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Roneta
January 13, 2025
Travis, another year of your family and friends missing you. No one will ever forget you, you were a blessing to all who had the privilege of knowing you. Rest in peace.
Corinne O'Shea
January 15, 2024
Dearest Travis,
This coming week it will be 20 years since you have been gone. We have wonderful memories of you that we hold onto and never forget. We recently celebrated Connor´s wedding to Asia. It was a great day! You should have been out on the dance floor with all of us when they played "Gloria". It was always a big hit for us since we´ve played it at every celebration we have. We did this when Grandma was alive and dance and sing to it as loud as we can to honor her! Your Mom came to the wedding and we were all so happy that she was there to celebrate a happy time with us.
Rest in peace. We will always miss you and remember you.
Greatly missed and greatly loved. Love you always, Aunt Corinne
Roneta
January 14, 2024
Travis, it´s so hard to believe that it´s been twenty years since your passing. And in these twenty years, not for one day have you been forgotten by all who knew you. Keep your arms around your mom and dad, keep them safe and give them peace. Love, Roneta
Dave Reiter
January 14, 2023
As the years pass, I will always remember our relationship on the baseball field, loved coaching you. R.I.P.
Coach Dave
Corinne O'Shea
January 13, 2023
Dearest Travis, Next week on the 17th it will be 19 years since you passed away while only 19 years old! Life has gone on but all we have of you are the memories we made with you for 19 years. There are many but we all wish we could have made more memories and spent many more years with you. Your Dad is now a Papa and is happy to be in that role. He´s loving the time he spends with his precious granddaughter, KYA. She is his blessing and what a blessing she is!! Next week on the 17th we will be in NJ celebrating the 19 years of your life with many friends and family. You will never ever be forgotten. We will continue to live our memories and to share many more with others. I miss you so much. RIP Travis - much love to you always, Aunt Corinne
Corinne O'Shea
January 13, 2022
Dearest Travis, It´s coming on 18 years since you´ve been gone. Eighteen years does not , and will never, erase any memories of you. The memories we have don´t leave when someone passes....it seems they get stronger and more frequent. Christmas was a few weeks ago and I was looking at pictures of you, Sean and Christopher of the Christmas eves we spent together for so many years. The three of you were the 3 partners in crime...ripping wrapping paper as fast as you could. Nineteen years of memories with you and such beautiful memories. How blessed were we to have that time? I wish you could see the two new babies we added to our family this year. Michael, was born in April - Christopher´s son. And Kya made your father a PAPA in June. He´s so thrilled! But there´s no denying that we all miss you so much and wish you were here to celebrate the love and joy that these babies have brought to us. I love you very much - miss you forever. RIP my dear nephew, Love you, Aunt Corinne
John Della Pesca
January 17, 2021
Hey Mooch,
My goodness, 17 years. We attended your memorial service today Mike Dell, Tanya and myself, Coach Heits sent his love to you with us. We saw your family today as well which is always comforting.
You are always on my mind. The brotherhood that was shared was so strong that it permeates through all that life has to throw at you.
Amidst all of the successes and failures, I always try to make you proud of me. I try to live up to the code that we established between our friendship.
My children know our stories well (not all of them of course LoL) so your legacy lives on through generations and the generations to come. When I tell them of our friendship, you see their eyes get bigger because the stories are so grand, it’s almost unbelievable. When I see them interact with their friends, I watch them try to emulate those qualities.
I am forever blessed that you have stayed in my heart on this journey. I could have never done it without you. You and I are, and will forever be “blood brothers”
I love you my dearest friend
Visit me often and I’ll continue to talk to you as a best friend would. We only part , to meet again
Your brother
John Della Pesca
January 13, 2021
Travis, after all these years, no one will ever forget you! What a blessing you were in life and still are to the people who knew you especially your mom and dad! You'll be in the hearts of many always! Roneta
Corinne O'Shea
January 13, 2021
Dear Travis,
It’s coming on 17 years this weekend that you passed. Hard to imagine what has changed in that time....so much. So many others have joined you in heaven. Grandma and Papa who said that as the years went on since your passing that losing you didn’t get better...they felt that with each passing year they missed you more and got harder and harder for them to bear. Last year we lost Uncle Al; this year Aunt Theresa. I don’t think you can imagine what has changed in 17 years but I doubt anyone could foresee the world we live in today. Papa always said “it’s a different world but even he could not not imagine what is going on.
Your dad is going to be a grandfather this summer. A baby girl for Connor and Asia! Christopher and Lauren are expecting a baby boy in April. Please watch over them and pray that these two babies will sent to this world safely. We all think of you every day and talk about you frequently. People that never met you know all about you now with all the memories we have shared with them. RIP dear Travis. Please continue to watch over and carry your Mom and Dad to stay well. Miss you forever - never to be forgotten.
Much love to you
Aunt Corinne
John Della pesca
January 17, 2020
Hey buddy, my dearest friend
Today is 16 years. I think of you daily and our wonderful friendship. I can always remember our adventures together and reflect that I could not have asked for a better friend to experience those life events with.
Our stories are the most beautiful memories that could be shared between 2 people that loved each other very much. I can't not think of my life with out you in it. Even now, I always feel you with me, every step of the way, every failure and success, you are a part of it.
I love you deeply and am thankful to have shared our sincere bond as brothers.
God bless you and your family as you are always in my prayers. We only part, to meet again
John della pesca
Corinne O'Shea
January 16, 2020
Dearest Travis, Hard to imagine that tomorrow will be 16 years since you've been gone. You are thought of and loved every single day since. I think of you every day and wonder what your life would be like since and now. I'm sure you would have continued being a beautiful, thoughtful and much loved nephew. I miss you very much and appreciate all the memories that I have of happy times spent with you. I hope you have been reunited with your grandmother's and with Papa who missed you so much as well. RIP Trav. Continue watching over Mom and Dad and bless them with continued strength.
Love you forever. Never forgotten!
Joyce Gugino
August 19, 2019
Yesterday your mom was strong Travis as she sang Happy Birthday to your Grandfather, Jim. A special Birthday of 100 years old. You're missed everyday Trav, but especially on days like that where we so many family members and friends showed up to celebrate. I know you were with your grandma watching over your mom and dad. Love you Trav! Cousin, Joyce
JoJo
September 6, 2017
so sorry for your loss, happy 33rd birthday to your Travis*
Corinne O'Shea
September 6, 2017
Happy 33 birthday Travis. Hope you're partying with your grandmothers and Papa. Miss you as always - I often think what your life would have been like - I think you'd probably be married with children now. Rest In Peace. Love always, Aunt Corinne
Giovanni Maltese
January 18, 2015
There are no words that can describe the devastation one goes thru when a loved one passes on... To leave us so early only deepens the sorrow! The mental pain doesn't gets better as time says, time heals all wounds! Those of you/us who having lost a dear one, know !
January 23, 2014
Travis-
I can not get over the fact that you have been gone for 10 years. I went to church with Mike Dell and Coach Alberque and said a prayer for you. I spoke to Johnny Dell on the phone all the way from home to church. He wanted to be there as well. I know you are there watching over us though. I feel like you are there sometimes helping me see the positive side of people and situations. You were always so positive and always smiling. I think of you often and every time I see some of the guys we always tell stories. Please continue to look over your mom, dad, and family. As I watch my girls get older, I can't imagine how much they miss you. Please keep sending me those signs that you are there. Thank you. I miss you #9.
