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Sean Dessommes Obituary

DESSOMMES Sean Marcel Dessommes, beloved son of Eric and Tricia Dessommes of Metairie, LA, passed in his home on Sunday, July 22, 2007 at the age of 30. In addition to his parents, Sean leaves behind a devoted sister, Heather Dessommes Nolte and a 6 year old daughter, beautiful Mia Colclough Dessommes, the light of his life. Sean also has one brother-in-law, Ron Nolte. Sean was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles Auguste Dessommes, Sr. and Ernestine Flaspoller Dessommes of New Orleans, LA and John Odis Acrey and Dot Acrey Rowbottom of Roanoke Rapids, NC. Sean is also survived by a host of loving uncles, aunts, cousins and dear friends. Sean's many exceptional talents, one-of-a-kind sense of humor, huge heart and extreme lovability will be missed forever. Private services were held on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Sean's memory to: Audubon Nature Institute, (c/o Laurie Conkerton), P.O. Box 4327, New Orleans, LA 70178. Please visit the online obituary and guestbook at www.legacy.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Aug. 5 to Aug. 12, 2007.

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Corinne Nolte

October 23, 2020

I wish I could've met you. My brother is named after you.

Sean Nolte

January 8, 2019

I wish I met you

P.s. Your sister named me after you

Your nephew

January 8, 2019

I wish I could have met you
-Sean (I was named after you)

August 12, 2016

Life goes on & wonderful memories of you, keep you with us, still.

November 11, 2015

You are still with us in your beautiful Mia.

June 14, 2014

I always think of Sean. He saved my life. If Sean had not come to my apartment to pass over , which he was famous for, I would have died from pneumonia. He was friends with my dad , and he contacted my dad to get me to a hospital right away. Thank you Sean I miss you so much. I only wish I would have had more time with you in this life. Sean did not have a selfish bone in his body , and he loved his friends unconditionally.
I love ya my good friend, wish I could've been there to save you like you did for me.
R.

August 27, 2013

Memories of you always make me smile.

July 30, 2013

I think of you often and love you unconditionally always and forever! You are deep in my heart.

March 14, 2013

Your memory is a precious gift for all who loved you.

January 31, 2013

Sean,
You were always a great friend to me. I will remember all the fun times we shared.

December 24, 2012

Happy bslated BDay . I love and miss you....

December 21, 2012

Wishing you were here today and every day.

July 22, 2012

My heart is broken, the large part you took with you cannot be mended. I cherish your memory. Love.

July 12, 2012

I love you and miss you so very much! You are in my heart and thoughts always forever and ever!!

mia desssommes

February 14, 2012

Happy valentines day dad!

your valentine 4ever,
mia

February 13, 2012

In our hearts forever.

December 20, 2011

Happy BDay . I love and miss you....

December 20, 2011

Every day you are missed and loved beyond words.

April 24, 2011

There are no words for our loss...your presence...your laugh...your ridiculousness...your goodness...your love...forever in our hearts.

mia dessommes

March 23, 2011

Dear dad,
At school today,I was looking at pictures on google & I looked up"mia dessommes"&I saw you & me.It reminded me of how we would play & go fishing.I wish we could still do so.

miss you ,
mia

Mia Dessommes

December 21, 2010

Happy b.day Daddy!Love you tons!
Love,
Mia

December 20, 2010

Happy Birthday !!!!
Love Ya

July 22, 2010

Remembering you...Missing you...Loving you eternally.

March 15, 2010

St. Patrick's Day 2010. Saw Kyle, Paul, and Kyle's girl friend. She's from McComb MS.
Mia, Rebecca, Miles, and Jo Beth
(Mia's Sister) Stopped by for a little while. Mia's 9 yrs. old now and getting so big. Love her to death. Love ya .....

January 1, 2010

Happy New Year Bud.
Love Ya !!!

December 25, 2009

Merry Christmas.
I love you Bunches.
You Know how much.....
This much
?

December 20, 2009

Happy birthday Daddy!I love & miss you!I wish you could spend Christmas with us.

