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for Frank Giglio
Betty Giglio
July 13, 2007
It's me Puddin'!
Frank, it's been a year now and we all have made it but it has been hard. You would be proud of your children and how they have helped me through this even though they are missing and longing for you too.
I still long and pray that I could just feel you and touch you again even if it was for just a little while. Just like it was in the movie "Ghost", I know you probably don't remember that movie knowing the movie buff that you were.
I now Thank God for taking you away from us. That is the only way we can make it through this is to thank God in ALL things and as it says in my favorite scripture "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. In all my ways acknowledge Him and He will direct my paths."
You would love your headstone we got for you too. LSU logo on it and everything. All the grandchildren signed their names and the nicknames you gave them. I love it and I know you do too.
I wish I could be like Shelley and just think about you and have dreams of you. Of course, I am always thinking of you especially when I go to bed at night but it doesn't help me dream of you.
If seeing you in my dreams is the only way I will see you again, I'll take that.
Your birthday will be here soon. Mine too, I'll be 65!
I love and miss you still so much.
Puddin'
April 17, 2007
They say time heals all wounds....just wondering how much time it will take. It has been 9 months now and somehow it still feels like yesterday when you were still here. I still think I can pick up the phone and call you....I actually still have that thought process!!! Something will happen that I want to share and I think " I have to call Dad!" and it takes my brain a minute or two to realize that it is not possible. What I wouldn't give for one more day, one more hour, one more minute! It would never be enough though. No amount of time would be enough. Sometimes I try to think of what I would do or say to you if I were granted that wish of one more day. I still come to the same conclusion....it is not enough. I miss you so much. It is hard to imagine that I have to live the rest of my life without you. It has been awhile since I have written to you. I am just feeling lonely and blue today. Wishing I could call you for some guidance and just plain old fatherly wisdom that you were always willing to give. I need you here....I need you here with me (us). I miss you more than words can say. I want to hear your voice, I want to hear your laugh, I want to see you smile, and I want to put my arms around you and give you a hug. More than anything in this world this is what I want....I want you back...back where you belong. I love you Daddy. You are always on my mind and in my heart. Not a minute goes by that I am not thinking about you. At work I am surrounded by pictures of you....I look at you all day long. I miss you and I ache for you. I'll love you always and forever.
Betty Giglio
December 27, 2006
Well Frank, Christmas was so hard without you there not only for me but for your children too. WE missed your jokes, your smile and your loving ways. I guess any celebration will be hard the first we celebrate it without you.
Tony called Christmas night crying telling me how much he missed and loved you. He was so broken hearted.
I wish I could just touch you, hold you just one more time. I didn't even get to tell you good-bye because I didn't at any time that day think that you were going to leave us. I love you so much and always will no matter how much time passes.
Love always and forever,
Puddin'
XOXOXOXOXOXOXO
My favorite picture of you and Jordan
December 19, 2006
Frank,
I miss you so much. Even more than before. I thought I was doing so well dealing with you being gone. I guess it’s finally hitting in that I will never see you again and that you will never be back. Dead is so final! I can’t just say I’m sorry or apologize and you will be there for me.
I’m so thankful that we had such a wonderful loving marriage and commitment to each other. You weren’t only my husband but my friend, confidant, lover, and the best companion a wife could ever want or be blessed to have. I was the one that was blessed to marry a great friend and then to have you 46 years. You spoiled me so. I start to tear up when I do just the little things that YOU used to do for me. All the things that a man would do for the woman he loves. Every time I fix my coffee in the morning I miss the hot cup you used to have ready for me (keeping hot water in the cup till I got up) just so my coffee would stay hot longer. Going to the donut shop to have them there when I got up (and you didn’t even like them). You still opened the car door for me every time we went somewhere together even after 48 years.
It’s getting harder everyday. I’m so lonely and I don’t want to live without you!!!! I still tell you good night every night and give you a kiss. That gesture is more for me though.
I used to be able to talk to people about you when they asked me how I was doing without you but now I start tearing up and can hardly say a word.
You know the old saying God takes only the good young but I didn’t think 66 was young, I thought it was more like 86.
