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John E. Cox

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Rocap Shannon Memorial Funeral Home - Millville

24 North Second Street

Millville, New Jersey

John Cox Obituary

John E. "Jack" Cox, 86, of Millville died on Monday, June 17, 2013, at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home, after an extended illness.

Born in Millville, Mr. Cox was a lifelong resident. Mr. Cox served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the South Pacific on the USS LCSL111 Gun Boat. He crafted a scale model of his gun boat, which is now on display in the Great Lakes Naval Station. Jack also was the organizer of 22 Navy reunions for his ship. Jack was retired as a mold maker for Kerr Glass, serving there more than 35 years. Jack is a member of the Millville Elks Lodge No. 580, American Legion Post No. 82, Millville VFW and the Millville Army Air Field Museum.

Jack was a very talented and well-known musician, playing with his daughter Jackie and friend Lowell Calkin in the Jack Cox Trio and JC Combo for many years. Jack also played with the Brown Street Chowder Society. He was very accomplished on the guitar and organ.

He is survived by his loving wife of over 66 years, Mary; son, Edward J. Cox Sr. (Joan) of Millville; four daughters, Cathy Stanek (Scott) of Bridgeton, Dian Priest (Alexander) of Landisville, Jackie Cather (Cole) of East Windsor and Brenda McNiss (Mike) of Millville; two sisters, Elaine Robbins (Kenny) and Catherine Amaranto, all of Millville; 10 grandchildren, Michelle Glenn (Derick), Ed Cox Jr. (Linda), Julie Coward (Jack), Michael Stanek Jr. (Patricia), Jonathan Erber (Amy), Greg Erber Jr., Jennifer Giunta (Peter), Michael McNiss Jr. (Shannon), Sean McNiss and Jenna Priest (Josh); 13 great-grandchildren, with one on the way!

Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Rocap Shannon Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in Cumberland County Veterans Cemetery, Hopewell Township. Friends may call this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the NJ Veterans Memorial Home, 524 N.W. Boulevard, Vineland, NJ 08360. Written condolences may be sent to: [email protected].

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Published by The Daily Journal from Jun. 18 to Jun. 19, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for John Cox

160 Entries

Cathy

June 17, 2024

Eleven years ago our hearts were broken into a million pieces. You were and always be the best Pop ever. How we miss you so much and our love will be never ending. I know you´re watching over us and please watch over all our families.
I love you pop and miss you immensely.
Your loving daughter,

Brenda Mcniss

June 13, 2023

Daddy, 10 years ago you went to the Lord. It feels like yesterday in my heart. Your great grandchildren are beautiful and growing so quickly. Riley knows you and her great mom mom through memories I share. I will do the same for the others. I am truly grateful that you and mom aren´t here in these times on earth. You´re in a much better place and I´m comforted by that. Be well, be happy and free with mom. I´m blessed to have had you as my daddy.
Love,
Brenda

Cathy Stanek

June 12, 2023

Can´t believe it´s been 10
years since you passed and it still feels like yesterday. I think about you (and mom) everyday. Just know you´re in my heart. You were a great and hardworking dad and your family always came first. You gave us many memories and I cherish every one. Those memories will be with me till someday we reunite. I miss and love you Pop.

Your loving daughter, Cathy

Your daughter, Brenda

June 17, 2022

I truly can´t believe it´s been 9 yr since you left us. I miss you and pray for you everyday. I still see butterflies that tell me you´re around You are always in my aching heart and I love you
Love,
Brenda

Cathy Stanek

June 12, 2022

I can´t believe it´s been 9 years. I miss you so much Pop. You were taken away too soon and my heart still aches. Take care of mom as she´s with you. Please never stop looking over us because we love and miss you more than you´ll ever know. Sending you love and know we will honor Father´s Day with a heavy heart as you were the best!! We are proud to have had you for our father.

Cathy Stanek

June 17, 2021

Today marks the 8th anniversary of the day you had to leave us. I know you’re doing ok cause mom is with you. But the hurt in the heart is still fresh. I miss you so much and though there is no more suffering, that alone fills my heart with happiness. I’m sending love and hugs and just know how much we miss you. My love to and to mom. Thank you for watching over us and loving us from Heaven. You’ll always be in our hearts forever. With much love.