Love,
Mia

December 20, 2009

A Very Special Day.
Happy Birthday !!!!
Love and miss you very much....

shawnia willson

February 3, 2009

I knew sean for a short while, as a kid. We were on the annual yacht cruise, we had a blast. Sean was so much fun to hang out with. We must have been 12 or 13, that trip was one of the most memorable of my life. I am so sorry to hear of his death.

Pistachio, Putt-Putt Corolla and all who Love You

December 31, 2008

Happy New Year Sean,
Wish we could all be together.

Grace Stevenson

December 31, 2008

I was so devastated to hear about Sean. To his family, my deepest sympathy and prayers. I will always cherish the wonderful memories that Sean and I shared. He was one of the funniest people that I've ever known and I will never forget his friendship and all the hysterical laughs that we had together.

Love,
Grace Stevenson
[email protected]

All who knew and Loved You

December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year.
Love Ya

December 20, 2008

Every day I wake up and it's hard to believe you're gone. I want it to be a dream. There's a part of me not there. You'll always be the greatest. You live on with us despite it all. I saw Mia today; she's a great deal like you. Seems like yesterday we were shooting pool at Whitey's. Life is not all it seems to be, not guaranteed. What a life was taken and what bonds were broken. Wish I could turn back the hands of time. We could reminisce about Mia, fishing on the pier, shooting pool, family. Sometime in the future I hope to see you. When I think of the day you went away, I try to forget, but it's impossible and my emotions are hard to conceal. No one knows the pain we feel, I'd do anything, man, I'd give all to bring you back. I'd give anything to hear your voice, see your face. It's sorta hard with you not around, but I know you're in heaven smiling down shooting pool, doing your thing. Every day that passes is a day that I get closer to you. I don't want to be so emotional, but nothing stays the same. Some things never change.

I miss you Sean.

Dad

December 20, 2008

Hi Son,
Happy Birthday--- I think about you all through the day. Miss you. Just trust that you understand.

You know who this is.

August 28, 2008

Sean,
HERE WE GO AGAIN !!!
Hurricane watch for Gustav.
We'll be ok. Wish you were to evacuate with us if that becomes necessary. We'll be OK, and I'm sure Mia and all will be too.
I love and miss you--you know how much. More than anything in the "WHOLE WIDE WORLD"
Take care of your self.

July 24, 2008

Always Loved~Never Forgotten

You left us
to go along the silent way, I try not to grieve,
nor speak of you with tears, but laugh and talk
of you as if you were beside me here.
I'd come - I'd come, could I but find a way!
(But would not tears and grief be barriers?)
And when I hear a song or see an animal you loved,
I will try not to let the thought of you
be sad... For I am loving you just as I always have.

You were so good to me!
There are so many things I wanted still
to do - so many things to say to you.
It was when you left
that was so hard to face.
We cannot see beyond. But this I know:
I loved you so - `twas heaven here with you!


Isla Paschal Richardson

Sean Dessommes Nolte Son of Ron and Heather Nolte Born 11/04/2007

February 27, 2008

February 26, 2008

The sun rises, and the sun sets,
over and over and over and over...
Apparently life does go on.

Yet, Sean, my love for you was never stronger
and each day I miss you more than I did the day before.

Will Davis

February 3, 2008

Happy Belated Birthday, Sean! I miss you so much!

December 31, 2007

Hi Sean,
Happy New Year.
We All Love and miss you.

December 25, 2007

Hi Sean,
Merry Christmas.
We All Love and miss you.

Mia Dessommes

December 20, 2007

Hi Daddy,
Happy Birthday !!!
I Love You !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love,
Mia

December 20, 2007

Hi Son,
Happy Birthday---I Love and miss you very much.
Dad

Lauren Savage

December 20, 2007

Happy Birthday Sean!!

Lauren Savage

December 4, 2007

Sean, just wanted to tell you your mom, dad and sister came to see me at work to meet me. They said you talked about me. Theyre so nice!! We shared some stories with each other. You really are missed boy!! I cant wait to tell you hello, hug you and play some pool with you again!! My late nights just arent he same without you!! I miss you and I love you!!

Denise Bernard

November 11, 2007

Dear Family, my deepest sympathy goes out to you. My prayers are with you always. I knew Sean for a fairly short time and he was the kindest, sweetest person ever. He was also such a great dad. He is missed deeply and was a good friend. May he always be with you in your hearts and know that he is safely in God's arms.