I know I told you many times that I was the blessed one to have you. I am so thankful for all the love notes and cards you wrote to me, all the flowers you gave me. I always think of you when I put flowers in the vase by the sink. Remember what the lady said when she asked if we wanted it (she said only a romantic man would buy this). I told her that you were the most romantic man I knew, sending me flowers on every occasion. The list is endless.
I will always love you and by the way Geaux Tigers, LSU is going to the Sugar Bowl this year and beat the Irish. I know you will be rooting the on.
Thanks for the memories,
Love,
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO,
Puddin’
Aimee Giglio
September 16, 2006
Hey Dad, I know you cannot read this, but maybe it will help me to sort of talk to you. Basically, I just miss you so much. More than I ever thought was humanly possible. I try to go about my day as if everything is fine and I especially have to when Danielle is with me, but NOTHING is fine anymore. Danielle gets upset with me if I cry too much. One time when I was crying she was trying to cheer me up and she told me " Don't cry about Paw-Paw" I said " I miss my Daddy" and then she said " well, at least you still have your ex-husband!!" Which immediately cracked me up and I was like " yeah, at least!!" I guess she figures her daddy is still here and I should be okay with that. She has been getting more upset about it lately though. I think it is finally settling in that you are not coming back. A thought which on some days is extremely hard for me to handle. It is hard to fly on this trapeze of life without my safety net. You were safety net. I love you Dad with all my heart and soul. I can't wait until I get to Heaven and I can wrap my arms around you and give you a big hug....in fact, I may never let go!
Linda (a/k/a/ Shorty) Curry
September 3, 2006
Hey Frank! Yesterday was a tough one with it being the first LSU game. Just in case they don't get "TigerVision" in heaven I want you to know those Tigers won. It wasn't televised here, but I thought about this yesterday and wondered who I'm going to call during the commercials when I do get the game. And who's going to answer any sports questions I may have. So many occasions crop up that I think about you in some way, and I just wanted you to know that it is really tough without you. Just never gave it a thought that you wouldn't be here for all of us. We could always count on you for advice, for a laugh, for just making the world a better place. Thanks for always giving of yourself to the family and everyone you knew. That is a tribute in itself! We miss you more than words can say but somehow I think you know that.
Love,
Shorty
jORDAN & DAD 061706
August 31, 2006
Shelley Colombo
August 31, 2006
Dad,
I'm just missing you so much!!!!! I can't count how many times something has happened since you died and I thought, I need to call Dad and tell him that, but I can't. Maybe I can write them here. The girls and I went to the cemetary to put flowers on your grave the other day and Madeline was crying as we got there saying I dont' want to go and cry again. But I told her it was okay, we were just going to leave some flowers for you. She picked the biggest one & said Can I do this one? I told her where to put it and she said, this is it, this is where he is, this is where he's buried? I said yes right here. She then said Why can't we just dig him up? We laughed and we cried, but to her, she just thought we could get you back that easy. All of the kids miss you so much. I'm doing real good. You'd be proud!! I can usually go about my day, stay real real busy and only think about how much I miss you 30 or 40 times. Other days, I cry all day off and on as long as Mom's not here. I don't want to upset her. I think she is doing the same thing, not crying around me. Most days, I can't wait to go to bed. I think about you real hard and remember how much I love you and HOPE I dream about you. If I do and wake up, it's almost real and it's like I have spent time with you. It works. Dreams can fool the brain into thinking they're real sometimes. Just missing you a lot today and wanted to express it to you. YOU HAVE MY HEART FOR ETERNITY-------SHELLEY
Mark Beason
August 17, 2006
First of all, I’d like to say how honored I am to be part of Frank Giglio’s family.
Aunt Betty—nothing makes me more proud than when you call me your “other son.”
Joey, Shelly and Aimee—I feel the same way when people ask me if we are related. I’ll try and stick something funny about the afros Joey and I had in late 70’s so I can stop myself from crying…
Maw Maw—I’m so proud to call you that, because I feel like you truly are my grandmother…especially on days like today when I really need a grandma.