Brenda McNiss

June 17, 2019

Today is 6 years since you left us, daddy as of 6:10am. I had 1 last Fathers Day with you and then the angels took you to The Lord. You are missed and loved everyday and the memories i cherish of you as a father carry me through because you loved me and our family so much. I know you and mom are together and happy. Shes missed and loved and the both f you remain forever in my heart until we meet again. Love, Brenda.

Brenda McNiss

July 16, 2015

Daddy, I wish everyday for you to have eternal peace and happiness. Don't worry about me, I know you're in a much better place. With mom being with you I'm comforted. I love you and will see you again. Love, Brenda

Jackie Cox-Cather

July 15, 2015

I don't leave messages in here often, but I read it all the time. Not one day has gone by that I wish I could talk to you one more time. I miss you more than you could ever imagine. Take care of mom and know that I think of you both every day. Love you lots, Jackie

Dian Priest

July 15, 2015

See you in my dreams. I love you Daddy. Good Night.
Dian

Cathy Stanek

July 13, 2015

Hi pop. This may be one of the last messages you get which breaks our ties but that's ok cause I can talk to you anytime anywhere any day. Your always there to listen in my heart. I love you pop right along with the rest of my siblings. You'll never be forgotten and memories are forever. Your the best and you taught us do much which we'll never forget. Take care pop. We'll love you forever. Your loving family always ❤

Dian Priest

July 11, 2015

Daddy I still miss you the same. I think of you with love every day. It doesn't seem like 2 years since you left us. I pray that you are at peace and happy with your Heavenly life. I love you more.
Dian

Cathy Stanek

July 8, 2015

Hi Pop, I just can't believe that two years have passed when it was only yesterday. I have such a heavy heart and now even more so since Mom. I know you waited for her and she must be so happy to be reunited with you. Just know your family has stuck together and you both did a great job. We will carry your legacies of the wonderful parents we had. You taught us so much love and I am greatful for that. Take care of Mom as I know now she will you. You two were the best, but that doesn't take away a heavy heart not having you here. We will do our best, we promise. May not be easy on some of us, but with your strength, guidance and love from the both of you, we'll come through. Missing you so much and much love to both, your loving daughter,

Brenda McNiss

June 17, 2015

With a very heavy heart I remember this day 2 yrs ago. You are loved and missed more everyday. I envision you happy, young and healthy with mom at your side. I hope you can hear me talking to you as I look up to heaven. I'm giving you a big, warm hug and I cherish my memories forever. Love, Brenda

Cathy Stanek

June 17, 2015

Hi Pop, Just wanted you to know that this last two years without you and now mom have been hard. Please know your in my heart you are always with me and I wish I could hug you one more time. I just can't believe it's been two years. I thank God that he gave us you for our dad. Growing up was a memorable one with one memory every day that I can recall for the rest of my life. Take care in Heaven Pop. I'll be visiting you with new flowers on Saturday. Keep watch over us as I know you do. With loving thoughts and many memories, your loving daughter

Cathy Stanek

May 20, 2015

Hi Pop. It's been 23 months and I hope you and mom are holding each other tight. Just doesn't seem possible that time has gone by and now, Mom. I wanted to say hi and let you know that there's never a day that goes by that I don't think about you two. Heaven has two more Angels. It's not been an easy road, but we are doing the best we can. We miss you Pop. You were and still are the best. Give mom a hug for us as we miss her so much too. Take care pop, I'll be writing to you soon. with much love, your daughter

Cathy Stanek

May 5, 2015

Hi Pop. Well you and mom have been together two months now. Will never forget the smile on her face and how she talked to you and God. I just wrote to mom and let her know that you both gave me a confirmation through a heart shaped cloud and a shooting star. So amazing. You can't get any better than that. I just can't believe how the time has gone by but our hearts are still as heavy. But I think we'll be ok, for one, like Dian said the glue that held us together is no longer, but after the other night, that glue came back through us. We were all together and we talked and remembered a lot of stuff. We'll never run out. Both you and mom left us more memories for everyday. I'm sure you and mom are happier now that your souls have binded once again. Watch over us as I know both of you will. With a heart full of love and missing you so much, take care of each other. Your loving daughter,

Cathy Stanek

April 17, 2015

Hi Pop, well 22 months have passed and I just still am having hard times and now mom. I hope the both of you are having the time now that you both yearned for, each other. Can't explain the loneliness I feel not having you both here, but I know you two are both happy again. I am blessed to have had parents like you. Not many kids can say that and mean it. I hope there is a smile on your face now as well as mom cause she missed you immensely. Please watch over us as I know you will and just know our love and hearts aren't far. Take care and we'll talk again. With loving thoughts and memories, your daughter

Dian Priest

April 7, 2015

I miss you daddy. Mom is with you and I know that completes you as it does her. I feel less anxious knowing you are together. Remember....I love you more.

