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for Kevin Maxwell
Dan LaVoie
February 27, 2004
I am sorry to hear the sad news about Kevin. He will be greatly missed. I had the pleasure of attending school with him for many years. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Dan LaVoie
St. Joseph's School 1965
CCHS 1969
Peretti Janice
February 19, 2004
I was so sorry to hear about Kevin---Please accept my deepest sympathy--I went to Central with Kevin and always remember him smiling and making others smile.
Janice Peretti
February 19, 2004
I was so sorry to hear about Kevin--Please accept my deepest sympathy--I went to Central with Kevin and always remember him smiling and making others smile.
Paul & Pauline Sokoloff
February 17, 2004
Dear Cathy & Family,
Words cannot express our feelings for your loss. Our hearts were grealy saddened to hear of Kevin's passing. Please know that you are all in our hearts and prayers during this time and always. The following prayer has been a great comfort to our family and many of our friends at these times so we thought you might not mind if we shared it with you too. God Bless always, Paul & Pauline Sokoloff and the entire Smith (Madeleine's) Family.
REMEMBRANCE
O God, grant that their memory may bring strength and blessing. May the nobility in their lives and the high ideals they cherished endure in our thoughts and live on in our deeds. May we, carrying on their work, help to redeem Your promise that life shall prevail.
In the rising of the sun and in its going down, we remember them.
In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter, we remember them.
In the opening of buds and in the rebirth of spring, we remember them.
In the blueness of the sky and in the warmth of summer, we remember them.
In the rustling of leaves and in the beauty of autumn, we remember them.
In the beginning of the year and when it ends, we remember them.
When we are weary and in need of strength, we remember them.
When we are lost and sick at heart, we remember them.
When we have joys we yearn to share, we remember them.
So long as we live, they too shall live, for they are now a part of us, as we remember them.
Roger DuPont
February 13, 2004
Dear Cathy and Family,
My deepest sympathies for your loss of Kevin. Since I heard the news I have thought of him and you often and hope that you will find strength and comfort through family, friends and your memories of Kevin. I attended Central Catholic with Max and can echo much of what Brian McNeill has written. I was one of the "Turks" named after the term was taken from a teacher who had a habit of calling us "Young Turks". Our calling card was a Bonomo's Turkish Taffey wrapper.
It is particularly hard to reconcile Max's passing because of the vitality that he possessed. I spent time with him during and after high school. I recall driving in his beloved Camaro on the Merritt Parkway through a "Pea Soup" fog to a basketball game supremely confident of his skills. At a party in Boston I recall him holding someone's cigarette, european style, squinting through the smoke and intoning in perfect mimicry of Artie Johnson's German accent "Where are your papers? We have ways of making you talk." to a chorus of laughter. What set Max apart to me was that you would look at him and he would be quietly observing his surroundings and at the same time you just knew that the wheels were turning, and then he would come up with some funny observation or comic bit. That is why I was not suprised to have him tell me he was doing "improv", because he'd been doing it ever since I met him. He always seemed filled with a childlike wonder. I think he truly understood the lift he provided to those around him with his kind, earnest and heartfelt humor. Thanks, Max.
Lou Ali
February 12, 2004
Maxwell Family:
Nashid and I learned today of Kevin's passing. You are in our prayers.
Brian McNeill
February 11, 2004
I am deeply saddened by the sudden death of Kevin and would like to extend to you my deepest sympathy. He was a good man and a loyal friend. Kevin and I went to Norwalk Central Catholic High School together. Back in the mid-60's, Kevin and I were among a group of boys that formed a clique called the "Turks”. I remember Max as a quiet, very strong, funny guy, who lived so far away, no one wanted to go pick him up. I lost track of Max after he joined the Navy. I would not have recognized Kevin if I had not seen his photograph on our website prior to our 32nd Year Reunion in 2001. That was a shock. It was good to see him again. I promised him I would stop in Virginia and catch his stand-up routine. I never did and now I am sorry that I didn't. I was looking forward to seeing him at our 35th Year Reunion. I'm going to miss him. Life is so fragile and so quick. I am sorry for your loss. Rest in Peace Max.
