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Carl Littlefield
January 6, 2024
Hardly a day goes by that I don't recall memories from my youth, I remember all of the time I spent with the Facenda family. Our Memories keep the souls Alive. R.I.P Sir.
_Carl Littlefield 1/06/23
Bobby MARTIN
December 5, 2022
I knew Bubba when we went to St.Pauls high along with Dickie Harrell, another of the Blue Caps. I later lived across the street from Bubba on Vick Street in Portsmouth when we both had kids.
I am sure Bubba is still rocking in heaven.
Don Kirsch
December 3, 2022
So sorry to hear of the passing of Tommy Facenda. I really enjoyed his hit record of "High School U.S.A." that was released in 1959. It was issued on Atlantic records and there were 28 different versions released in different areas of the U.S. In my area (Seattle-Portland, OR). Tommy mentioned the high school that I ended graduating from in 1964 (Stadium High, in Tacoma, WA. May he Rest In Peace
Sadie Mcaree
December 2, 2022
Thank you Tommy for your music and the kindness when I met you many years ago .
God bless you and keep on rockin' the heavens.
Thoughts are with your family at this sad time, god bless you all and keep you all safe
Beverly and Otis Parker
December 1, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Prayers and sincere thoughts for the whole family. So sorry.
Robin Leche
November 30, 2022
Hugs and prayers to my Godmother Gail and to his daughters, I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a such a talented charismatic man. He will be missed by so many. I have to believe that my Daddy was waiting for him and they are now singing and dancing and our families and celebrating in heaven. Love you Bubba! Rest In Peace
Jennifer Parker Cote
November 30, 2022
To Gail, Angela, and Gina, I’m so sorry for your loss. Uncle Bubba (great uncle) was one of kind. He always had a joke or funny story to tell. He will be greatly missed.
Laura Maiorana
November 28, 2022
My name is Laura Maiorana and I worked for your insurance agent, Bob Wingfield, for many years. I enjoyed Tommy coming by to talk about old times - - very impressive. I know he will be missed by all that new him. He had a smiling face and warm personality. Remember him well.
Richard Harrell Jr.
November 28, 2022
Uncle Bubba was like a father to me, always. I will miss him greatly. He was a Rock and Roll legend. The whole world was lucky enough to see and experience a part of him that he loved to show and did it well. Our family was lucky enough to experience all of him. His ground breaking "clapper" style and vocals are still influencing artists today. If there is a Rock and Roll Heaven, well you know they got a .........
Katherine Byrd
November 28, 2022
He will always be a rock and roll legend and I was privileged to meet him on several occasions over the years. Peace to his family and friends
Donna Henry
November 27, 2022
Sending love and prayers to Gail, Gina and Angela. Bubba was a source of joy and laughter and always with a song in his heart. Grateful for the memories.
Les Mustin
November 27, 2022
Prayers go out to Gail and the girls. He was a friend to me long, long ago when I was just starting out as a very young (19) Brother-in-law. I have not seen Bubba in many years, but I remember the kindship we shared as we both married into that very strong willed Greer family. I loved them all so very ago.
David ClarkeClarke
November 27, 2022
He is the man,and he will be missed by all.
Ricky Morgan
November 27, 2022
Bubba sure kept us entertained at the fire station.
Kenny Bradshaw
November 27, 2022
It was one of the blessings of my life to have this man as my Uncle. Bubba was always the life of the party and could always pick up your spirit when you were down." I can't count the times he's made me laugh but this time he's made me cry, cause there's nothing quite as sad as when your heroes die!"
Rest in peace Bubba
Byron, Anitras, and Noah Walston
November 25, 2022
My deepest condolences
November 25, 2022
Kathy Parker
November 24, 2022
There will never be another one like him. He was one of a kind. Prayers going out for Gail and the girls. Rest in Peace, my friend.
You will be missed.
Sharon Pope Turner
November 24, 2022
He was called Bubba in our family, he was only thirteen when I was born so he was always a big brother to me. He always had a story to tell or a joke to get a laugh. Will be missed for his good nature and love of family. Sweet dreams until we meet again,
Larry Calderazzi
November 23, 2022
Our deepest sympathies to the Facenda family.
I was Bubba’s classmate for all twelve years at St. Paul’s.
We enjoyed his music and his great personality.
Rest in Peace..
Larry and Pat Calderazzi
Nancy Rowe
November 23, 2022
Gail, Angela & Gina, our hearts go out to all of you. We will miss him even though we didn't get together as much as we did in the past, he sure was a special man in our hearts, as are all of you. God Bless.
Bernie Kirsch
November 23, 2022
Bubba and I started St Paul's School in 1945, and throughout our grammar school years were buddies. He was a good fellow who I admired for his talent as a singer as we grew older. He entertained my classmates at the 25th Reunion of my Classmates at Cradock.
I have not seen him in a few years as we advanced into our eighties (I am 16 days older than him)
My deepest sympathy to his wife and family. He was a kind man. May he rest in eternal peace.
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