Coach Heits
Joan Fragala
January 21, 2014
Hi Sweetheart,
It is hard to believe that you have not been here for 10 years. This number really puts a decade in perspective because so many things have happened and you were missed at all of the happy occasions. Although 10 tears have gone by your presence on earth is as strong as the day you were born. The happy memories and thoughts I have of you have brought me through this devastating experience. The support of so many friends and family members have been angels without wings. You are our angel and please keep your signs coming. Give everyone who has left us a hug and always know that you are the light of my life. I miss you so much it hurts. God Bless my angel. Love, Mom
January 19, 2014
10 years seem like forever but it was only yesterday in my mind of having the fun of coaching you. I honor and remember you every year when we announce the Travis Fragala award at all sports. Wish todays kids were all like you, miss you,
Caoch Dave Reiter
john della pesca
January 17, 2014
Hey Brother,
Talked about you all day today, people called to share the memories. I miss you, i love you. STATES!!!
love jdell
Roneta
January 17, 2014
Travis, ten years have passed and you are still loved and thought of by so many people. Much love is sent to you and your parents today and always.
Adam Baeira
January 17, 2014
Travis,
It has been 10 years since, and not a day goes by where I don't think of you. A lot of time has gone by as we get older but the memories that we all have with you will never be forgotten. We continue to tell stories of you when all of us guys get together. Please continue to look over your parents, brothers, and all of us that love you. We love you very much!
Love,
Bear
john della pesca
February 1, 2013
Hey Brother,
just wanted you to know, that we love you and talk about you often. i love you buddy.
jdell
Joan Fragala
January 21, 2013
RIP Michael O"Shea. You were taken to soon. Watch over your family who has a difficult road ahead. You were truly a wonderful human being for always being there for others. Please give Trav a hug from all of us. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Gone but not forgotten. Joan
January 20, 2013
Trav, your missed more with each passing day. Me and your Mom dont need reminders of our tragic day. Your missed every minute of every day.
The comfort I have is that I know your watching over us.
Connor is a freshman at BCC and Dylan is now 17 and ready to turn a new page on his journey.
The nine years have given me an opportuinty to get to know your goombah's. I have grown close to them and I love them as you did.I look forward to their calls and our get togethers , when Im with them I feel close to you and I know you were so loved by them.
The years havent dulled our pain and me and your Mom miss you so much , we cant wait until were together again.Please continue to look over your Brothers for I know they still feel the pain as I do.
I will talk to you soon as I make my Sunday visit to the cemetery. I hope you like the flowers I bring you.
Love,
Dad
Joan Fragala
January 18, 2013
Hi Sweetheart,
It is hard to believe that you have been gone 9 years. Each year has not dulled the pain of losing you. I still ask why and never seem to have an answer other than God needed you more. Trav, you were such a blessing in my life and this is why it is so hard without you. Macho was saying "Trav" all morning yesterday. He does say your name everyday, but yesterday he was extremely vocal. Missing you more each day. Love you #9 my pride and my joy today and forever.
Love, Mom
i
Dave Reiter
January 18, 2013
Its been a reminder as the calendar turns to this day, that you always bring back special thoughts to me, and wish you were here to help me coach the kids of tomorrow. You are missed and remembered
January 18, 2013
#9-
You were on my mind all day yesterday. I know you are looking down and smiling on all of us. I can't believe how long its been. As my girls get older and I become closer with them, my heart aches for your mom and dad. Give them strength. I love you Trav.
Coach
Mike Dell
January 17, 2013
Mooch,
Just wanted to say hi and let you know not a day goes by that I don't think about you and your family. I was just laughing to myself about our Florida trip we took back In the day and all the inside jokes we still have. I miss you and love you with all my heart.
JOAN FRAGALA
December 2, 2012
Hi Sweetheart,
I think of you everyday and you are always on my mind and even more now that the holiday season is coming fast. I ordered your wreath yesterday which makes me think of all the trees we decorated and all the Christmas dinners we had and every Christmas morning we shared. The holidays do not have the same meaning any more since you are not here to share them with us. When you were alive I could never understand why this time of year would be depressing for anyone because there was so much joy sharing it with you, but now I know WHY! Trav you have know idea how much I miss you and love you and wish you were here. Life goes on for everyone which is the way it should be, but you not being here has changed my world as I knew it. I love you and miss you Trav more each day. Waking up on Christmas morning????? I look forward to your signs which is what I live for. Love you more today than yesterday. Merry Christmas!! Love, Mom
John Della Pesca
November 30, 2012
Mooch,
I had a dream about you last night. I miss you buddy. You were such a good friend to me. I think about you often. STay and touch with me and visit me often.
love you bro
john dell
Corinne O'Shea
October 25, 2011
Dearest Travis,
I am sorry I haven't written for awhile. I have seen both Mom and Dad's entries lately, and it reminded me that I have been remiss in writing to you. Thank you so much for the sunshine you brought to Sean and Shannon's wedding. As you know, the day started out rainy, dreary and ugly. And this was in Califoria where the sun is always shining. About an hour or so before the ceremony (it was outside) the sun came out and the clouds disappeared and it was a beautiful day. I know that you were there making the sun shine on such a wonderful ocassion. Travis, you were missed so much!! The wedding was beautiful and Connor and Dylan were there and had a great time. You would have had a great time as well. Do you miss us as much as we miss you? I hope that you see us and know that you are always in our hearts and forever in our thoughts. Thank you also for looking out for Papa when he was so sick recently. Don't know what happened to him, maybe it was the flight to or from California but he was so sick and in the hospital for twelve days after. He seems to be a little better now - and we hope each day that he will get better. Well, Travis - I miss you and will love you always. Continue to watch over us and take care of all of our other family members with you. Love, Aunt Corinne
October 23, 2011
Hi Sweetheart,
Just needed to let you know how much I love you and know that you are always there for me. Thanks for your sign the other day it could not have come at a better time, but you knew that. I saw one of the St.Anne's mom's today, and others from those days at the street fair. This is when I know life is not fair. You should be here! You are so missed Trav. I miss just being able to talk to you, watch you bounce up the stairs, say something cute and make me laugh!!!! I love you sweetheart. Give Grandma a kiss for me. I miss you mom, but I know you and Trav are together and this is my only peace. Love you both!!
Mom
Jody Fragala
October 19, 2011
Travis, Its been awhile since I wrote here. But my heart breaks everyday for the loss of you. I speak to you daily and I know your watching over us. Nothing can replace what we had , you gave me strength and the courage to face anything that came my way.
I miss you and love you so much , Dad
Joyce Gugino-Slaughter
March 18, 2011
Hi Travis,
Just a random day and you entered my mind. I can't believe that 7 years have passed. It doesn't seem real. Time keeps moving along, but as we lose those we love, the days are not as bright. I can't believe it has been 30 years since my parents have passed away....so long ago, yet it feels like just yesterday. Aunt Santa too, 18 years! I know that all of you are taking care of each other and some day we will be together again. You will never be forgotten and are truly missed. xo
Cousin Joyce
January 21, 2011
Trav-
I can not believe it has been 7 years. I still remember hiding your car from you after football practice one night. Probably something your coach should not have done, but you were such a special kid. I know you are smiling down on all of us with that awesome smile. I miss you #9.
