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Tavanello Jr.
NORTON John Fred "Blubber" Tavanello Jr., 67, passed away March 6, 2003, after a courageous battle with diabetes and liver disease.
Memorial services at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at the Columbia United Church of Christ, 978 Wooster Rd. West, Bar berton, Pastor Dave Pryor officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends will be received one hour prior to the service. Cremation has taken place. Memorials may be made to Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron, Ohio 44333, or American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720. (Cox, Barberton, 330-745-3311.)
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DANA
March 17, 2003
Darlene,theres no words to explain how i feel,I'll see you soon.
Lori Potter
March 15, 2003
Darlene and family,
I was and still am very sad for your loss. Blubber was a wonderful and devoted friend to my dad and our entire family. He will remain in our hearts forever and many, many years of memories of him will never be forgotten. Darlene, you also have been a wonderful friend to my mom. You are loved very much by all of us and if you need anything please do not hesitate to call. I, as well as everyone in my family, will always be there for you. You have my deepest sympathy, for so many different reasons, and are in my heart and prayers and have been for years.
Love, Lori Hance Potter
Lynn Reynolds
March 13, 2003
To Sally, family and friends,
It was an honor for me to participate in the celebration of Fred's life. It gave me some insights into what kind of person he was, what kind of father he was, and an understanding of his adventurous spirit. I will remember him with you. Thank you again for the privilege.
Much love to all,
Lynn and family
Kathy Stalcup-McDonald
March 12, 2003
Please accept our condolences at this very sad time in your life. You know he was our friend and we will miss him dearly. Now he is healthy again and hunting in the beautiful mountains of heaven where there are endless grouse to flush.
With all our love and thoughts -- Lake and Imojean Stalcup, Larry Stalcup & Family and Kathy Stalcup McDonald & Family
Ray and Barbara Holderbaum
March 11, 2003
Dear Darlene,
Our sincere sympathy at this very difficult time.
May the Peace of Christ be with you.
Ray and Barbara Holderbaum
Rob Holderbaum
March 11, 2003
Dear Mrs. T and family.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers. I remember the days that I spent at your house with my good friend Freddie and you and Mr. T. They were good times. Thank you for giving me good memories.
Your Friend, Rob Holderbaum and Family
Sean Cook
March 10, 2003
Mrs.T. I am sorry for the loss of Mr.T. You people ment more to me then you will ever know. You guys played a huge part of my life growing up with Freddie.I feel like you guys were my parents away from home.I will miss you and Mr.T. always.God Bless you and the family. Love you forever! Sean Cook
Gordon & Shirley Teitsworth
March 10, 2003
Dear Rod and Carole, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. The suffering for him is over and he is at peace. We understand your pain as we are going through the same with the death of my father(Shirley)
Cynthia Cunningham
March 10, 2003
Dear Sally & Family
This is one of the quotes that has given me comfort; may it do the same for you:
To live in the hearts we leave behind, is not to die. (Thomas Campbell)
JIm Hance
March 9, 2003
Dear Darlene and family, I want to offer my deepest sympathy and words of comfort to both you, and your family at this time of loss. My brother, Bill, and my sister-in-law, Mary, who is your very close friend, have often talked about your wonderful husband "Blubber". I did not know whether to refer to him as Fred, or "Blubber", as Bill called him. I am glad that you included "Blubber" in his obituary. I am sure he would have liked that. I know that he and Bill were friends for almost 50 years. Bill often mentioned him, the fishing trips, the fun they had enjoyed, and the many good times they had spent together. Mary often told me how the four of you would go out to dinner and how all of you enjoyed it. I just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this tremendous loss. May you find the peace and comfort that you need at this most difficult time.
Larry & Edie Landis
March 9, 2003
Our sympathies to your family. We are friends of Rod and Carol.
JIM & ILA &TERRI MOLLOHAN
March 8, 2003
WILL MISS YOU DEAR FRIEND
JIM,ILA, TERRI MOLLOHAN
LEE & TAMMY LUSCHER
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