Aggie and Jerry Haydel

November 6, 2007

Condolences to the family of Sean Dessommes. Debbie Blitch spoke so highly and lovingly about Sean over the years that we feel that we knew him well. We know how much his family will miss him and we will keep him and his family in our prayers.

Chuck Bourgeois

October 31, 2007

When we were about 21 or so, a group of us used to go over to Kenny’s Key West on Tuesday nights for Hot Oil Wrestling. (There’s no need to get into specifics, let’s just say that we didn’t go for the cheap drinks or “classy” atmosphere.) In between wrestling matches, the organizers would sometimes have boxing matches with the REALLY BIG boxing gloves. (You know the ones that reach up past your elbows and are, literally, as big as beach balls.) It was pretty much impossible to get hurt. A couple of guys would get into the inflated ring and throw punches until one was either knocked down or fell down with exhaustion. It was all in good fun and everyone at the place got a hearty laugh out of it.

One night, Sean got in the ring with Jason Menesses to do battle. When the bell rang, they both half walked/half bounced to the center of the ring, trying their hardest to keep their balance. They threw a few miscellaneous jabs at each other, but then caught their respective grooves and the war was on. Blow for blow they traded punches; their shots landing in perfect unison. It was as if all the stars aligned perfectly and the proverbial “unstoppable force” had met the “immovable object”. Both with a left, then both with a right; it was like a real life game of Rockem-Sockem Robots.

Now, it was not uncommon for this kind of punch-trading to occur in these BIG GLOVE matches, but it was the sheer number of successive blows landed that was so remarkable. They must have hit each other at least 15 times consecutively without a pause or backwards step. With every set of punches landed, the crowd grew wilder and more frenzied, until they were practically foaming at the mouth like a bunch of crazed lunatics. I was laughing so hard I almost fell out of my chair, twice. As the onslaught of punches began to slow, both combatants wearily and reluctantly stepped back. They each took a few deep breathes, collected their wits, and stared across the ring at each other as if to say, “Yeah, there’s more where that came from, Buddy.”

Right when you thought the war was over, they clumsily bounded back towards the middle of the ring and the second barrage commenced. Once again, the punches were thrown in perfect synchronization. Lick for lick they traded shots; it was pretty much just as AWESOME as the first go ‘round. What added to the moment was seeing Sean wearing those big ole’ gloves. I swear all you could see were the gigantic red gloves with these little, skinny legs peeking out from underneath. He kind of looked like the Cousin It of boxing.

Eventually Sean, too tired to hold the massive gloves up any longer, fell out of the ring from pure exhaustion and Jason, still gasping for breath, was declared the winner. As Sean and Jason took off the enormous gloves and made their way back to where the rest of us were sitting, they were both laughing and “dapping” each other up with a new found respect. The respect had nothing to do with either of their performances in the ring that night; rather, it arose out of the recognition of a similar quality in each other. Though unspoken, the respect was clearly about two friends who were willing to forgo their “sense of pride” purely for the sake of having fun. This innocent, child-like quality was part of the essence of Sean and something for which I will always remember him.

Sean & Mia ~ May 2007

October 19, 2007

Tara Seither

October 18, 2007

I hold so many memories of Sean in my heart. He was my first crush in grammer school. Sean was always charming and had a way to make you feel good. I truely miss him and think about him often. I was fortunate to meet back up with him at Seither's. He was still funny, smart, and he never had anything negative to say. I remember the first day he came to Seither's he asked me what the square root of pie was. I laughed but he was serious. Sean became part of our family and he will remain in our thoughts and prayers forever. My heart goes out to his family.

Jason Seither

October 18, 2007

I met Sean in high school. Our first adventure was on spring break in Panama City where we had the time of our lives. I did not know that that we would continue to share many more adventures together.We always seemed to stay in touch. We worked together at Acura where our friendship strengthened.Sean then became part of my family at Seither's. I had so many good tmes with Sean. There was never a dull moment when Sean was around.He always made you laugh even when times were tough. Sean tried out countless experiments on the seafood:his own crawfish walker,figuring how many crawfish fit in a pot,figuring out how to make the boiling room cooler,and many more. After dozens of experiments with the shrimp he taught me a new way to boil shrimp. I still use his technique today and he was right that is the best way to boil them. I have a picture and his hat in the boiling room and it will remain there forever to remind me of all the good times we shared. I will allways consider him a part of my family. I hold a special place in my heart for Sean and his family.