Coach Heits
betsy lerner
January 19, 2011
Thinking of you Jody as you mark another year of Travis' passing.
Take care.
Betsy.
January 14, 2011
Dearest Travis, On Monday, 1/17/11, it will be seven years that you have been gone. Hard to believe - it seems each year it comes faster and faster. There is not a day that goes by that you are not in my thoughts. I miss you today as I did before and hope that you are resting in peace. So much has changed in the past seven years - we have lost more family members but the feelings that I felt seven years ago, I still feel today. Such a loss - a tragedy - nothing is the same - you are missed by so many - Rest in peace my nephew, I love you.
Aunt Corinne
Corinne O'Shea
September 13, 2010
Sept. 13, 2010 Dearest Travis, I tried to send you a birthday wish on your birthday, but, for some reason I could not get on this site. I remember you always - not just on your birthday or other ocassions, but, always. I went out to dinner with Dad, Mom, Grandpa Cuccio, Grandma and Joan and Phil and your brothers on Sept. 6 your birthday. We toasted you and shared a piece of cheesecake as well as memories of you. Nothing replaced the time we spent with you. It helps to be together but a link is missing. Love you always, Aunt Corinne
Jon Heitmann
September 12, 2010
Trav-
Happy Birthday buddy (9/9). I know you are looking down on all of us and smiling that infamous smile. I miss you and think of you often.
-Coach
jody Fragala
September 12, 2010
Dear Travis,
We celebrated your birthday the other night 9/9. Its never easy anymore for me and your Mom. We miss you so much with each passing day. Life goes on around us.
Our love is so strong as is our suffering of your Loss.. I love you Trav.
Your brothers Dylan & Connor are getting , their both in HS now. They to miss you and we always talk about our 2 on 2 football games and whiffle ball games.
We love you so and I will as always look forward to our meeting again.
Giants Start the season today , keep a look out for them ...
LOve always ,
Dad
September 10, 2010
Hi Sweetheart,
Happy Birthday in heaven my angel.I can't believe you would have been 26. Talking with some of your friends we all agree you probably would have been in law enforcement. You would have made a great cop. We celebrated your 26th birthday with toasts and memorable stories. The consensus is that it never gets easier because you are so missed. I love you Trav and I miss you more each day. Life goes on but everything has a little less sunshine because you are not here to share or enjoy it with. God Bless My 26 year old Angel. Love and Miss you.
Mom, xoxoxox
Dave Reiter
January 19, 2010
As I prepare for the 2010 baseball season I once again think of the fun we had those two summers of baseball. I wish there were kids like you around.
miss you buddy
Joan Fragala
January 18, 2010
Hi Sweetheart,
Yesterday was the 6th anniversary of your passing. The time frame was identical to 2004 and it was very difficult not to relive the nightmare over and over again. Trav, you are missed everyday. On this day you brought many of us together again to honor you and your memory. It is difficult for everyone because a piece of each of us went with you. We still ask why you and how unfair it is that you had to leave us. It is sad to think we will never share any more of life's experiences with you. Trav I hope you are in a better place and I pray for that every day. God Bless you my angel and thank you for being all around me. You were truly a god sent.
Love, Mom
xoxoxo
January 17, 2010
Trav-
Thinking of you today. Your smile and laugh is something I remember and miss. I hope you are looking down and smiling on us all.
You are missed today and always.
Coach Heits
January 15, 2010
Dearest Travis,
On Sunday it will be 6 years that you left us. I cannot believe that six years have passed so quickly - sometimes it seems a life time ago that you were with us and other times it seems like yesterday. Whatever feels like it is not the same as having you with us.
I am going to New Hampshire today with Uncle Tim, Christopher and Alyssa and I know that on Sunday, as always, our thoughts will be filled with memories of you.
Rest in peace our special angel - Love you always, Aunt Corinne
Corinne O'Shea
September 6, 2009
September 6, 2009
Dearest Travis,
Today is your birthday - 25 years!!!! I am here in California with Christopher visiting Sean and Shannon. The weather has been beautiful and I have enjoyed myself visiting them, however, today, your birthday is filled with sadness and deep longing for what could have been if you were still here.
I spoke to Dad this morning, knowing that today would be difficult for him, I wanted to let him know that my thoughts and prayers are with him and that even though I cannot even phathom his pain, I share it deeply - I hear it in his voice and know that he and your mom must have so much strength to carry on as they do. This is not a life that anyone would want - to have lost a child. The worst possible thing that could ever happen. My heart breaks for them all the time.
Well, Travis - I hope you are celebrating with Grandma Cuccio and Uncle Chuck and that Uncle Angelo as well. This week, Papa lost his only living sibling and is very sad. I hope that you are welcoming him in heaven with you.
Rest in peace - my loving nephew,
Love as always,
Aunt Corinne
Aunt Lori
September 6, 2009
Dear Travis,
Today is your birthday and we would have been celebrating your 25th here on Earth with us. I know that you are in heaven celebrating with your grandma and all of the angels up there with you. How we wish you were here with us, but even though we can't understand it, I know God must have needed you there in heaven with Him. Ahna has pictures of you and carries them in her notebook and journal and I know that gives her strength. She talks of you often and as we all do, she misses you greatly.
Today the sun is shining and it is an amazingly beautiful day. I know that you and God are up in heaven saying "well what would you expect, it's Travis' birthday, of course it is beautiful!" -- I see you in the beauty of the flowers blooming and in the smile in your brother's eyes when they are laughing. Your Mom and Dad miss you so very much as we all do.
Papa is still getting into arguements at Shop-Rite and still drives way too fast, but at 85, there's no changing him now! Uncle Paul still loves to eat and his conversations are always laced with food related commentary. He always talks about how when you were little, he and your Dad went out to dinner with you and you ordered Broccile Rabe -- at probably all but 5 years old. Well, I am going to thinking of you today as always; about all of the fun times, but mostly I am going to thank God for all of the wonderful years that we did have you here with us even though it was far to short,and thank God for keeping you with Him up in heaven.
Football season is starting, so I am sure you have a team of angels lined up and ready to start the fall season!!!
We love you and miss you -- as always, watch over your Mom and Dad and know how much everyone loves you and misses you .....
Love,
Aunt Lori
September 6, 2009
Dear Trav,
Today we celebrate your 25 birthdays. Beleive me its not the way we should be celebrating.There will be No cake or candles to blow out. No hugs that I miss so much. We will not be playing touch football with Dylan & Connor.
we will be trying to make the best of a day that at one time was such fun but now is a day that our tears wont stop.
We will laugh at our memories of your never ending smile. Of all the laughs we had together and remembering all the Trav stories.
I miss you so much Trav. I cant make sense of why this had to happen. I just put one foot in fton tof the other everyday to get by.
I will bring you baloons and flowers today and sit and reflect on our time together.
Although our time was cut tragicaly short it ws a time full of Love, laughs and family.
I miss you and love you that mush more.
Im sure your smiling down on us and along with Grandma Cuccio and Uncle Chuck your having a little party up there.