Brenda McNiss

April 5, 2015

Happy Easter, daddy. I'm missing you so much, but mom is with you now. What's hard is not having both of this holiday. It's another 1st to go through. I wish you happiness and love. Mom mourned for you and she gave herself to The Lord to be with you again. Your family loves and holds you both close in our hearts. The butterflies still bring me close to you.

Cathy Stanek

April 5, 2015

Happy Easter in Heaven Pop. I know you and mom are finally together now and are sharing a wonderful day. I hope you look down and see the beautiful flowers Dian made for each of you and she didn't forget the white chocolate candy. I know you'll see that. It's a lot different even more so since mom passed one month today, so we are hoping to just get through another first holidays without both of you. It's so hard. But again, you are together. Give us your blessing that we've done ok in all we've done. Keep watch over us as I know you always do. Missing you this Easter Sunday pop. Have a blessed day. With Love

Brenda McNiss

March 6, 2015

Hi daddy, as I sit here writing this, I know that mom (your sweetheart) is rejoined with you and that makes my heart joyful. We will always love you both and keep you in our hearts until we meet again. Love, Brenda, Mike and family.

Cathy Stanek

March 5, 2015

Hi pop, Soon mom will be reunited with you and what a joyous day it will be for both of you. Mom has missed you since the day you left her. I feel today she is coming to your wide open arms. Take care of her pop, as we know you will. Your "Sweetheart" will be coming home. To your reunion once again, your loving children

Cathy Stanek

February 19, 2015

Twenty Months ago we lost you and somewhere over the rainbow there's this place called Heaven. You're pain free, walking, yet you watch over us still. I find myself everyday wondering if you're doing ok, but knowing you're in God's hands, I can't ask for any more. I spoke with Jackie last night and we said how all your band people outlived you. She said "yep" you were the Leader of the Band and I said Yep, our Legend. You will always be with us no matter what even through your music. We are blessed to have the CD to hear your voice whenever we want. God's greatest gift to us was you. Take care pop
Your loving daughter

Brenda McNiss

February 12, 2015

Happy Birthday daddy. I looked up several times today and wished you a blessed day and said I love you. You're always in my heart and forever missed. Be well and know the memories carry on. Love, Brenda

Cathy Stanek

February 12, 2015

Happy 88th Birthday pop. To me the 88 is infinity, has no end. I miss you. Wanted you to know I'm thinking of you today as it is special. With loving heart and memories past, your loving daughter

Dian Priest

January 18, 2015

Daddy,
I never know what to say. With a lot of help over the past year, I am slowly learning to cope. You are still a big part of everything I do and every decision I make. I know you are near and someday we will be together again.
I love you more,
Dian

Cathy Stanek

January 17, 2015

Good morning POP. When I got up this morning, the first one I thought of was you. 19 months have past and I can't believe where the time has gone. We did a little better this year, but there was a big part of us that was still missing. But we celebrated your memory of the love of Christmas. Like Dian said, we celebrated your legacy. It turned out ok. Don't think for one minute that I didn't have my cry, even now and every time I write to you. The hurt never goes away. But I wanted to be here today, the date (17th) you left us, just to let you know not a day goes by your not mentioned or thought of. But your in Jesus' hands now and you can't get better than that. We love you pop and will keep a memory everyday for the rest of our lives. You keep us strong with those memories and I thank you for that. Take care pop, someday I hope to see you well and happy. With all my heart and soul, Love your daughter

Cathy Stanek

January 12, 2015

Hi Pop, I was trying to get your pic with mom on here but I am not sure where to go now. This would have been a perfect picture of you and mom that showed what love really was, something I'll never have. Just know that I tried and will continue to until I get it right. I visited you yesterday, made you a snowman, brushed your name so the sun would light it up. Just know we're all here thinking and missing and loving you with every passing day. So until next time when I write, take care pop, know you are sadly missed so much. I love you, Love, your daughter

January 11, 2015

Cathy Stanek

January 11, 2015

Hi Pop, I'm trying to get a photo on here for you to hold in your heart. Hopefully I've been successful. Went to visit you today and made a snowman for you. I love you and miss you more and more each day. Take care Pop until then, take care of you and watch over us as you have been. Love, your daughter,

Dian, Cathy, Dad

Cathy Stanek

January 11, 2015

Cathy Stanek

December 25, 2014

Merry Christmas pop. How you loved the holiday decorations. I think you would have bought every light on town. I hope choirs of angels sang and you were singing too. It's not the same without you and ever will be. Christmas brought you do much joy. We miss you so much. We'll be there to visit you today. We love you pop. Take care and again merry Christmas in Heaven.