Colin Daigle

October 1, 2007

I just heard the bad new and I wish to give my condolences. Sean and I attended St. Benilde with Sean and everyone in our class were all pretty close. Sometimes I would get called Dessommes, and vice versa, cause we had the same build, blonde hair, blue eyes and we awlays right by each other. Good times! It saddens me to hear that such an inspiring young friend had to go so early. God Bless ya Sean, you will be missed.

Kathleen & Burton Kemp

September 26, 2007

Dear Family, We will miss Sean too. I enjoyed seeing him fishing and Mia coming down to our pier. So mich has changed in the last 2 years. Only the Lord knows what is going on. To take such a young person is his doings. I hope you will come see us here in Covington or in the Bay. Debbie has a key to the house and you are welcome to use it anytime. Much love to you, Kathleen and Burton

Chuck Bourgeois

September 26, 2007

When we were about fifteen or sixteen years old, a group of us would go to Coconut Beach to jump off of the old bridge that used to be located behind Brunnings Restaurant. (The group consisted of: Kyle Meche, Louis Marino, Danny Sambola, Brad Grzych, Sean, and me.) It had become a weekly ritual we used to start off every Friday night. We would all pile into the back of Kyle’s car, because he was the only one with a driver’s license, and ride out to the Lakefront. Upon arriving at the bridge, we would just ‘hang out’ and wait until the coast was clear before stripping down to our boxer shorts and making the leap. It was a good way to forget about school and just have a little teenage fun.

On one occasion, we had been at the bridge for a while and were wondering what to do next. As the sun settled into the waters of Lake Pontchartrain, Brad came up with the bright idea of jumping off the bridge with no clothes on, but he did not want to be the only one to do it. Naturally, Sean thought it was a great idea and quickly agreed to the stunt. After looking both ways to ensure that no one else was around, Brad quickly undressed, climbed over the railing, and jumped in. Sean followed close behind, ‘upping the ante’ by doing a 180 degree spin while he was in the air. Well, with that simple jump variation, the proverbial ‘gauntlet’ had been thrown and a truly unforgettable diving competition ensued.

From naked Can-openers to nude Front flips, there were no holds barred by either contestant. (No pun intended.) I don’t know if they realized that Brunnings’ dining area was absolutely packed with customers or that quite a large group of girls had gathered on the bridge, but I doubt it would have made a difference anyway. The competitive juices had taken over and a clear-cut winner had to be determined. Never one to be out-done, Sean finished the contest off with a perfect back flip from the top of the highest piling, raising cheers and a few cries of “Ewww, gross!” from the group of girls that had gathered. I tell you, if he had been in the Olympics, he would have certainly received perfect 10’s across the board. (Even from the Russian judge) Greg Louganis would have been proud indeed.

Needless to say, but by about halfway through the competition, everyone from our group of friends was literally rolling around on the walkway of the bridge in tears, and out of breath, with uncontrollable laughter. I honestly don’t think I have ever laughed so hard in my life. This story is typical of the wild and zany antics for which Sean was renowned amongst our friends. Even though Sean is no longer here with us, he lives on in the memories that we have and the stories that we share.

Robin and Larry Tango

September 22, 2007

Trisha, Eric, And Heather,
Larry and I would like to leave a word or two about Sean for you. Although we only knew your son Sean so briefly we only know that the glow on his face when we ran into him the day he introduced us to his sister Heather what a proud and loving young man he was when it came to his family and his little girl Mia. He told me himself how" he loved his family and how he knows they loved him" knowing this was said by your son, I hope it will bring your family some peace in your hearts that he knew you loved him and he loved you in return. We hope we all can remain friends Sean must have brought a lot of people together. Our deepest sympathy to you all !! Robin and Larry Tango

Rachel Guajardo Webre

September 17, 2007

Ms. Tricia, Mr. Eric and Heather-
I can't imagine what you are going through right now. I hope there is some comfort in knowing how much Sean was loved and how much he will be missed by everyone who knew him. In my mind, he will always be a sweet, funny, mischievous kid, and I just cannot believe he is gone. I am truly sorry for your loss.