Next, I’d like to express to everyone how important Uncle Frank was to me personally…its really tough, so forgive me if words don’t seem to do the trick. My natural father died when I was ten. He was a real mystery to me because I never really knew him. My mom remarried a few years later, and even though Bill Edwards is a great man of God, I really don’t think I ever bonded with him until I got much older. I’m not a psychologist, but I’m sure that when a young boy is void of a relationship with a male father-figure that he misses a huge part in the “growing up” phase of his life. I’m usually not a very jealous or envious person, but up until yesterday I was always envious of my three close friends and the great relationships they have had with their fathers. Buddy and George Dantin…Charles and Charles Sr….and most of all, Joey and my Uncle Frank. On some level, I guess I always will feel a little “green” about what I think I missed out on, but yesterday I realized how fortunate I was that God placed all three of those men in my life’s path so that I could see how dads were supposed to work. Nobody I know did the “dad job” better than Frank Giglio. And whats really special to me is that I was always included in the picture. I will always treasure the way we related to one another and I think I became a coach and teacher in part because of him and to make him proud of me.
When I saw him a few days ago at his mother’s funeral service, we didn’t seem to miss a beat…he was still the greatest guy I knew, and I was still amazed by his smile and just the general joy he brought my way. I’m sure everyone has heard and even used the phrase “that guy is the life of the party”—I think Uncle Frank was the life of everyday life.” I don’t remember anyone who really didn’t like him or, better yet, anyone he didn’t like…or at least try to like. He seemed to always have a smile on his face and a smooth wise crack to lay down on you. Even when you heard the same line over and over again, it still gave you a chuckle when Frank busted it on you or someone that you were close enough to hear it busted on. When Aimee asked me to speak and say something to make everyone laugh, I was honored that the family trusts me enough to get up in front of everyone, but I got very nervous…I instantly got a fever blister and some zits because of my panic stricken state…I didn’t want to let anyone down…what should I say? Well, I’d just like to ask you all to think of a situation or a time where you got to talk to or with Uncle Frank…just think back…
I remember the great times I had over at the Giglio house…I loved it when he called someone in question “man, that sucka” just the way he said it made me laugh---if he thought you were lying you were “full of wine”—If you asked him if he got a haircut he said nope, I got ‘em all cut—don’t ask him what time it is unless you had a date or you needed to take medicine---all chubby guys were “burger boys”---one of the all time best Frank sayings was when he’d ask me to come eat over because he had “real ham” instead of the lunch loaf meat he grew up with. If he saw you with some ”questionable” clothes on he’d ask you ”do they make that shirt for men?” Man, I didn’t need to think up any funny material about Uncle Frank because if you really knew him, you would be sad today, but you’d still be laughing about all the great times you had with him and all the crazy stuff he could come up with in a split-second…nothing like going to the L.S.U. games with him and Joey…or getting Tigervision at his house ---the card games until four in the morning. Man I remember waking up and going with him to get all kinds of doughnuts for the kids scattered about sleeping in his house the next day. These times weren’t just funny…they were just the “funnest”….
Of all the people I have grown up around I have really personally only known a very few people who were as giving and “Christ-like” as Frank Giglio. My mind goes to Luke, chapter ten, verse 25—the parable of the good Samaritan (READ IT). Frank did this and he LIVED and he still lives…just in another place. Hopefully, we will all join him there, but until then think about what it means to love your neighbor as yourself…to sacrifice yourself for the well being of others…no one I know did a better job of this than my uncle Frank.
My son, Jacob, is 10, and boy, he loves sports and he loves to compete, but he can’t stand to lose…my wife says I’m like that, but I think shes full of wine. Jake can’t make it through the putt-putt golf course without at least 20 “do-overs.” In my short time here in this life, I’ve made some goofy mistakes and I have some regrets, but my biggest regret so far is that my son and daughter didn’t get to know Uncle Frank like I did. If I had a “do-over,” that’s what I’d use it for…so I could bring my kids around him more often so they could learn a thing or two about living from the best guy I ever knew…I mean that…if I had to come up with a list of “best guys on the planet” he’d be number 1 and the next guy would be a distant third.