Dian Priest

December 19, 2014

This year I choose to look at every family member that comes through my door on Christmas Eve and realize this is the legacy you left behind and you are still very close by. I will celebrate that legacy with deep appreciation and joy! I love you Daddy.

Brenda McNiss

December 19, 2014

Oh, daddy. My heart is heavy and as always the Christmas season finds me thinking of you more. I saw the most perfect sunset a few nights ago coming from Michael and Shannon's house. It was on Buckshutem Rd and it had swirls of red, pink, yellow and orange with an opening in the center just as pure white as could be. It was huge and I immediately felt your presence, very peaceful and inviting. Ironically, the radio was playing a song by Josh Groban, of course, "Believe". And I DO. You watched over me as I drove home and I thank you for that. We miss you every moment of everyday. I just needed to share and let you know that "I know". Love, Brenda and family.

Cathy Stanek

December 18, 2014

Hi Pop, you know I'm a day late, but didn't forget you on your 18 months of being gone. The holidays are approaching soon but it doesn't lighten any heart now. Miss you so much. I hope you like the blanket Dian put on. It's beautiful like the beautiful heart and soul you have. Take care pop. You may not be here physically but you are with us in spirit everyday. Love and miss you so much, your daughter,

Dian Priest

November 28, 2014

Daddy, I don't write much. You know why. The whole dynamics of our family is different. You were the glue. I have trouble with that. I cried when I tasted the pumpkin mixture to see if it was just right. That was always your job. You left so many memories. That's why it hurts. I hope I will see you again. I know you will be waiting. I love you. Dian

Brenda McNiss

November 27, 2014

Happy Thanksgiving daddy. You're missed deeply and a lot of memories are floating in my head and heart today. May Gods grace fulfill you and may your family in heaven give you peace and comfort. May you feel mom and your family left behind in your heart. I love you! Brenda

Cathy Stanek

November 27, 2014

Happy Thanksgiving Pop from all your children and wife. We'll be thinking of you with heavy hearts. You're in Heaven at God's table today and he provides good things. We miss you so much. Love

Cathy Stanek

November 27, 2014

Happy Thanksgiving in Heaven Pop from all your children and wife. You may be gone but never forgotten. God's table provides good things. You'll be with us in mind and spirit. We love you, your daughter,

Cathy Stanek

November 17, 2014

Hi Pop, thinking about you today as 17 months have passed. I visited you yesterday, hoping you were looking down on me. Thank you for getting all that were gone home safe and sound. You were and still are a very special dad, husband. God rest your soul with his loving arms. We miss you so much and there are no words to describe that feeling. Take care pop, I only wish I could say that to you in person. Love, your daughter

Cathy Stanek

November 11, 2014

We salute you today Pop on this Veteran's Day. Dian put beautiful flowers in your honor on your resting place. Miss you so much and love you more. Take care pop, with love from your family...your daughter

Cathy Stanek

October 24, 2014

Hi Pop. Just me again missing you as usual everyday that passes. Why??? Why did it have to be you. You were such a joy to have, love and just be with. Please help us to get through this, we are running out of strength and compassion and that you never did. We know you're with us because we know what you would do and we are a reflection of you, but my compassion here on earth is running low. I love you with all my heart and soul. Love, your daughter

Brenda McNiss

October 19, 2014

Hi daddy, on way to Florida from vacation in Western Caribbean. You were there, I had many butterflies around me on a beach called Doctors Cove in Montego Bay, Jamaica. I know it was you. I miss and love you so much. May peace and happiness be with you. Love, Brenda

Cathy Stanek

October 17, 2014

Hi Pop, I dont' know where 16 months have gone, but time has stood still in our hearts. Hoping your doing ok. Mom went to visit you Sunday. She wonders what you look like and if she'll find you. She's been reassured that you will be there waiting, she won't have to look too far. How we miss you so much. It's still heartbreaking. Be with Jenny as she has her baby shortly. Embrace another great grandaughter with your love. Take care pop. Always remember you never leave us in heart for one moment. We love and miss you so much. Love, your daughter