Love always,
Dad
ahna lanfranchi
September 4, 2009
hey trav !
i miss you sooooo much ! i pray everyday and your always in my prayers. Ive hit a little bump in my life and I'm getting help now for it. I know that you are watching down on me and I feel so blessed to have you as my cousin. You were such an AMAZING athlete; whenever I see a football game I always think of you. Connor and Dylan love you and miss you so much. You did such an amazing job as a big brother. Trav, i miss you more than words can describe. I will ALWAYS love you and pray for you. You are the best cousin ever. I loved spending every minute I had with you and I miss eating macaronis with you at Grandmas. Your heaven's best angel. I love you so much & miss you.
I LOVE YOU !
your cousin, Ahna
Love,
Joyce Gugino-Slaughter
August 5, 2009
Dear Travis,
I finally got back to New Jersey, after 9 years of not seeing our family. Had a wonderful time visiting with your mom, your Grandpa Jim and my brother, Anthony. We talked about you Trav and tried to fight back the tears. We know that your Grandmother, Joan is watching over you. You are in our thoughts everyday and our family is strong and close. No matter where we are in our lives, we are always close! We love you Travis and as your birthday approaches, we will light a candle for you and know that you are celebrating your eternal life with all of the family members that are keeping you safe! xo
Your cousin,
Joyce
betsy lerner
June 6, 2009
When I first met you, Jody, my dear brother, John, had died the year before.
I thought when my brother died, that one tragedy per family was enough and the horror of my brother's death still pains me to this day.
Last Tuesday, my little sister, Leslie, died and yet another horror has hit my family.
I simply cannot believe it. We are in disbelief.
I look at my parents who have now outlived not one, but two of their offspring and I just can't imagine how they will even begin to recover.
How naive was I to think that one tragedy per family is the 'quota' and yet, once again, my family begins their journey through the long dark tunnel, we call grief.
Betsy.
Joyce Gugino (Slaughter)
January 15, 2009
Dear Travis,
I think of you often! I know that you and your grandmother are watching over our family, along with Aunt Santa, my parents and your great grandparents. You will always be missed and never forgotten!
A new year brings the anniversary of your passing and I ask that you blanket your parents on the 17th so that they can feel your warmth and you love!
You are missed & loved by all!
Your cousin,
Joyce
Jody Fragala
January 2, 2009
Travis,
Another year has passed and the ache in my heart is still great. When you lose a child nothing is ever the same. The worst part of my day is waking up for my nights are filled with dreams of you . When I awake I realize it was only a dream and the ache fills my heart.
I loved you more than life itself and I know you knew you were loved .
When I do things with your brothers Dylan & Connor we miss you so much . I often think how much better we would be with you here with us.
I know you were with grandma Cuccio and Uncle Chuck this Christmas but we missed you so much.
Dyaln turned 13 yesterday and next week Connor will be 15. They act like you more everyday and you will be proud to see how much they grew.
i will visit the cemetery today and we will talk like we always do.
I love you and miss you so much more and please watch over us all.
LOve Dad
Joan F
December 25, 2008
Hi Sweetheart,
I wanted to wish you and Grandma a Merry Christmas. Little did I know that Christmas of '03 would be the last Christmas we would ever spend together. I think of the 19 Xmases we celebrated. I remember the one time you, Grandma and me went and cut down our own tree. Everyone was special, but now there are no more trees and no gifts to make you smile. Waking up on Christmas morning will never be the same because now I go to the cemetery to wish you a Merry Xmas and there is no joy in that. Life brings about so many changes, but one thing remains constant and that is the heartache of missing you. Trav I hope you and Grandma are listening the the choir of angels and celebrating in heaven. Life will never be the same and neither will Christmas. Thank you for always being at my side and watching over me. I know you are all around me. I love you Trav and miss you more that you will ever know. I know one day we will be together again. I love you sweetheart. Love and kisses to grandma, Remi, and my beloved son.
My love and prayers are with you always.
MOM
XOXOXOX
christina della pesca-palmieri
October 27, 2008
hello there sweet angel,
we miss you so much. john's wedding was such a joyous day, but there was some hurt too. thank you for always watching over him, you know you would have been right there by his side. it was so nice to see your parents. your dad took a picture with all of the football guys, i will bring it to the cemetery for you. i had your #9 angel pinned on the inside of my dress, just like i did for my wedding.
please watch over our baby, i went for a check up and the heartbeat was gone. 13 weeks. it was the day after john's wedding. it was awful. i know now a glimpse of what your parents deal with everyday. im so sad it takes me all the power in the world to get out of bed. i was in the e.r. for 15 hours. please pray for marc and i.
life goes on, but not without sadness and tears.
i love you little brother,
christina
John Della Pesca
October 12, 2008
Hey brother,
well at last my day has come. Im getting married to Cassie today. Again, i feel compelled to write to you and let you know how my life is going. I miss you everyday and know you would have been right by my side today. please continue to watch over me as a good friend does, and i will continue to pray for you and your family.
I love you brother,
John Dell
Patty Fitzgerald
October 1, 2008
Hi Trav,
This is a very belated birthday note. You know me and my fickle computer. Works for a while then goes into outer space for a few months.
Hope your birthday was full of heavenly love, grace, 24 candles and your Grandma Joan.
There isn't a day that goes by I do not think of you or hear your voice.
Love and hugs as always,
Patty Fitzgerald and family
Terri
September 9, 2008
Hey Trav,
Sept 6 came and went with saddness in our hearts. How I wish you were here with us to honor you on your 24th birthday. I know we will all be together again and send my love until that day comes.
Love Terri
Corinne O'Shea
September 6, 2008
Happy 24th Birthday, Dear Travis.
You should be here to celebrate the 24th anniversary of your birth, but, we know that will never happen.
Thought of you are with me always and most especially today - I remember the first phone call announcing your birth - seeing you for the first time - sharing so many memories and times with you - missing you forever, Love always,
Aunt Corinne
Jody Fragala
September 5, 2008
Dear Travis,
This Saturday we will be celebrating you 24th birthday. When I should be shopping for a gift I spend my time on your memoriam for the paper.
Our world was shattered forever when you past and the pieces can’t ever be put together. No matter how hard I try to become whole again the job is always incomplete.
As a Father i was blessed to have such a wonderful son that grew to be such a fine young man that i was and still am most proud of ... you validated me as father and a person and you brought us some much joy.
We will be celebrating your life this Saturday.
We will have a toast in your honor but you will be missed.
I will bring you fresh flowers this Saturday as I always do but this time it will hurt a little more.
I miss you so much my baby and please watch over your brothers Dylan & Connor for they miss you terribly as well...
Forever in my heart,
Dad
Corinne O'Shea
August 15, 2008
Hi Travis,
It has been awhile since I have spoken to you - believe me, it is not because I have forgotten you - I never could, it is just that time has a way of escaping and before we know it is has flown by us. Time does not make anything easier - especially when you miss someone as much as we all miss you.
A few weeks ago, Grandma and Papa celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. As much as they were excited to be together with the family, Grandma said to me "I am happy that we are all going to be together but it isn't the same without Travis". That day we went to the cemetary and Grandma spoke to you and told you how much she misses you and will be missing you so much as we got together to celebrate such a wonderful ocassion. We did spend sometime that day at the cemetary - Alyssa, Grandma and I. Sean surprised Grandma and Papa by flying home to be with them and as exciting as that was for them, your presence was without a doubt was missed so much!!!