Sylvio Maestro
February 11, 2004
To the Maxwell family:
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the sudden loss of Kevin. I knew Max since grammar school at ST. Joseph's and through High school at CCHS. What I remember most about Kevin is he always had a smile for whoever he talked to. He was the most easy going guy I knew and just had a great curiosity about life.
Know that my prayers and thoughts are with the Maxwell family at this time.
Kevin Ripley
February 10, 2004
Maxwell Family,
I only found out today of the passing of Kevin. I attended St Josephs and Central with him. I always considered him a friend and will always remember him. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers!
God Bless!
Tom Gargiulo
February 8, 2004
To the Maxwell family:
Please know that I share your loss and understand why he was your hero. Kevin or Max as we called him in HS did not share many classes nor did we hang together. Yet as anyone who met Max would understand, we were still good friends. Such was Max.
Hey Max:
I know you're looking down on us and hope you remember our last conversation at the reunion as well as I do. You told me of your careers in the Navy and as a manufacturer's rep and of your avocation doing stand up. However, you really came alive when you told me about your wife and family. Your love and pride for your family was so strong you actually made me feel it.
I regret that I didn't send you my email earlier so we could have talked about my starting a rep agency but understand that you have other things to do now. Knowing you, probably doing stand up in Heaven.
Your friend,
Garg
Coleen Doyle Mills
February 8, 2004
To Kevins family, please except my sincere sympathy in the passing of your beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. I enjoyed seeing and talking to Kevin at our HS reunion. I will remember his humor and love of his family and life. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Coleen Doyle Mills
Joseph Ritzo
February 7, 2004
I'm so sorry to hear about Kevin's passing. He was a great guy with whom I had the pleasure of attending school for about 10 years. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Joe Ritzo St. Joseph's School 1965
CCHS 1969
Heather McSwain Nies-Berger
February 6, 2004
Chelsea, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jana Strapec
February 6, 2004
Dear Cathy and Family,
It is with great sadness that I received the news of Kevin's death. From spring of 1999 to fall of 2000 the Take 5 performers helped me through an intense period of personal loss. I remember when Kevin came to "classes" and then joined the troupe on stage frequently....I rarely missed a performance. His dry wit and ability to laugh at himself was so apparent. I am also a reader, and have enjoyed your books....may your
memories comfort you in the days ahead and may God's new angel continue to make you laugh!!! Jana Strapec
Debra Kilpatrick
February 5, 2004
Dear Cathy,
I know you only through your books, but have always felt an affinity for you because we both live in Midlothian and share so many of the same daily life experiences. I know Kevin was your hero - your book dedications made that clear. I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and I pray that God will hold you and your family close to his heart and help you through the days ahead.
Barbara and Fred Picard
February 5, 2004
Dear Cathy, Andrew, and family: Your family is in our prayers during this difficult time. Erick remarked on several occasions after visiting your home how much he liked Andrew's dad. Barb and Fred Picard
Kathy St.John-Reich
February 5, 2004
Cathy, Chelsea, Andrew, and Samantha,
Like all who knew him, I am saddened beyond words that Max has left us. I will always remember him for his sense of humor, his caring nature, his great smile, and his zest for life. Altho I am sure that you will hear from many of them directly, on behalf of all of Kevin's old childhood friends from the CCHS Class of 1969, please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Gena Brown
February 5, 2004
Dear Chelsea & Family,
Travis and I, along with the entire family are deeply saddened by your loss. If there is anything that we can do to help, please do not hesitate to call on us. Please share our sympathies with your family.
Sue Rice
February 5, 2004
Dear Cathy,
Just heard thru the romance grapevine about your loss. I am so sorry. Know that you are in my thoughts.