Brenda McNiss

October 5, 2014

Hi, daddy. Thinking of you today as yet another great grand baby is coming. I'm sure you'll be with us today. I love you and miss you, but am comforted that as other family members pass, you aren't alone. Love, Brenda

Cathy Stanek

September 30, 2014

Hi pop. Just sitting here thinking about you. No words will ever describe your loss to us. You were our mentor, debater, our heart. Losing you is too hard to handle. Sometimes I ask God why you? But no explanation except your a good man and deserved your crown and wings. So with a heavy heart I send my love. Your daughter,

Cathy Stanek

September 18, 2014

Hi Pop, Fifteen months have gone by and still seems like yesterday. This hurt will never stop in my heart. I hope you're looking down on us and see how much we miss you. Take care pop, someday I promise I will see you again which means I have to be good. That was our thing which I'll never forget the laugh. We love you and miss you immensely.

Cathy Stanek

September 16, 2014

Hi Pop, as you know today is my birthday and I know you haven't forgotten. I wish you could sing to me. How I miss when I'd call, you and mom would sing together. But they are just one of the great memories I have now. I just felt I needed to tell you how I feel. I will miss you always pop. You were the greatest. With love from your daughter...

Cathy Stanek

September 11, 2014

Remembering you also on this 9/11 day. You were our hero too. As you ended each song you played with God Bless America, you never forgot what you went through either and the friends you lost. With much love to you pop.

Cathy Stanek

August 20, 2014

Hi pop. Wish I could vist one more time. It just never gets easier. Just give me some ray of light to keep going. It's so hard without you. I trust in The Lord that we'll all be together someday. Miss you so much. Love

Dian Priest

August 19, 2014

More today than yesterday....but not as much as tomorrow. That's how much I miss and love you Daddy.

Brenda McNiss

August 17, 2014

I miss you and think of you everyday, daddy. I pray continued peace and joy for you. I can't believe 14 mos today. I hear your voice and it calms me. I've seen butterflies the past few days showing me you're near. I know you see Riley Lynn, I call her Riley girl! She'll be 1yr soon and oh you'd adore her and be so proud. I try to get mom with her as I'm able and slowly Riley's coming to know her great grandmother. I love you. Love, Brenda.

Cathy Stanek

July 27, 2014

Hi pop, Dian and I have worked so hard on the house and all that's left is memories, no regrets. Going through made us realize you could do anything and everything. How I wish you could mend our hearts. A lot of good times and babies and just pure love. Missing you so much more today I can't begin to start. May the people who take over next feel what was left behind from us. With love because of you..

Cathy Stanek

July 26, 2014

Hi pop, missing you so much today. What I wouldn't give to give you one more hug or say I love you to your face. But you know we do. Please keep mom healthy for just a little while Watch over her as I know you do. Take care pop. See you Sunday at your resting place. With love

Cathy Stanek

July 20, 2014

This is my communication to pop. Thank you for renewing. I can't see how 13 months can go by so fast but it has and I still can't accept. Pop was a great man, a lamb, someone who understood our sibling arguments and knew how to handle it. He wanted the best for us and gave us his best. Always a hug and always an I love you at the end of each day. How I miss the hugs and his words of wisdom but his legacy and memories will carry on a lifetime. We were truly blessed and I thank God for choosing me to be his daughter. We had the best and I am grateful for each and every day I had with him. I treasured him then and I treasure his spirit now. We were gifted with the best dad ever. Thank you God. Take good care of him till we see him again. With much love

Cathy Stanek

July 11, 2014

Hi pop your granddaughter graduated and will be off to college. How I wish you were there but you were in spirit. You would have been proud. How we miss you and love you so much. Someday pop someday. With love, your daughter

July 9, 2014

Dear Family of "Mr. Jack" we only learned of his passing today. My Daddy was a Navy buddy of Mr.Jack's. I became friends with him when I asked for his help. He was the biggest asset to me when I prepared a book of Navy memories for my Daddy as a birthday present several years ago. Mr. Jack even contacted the other Navy buddies and had Bday cards sent to me so I could give them to Daddy ( priceless). I enjoyed talking with Mr. Jack numerous times asking questions and listening to stories. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Peace be with ya'll. Benjamin (Navy buddy) and Aleen Turner and Winnie Tiller (daughter) we are from Georgia. My email is [email protected].