Before we left NJ we (Sean, Christopher, Uncle Tim, Alyssa and myself) went to the cemetary again to visit you.
Recently, Alyssa went through all my pictures of the past 30 years and sorted them for me to be put in photo books - there were so many pictures of you - times that you were here, times that you and Sean and Christopher dressed up like action figures, the time Dad, Uncle Tim, Sean, Christopher and you went to the Statue of Liberty. Remember Dad climbing up the steps with his neck brace on? So many memories - never to be forgotten, always missed and loved for eternity -
Love forever,
Aunt Corinne
DAVID REITER
August 15, 2008
just wanted to let you know we honored another young man from Fair Lawn All Sports as being a fine athlete and fine human being and one who most resembles your time with All Sports. Each year its my honor to remember you, and this year Dad and the boys helped me make the presentation.
Fair Lawn (and me) miss ya,
Jody Fragala
August 14, 2008
travis ,
Just wanted to say I LOve you ..
DAD
TERRI
May 29, 2008
TRAV,
YOU'VE BEEN ON MY MIND ALOT LATELY. EVERYTIME I GO TO THE CEMETARY I TRY TO STOP BY AND SAY HELLO. MY MOM AND DAD ARE WITH YOU NOW AND I HOPE THAT YOU'VE ALL BECOME AQUAINTED. I KNOW THAT DANNY HAS GOTTEN TOGETHER WITH YOUR MOM AND YOU DAD FROM TIME TO TIME AND ALWAYS ENJOYS HIS TIME SPENT WITH THEM. THEY MISS YOU TERRIBLY AS WE ALL DO BUT I KNOW WE WILL ALL BE TOGETHER AGAIN AND WHAT A PARTY THAT WILL BE. I LOVE YOU TRAV.GOD BLESS YOU.
Jody Fragala
April 3, 2008
Travis ,
I miss you so much more with each passing day . The pain doesnt stop , the heart ache is constant. I miss you so much baby ...
Just want to let you know that your brotherss both are doing well ..Dyan has been modeling and he has an appearance on NBC sit com 30 Rock ..Connor is getting taller and leaner he had an excellent basketball season and I expect alot form him this baseball season . Dylan is on two baseball teams already and a third just called me to recruite him .
You would of enjoyed playing with them and helping me coach ..they miss you so ..when we talk about the good old days you can see the sadness come over them .Trav your in our hrearts and minds every day . We love you and miss you so ..
Thanks for what you did for me this week ..
Love ,
Dad
Connor's Communion
Karen Rega
January 17, 2008
Dear Travis,
It is unbelievable that you have been gone for four years and it is even more unbelievable that you are gone at all! Please know that you are so greatly missed by everyone! Connor and Dylan really miss you and we talk about you every day. Your dad had a huge, framed picture of you made for them and every time we enter their room we say hello to you. Connor just bought Jordan sneakers with #9 on them. They're white, red and black and pretty awesome! Sorry we couldn't be at your mass today, but we were certainly thinking of you, as always.
It's really amazing that sometimes both Connor and Dylan make a certain facial expression and they look exactly like you when you were that age. Connor's becoming such a wonderful young man and has facial hair. Dylan is still Dylan, my little comedian and daredevil! They are both great athletes and I know you are at every game watching. We just want you to know how much we all miss you and please take care of your Grandma for Mom. Thank you also for coming through when I went to see John Edward in NY. You really proved to me that you are still here with us.
We miss you so much!
(www.travisfragala.net)
Love, Karen, Michael, Connor and Dylan
betsy lerner
January 17, 2008
thinking of you guys today...
Christina Della Pesca
January 17, 2008
Hello my sweet angel,
Today is most definitely the worst day of my life. I truly cannot believe that it has been 4 years since we all got the awful news. All I can say is that we miss you terribly, and not a day goes by that we do not think of you.
I am so sorry that I was not able to be at the mass for you this morning. Not being at St Anne's anymore really makes it difficult. I know Michael was going to come and represent all of us.
It is so hard with all of the wedding plans, because I know that you would have been soooo involved with the whole thing.
Please continue to send us signs, you always seem to know when they are needed. WE love you, more than you will ever know!!! You will forever and always be in our hearts!
All of our love,
Tanya, Christina, Mike, and John
Joan Fragala
December 29, 2007
Hi Sweetheart, Hi Mom
It is Christmas past, which I am thankful for. Not having you here or grandma was another Xmas I couldn't wait to be over.Another new year to ring in with the same fatefull day of Jan. 17th and Nov 1st welcome to my world. It is always hard to say Merry Christmas or Happy New Year since you left us. I'm writing to you now because it has always been difficult before time so I chose to do it after the Holidays. My only saving grace for this season was that you at least had grandma with you! I hope that the two of you had a wonderful reunion, because I know how much grandma missed you for the last four years. I know for all her suffering she is in a better place and what more could make her happier than to see you again. I knew grandma wanted to go and my only regret is that I didn't tell her to give you a big hug and kiss for me. But I know that she would do that for me anyway because in all our conversations about you we would just cry and ask why. Trav all I can say is thank you for the signs. Thank you for being my son and thank you for being the person you were in this life. This life that is a constant test, a life that makes us deal with such heartache, a life that is a constant struggle. In your short time here all I can say is that you mastered them all. I can only hope that I can be half the person you were. You made it look so ease. How did you know how to do it? How could you have known so much so young? I can only hope to live as your example.Dillon gave me the best gift on all a Christmas card that exemplified your lasting impression on him which showed in the card he gave me on Chirstmas eve. For one thing your father has been blessed with Dillon and Conner and I too have been blessed because you will live on in them. Now that you and Grandma are together gives me peace that you have the closest person to you than your Dad and me and that is such a blessing. I know now that grandma will take care of you for me and you will take care of each other. God Bless the both of you and one day we will all be together. I love you sweetheart and I love you mom, and I miss the both of you. The void here is bigger, but the void of those you love gets smaller in heaves gate. My love always to YOU and Grandma. May God Bless both of you and my prayers are with both of you FOR EVER.
Love, Mom, and your daughter
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Jody Fragala
December 13, 2007
Dear Travis ,
Another Christmas is upon us and our hearts still ache .This Holiday you will have Grandma Cuccio with you . Gradma Fragala just got out of the hospital and is doing well thanks to our guardian angel.
This is supposed to be the time of joy and happiness but for me all of that was taken away on Jan.17th 2004.
Your brothers are both doing well , we won the traveing 13yr.old Cerbo fall league both Connor and Dylan were key players even though Dylan is only 11.
there both playing basketball now and Dylan has been modeling . if he picks up his grades his school will get him his working papers which he needs for they wanthim for some kid TV shows. Connor spends most nights riding his bike , he has lost some weight,got tall and looks great.
I apologize for not writing to you for the pain is always present . I will try to enjoy the Holidays for I know thats what you would like.
I will talk to you this week when I go to the cemetery.
I love you so and miss you that much more .
Love always ,
Dad
Dee
September 9, 2007
I'm sorry I'm a few days late, but happy birthday, Trav!