Louis Strecker

September 13, 2007

Eric, Trisha, and Heather, I would like to offer my condolences. Your family is in my prayers.

Enjoying the afternoon

September 12, 2007

A favorite place

September 12, 2007

Playing in the rain

September 12, 2007

Lauren Savage

September 9, 2007

Sean is one of the sweetest people I have ever met. He was always looking out for me and my friends, which I admired. He is truley missed.

Lisa Negrotto

September 3, 2007

I will always think of Sean smiling and laughing with Mia and how happy her daddy made her. His memory is alive in Mia's bright eyes and beaming smile, I see it every time I look at her. There is no one else like Sean, no one so funny, kind, and genuine as he. He will be missed.

BILL HAZELWOOD

September 3, 2007

TRISHA, ERIC, NO WORDS CAN EXPRESS THE SORROW THAT MADGE AND I FEEL FOR YOUR LOSS. ONLY GOD CAN HEAL AND HE WILL IN TIME. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. BILL AND MADGE HAZELWOOD

Chuck Bourgeois

August 30, 2007

I just wanted to relay one of the many special stories that I have about Sean. We were about thirteen or fourteen years old and had gotten dropped off at Putt-Putt Golf, which used to be located on Veterans. It was our weekly hangout and the only place where we could shoot pool.

After reserving the only table for the night, we were just shooting around with some of the guys when this group of "high schoolers" walked in. One of them wanted to play and challenged our best player to a match. Of course, Sean told him to "rack 'em up." As they began to play, Sean quickly got the upper-hand, which kind of aggravated his opponent. After making a nice shot into the side pocket, the older guy protested saying Sean didn't call it. Even though it was a completely legal shot, Sean stepped aside and let his opponent shoot.

When Sean got back to the table, he was left with a virtually impossible shot. His ball was frozen to his opponent's ball and parked about a foot away from the corner pocket. Sean called a kick off of one rail, bank off of the other, his ball in the opposite corner. Sean got down on the cue and steadied himself with the concentration of a brain surgeon.

As Sean struck the cue, everyone stood in absolute astonishment as the ball followed the exact course Sean had just traced out with his stick. As the object ball sank in the pocket, everyone of the opponent's friends laughed histerically in his face as Sean quietly made the eight ball. The shot was so clean and amazing that his opponent, who was looking for any conceivable way to deny the shot and not be utterly embarrassed in front of his friends, just stood there stupified at the miracle he had just witnessed.

I have played in several leagues and many a pool hall. On top of this, I have watched countless hours of professional pool on television. TO THIS VERY DAY, THIS IS THE MOST UNBELIEVABLE SHOT I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY ENTIRE LIFE.

I feel this story helps illustrate the incredible spirit of one of my very best friends. Similar to the shot, Sean was also quite remarkable and special in nature. This is only one of the many funny stories of Sean that I will treasure for the rest of my life. In the upcoming weeks, I will try to write down a few more.

Dad, Mia, Aunt Deb & Sean in Mia's playhouse

August 28, 2007

Sean & Lauren

August 27, 2007

Sean & Kyle--St. Patrick's Day

August 27, 2007

Sean & Mia

August 27, 2007

Judy Berthelot

August 25, 2007

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

With deepest sympathy

ken and toby knevel

August 24, 2007

an old man wandering on the seaside amidst the wreckage and carnage of an ancient greek naval battle laments to the gods, “let something of value remain.” in sean’s incomprehensible death we also lament. such a loss - his genuine vulnerability, his ample good heartedness, a smile that beamed from ear to ear, those deep seated eyes that belied an intelligence that didn’t need to boast. was it a senseless loss? no - because of who he was, is, became. his love for us, ours for him, his daughter, mia. these help negate the pain, the sorrow. yes, thankfully, “something of value remains."

Pauline Medlin

August 23, 2007

Trisa & Eric,
You and all the family are in our prayers.
Our love to all of you,
Forest & Pauline

Chris & Heather Kapp

August 23, 2007

I am so sorry to hear about Sean's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Michael Danna Jr.