Dian Priest

June 17, 2014

It's a year today. I'll never forget stroking your arm and your hair after you died. So peaceful. I love you Daddy and it is a struggle. I always knew my whole life that it would be this way. But you still are the light that draws me close. Please be peaceful and young in your room God had waiting for you. I love you.

Jackie Cox-Cather

June 17, 2014

One year ago you left us. Everyday has been a struggle for me. I miss you so much. Rest in peace Dad.

Cathy Stanek

June 17, 2014

Its been one year tiday. It's with heavy heart I hold you close. You were and are the best dad ever. I just want one more day pop. You needed the rest. Take care in Heaven pop. Your journey is complete until we're all back together again. I'll love you forever.

Cathy Stanek

June 15, 2014

Happy Fathers Day Pop. Your first Fathers Day in Heaven. No words can describe how we re-live, love and miss you everyday. You are in our hearts always. I'm sending you a hug and kiss your way. We'll be together someday, all of us. You were and will always be the best dad ever. I'm being selfish. But I wish you were here. I know your walking, don't have pain, but one more hug is my wish, but this time I will not let go. RIP pop, you deserve it more than you' ll know. You've done your job and a job well done. We'll love you forever.

Brenda McNiss

June 15, 2014

To my dearest daddy, I miss you so very very much, but I'm so thankful that I spent our last Fathers Day together. Our entire family was with you and we held your hand and gave you hugs and kisses. You struggled so hard and I know it was to spare us from losing you on Fathers Day. Please feel our love today and always. I truly was blessed to have you as my father and I will always hold you closely in my heart. I love you and will try to be strong on this 1st Fathers Day without you. Love, Brenda.

Cathy Stanek

June 11, 2014

Hi Pop, Father's Day is coming up and how we'll bear it is unknown. Thank you for the love you gave us and how you appreciated us all these years. Father's Day is special to us but it's our first without you so please forgive us if we cry this year. Whether here or in Heaven, you will always be the best. I know you are in loving arms, but I wish those arms were ours. Love you so much...

Dian Priest

June 10, 2014

Daddy, it's not better. The anticipation of Father's Day and you in Heaven is both overwhelming and comforting at the same time. So bittersweet that you left us, or shall I say chose to stay with us, until 6 hours after Father's Day was over. So like you to do that; putting your own suffering aside to wait until Monday to die. I want to be just like you. I love and miss you more. I know....that's not possible. PS. I looked at the pictures today. I finally had the strength when I was alone. Well, maybe you were with me and gave me the strength. I love you.

Dian Priest

May 18, 2014

Still missing you the same and waiting as I know we will be together again. I look forward to that. I love you daddy.....more....I know, that's not possible. ??

Cathy Stanek

May 17, 2014

Hi pop, eleven months and we are still trying to deal with you being away from us. It will never stop hurting. I know you see things that are going on here but I wish you could have been here with us to enjoy the events. You would have loved it all. We miss and love you so much. Please know we are doing the best we can to get through each day. Take care pop! Always know your with us. Love your daughter

Brenda McNiss

May 17, 2014

Hi, daddy. It's been 11 mos since your passing and hard to believe. Our lives are going on as you would want. Riley is a big healer and source of strength. I feel at peace knowing you're at peace and not sick anymore. You are loved and missed forever. Love, Brenda, Mike and family

Cathy Stanek

April 29, 2014

Hi pop, yesterday mom lost another friend Joan. Joan was good for mom and got her to try and keep occupied even though she was going through her own illness. They did become great friends. Joan even said she wished her and Norman would have met you. Now she will. Mom did a wonderful thing trying to comfort Norman in his time of loss as mom knows how it feels. You would have been proud of her. Our hearts our with you pop. We miss you so much. I'm glad we have the family we do as we were blessed and not all families can say that until its too late. Love you always

Brenda McNiss

April 21, 2014

Hi daddy, you are loved and missed so much. Easter was celebrated with love and a prayer of rememberance for you and all who've left us. Mom is as good as she can be with being treated for UTI and her spinal stenosis. She looked lost yesterday, but the pain and antibiotic are contributing. She loves you so very much and is needing to deal with some issues in losing you. She called for you to help her through the PICC line reinsertion and it worked. You should see Riley, you'd be so proud and happy. I selfishly feel sad that you weren't here to hold her then or now, but I know you met her and you're in her heart as she's in yours. Shannon is such a wonderful mother and Michael is just like his father, he takes great care of her and it makes Mike Sr and I so proud. You're with me everyday and as I look to the sky each morning driving to work I bid you good morning and I know you're peaceful and not sick. Please know that when God calls for mom, she's ready because she'll be reunited with the love of her life. Be well and free daddy, never will there be another father like you who we as your children were privileged and blessed to have in our lives. Love , Brenda, Mike and family.