I miss you a lot, and I have been thinking of you. I went to see you on the 31st, and I'm sure I'll head back soon. I want to visit you as much as possible before I move, and have a couple hour drive back up here -- so you know I won't be coming back very often.
I was talking about you just yesterday, and I was saying that sometimes I feel as if I accepted how young you were when you died -- or that you died in general -- it would mean it was okay. Maybe you wouldn't want anyone to think it wasn't okay, now that you're gone.
I got some hope the other day, in a kind of weird way. Hope's brother, who is 23, was in a bad car accident visiting his girlfriend's parents in Montana. Well, at one point he was "clinically dead", and that was that. By some miracle he "woke up", which is so odd to say, but he regained consciousness, and was talking about the experience he had. He said that he saw this extremely bright light, but it wasn't like looking into the sun...it wasn't a pain like that is. He said he heard something being said, but it wasn't in English, he just understood what it meant, and what he heard was "everything will be okay". He said that someone, aka. Jesus told him that he had to go back, and that it wasn't his time. He was upset, saying he didn't want to go back down, and he stayed for a bit. He asked questions, but then found out that he already had the answers (a classic story), and he HAD to go back to Earth, and was told that he was loved very much, and he was pushed back down and into his body. He says now that he would rather be dead, and that everything feels so loving and genuine up there and not so harsh and FAKE like down here. Hearing that made me hope your journey to Heaven was like that. I have hope that you are up there because you should be -- and if you belonged here on Earth, then you would be. I hope you are happy, and I hope that one day I can know that for sure.
Well Trav, I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday, and tell you what I was thinking.
I miss you Travis! <3
Love,
September 7, 2007
happy birthday to my best friend...my brother i never had...my travie...
i know im a day late, but i know you know i talked and thought about you the whole day...just like the day before that and today.
you are a part of my heart trav...i wish more then anything you were here so i could come pick you up behind cvs...you know what i mean ;) our secret.
love you a million times over...miss you is an understatement.
all my love
ash
Jackie
September 6, 2007
Happy Birthday Travis!!!! hope your having a great 23rd in Heaven and I know you are! its crazy how many years have gone by without you. i miss you so much down here. I think of you every minute of everyday my baby...and to put my feelings into words is impossible. I know your always watching me and protecting me as my angel from up above. Today would have been our 5 years and 5 months anniversary...wow! i know we would have made it that far, because that is how strong our relationship was and to be with anyone else knowing what I am missing out on now still kills me. I love you and miss you so much and I wish the best to you up there....rest in peace my love <3
I LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER!!!
-lil mu
Corinne O'Shea
September 6, 2007
September 6 - your birthday. I remember so well the day you were born. Your parents called with the great news that you had finally arrived. I remember so well that phone call - I lived in NJ at the time and was talking to them both on my phone - at the time we didn't have wireless phones so I was standing in the kitchen. So many dreams for you - at the time we thought we had a lifetime not some borrowed years. If we knew then that we would only have had you for such a short time, we would have tried to fit more times together in. I so regret that when you were here in Massachusetts at school that we didn't see you more often. Never can we get those days back. In my mind I relive those days and in my dreams you came often for dinner or just to stay and hang out with Sean and Christopher. They miss you so much as well. You should see Alyssa - she is a stunning, beautiful young woman. She is almost 15 now and a sophmore in high school. Remember how she would follow you around all the time - she had such a crush on you.
I think of you today as I do everyday. I wish I could be there with your parents today but Christopher will spend the evening with them as well as Grandma and Papa. They will celebrate your birth and as your mother said earlier without the candles.
Rest in peace, Travis, and always know that you are always in my heart - that cannot be taken away from me.
Love,
Aunt Corinne
christina della pesca
September 6, 2007
Hey there buddy,
Wishing you the happiest birthday in heaven! We all miss you terribly and could only hope that you are with all of the angels watching down on us.Help Mom and Dad be strong!!
Love you always,
big sis
September 6, 2007
Happy Birthday Trav! I know you are still smiling because no matter what was going on you always did. I still think about you often and remember your attitude about life. I know that we would have stayed in touch. I wish your parents stregth on this day and all the days. As my girls get older, I can't imagine life without them. Give your parents the strecth they need. Happy Birthday.
Coach Heits
Joan Fragala
September 5, 2007
Hi Sweetheart,
Happy 23rd Birthday in Heaven my beautiful son. I was just saying what would you be doing at 23. I think I said you would probably still be in college. You always said you were on the 7 year plan.lol But maybe not since you wanted to become a cop. You would have been a Dam good one. Maybe you and Kenny C would have been working together. School started again for everyone and when you were born it was the first day of school at Lodi, I'll never forget that. We always celebrated your birthday on Labor Day Weekend with your favorite ice cream cake, but the candles are no more. My birthday present to you can only be a wish that you are in a better place than we are. I hope the angels sing the most beautiful Happy Birthday song for you and everyone we know that is with you gives you all the hugs and kisses we can't. Trav I hope you know how much you are missed eveyday and especially on Sept. 6th. Please know that the day you came into this world was the best thing that ever happed to me and your Dad. You were a bundle of JOY and the 19 years we had with you were the best 19 years of our lives. The last 3yrs and almost 8 months have been the worst time of our lives. But we were blessed with 19 beautiful years. Trav I know you know how much I love you and miss you because I tell you every day. Believe me I know you are still around in so many ways because you always know when I need you the most and give me a sign that says mom I'm here for you. Thank you sweetheart for still being there for me. I wish I could see you, hug you and kiss you,yeah and even yell at you. I found a roll of film in one of your travel bags the other day I was a little leery to get them developed, but they were ok. I guess it was one of those parties at our house when I wasn't home and it looked like everyone had a good time. Even Remi was in one of the pictures, you know the one you were trying to give her some beer. I won't disclose some on the other ones to protect the innocent.lol The pictures tell a story that you lived life to the fullest and made your short time here the best that it could be for you and your friends and who could ask for more. My hat is off to you because you new how to have fun a cease the day. I met a women who saw the charm I was wearing with your picture and asked about it when I told her what had happed she said I guess God need you more! Trav you will always be my heart and soul. In todays obit when I say I put one foot in front of the other is because of who you and that is the only reason I go on. I will never be the person I was, but I live only to be with you again. God Bless My Angel today on your special day and everyday. Happy Birthday Sweetheart!We will be together again in a better place and time so until that day I will keep you in my prayers and share those moments when you say mom "I'm here for you". God Bless My BABY. Love,Kisses, and Hugs from earth. MOM XOXOXO
Jody Fragala
September 5, 2007
Dearest Travis ,
Trav tomorrow will be your 23rd birthday and third in heaven ...
the memories keep going however they can never replace you ...
I can't help but thinking of what you would of been doing ...
All I know is that your smile , warm personality and your sense of humor would be part of your success story in whatver you did ..
Trav I miss you so that sometimes the pain can't be shut out and I lash out at the ones I LOve ..
memories are great but they can't replace dreams that we shared that will never come to reality ..
I miss you so for you had a way of soothign everything that we were going through ...I need your smile more now than ever before , its getting harder and harder to pretend that Im ok , it feels like the world is closing in on me and pain is so intense .
Your brothers Dyaln & Connor are doing great but they miss you so much . They really need their older BRO now ...you & I could of coached their teams together
you would enjoy them so much ....
