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Cynthia McCarthy
August 5, 2025
Dear Justin - Always grateful for your presence in our lives and the joy you brought.
Thank you. Often times we send prayers to you.
Sharon Cardarelli
August 8, 2024
Justin I miss you so much, every day I think of you and in my heart with you.
I have tears and my sadness so much but I know God is with my beautiful son in peace. I Love you Justin
Cynthia McCarthy
August 7, 2024
Justin - thank you. We remember you and love you.
Make certain to offer kindness in your name.
November 25, 2018
Happy Birthday Justin, no day passes by without my thoughts and memories of you. I miss you always and love you forever.
Mom
Sharon Cardarelli
November 25, 2018
Sharon Cardarelli
November 25, 2018
Sharon Cardarelli
November 25, 2018
November 25, 2016
Happy Birthday Justin, we celebrate today the day you and Curtis were born. Though your physical presence is a great void you remain in our hearts always and forever. I miss you so much Justin. Love you
Bill Kerwin
August 8, 2016
Miss you more every day ... Five years and it still feels like yesterday... Your smile was infectious your friendship was never ending I will forever miss you my friend
Love BK
April 8, 2016
I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
-Maya Angelou
The entry below made me think of this. Thank you for taking the time to recollect that story, it made me smile.
T Polce
April 3, 2016
You know it's funny, my mom died a couple years back, she has a page somewhat like this, I don't even think many people know it exists and one of the very few people I always see leaving her messages is your mom sharon. Sometimes I feel like people forgot my mom even existed, then I see your moms comments and it makes me smile...makes me sad. She loved your mom so much.... So I typed in your name and saw this page, so I just want to say a few thing's from the heart. I went to school with Justin, back then I was a shy kid, not the person everyone knows me as today, I didn't have friends, I was always getting in trouble. I was always an outsider. But I alway's looked up to Justin, he was always the most popular guy but he was always good to me, regardless of my social status at the time. Which if you know high school, isn't how it normally work's. If your cool you don't talk to the uncool kids lol. I always found that inspiring how he was always so nice to me, when at the time noone else was. I mean what'd he get out of it? Now I realize today being a grown man, he wasn't trying to getd anything out of it. He did it because that's who he was as a person. He always had the prettiest girls too and he was always so goodlooking. If he wasn't so good to me I probabally would of hated him for it lol. Quick story I'll share and for those of you who knew him this won't be a surprise, but back in the 7th grade I believe it was, english class, I wasnt big and muscular like most of you know me today, I was this skinny shy little kid. One of the older kids knocked my books out of my hand in the hallway after english class and everyone laughed at me...Justin stopped and helped me pick them up. I'll never forget that. Today if that happened to me that person would be in world of pain lol, but back then was totally different. I'll always remember that day. As with my mom, she was only 67 when she died, looked like she was 40. seem's like we lose the best people well before it's time. Be free my brotha, I'm proud to say that I knew you, seem's like just yesterday we were in school together. Rest. and I'll see you in the next life.
January 6, 2016
Something I read today:
First we're not here
Then we are
Then we're not
Wherever I go
and whatever I see
In my heart and soul
You'll always be with me
Love you, Mom
BK
November 26, 2015
I miss you more and more everyday happy birthday and thanksgiving Jr
November 25, 2015
Happy Birthday Justin
My heart and thoughts are with you always.
You are missed and loved by so many
Love you eternally,
Mom
November 26, 2014
Happy birthday buddy miss you tons ...BK
Mom
November 25, 2014
A birthday is a celebration of the day you were born. On this 25th day of November you came into this world with your brother Curtis and changed my world forever. Today I celebrate the life you lived on this earth and the memories that you left behind. In my heart forever and on my mind always. Love you eternally.
Erica Svitil
September 9, 2014
It was always a pleasure to see Justin. He did always have a smile on his face. I am thankful to all of his friends and his family for all the good memories I have in Smithfield, Rhode Island.
August 11, 2014
Time has passed and we begin to understand there are no answers to the questions asked. Instead we find peace in that we know for sure. The love, the kindness and so much more. Please continue to show us all the way when troubles fill a day and make us all aware that you are always near. Your memories bring more smiles than tears now, Justin. You can rest.