Love,
Sue
Kathy Garbera
February 5, 2004
Dear Cathy and family;
My deepest sympathies for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
John & Linda Scholl
February 5, 2004
Dear Cathy and family,
Although our time with Kevin was short he will always be remebered for his sense of humor and his zest for life.
Sincerely, John & Linda
The Gannon Family
February 4, 2004
Dear Kathy, Chelsea, Andrew and Samantha,
Our hearts are heavy for you. I know your love for each other will see you through. We will all keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Michelle Blain
February 4, 2004
Our deepest sympathies and prayers are extended to Kevin and his family. As one of his Employee's, I speak for us all in saying, we didn't just loose our boss and co-worker, we sadly lost a very good friend. Memories of Kevin are being shared by all within our industry. Each story that is shared is filled with memories of laughter and lightheartedness from all whom he touched. His spark here on earth has now dimmed, but these fond memories will keep his light alive forever. May God Bless You and hold you in the palm of his hands forever Kevin, you will truly be missed.
Brian Cocchiola
February 4, 2004
Dear Maxwell Family,
Kevin was a man that was easy to love. I remember all the soccer games he was at because I couldn't help but hear him yelling at refs about every call. I have many fond memories of him. He will never be forgotten. ~May the Angels of Heaven Lead Him to Paradise~
Patty Hennessey
February 4, 2004
Dear Cathy, Chelsea, Andrew & Sammy,
We are all shocked and saddened by the news. I will always remember his great sense of humor and the great times we all had together. Please know that all our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Patty, Bill, Matthew & Mark
kathy parker
February 4, 2004
Dear Cathy and Family:
Cathy, I believe that we met awhile back when Kevin and I were performing with "Take 5" and/or "TMI Productions". I wanted you and your family to know that you are in my thoughts and my prayers. In the time I was lucky enough to have performed with Kevin, I was indeed blessed. He was always so much fun to perform with and he was a special part of the "acting family". Thank you for sharing him with us...He will be greatly missed.
Peace~kathy
Susan Barban
February 4, 2004
Words cannot describe my sorrow. Kevin was such a special person. I will be contacting you, but in the meantime, please know my thoughts are with you at this time.
Stephan Casi
February 4, 2004
So sorry to hear of the loss of Kevin. I considered him a good friend in high school.We had some good times on weekends together.
After high school we ended up together at the College of Steubenville. Shortly after he left Steubenville I lost track of him. I wish I had gotten to some of the class reunions to see Kevin but I couldn`t make it.
My prayers are with your family.
Stephan Casi
Deborah Barnhart
February 4, 2004
I knew Kevin only through the eyes of his wife Cathy, but the love and the laughter she conveyed with every story and every description of him as a partner, father, and friend spoke volumes. I grieve for their great loss and pass along my sympathy to the entire family.
Eileen & Rich Smith
February 4, 2004
Dear Cathy and Family:
We wanted to let you know we were shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. We wanted you to know we have you all in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort. Take care.
Sincerely, Eileen & Rich Smith and Family
Robert Cooke, Jr.
February 4, 2004
Dear Cathy and family,
I am so sadden to hear of the sudden passing and homegoing of
Kevin. Words cannot express how I feel, but do know that he was admired and I was glad to get to know him as he shared his talents and caring personality as he served on the Transformation Retreat team.
He will be missed, by all, but, you know that you have friends here who care,love you and will give support
Cathy. You will be in my prayers and thoughts.
May God Bless you and your family,
Love, Robert Cooke
Anne Marie Rodgers
February 4, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Connie Fleming
February 4, 2004
Dearest Cathy (Max),
We love you, we are here for you and we thank you for the love you and Kevin (Big Max), Chelsea, Sam and Andrew taught us all about. Forever blessed we are.
Love Connie, Jade, and Emerald
Martha Graydon
February 4, 2004
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