August 23, 2007

Dear Sean,I loved you like a brother and we had some of the best times of my entire life. I can't even begin to tell a story about our crew because there are just too many and it upsets me to think that there will not be any more. Ms. Trish, Mr. Eric, and Heather, If you ever need me I will be there, just call. Hope to keep in touch FOREVER, and I will truly miss you Sean Dessomes.........Mike D

Bo and Cheryl Richert

August 23, 2007

Eric,Tricia,Heather and Mia

A Message Of Heartfelt Sympathy In The Loss Of SEAN
No one else can understand the way you're feeling now,though family, friends and Mermories will help you
through somehow .....
But time and praying will ease in Sean's loss, for your sorrow may remain, but the love Sean left inside your hearts will take away the pain.
With Caring thoughts and our deepest sympathy Please take some confort in knowing we are praying and our thoughts are with you,everyday.

Carla Medlin Waldron

August 22, 2007

Love, prayers and our sincerest thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. God will hold you now.

Carla, Sam, Jon, Leigh and Gus Waldron

Erin Oswald Farrell

August 22, 2007

To the Dessommes Family,

My heart broke when I heard the news. I am sorry for your loss. I had been friends with Sean since way back at St. Benilde. Sean was one of the smartest, funniest, big-hearted people I knew. I will always remember him and all the fun times we had. I have been praying for Sean and his entire family. May God give you strength through this very difficult time. Sean is now happy and free of all pain. May you find peace and comfort in knowing he is your guardian angel forever.

Jimbo & Annette Breaux

August 21, 2007

Eric & Family, May God help ease your sorrow & pain. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. God Bless. Jimbo & Annette Breaux

Patsy Love Lassiter

August 21, 2007

sorry to hear of sean's passing....will think of you and hope that your memories of sean will comfort you........
Patsy Love Lassiter

Christi Riedel

August 20, 2007

Mr. Eric, Miss Trish and Heather,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. You all meant so much to me growing up. You were my second family. Sean was such a wonderful kid; full of spunk and always made me laugh. Please take console in knowing that your son has touched many lives. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,

Mike Rodriguez

August 20, 2007

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike Rodriguez & Diana Carrillo

Frances Bordelon

August 20, 2007

With sympathy.

Frances Bordelon

Greg & Stephanie Jones

August 20, 2007

Dear Heather & family, We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts.

Sean & Mia, Mia's 5th Birthday Party

August 19, 2007

Aaron, Forrest, Sean, Steph, Damien, Tabitha & Brian, cousins

August 19, 2007

Mom & Sean, Little Rock, March 2007

August 19, 2007

Sean, Aunt Deb & Uncle Jack, Thanksgiving

August 19, 2007

Sean & Dad, bonding!

August 19, 2007

Sarah, Craig, Elena and Taylor Nolte

August 19, 2007

Dear Tricia, Eric, and Heather,
We were so shocked and saddened by the news of Sean's passing. Please know that you are all in our thoughts each day. May time pass quickly until your hearts begin to heal and may you always feel his spirit within you.
Sincerely,

Mom, Sean, Heather, Mia & Beaux, City Park, 2006

August 19, 2007

Sean & Mia, Heather's Wedding, 2002

August 19, 2007

Ron, Heather, Mike & Sean, Heather's Wedding, 2002

August 19, 2007

Sean & Heather, Heather's Wedding, 2002

August 19, 2007

Sean and Mia in Arkansas, 2006

August 19, 2007

Mom, Dad, Heather and Sean

August 19, 2007

Seanand Rebecca

August 19, 2007

Sean and Mo-Maw

August 19, 2007

Sean and Kyle

August 19, 2007

Family at Heather's Reheasal Dinner, 2002

August 19, 2007

Lisa Pacaccio

August 18, 2007

We are deeply sorry for your loss our prayers are with you.

Joseph Pacaccio and The staff at Carmines Italian And Seafood Grill.

KARA ELDRIDGE

August 18, 2007

DEAR HEATHER AND FAMILY:
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. OUR HEARTS, THOUGHTS, AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING YOU NEED. THE ELDRIDGES

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