Milford & Lois Lahman
August 14, 2006
Betty & family, thank you for giving me the opportunity to honor Frank, my friend, at his memorial service with these words.
FRANK GIGLIO, a great friend. July 18, 2006
Frank, Betty and family have been friends of Lois and I for 30 years. We first learned to know them thru Word of Faith (now known as Faith Church). We really learned to know them quite well at a Bible study that met each week along with many of our friends that are here today. Our children grew up together with Joey, Shelley, Aimee, and went to school together. Frank was my son, Michael’s high school coach. And a good one at that. We have many memories of those days.
And now more recently, I have known and worked with Frank at John H. Carter Co., the place where we have worked together for the past 23 years.
First thing I want to mention about Frank at the work place is that he was a Loyal employee! He was loyal to the goals and responsibilities of the Company and management. He was always ready and would do whatever it took to get the job done! Day, nights, weekends, overtime, whatever it took! As Supervisor of the Production Dept. he was also loyal to those who worked under him. He quickly earned the trust of all those around him. He had a great comradeship with the people he worked with. His personality just had a way to pull people to him. If you got angry (mad) (frustrated) with Frank, you couldn’t stay that way for long! He would see to that! And if he got mad at you he would not hold a grudge. He would come by with some sort of humor, food, or something to mend the relationship. He was a great supervisor to work under.
Frank was a humorous man! He was quite a character as most of you know. I watched him use his humor in the workplace to create a positive atmosphere in his dept. The workday was not quite so hard with him around with his many jokes, one liners and lightheartedness. I always admired the way he could face pressure and yet keep things light. He would come in my office and confide in me about the pressures he was facing but then I would see him go out and find something to laugh about with the guys! He would rally all the guys around him and get the job done. It amazed me the way he handled pressure!
Frank loved food! He loved to cook food, buy food, bring food in, share food and eat food. He learned the secret of keeping his department together with food!! Many times he would rally everyone around to begin (or end) a project with some kind of food. He enjoyed the times when other guys, who shared his love for cooking, like John, Paul, Chad, JR or one of our Vendors, would bring in food and all who wanted to would have lunch together. In other words Frank used food to make times enjoyable in the Production Department. .
Frank had a kind and caring heart. He would do anything he could to help you when you had a need. I have lost a wonderful friend and I will greatly miss him.
If Frank was here today, I believe he would want me to tell you:
Prepare to meet your God
and
Eat a bowl of cherries on your way!
Milford Lahman
Vickie Edmonston
July 31, 2006
"Happy Birthday" Mr. Frank
Troy, Vickie & Derek Edmonston
Mike & Rae Lahman
July 23, 2006
How blessed we all are to have known such a wonderful, kind and loving man. His love and memories will always be remembered. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Aimee Giglio Bridges
July 21, 2006
Daddy, I love you and I miss you already. I know you are in a better place and you are probably lighting up Heaven even more than it was before. But, I am jealous of Jesus. Now he gets you sitting beside him telling him things to make him laugh and smile. I will always remember the way you made me laugh. No one else can make me laugh the way you did. Don't think for a minute I won't be using your material....I will.
Now, to everyone who has visited this guest book already and those who will. On behalf of my family I would like to thank each and every one of you for your love and support through this terribly difficult time. We have found some comfort reading your condolences. My Dad was loved by everyone. We always knew it....now we have proof!!!
Cathy Berggren
July 20, 2006
Dear Aimee and Giglio family,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved father. I only met him a few times, but each time was as if I had known him all my life. He always made you laugh and had such a great sense of humor. Just being in his company made you smile.
I worked with Aimee for over 10 years and always loved the stories I
heard about "Daddy". He was always there to guide you and offer support
no matter what the situation. It is so hard to loose a loved one, but
your Daddy will always be there watching over you Aimee. He has left us here, but his memory will be
with us forever. May the memories and help from our Lord ease your grief in the coming days. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family.