I love you and happy Birthday my Son ..
DAD
jasmeena sandberg
August 15, 2007
Dear travis Everyone misses you that loved you and it is very sad and even though im not in your family i stil have you family in my prayers.
Deena
August 6, 2007
Hey Trav,
So it's been a few months since you last got a message, and I thought I would write you one.
If you remember my ex-boyfriend from high school, Micah, I know you know that he passed away. I was so shocked and absolutely devestated. Losing your first love -- wow, I never thought it could hurt much. I don't know how Jackie felt since she lost you when you were still together, but it is definitely painful. Look after him for a while, Trav...he had a rough last few months down here on Earth, but now he is with you, Josh, Ashton and his mom, so I am sure he is right at home.
Trav, I miss you a lot. It is insane how much has changed, and how much you understood me when no one else ever did. There are very few things I remember about high school, which I never thought would happen, but it turns out names and things I did...can't even remember very well. Anyway, I ran into this guy from high school, and I didn't even know who he was, but he knew me? He asked me out, and omg, he said the absolute funniest thing which was honestly something you would have thought was awesome, and I immediately thought about you and your sense of humor. I thought about you a lot then, I'm sure you know that though. Well, AFTER that, I came home, and I was packing up stuff from high school into a bigger box, and guess what I came across? Two notes from you that I didn't even remember you wrote me. Thanks for that though...
You were one of the best human beings to ever live, and I hope you know that. You are so truly missed I can't describe it. Sometimes I get a little nervous that I will forget the people who impacted me, just like I forgot the people who didn't. I still remember your smile, even though it was more like a SMIRK you always had. I hope I can remember that for years to come.
In other news, we are getting married on 12/1/07, and having a legit "for attention purposes only ceremony" for the rest of our friends and family on 7/12/08. Finally got that taken care of. I am so scared and nervous, but everything is coming together. I really wish you could be at my wedding, and I wish you had the chance to say "I told you so". I will be thinking of you.
Today is August 6th, obviously, and the 6th of any month reminds me of you, Trav.
Goodnight, hun. I hope you are having tons of fun up in Heaven, and I know you are happy.
Look after your friends, family, and Jackie, as always.
I miss you.
Love,
M S
May 23, 2007
Trav-
I know you know what's been going on at your alma mater lately. I need your help. Enough said?
Deena Lazar
May 22, 2007
Hey Trav,
So I haven't written here since something like high school graduation -- I'm sorry. I miss you a lot, and I was just thinking about you in the car before I sat down to write this. Anyway, what you said to me a few years back (I'm assuming you know what I'm talking about...this happened on the day with the 'play the rod' thing) actually did happen...scary, huh? Well, it was pretty crazy...and when the other thing you said would probably happen did too, I did what you told me to do and saved myself the trouble -- well, I won't lie -- it took me a month or so! I know this makes sense to no one else, but thank you so much. Well, on that exact day, I was at the store for my fiance and I was on the checkout line and I looked back for a second and someone who looked exactly like you was standing there and smiling. I swear, Trav, my heart nearly jumped out of my chest I could have sworn it was you. For a few seconds I got really happy and was about to say "Guess what!?" but then he said "Hi" and it wasn't your voice. I left the store close to tears...it's times like that when I get so excited just to fall back down again.
Well, Trav...life is crazy, but I wish you were here to share it with the rest of us. I really feel for your parents, family, friends and Jackie. They lost someone so incredible. You are irreplaceable. For me, there has been no one I have met that has been anything like you. Instead of being either black or white, you were always gray...and it's tough to find people like that in the world.
I assume you know what has happened down here somewhat. I am getting married next summer being some of the biggest news. I knew we talked about that a couple times, but you always thought I would marry the guy I was with for four years in high school. I told you it wasn't so ;] But when we talked about who you would marry it was always you thinking it was going to be Jackie. I know you guys would have been together for something like five years now, and I know that is what you wanted. I am sorry you will never get to experience that -- and every time I think about what is happening with life, and college and getting married and all that -- I think of you and how you'll never get to do that. I wish I got upset, but I get mad more than anything. I'm angry in regards to your death. You were so young, and you were one person who did not deserve to die so young...that is for sure.
I hope you still have a smile on your face, and you are at peace. I miss you a lot, Trav.
Love ya,
Pat Fitzgerald
May 19, 2007
Hi Trav,
You probably think I deserted you but my computer was offline for what seems to be a century. I am not savy and probably just fixed it by pure luck.
Just want to remind you how much you are missed and totally loved. Your memories are adored and I thank God for all the smiles you have in them because this is how I insist on remembering you. Soft yet strong with a lingering peacefulness always about you as if you knew you would become the angel and beautiful spirit you are today.
Your everloving "sister" misses you like crazy. It seems the longer you are gone the more you are missed, especially by Frankie.
Our talks of you still bring the tears but we also giggle about the fantastic fun times we shared. No one will ever take that away from us.
Please hug and kiss Remi for me. I know how sad Mom is about her loss but I know just how happy Remi must be to have reunited with you. She spent her last earthly days mainly in your room just waiting for your open arms to hold and hug her again.
I cannot send enough love as ALWAYS. Please know how much you are in my heart.
Do not forget to take care of Mom and Dad because their suffering has not diminished in the slightest possible way. Send your glorious signs so we can celebrate you again and again.
Love and spirit hugs to you and Remi,
Patty Fitzgerald
Jody Fragala
May 12, 2007
Travis ,
Tomorrow is Mothers day and it will be another painful reminder to your Mom of your devasting loss .
You were blessed with a great MOM who lived her life to provide you the best opportunities to have an enriching life .
We were both blessed to have a SON that made us proud and continues to through our memories , and conversations with your friends as well as those that loved you ..
I pray that tomorrow you send a sign to your mom of your love and that your ok ....
I miss you so Travis and those days I struggle seem to be unbearable at times ..
They say Life goes on but not for us , life goes on around us ....we just survive one painful reminder after another ..
I will always love you and miss you even more ..
LOve ,
DAD
Joan Fragala
April 26, 2007
Hi Sweetheart,
Today I have sent you a message and I know you will be receiving it shortly. How do I know because I am going to send Remi to you today. You will now have Remi again with you and I guess that is the only comfort I can have in having to put her to sleep today. She is in alot of pain and I can't see keeping her here with me any longer.I kept her for as long as I could, but Sweetheart at least she won't have to miss you anymore. She is laying comfortably in your room just waiting for Uncle Eddie to come and take her away.She is bringing lots of kisses from me to you and of course all my love. As bad as her legs are she tried her best to run around today, but I think in her own special way she knew she would be seeing you again. Trav you knew how much pleasure we got from her and what a good dog she was even when she chewed your sneakers or your toys and balls. I think of the story I was told after you passed when she ran away and you had to go find her. You know one of those nights when you weren't having a party. We loved her so much and always will. I know it will be a great reunion for the two of you. I love you Trav and I love her and it is so hard to say goodbye to her. I feel she is my closest connection to you. I know she will be in good hands and one day we will all be together again. Now I will have the two of you to miss. God Bless my baby and my best friend. All my love to you my beautiful SON.
MOM
Jody Fragala
April 24, 2007
Dearest Travis ,
I haven't written in awhile however I visit you abd bring you flowers . I speak to you everyday ...