Dian Priest

April 21, 2014

Daddy, please tell me what to do. I love you and miss you so much.

Cathy Stanek

April 20, 2014

Happy Easter pop. Dian put beautiful flowers on for you with a bunny you would like. I hope you know our hearts are with you. Love

Cathy Stanek

April 17, 2014

Good morning pop 10 months just doesn't seem possible and I miss just as much as ever. Keep watch, stay close cause you'll never be gone EVER! Rest in peace pop. We are doing our best here. Love

Cathy Stanek

March 30, 2014

Hi pop, missing you so much today. We need help down here. Give us your strength to carry all the problems we face not only with mom but wirh ourselves. We don't seem to have enough to get us through so we're looking up to you. We'll always need you to guide us down the right path. I don't know how you did it but we'll never stop needing you. We love you so much.

Jackie Cather-Cox

March 17, 2014

Miss you so much.

Cathy Stanek

March 17, 2014

Hi pop, today is 9 months that you had to leave us and as much as we try to understand, it gets harder. We know you left us with a full heart of love to carry us till we see you again. Watch over mom as I know you will. Mom and the rest of us miss you with all our hearts. Take care pop. Your legacy here will live on with a lifetime of memories we'll never run out of. We thank you for the love the laughter the hugs. We miss you so much. With love from all your family...

Brenda McNiss

March 14, 2014

Hi, daddy , I love and miss you everyday. Please know that I and our family understand that it was your time to leave us to be with God and be relieved of the pain and suffering you were going through and was too tired to fight anymore. I want you to know that mom is going to be alright. She's experiencing depression , but said to me yesterday as I held her that she doesn't want to feel this way and is willing to do whatever is asked by the nursing staff and Dr Anthony to feel better. She absolutely loves and misses you so, you're in her heart and she knows when God calls for her, she will come back to you. She's dealing with some issues of telling you it was ok to go to God, but feels guilt. She knows you were so sick , so tired and even though you withdrew from her, she understands. Do not feel pulled in any way that you left us. Be well, be happy with all your family and friends you're with now. We love you and believe me, your great grand dtr, Riley is a living angel that carries on your legacy and memory. There are subtle things she does that Michael does that only YOU instilled in him. Be free daddy, I'm at peace because you are! Love, Brenda and family.

Cathy Stanek

March 11, 2014

Hi pop. Guess I did something wrong when I submitted my entry yesterday but you heard me and that's what counts. I asked you to look over Dian and help her relieve her pain and I asked that you talk to Jesus cause you were closer to him. You always looked over us here and today she said her shoulder felt better. You looked over her and heard my plea. Thanks pop. It's a blessing to have you always near. Look after mom too as she misses you so much as we all do. We are the lucky ones as you were the greatest of all! We love and miss you with all ours hearts.

Dian Priest

February 18, 2014

Daddy,
We need some divine intervention down here. Can you help us out? I love you and miss you more than there are stars in the sky. But I still need you.

Cathy Stanek

February 17, 2014

Hi Pop. Eight months today and the heavy heart remains as though it just happened. RIP Pop, you'll always be loved and missed more than ever. Take care pop, you're in loving arms. Love, your daughter

Cathy Stanek

February 14, 2014

Happy Valentines Day Pop. I'll love and miss you till the last rosé dies. Heavy heart today and everyday. Love

Jackie Cox-Cather

February 12, 2014

Happy Birthday Daddy. I'm so sad today. I'm sad every day. I miss you so much. I hope you are resting in peace.