Anthony (Tony) Trombley
July 19, 2006
Some of you may know my entire family background, some of you may not…Those of you who do have one up on many people, myself included. But, regardless of where we come from, it’s our families who make us who we are. I write this today as a father to four wonderful boys, a fiancé to a beautiful, smart, terrific woman, a grandson to maw maws and paw-paws Giglio and Bray, but more importantly, I write this as a son. A son who was blessed with 2 great moms, maw-maw Giglio and Betty Giglio, and the best father anyone could ever hope for, Frank Giglio…my dad.
Dad was the best man I knew, and probably the best most people knew, as well. He never met a stranger, and always had a smile, or a joke, or his everyday sense of humor about him. He was the same at home as he was in public, and what you saw, is what you got. Dad had a way about him that drew people close to him because he lifted them up…he lifted me up, through both good times in my life, and bad.
It was easy for dad to lift us up, because he was a mountain among people. He was loving, charismatic, honest, funny, and the list goes on and on. Dad loved many things; God, mom, his family, his friends, good food, good times, and as we all know, he loved LSU.
We all have stories we can tell that make us laugh or think of him. I’ll share two. The first was when I was about six years old or so and dad lived in New Orleans on Major drive. I went to his house and as we were walking inside, he said to me, “Utikalahka (pronounced you*teek*ah*lah*kah, that was dad’s nickname for me, most of us had nicknames that dad gave us and we all loved them), what’s that on the ground?” he said. I looked down and found a $20.00 bill folded up and laying in the grass. I picked it up and asked him if he dropped it…he looked at me with that smile he always had and said, “No, it’s not mine, but before you can keep it, you need to check with mom, Joey, Shelley, and Aimee’ to be sure they didn’t drop it”. So we went inside and I asked mom and she said no. Then I waited, with anticipation, for Joey, Shelley, and Aimee' to come home. As each one did, I asked them if they had lost the money, and they all said no. So, the booty was mine to keep. I examined it…I rolled it up, I played with it, I smelled it, and in doing so, I realized something very special about that 20 dollar bill. It smelled just like dad – everything he carried in his pockets always smelled like him. I never told him that I knew where it came from. To a 6-year-old, it was like I had found a million dollars, not because of the money, but because of the smell.
Another story I like was when dad came to Nathan and Uncle Randy’s Birthday parties this past December. I had walked out to the truck with him and we were talking. Mila (my fiancé) came walking around the house, so dad called her over to talk with us two. We were talking about her new car and mentioned that it was equipped for XM radio…that’s all we had to say to dad, to get him going about XM…He had us get in the truck, and turned on the XM radio, after explaining that he received it as a gift, because he was too cheap to buy it himself, those are his words!!! The channel that came up still make Mila and I giggle. It was hip hop nation…We asked him about hip hop, if he liked it and such…With a huge grin on his face, he said, I like all kinds of music, but you know, I have Jordan (dad’s 18 year old grandson), and I have to keep up with him…He advertised that XM, raved about it. He went through all the stations, bragging about it being commercial free, he told us we HAD to get it…He was headed home, and shortly after we talked, he started driving down the street, we heard the truck booming to hip hop nation…
I could write here for a lifetime telling you what made dad unique, what made him wonderful, why I’ll miss him every second of every day for the rest of my life. But what I would rather do is ask each and every one of you who reads this to celebrate dad everyday; for touching our lives and making us better people. Dad would want us to embrace one another; he would want us to tell our stories, to laugh and to love. Even though dad is gone, physically, he will live on in each of us. So, I ask you, after you read this here today and all is said and done, to hold the light that was dad, close to your heart and extend it outward to family, friends, and even strangers, so that the legacy that was Frank will always prosper.
As I finish writing this here, I will still be a father, a fiancé, a grandson, and a son. Hopefully, one day, I will be a mountain like my dad was. Perhaps, then, dad will look down on me and say, “that’s my Mount Eutikalahka”…
I Love and miss you with all my heart Dad...
Vickie Edmonston
July 19, 2006
Mrs. Betty & Family
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.
Mr. Frank was Troy's boss, but also a great friend & we loved him dearly. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know.