My life will never be whole again and not a day goes by that I don't shed a tear for you .
I wake up and I feel likes its going to be a great day and then I remember your not here .
memories are great but I can't hug or kiss a memory . Memories is all it will evre be , there are NO more futures or tomorrows only what we had although it was great it was too short ...
Your brother's miss you terribly , I often think as I coach them how wonderful it would of been for you to be here ...
I miss you everyday and I still ask why ???? why you , why us ....
although I try I find it hard to find any enjoyement in my life for any length of time ...I guess I should appreciate the couplke times a day I smile ..but happiness has been shallow with no substance ..
I have to get back to work ...
I want you to know how much your loved and missed so much more ...
LOve and God Bless,
Dad
Jackie
February 14, 2007
Hi love,
Happy Valentine's Day!! It's never going to be the same without you. Everytime I think of this day I think of the chinese food we ordered to your house and the wonderful night we spent together. Oh, and the strawberry whipped cream you were allergic too haha! Just a relaxed day like that made me the happiest, because it was with you. You will ALWAYS be my valentine. I will never forget you Trav. I miss you terribly and I love you with all my heart and so much more <3
love always
Jackie
Bonnie Rizzi
January 25, 2007
Hi Traviav,
First I want you to know how much Adam & I love & miss you. We talk about you all the time & Adam always reminices about the fun you guys had - especially on the holidays.
As for the 17th - I am sooooo sorry that I didn't make it to the mass & lunch. There's no real excuse, (as I told your mother)I'm just lame & was consumed with my stupid physical ailments. I hope you don't think I'm a bad Godmother. Like we told you at the cemetary, It's my fault Adam didn't make it either - I hate myself!!
I just hope you forgive us, honey. I know it was a celebration of your life - but to me it's a painful reminder of the day you left us. I promise to never miss any other important dates like that one again.
You are always in my heart.
Your loving Godmother,
Bonnie
ashley
January 20, 2007
Travi-
hey love.
i'm sorry i havent written here in a while but sometimes, it seems too hard to even read the posts on here that i avoid it. i cant believe its three years. its hard to even think of what i was doing three years ago today, yet i cried on the 17th as if i was right back on that miserable day 3 years ago. i talk abuot you all the time, to people who never knew you, as a way to kinda keep you alive. i spoke to your mom when the ball dropped on new years and again on the 17th and it just breaks my heart that you arent here. we all miss you so much and think of you all the time but its just not the same. please keep sending me the small signs and messages and send one to your parents too...it truly helps and brings peace.
i love you travis joseph. i miss you terribly. i think of you all the time. im so thankful i had you in my life...nothing compares.
ash
January 17, 2007
hey Travi,
I cannot believe it has been three years today. This day does not feel much different to me because every day that passes, i am thinking of you and praying for you. I am at such a loss of words trying to talk to you knowing that there is nothing I can do or say to bring you back to me. This seperation still kills me to this day because such a big and amazing part of me is missing. you. All I keep telling myself to get through each day is that I am the luckiest girl in the world to have shared something so bitter sweet with you. You are my light Travis, my first love, you introduced me to a world that other people dont know about. We had an amazing relationship and I am so blessed that all that time was spent with you. Your pictures all over my room each one with the same beautiful smile, still brings a smile and a laugh to my face because each one is a memory that I will remember forever. Nothing ever gets easier during these terrible times, i guess you just get used to the change, but to tell you the truth, i dont think I will ever be used to it, or okay with it. I know your shining down on me from heaven, i just hope ur having a great time up there!!I miss you so much. I will ALWAYS love you...me and you forever mu <3
love always
your sugar mama lol
Jackie
betsy lerner
January 17, 2007
Dearest Jody - I'm thinking of you today.
January 17, 2007
Hi Sweetheart,
Although tomorrow will be 3yrs. really doesn't make a difference in reality because every day of living is a day without you. The morning, afternoon, and evening are one and the same because your are not part of the physical life. Knowing you are not with me will never make life complete. I know that in my heart, my thoughts, my emotions, and my tears you live. Three years does not a day make that I don't long for you. Tomorrow only makes the reality without you that much more real for every second, every minute, and every hour. My love for you and missing you makes tomorrow a reality of how important you are in my life. I will never know why we had to be seperated at the pinnacle of your life and why I have to go on without the beacon of my life. Trav, I can only tell you how much I love you and miss you every day of my every waking moment. I pray every day that you are with God becuase that is the only reason I can accept that you are not here with us. God Bless my angel today and everyday until we are together again me and you for ever. Mom
Corinne O'Shea
January 16, 2007
Dearest Travis,
We are nearing the three year anniversary of your passing. Tomorrow will be three years of the beginning of our lives without you. I have a hard time believing that we have lived life the past three years but we have gone on. Three years ago it was hard to imagine that we could go on to the next day and yet we have now passed almost three years since that day that you left.
The reminders of your life are always with us. Your smile, your grin - you... I can see you in Dylan and Connor when I look at them. Connor has your coloring but Dylan has your nuances - sometimes when he grins or smiles I see your face. I have your picture, actually I have a few, in my kitchen and look at it every day - I try to feel you when I touch that picture but I can only imagine the way you felt.
Mom and Dad, Grandma and Papa - both Fragala and Cuccio as well as all of your family need your touch and your smile to get through another day. Please look down upon Mom and Dad tomorrow and let them feel your presence once again.
I miss you every day - you are always in my thoughts and I look to my memories of our times together - from newborn to teenager to get through another hour, day, month and year.
Tomorrow we celebrate the life we had with you and mourn the times we do not have together in this life.
Forever missed -
Love always,
Aunt Corinne
Jody Fragala
January 16, 2007
Travis ,
I apologize for not writing for awhile for the pain is still there . The holidays are a bitter reminder of what's missing in our life . I loved you more than life itself and I can't seem to get the pieces together anymore . I'm so proud of the son and friend you were while we had time together on this earth. Nobody can take our love away from us and the memories we shared keep me focused on what I need to do . Dylan & Connor miss you so much and when were at the cemetery it tears me apart to see their tears. They are both wonderful athletes that you would be proud of them.
Wednesday will be three years that you passed on and yet it hurts as if it happened today . Although we don't cry as much the pain is still intense as ever .
Wednesday we will be Honoring your life. Please watch over your Mom and your brothers . I will talk to you later for i need to get back to work soon ..I want to say as always I love you and see ya later ...
Love ,
Dad
Jon Heitmann
January 16, 2007
Trav-
I can't believe it has been 3 years. I think of you often. I know as always, you are smiling and looking down. You are forever in my thoughts and in my heart. Give your parents, friends, and family the strength to smile like you always smiled.
Coach
Patty Fitzgerald
January 14, 2007
Hi Trav,
Well, Wednesday will be the anniversary of your bodily departure from earth and we will all be at mass to celebrate your life and the new life of your beautiful spirit.
Just wanted to let you know you will always be with us and in our hearts no matter how much time goes by. Love only grows stronger and spirits blend together so one day we will all be one in heaven.
Please take care of Mom & Dad.
Love to you as ALWAYS,
Patty
p.s. Thx for the fan (2x) and the hawk! Grace and hugs and love to you.
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