August 10, 2014
Thinking of you, with so much love.
Bk
January 19, 2014
Miss you buddy happy new year busta
December 25, 2013
Merry Christmas Justin, as the family gathers together to celebrate these holidays there is that one piece of the puzzle that is missing is that is you. We will miss you so much as your brother Nick gets married on Jan. 4th. It is so sad because you were not able to attend your Curtis's wedding either. The tears never end the pain in my heart goes on. My only solace is that you are at peace. We have to keep finding that peace within and just know you will be with us in spirit. Forever in my heart. With all my love, Mom
Mom
November 25, 2013
Today I light a candle for your birthday. Today you would be 34 years old. Happy Birthday to you and Curtis. Miss you so much. Love you forever my son.
September 23, 2013
Ik ur lookin down on us smilin :) We raised over 10k in ur name for AFSP. So many people <3 & miss u dawg. Never 4get. E
September 20, 2013
Miss you busta sox are on a tear tommorow is our walk for you we raised alotta money in your name you may be gone but you are not forgotten and never will I miss you so much love BK
September 10, 2013
I had a dream about you again... We wer @ misquamicut & then the woods again... Felt so real... Had a blast... Love you dawg, E
September 10, 2013
Because of you I understand more deeply how we are all connected to one another and because of that I am a kinder and more understanding person. I look further and listen more. Thank you. You might not have been a great student but you turned into an incredible teacher and the lessons taught are life changing. Only wish the classroom was here on earth.
September 9, 2013
Not a single day goes by that I don't think of you. When I close my eyes I can see your infectious smile and that is what I will hold on to forever. I miss you more and move everyday; rest assured you that you will never be forgotten.
September 9, 2013
Love you forever
September 5, 2013
I think of you quite often as I follow the growth of your nephews and nieces.
RSC
Love bk
September 4, 2013
You touched my life and still do you help me threw my hard times I will always have you in my heart and will always know my friend is looking down on me when my days are hard I love you busta
E
July 27, 2013
Thx 4 a free round of golf w/ the boys... <3 u!!!
Kori Ruotolo
July 23, 2013
People will forget what you said
People will forget what you did
But people will never forget how you made them feel.
July 6, 2013
I thought I saw you yesterday.
May 21, 2013
Love You
May 17, 2013
As I sit and feel the sun,I feel your presence. You may not have realized here on earth but from where you are I know you now see the love and that brings comfort and your memory brings strength. Missing you has become normal, loving you has become our salvation. Rest in peace and guide us, Justin.
kori
March 4, 2013
I am so proud of the way your life and memory has touched so many people. You shared so much love and laughter with the world and we are forever thankful to have known you!! Your friends continue to share that love with the world by doing great things in your name! I know now you can see how much you are loved. Happy almost baseball season!
Karlene
February 1, 2013
Always on my mind, forever in my heart. You are missed.
Jesse
January 20, 2013
Thinking about you today. We miss you.
December 30, 2012
2012 comes to an end and it is filled with all the "first" without you. It has been a bittersweet year - balancing the joys with the sadness of you not here. The year has taught many valuable lessons learned in your memory. It has taught that the heart survives the unthinkable; memories live on and on; regrets serve no purpose; love endures all and mostly that our lives are defined by how we lived not how we died.
December 25, 2012
Another Christmas has come and as the day comes to an end I think of how much you are missed today and always.
Love you forvever.
Mom
Kori Ruotolo
November 29, 2012
I just laughed out loud at something you used to say. That is truly my favorite way to remember you.
Mike, Kristel, Kaden
November 26, 2012
Happy birthday to a truly great person. We will never forget you, you will always be in our hearts
November 25, 2012
Today is Justin and Curtis's birthday. That's the way is has always been and that is the way I will always see it. Love you so much and miss you always.
Be at peace.
Mom
November 21, 2012
As we get ready for Thanksgiving and remeber your birthday my mind goes to you. Football, food and friends - some of your very favorite things. That was one of your best attributes - the way you shared your joy of the things you loved - you infused those feelings in everyone who was around you. That is such a special gift and it is a gift that lives forever. I miss you every day but find deep comfort that you are watching over all of us with a smile on your handsome face. Happy Thanksgiving, Justin.