Love,
Troy, Vickie & Derek Edmonston
Justin Giglio
July 19, 2006
Probably the biggest thing that stands out in my memories of Paw Paw, is his stories. He always had a story to tell, and I loved all of them. If you were around him enough, you got to a point where you realized that there just wasn’t anything you could go through that he didn’t have a story about. Some of my fondest memories of Paw Paw were from the early morning hours. We had just cheered our Tigers on to a hard fought road-win….. or a hard fought loss, and we would stop at some 24 hour restaurant to get food. So we’d stop to eat, and at this point we had talked enough about football to last us for a good while, and so….inevitably… stories ensued. I can remember Jordan, Dad, and I laughing until tears were streaming down our face at the stories he’d tell. Sometimes I had to stop myself from peeing in my pants I was laughing so hard. And after he’d finish a story he’d have a smile on his face (the same one that he always had). He got so much pleasure in making us laugh. It was like his job, or duty almost, to leave us doubled over in laughter from these stories.
And now he’s in heaven, and everyone has a story to tell. I can see Paw Paw running into Moses, Elijah, Job, the apostle Paul….. and greeting them all with a “What’s happenin slacker?”, and listening to their stories. And when Moses is finished telling him all about how he split the Red Sea in two, he begins a story of his own. And by the end, Moses is the one with tears streaming down his face in laughter.
But more than anything else. More than any story of all time told by any of the greatest heroes of faith… Paw Paw wants to hear about us.
Through all of the pain and heartbreak I’ve faced with his death, the most comforting image is this: Paw Paw sitting on God’s lap and listening very intently to what God had to say(cause even God would have a hard time getting Paw Paw to hear anything). And God proceeds to unveil to Paw Paw the plans he has in store for our lives, if we would only seek Him first and put our trust and our hope in Him. And I can just see him, after every one, jumping up in the air with excitement (just like he did when his Tigers scored a touchdown). And then he looks down at us cheering us on to live the life that God has in store for us, because (as he now knows) its better than anything we could have imagined.
In the book of Hebrews chapter 11, the Bible speaks of Heroes of Faith. It says that “the world didn’t deserve them”! In my short 18 years of human life, after seeing Paw Paw Frank live the way he did: full of joy and with an authentic, selfless love for others… he is my hero of faith.
About these heroes of faith, the Bible goes on to say this: “Not one of these people, even though their lives of faith were exemplary, got their hands on what was promised. God had a better plan for us: that their faith and our faith would come together to make one completed whole, their lives of faith not complete apart from ours. Do you see what this means – all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? It means we better get on with it! Strip down, start running, and never quit! No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we’re in. Study how He did it, because he never lost sight of where he was headed. And now He’s there, in the place of honor, right alongside God. When you find yourselves lacking in your faith, go over His story again, item by item, that long litany of hostility He plowed through. That will shoot adrenaline into your souls!”
So now, Paw Paw is in heaven, looking down at us. And just like he always did for the Tigers, he is cheering us. He is cheering us on to live such a life that when we too are dead and gone, we will be counted among the heroes of faith that the world did not deserve, just like him.
Jeannie Richard
July 18, 2006
This to to Frank's wife & Family.. We have never met, but I worked for John H. Carter for 5 years..Frank brought so much happiness to everyone he came in contact with....I left JHC years ago, but have ran into Frank with his shop guys, time and time again. My husband and I want to tell you how sorry we are for your loss, and I know that it is a massive loss for you all.
With all of Our Love
Ralph & Jeannie Richard & Family
Michelle Mascaro
July 18, 2006
To the Giglio Family:
It was an honor, a privilege and a joy to have known Uncle Frank and be welcomed into the family with such open arms. We have great memories of him as an uncle, a neighbor, and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Chuck & Michelle
Deborah and Evgeny Krasheninnikov
July 17, 2006
Dear Aimee' and Giglio family,
Our hearts go out to you at this time of sorrow. Mr. Frank was a wonderful man who always had a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. His friendly nature had a way of making everyone feel cheerful just being around him. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you all.