Cathy Stanek

February 12, 2014

Happy birthday pop. No words can describe how much we miss you on this day. Dian made a beautiful arrangement for you. It's absolutely you. I wish we could have been with mom to celebrate you with memories. Have a wonderful day in heaven. Just like the video I saw it said I hope your dancing and your singing makes th Angels cry because they didn't know what they had until you arrived. God be with you on this day. We miss you with all our hearts and soul. Your loving daughter

Brenda McNiss

February 11, 2014

Hi, daddy. My family thinks of and misses you so much. Tomorrow's your birthday and you're heavy on my heart. You have moms and our family's love being sent to you in Heaven. It's so difficult to think of your birthday without your physical presence, but the memories and love shared in my lifetime will help comfort me. Be happy, be well and remember you are loved and missed deeply! Love, Brenda, Mike and family. Your great grand-dtr, Riley is our angel sent by you and she loves you. You live on through her.

Cathy Stanek

February 2, 2014

Hi pop, visited you yesterday as promised. Built you a snowman like when were kids. Hope you liked it. I think you did cause the sun was shining on you. I'm asking you help Katie today. Guide the hands of the surgeon and keep her from any complications. Jackie and Cole are so upset. I said a prayer to you and Jesus to help them. I know you will cause you could do everything. Love you lots and miss you so much.

Cathy Stanek

January 31, 2014

Thinking of you today pop as i do everyday. I hope to see you in my dreams. Missing you so much. I'll be visiting you tomorrow. I love you,

Cathy Stanek

January 17, 2014

Pop, today marks 7 months since God and mom mom cradled you in their arms and led you to a new life without pain. We miss you from our lives so much! You've earned your wings being the best person, husband and father. We will always love you and keep your memories of a lifetime that youve given us in our hearts. I know you are watching over us Take care pop. With love, your daughter

Jackie Cox-Cather

January 17, 2014

Can't believe you have been gone 7 months. I miss you terribly. I'll love you always.

Dian Priest

January 16, 2014

I need you Daddy. I love and miss you very much.

Brenda McNiss

January 15, 2014

Hi, daddy I'm thinking about you and I hope God is embracing you with his love. You're missed deeply and your great grand dtr, Riley is absolutely my world. Mom came to our house on Sunday and spent time with Riley, Shannon, Mike Sr and I. Mom held Riley and we both knew you were there. Your life will go on through her. We love and miss you always. Love, Brenda, Mike and family.

Cathy Stanek

January 15, 2014

Hi pop. Just me again. Went to visit you on Sunday. Wreaths are all still nice despite the bad weather we've had. I sang Amazing Grace to you. Hoped you liked it. I'm not a good songbird but I tried. Miss you so much. Take care pop. We all love you. Love, your daughter

Cathy Stanek

January 1, 2014

Happy New Year Pop. Not the same without you! We miss you terribly and love you bunches. Love, your daughter

Jackie Cox-Cather

January 1, 2014

It's a new year Dad. I miss you so much. Happy New Year in heaven.

Jackie Cox-Cather

December 25, 2013

Merry Christmas in Heaven Dad. I miss you so much but you are my angel and I know you are looking down on us. Rest in peace.

Cathy Stanek

December 25, 2013

Merry Christmas pop!! Love you very much. Love your daughter

Cathy Stanek

December 24, 2013

Hi pop, it's Christmas Eve and we're missing you. The joy you brought to each one of us. We all received a beautiful gift of you tonight...a flower that will be a keepsake forever. We are trying hard but it's not easy. Look down on mom tonight as I know you will and give all of us the strength to get through this holiday without you eventhough your in our hearts. We love you pop I hope you feel that love. You were the best. Rest your tired soul but know you're missed so much. Love

Dian Priest

December 19, 2013

Daddy,
Where are you? I keep looking. I love you and miss you. I hope you know that. I cry every single day. It doesn't get better.
Love,
Dian

Brenda McNiss

December 19, 2013

I thought about you much more than I normally do on the 17th. It's been. 6 mos and I am at peace that you're not sick anymore and trying to go on in a body that just was so tired and a mind that was failing. You stayed strong for so long and then I think you made your peace with God and allowed HIM to bring you home. I miss your physical self, your hug that squeezed me tight and saying, "I love you". I talk about you at work, they all loved you and respected you. This Christmas holiday you won't be visible at the table, but your family's hearts will be filled with you and tears will fall. Just always know your memory and spirit will go on. I look to the skies everyday and envision youth, health, peace and love. We miss you so. Love, Brenda, Mike Sr. and family.

December 17, 2013

Can't believe you have been gone from this earth 6 months, but you'll never be gone from my heart. I miss you more as each day goes by. Rest in peace Daddy.

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