom are about to write something on Legacy.com now but only if her PC works ok. The computer is virused and pop ups are coming up.
Ok, Happy New Year to you and we shall keep in touch through our spiritual channels.
Andrea Wikso
January 1, 2009
I only just found out about Jason's passing and I was very sorry to hear of it. I, too, was at Nassau with Jason and was Editor in Chief of the yearbook. Somewhere in my storage unit are most of the photos taken there that year. When I locate them, I will post any pictures with Jason in them.
I believe today is your third anniversary in Heaven, Jason. Know that your friends will always remember you and that easy smile that was always at the ready. Until we meet again, may God grant you and your family peace.
Kathleen Duffy
December 27, 2008
Jason was a member of Nassau Concerts when I was the president there, and I will always remember that big smile and relaxed way about him, even when everyone else was going crazy getting ready for a show. What a sweetheart!
To his family & close friends, please know that even those of us who were only peripherally involved with Jason will always remember him with that big smile on his face. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Ron Germain
December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas, Jason. I miss you, brother.
Yoshi Tamiya
August 22, 2008
Dear Jason,
Your birthday passed recently and your mom and sister did all kinds of things in your honor, including a mass at St. Aidan's.
A week before your birthday, me, Kenji and Tom went to see Judas Priest and Black Sabbath with DIO. I'm sure you remember the days of playing in the band and we played Free Wheel Burning from Judas Priest. They didn't play that song at the concert, but it reminded me of the good old days back in high school. I wonder if you get to jam with the legends like Jimi Hendrix and Randy Rhodes in the Spirit World.
I usually go for walks here and there and I pass by your house all the time. Sometimes I'd run into your mom or Laura, getting ready to go do some food demos. Laura and your mom miss you very much, they work very hard and sometimes run into obstacles that cause some bumps in the road. Despite all the difficulty that come along, both Mary and Laura are very busy, works hard and keeps on going .. like the energizer bunny. I know you are supporting them spiritually, because #17 comes up in their daily lives.
On Memorial day, your mom came to a Buddhist Temple with me and Kenji for the Hawaiian Lantern Floating service, in honor of all who passed away. Laura wanted to attend but had to work. Hundreds of lanterns with a candle inside were lit and released into the ocean. They are imbued with prayers from the living, including your mom and Laura as an offering of consolation for you and your dad. It was a spectacular and beautiful scene of so many lanterns floating in the ocean while the chorus sang Buddhist mantras and the Taiko drummers were banging out some really cool beats.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX59s87VTLY&feature=related
I hope that gives you some comfort in Heaven and the latest updates from everyone.
Happy 39th!
Keep in touch.
Laura Ameruso
August 18, 2008
Happy Birthday Big Cat,
August 17th, your third birthday in heaven, another year missing our birthday celebrations, the chocolate cake, the funny pictures, dinner with the family. Today we had a special mass for you, did you see what Mom and I brought you to the cemetery? Rainbow cookies, how we used to fight for those when Pepa would bring them from Brooklyn. Did you see the birthday speech last week where I had the opportunity to talk about you and the celebration of your life? I loved it, but at the same time so sad that you were not there right in the front row with that big smile as you always had looking at me, supporting me in everything I set out to accomplish.
As I reflect about life, yours and mine now you are the that one person I need to talk to, the one I can say anything to, the one who understands everything about me and can say anything to me, my soul mate, my best friend, my brother. You are part of my past, present and future and who I have become. Even though you are not here with me our bond is an unbreakable bond, your love and spirit is forever, forever in my heart.
There are so many things I miss about you and not having you here to share those new memories continue to break my heart. I miss your smile, our conversations, Yankee games, our movie trivia games, our family Christmas and just being my brother. So, thank you for everything, thank you for your love, your wisdom, your understanding and being My Brother. Jason, you truly have inspired me and all those whose lives you have touched.
As you now soar above the clouds and continue to climb those mountains, shine your love down upon us and watch over us my angel.
With all my love always and forever,
Little Cat
Laura
Mary Ameruso
August 17, 2008
To My Dear Precious Son Jason Lee,
This is the third year without you for your birthday. You would be “39” today. We had a special mass for you today at Saint Aidan’s. Laura and I bought you a beautiful butterfly that is displayed in a showcase, we put by your picture by the piano. Jason you have always been my “butterfly”
There is so much I need and want to share with you. I miss your knowledge, wisdom, your rhymes, and your warm beautiful smile and even your sage burning (well maybe sometimes).
Your favorite number is 17 and I continue to see that sign from you so many times. Laura, Andrea and I went to the South Street Seaport at Pier 17.
Jason, my darling son, the pain of not having you here with us is beyond description. I know you are Laura’s guardian angel. She loves and misses you more than what I can put into words. There is a void and an emptiness that will never be filled.
I love with all my heart and soul. You are and always will be my butterfly.
With all my love always and forever,
Mom “Mary”
Aliza Gelb
August 13, 2008
Jason,
Everytime I get an email letting me know someone has signed this book, my heart aches. I always want to write something, but never know what to say. Yesterday was Brett & my 16th wedding anniversary. That means that you have been a part of my life for over 16 years.
No one challenged me intellectually, spiritually, or politically like you did. Although our house was always more energetic when you were there, it was also more peaceful. The love and protection that you brought always made me feel a little safer. I know that you are still helping to keep us safe. In less than 2 months Alec will be having his Bar-Mitzvah. I know that you will be sitting with my Grandpa watching Alec become a 'man'. Knowing that eases the sadness of you not being here to celebrate with us, but it is still hard.
Brett and I miss you so much- who else calls late at night and wants to start a 2 hour debate? You were one of the most unique individuals I've ever had the pleasure to know. Too many of Brett's friends have been taken away from him too early. I have no explaination for him other than it was their time, and they were needed by G-d to do their work for him, with him. That's little consolation to a grieving person. Jason, please watch over him, and my family. We miss and love you so much. Your birthday is coming up and I know that many people will once again have that sadness of not being able to speak to you (and in our families case sing to you).
Happy early birthday!
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