James Haig
July 17, 2006
To the family of Frank. He and I had eternal conversations and as a Christian myself, I know where he is. He is not lost, he is waiting. My prayers are for the family in their time of shock and grief. Frank was a good friend and I will miss him.
Bill Brown
July 17, 2006
The Giglio Family,
I take this opportunity to express my condolences to each of you. I had the privilege to meet Frank approximately 25 years ago through a work related experience and from that day forth each time our paths crossed I felt fortunate to know him. He was a very good hearted person who brought a lot of joy to everyone around him, and each of us walked away a better person for having known him. May you cherish your love for him, and find happiness and peace in your memories. May God bless and be with each of you through this time of sorrow and loss.
To you Frank I would like to quote Bob Hope another great individual such as you that spread joy and happiness, "THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES"!!
Donna Folmar
July 17, 2006
Dear Giglio Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Mr. Frank was a wonderful man. I worked with him for six years and he always had a smile on his face and funny stories to tell. He stood behind his employees and was always there for us when we needed
him. His presence in our company will be greatly missed. God Bless You.
Project Management Dept at Shared Technologies
July 17, 2006
Joey,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Pat Norman
July 17, 2006
The Giglio Family,
I feel very blessed to have been able to know and work with Frank since January 2005 (after Ms. Eve retired). He was always so positive and truly a company man there to do whatever was asked of him with a smile on his face. The thing that impressed me the most was the comaraderie between him and his coworkers in the shops he ran. They are a family in itself, something you seldom see in the workforce. Frank will be sadly missed by all of us who have known and worked with him. May the comfort of your memories help you in this time of sorrow, and my thoughts and prayers are offered to each of you.
Joan Thomas
July 17, 2006
Aimee - I am so sorry about your dad's homegoing. I extend my deepest sympathy and continued prayers for you and your family during this time of sorrow. Lean on the Lord and He will carry you through. I am sure your dad is enjoying the wonderful place Jesus has prepared for him. Take comfort in knowing you will be reunited one day.
Mr. Frank & Justin at Christmas 2005
Barb Giglio
July 16, 2006
Mr. Frank,
I have had the privilege of knowing you for 30 years and the great honor of calling you my "father-in-law" for the past 22 years. Words can't begin to express the deep sadness and emptiness I feel since you have gone. You have added so much joy to my life. If there’s one scripture in the bible that reminds me of you, it would be Proverbs 17:22 “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine”….you were the “Medicine Man”! You always greeted me with a big smile and made any ordinary occasion more fun just by you being there. I can’t begin to count all the times you have helped Joey and I through the years. I’ll always remember you were the first person at the hospital to see me when I went into labor with Justin. It was just me and you in that little labor room and my contractions were coming on pretty strong. You were making me laugh in between the pains with your great sense of humor. You had the great gift of making any situation more enjoyable. Although hurricane Katrina was a huge tragedy, I will always be truly grateful for the changes it brought to our family. Having you and Ms. Betty move in with us for those three months was truly a blessing because it gave us the chance to become even closer. I was able to witness firsthand how sweet you and Ms. Betty treated each other. You two never missed kissing each other after a long day at work. Thank you for giving me so many great memories to hold on to. As heartbroken as I feel at this time, I am also at peace with knowledge of how much you loved all of us. You will be missed and dearly remembered until the day I also take my last breath.
Forever Grateful
Barb Giglio
Giglio Family--Father's day 2005..just missing Danielle
July 16, 2006
Frank & Betty at Jordan's 19th birthday 6-17-06
July 16, 2006
Gary and Susan boye
July 16, 2006
Dear Giglio family,
It is with great sorrow that we write this letter. We have missed you since moving to Texas, but have never forgotten you. We have told many stories to people, about how loving and caring a family you are.The times we've spent together was truly in God's plan. Betty, not only did we enjoy the times we had dancing and socializing, but the spiritual times we spent together in prayer.We remember the times we spent in your car
at Frank's office praying together,before the dance club meetings. We always felt God's prescence being with you and Frank. We know that Frank is with God in heaven, but there is a hole in our lives without him. Know that we will keep you and your family in prayer.
John & Mary Ann Scheuermann
July 16, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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