Natasha Orbeck (Jefferson)
November 17, 2012
Words cannot express how saddened I am to hear of Justin's passing. We deployed together in 2009 and it wasn't until today I stumbled upon this page due to a phone call from a friend who had also stumbled upon it. We each read through the guest book page by page trying to figure out what had happened and why we had no idea....we may not know what happened or why but we know your memory will live on. Thanks for letting us crash your Air Force Deck and make fools of ourselves while playing Rockband with your friends! It truly made being away from home a bit more bearable. I hope that you have found peace and that God holds you near. I pray the family and friends you left behind find strength in your memory. Take Care Justin. See you again someday...
November 14, 2012
Justin - As your birthday approaches I recognize that your story was written on that day. I still miss you, though and wish that there was a different endng, but would not trade the memories. Happy Birthday and save me a piece of non-diary cake - never could get that quite right!
September 22, 2012
If you thought when you left this world you would leave our hearts and our lives you were so wrong - today you were there with every step, every breathe, every smile - we miss you but are learning that your best legacy, the only one really should be of warmth and love - just like you. Please be at peace - that is our only motivator. You are loved.
September 21, 2012
We are all walking in your memory tomorrow. You have left a mark on our hearts that will never fade.
Kori Ruotolo
September 19, 2012
Your memory is still living on and helping people
Your jokes are still making me laugh
Your face still brings joy to both our families and friends
Your legacy is one of love and friendship that could never be forgotten
Thanks for the memories and the life lessons that are helping me to live a good life. I am so proud that your memory/name is helping others do the same.
klr
SWEET BABY PETE
Kori
September 5, 2012
UNCLE JUSTIN AND BABY CAM
Kori
September 5, 2012
FAVE BOOK
Kori
September 5, 2012
SOX FAN
Kori
September 5, 2012
BIRD WHISPERER
Kori
September 5, 2012
USAF FIREFIGHTER
Kori
September 5, 2012
texas
Kori
September 5, 2012
the gulf coast
Kori
September 5, 2012
air force
Kori
September 5, 2012
at home...in the sunshine
Kori
September 5, 2012
August 8, 2012
It's hard to even put in words how much you are loved by all of your family and friends. As the year comes and goes your memory of all the good will live on. The great person you have been will never be forgotten. The lives you changed from just knowing the beautiful person that you were will be carried on with all the people that were blessed to know you. It's a beautiful day today and everyday knowing that you are always looking down on all of us. Be at peace JR.
August 7, 2012
Tommorow is a year ... Everyday we think about you still have some good laughs of your memories love and miss you busta. BK
E
August 7, 2012
One year 2moro... Miss you... Love you... Wish I could turn back the clock to one year ago my friend
August 6, 2012
I wouldn't give up one moment of loving you to the pain of losing you.
August 6, 2012
I feel a lot of pain with the one year anniversary of your death approaching. It makes my heart feel like it was made of lead. But you know we could handle ten times the pain if that were the price for having known and loved you. You have been gone for almost a year but you continue to make people laugh and feel loved. Thank you for being YOU. Life's not the same without you, but how could it ever be? Your memory will continue in the hearts of everyone you ever loved. Be at peace sweet friend
klr
July 29, 2012
Dear Justin - The days are passing quickly and soon we will be back to 8/8. The year has brought many things but mostly the realization that you are well and at peace and that matters more than anything. We all miss you and want you to know that we are okay.
July 23, 2012
cant believe how fast time is passing and that in such a short time it will have been one year. I miss you so much and think about you all the time. Love you, Karlene
July 3, 2012
Take care of my dog up there! Love ya, miss ya, E
Karlene Octeau
July 2, 2012
I miss you.
kori ruotolo
June 27, 2012
To know you was to love you
May 28, 2012
I miss you buddy. You're in my thoughts everyday.
-DOC
April 26, 2012
today is one of those days that your face is all that I can see. I wish you were here. I miss you so much.
KMO
April 23, 2012
It's a rainy day, but a memory of you brought a smile to my face. To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides. Thanks for shining on me, my guardian angel.
k.l.r.
April 7, 2012
Just......
You're an angel now, please watch over us with your immense heart and help guide us to be as caring, generous, kind selfless, & loving as you once were and displayed to so many of us! Your smile was contagious and brightened up any room! Miss it but it'll never be forgotten! You're irreplaceable! I wish I told you how much our friendship much to me. You are always and forever in my heart! Thank you for being such a genuinely great person & friend! Strike on cobra-style
Robert Capuano
April 6, 2012
Thumbing through pictures yesterday randomly and came across one of you. Memories came flooding back of days and good times past.
April 5, 2012
Those who new you best loved you the most and those that did not know you well wish they had taken the time to do so. Kindness is a quality too few have...you had enough for the whole world. Rest in peace sweet angel.
March 19, 2012
Thinking of you always.
March 19, 2012
This beautiful day reminded me of you...You would have had your flip flops/yellow back pack/ blue trunks/ and shades on...All ready to go..I hope the sun shines on your face very moment.
March 8, 2012
I talk to you & myself everyday, miss you, love you, E
March 8, 2012
Loving you and missing you every single day
Karlene
March 7, 2012
It is hard to believe that it has been almost seven months since you left the earth. I am so happy that we were a part of each other's journey, I will never forget you. Although your passing caused me great pain, it doesn't even compare to the pure joy you brought to my life...I won't define your beautiful life by it's tragic end, I will remember you as the caring and kind person you always were. Keep resting peacefully and know that you are loved by so many.
xo Kori & Pete xo
March 5, 2012
My Son,
I think of you when I see the moon
I think of you when I see a star
Everywhere I look I think of you
And always wonder how you are
Then I remember you are always here
In my heart and under God's care
Love you Justin and miss you all the time
Mom
February 28, 2012
Missing you doesn't get easier just gets more familiar.
February 8, 2012
6 months and miss you more dawg!
February 7, 2012
Six months have come and gone. Made bearable with the knowledge that you have had six months of peace and no pain, six months of sun and no rain, six months of comfort and no fears. Please continue to watch over all of us who still grieve. We need your strength.
Karlene Octeau
February 1, 2012
19 years ago there was a 12 year old girl who had a terrible crush on the most handsome boy in the 8th grade class. That day after school she got a note from the boy that said "Happy Birthday Karlene, love Justin" and I cant remember a birthday since that you werent a part of. Including today. When I make my wishes I know you will be right there with a big smile on your face giving me the breath to blow out the candles. This year my biggest wish is for you. For peace and love. Days go by and it hurts a little less, but more importantly days go by and I keep loving and missing you more.
February 1, 2012
Don't cry because it is over, smile because it was. I am grateful everyday for the gifts you brought to me and all who loved you.
January 31, 2012
Hoping you are resting peacefully in Heaven and enjoying eternal sunshine...
Kori
January 2, 2012
I'll never 4get 2011... Happy New Year Wingman
January 1, 2012
Happy new year boy. You are truly loved and missed
December 27, 2011
Merry Christmas Busta you will never be forgotten and are truly missed love you
December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas to our angel in Heaven, our beautiful Justin. May you be at peace now and all days. You carried the Christmas spirit with you year round with your love and laughter. You are missed but more so, you are loved. Your memory lives on every time one of us is able to smile again. Pete and I love you! Kori
December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas, love you, E
December 24, 2011
Merry Christmas Justin Ruotolo. We all love and miss you <3
December 24, 2011
You are a gift from God for which I will always be thankful for having you as my son. Sleep in heavenly peace Justin. Merry Christmas.
Love And Miss You Always,
Mom
December 19, 2011
"All hearts come home at Christmas, for love is always there." You are here with us in every decoraton; and in every present wrapped and we are all grateful for the love you brought to each of us. We are all better for having loved you. Merry Christmas.
Eric
December 18, 2011
J.R. U made me a better person, made me know what is important in life and make me continue to live every moment like it is my last. Love & miss you dawg!!!
December 16, 2011
missing you today and everyday...
karlene
December 6, 2011
A beautiful smile, a heart of gold
The very best the world could hold
Those we love don't go away
They walk beside us every day
Love you, Mom
E
December 6, 2011
LOVE YOU KORI, CURT & NICK!!! ALWAYS IN MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS!!!
December 5, 2011
Thinking of you every day, look after us this Christmas. We miss you and love you. Nothing will ever be the same without you. Your heart and your humor changed the world xoxoxo kori
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