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Thomas W. Chase
May 1, 2025
I miss you Son. Your Mom misses you. Your Brother misses you. We think of you every day, many moments of the day, many memories arise from songs we hear. I wish you are with the lord, and with all that love you that have past. I can´t believe that you wouldn´t be.
We will be heading up to your place of rest soon, to talk to you & and celebrate remembering the too short of time we had with you. If you can, touch my heart with a memory, a song played, a vision that brings a smile to me, a vision of your smile. I would love that Jake.
Feeling you in my heart right now. Thank you for that.
Love you,
Dad
Mark phelps
April 23, 2023
Where to start, what to say...15 years you have been gone from us. I always know the year and how long because of Logan´s birthday. Think about you almost everyday... tell stories about ya, in reference to things frequently... but honestly tired of the old stories...I wish we had new stories to tell...I miss ya bud... hate doing this thing called life with out ya here...but in some way I feel you still are.. until next time kid...see ya on the 5th
Tania Morrissey
February 5, 2019
Hey Jake! I'll never forget the pool party at your parents house, your dad was so much fun and your mom was super cool, so I could understand why you were such an amazing person.Or all the times me, you, Tony, and PJ wnet out to play pool and I would bust on you for you hat and wardrobe choices, LOL,(secretly I thought you looked great no matter what you wore), but it was so much more fun to bust on you and get a rise out of you! I miss you so much! And I will always miss the friendship we had. One day we will hang again, my friend!
Bobbie Marchione
May 8, 2013
Hey Snake Man I still cant believe its been 5 years since I last seen your smile or you contagious laugh, but Im glad I have the memories cause I need them when Im missing you, helps a little! I am so thankful that I got to have you as such a good friend for all those years! i know we will have many more one day when we meet up again!! Thanks for those signs you give me when I need them most cause I definatly know it you! Miss you lots my friend!!
Bobbie Marchione
October 10, 2012
Hey buddy!! I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday!! I hope your up there partying in heaven!! Love ya
Bobbie Marchione
August 27, 2012
Hey Jake!! Wow it's been awhile!! I still think of you everyday! I still feel you, it can be a song a joke or whatever it is I know its you!! And I thank you for that, cause Lord knows I need them sometimes just to get by myself! You were a great friend to me I'm so glad I have so many memories I'm blessed to have spent the time I did with you And now am really understanding that God called you somewhere else and I can't wait till the day I get to hug you again!! Your forever in my heart until the next time my FRIEND!! I love ya
Zhanna
May 5, 2011
Jake,
Missing you terribly, it doesn't get too much easier with each passing year. You are always in my heart and my thoughts.....
Love, Zhanna
May 5, 2011
Jake its been 3 years and not a moment goes by that we miss you. The fam was out in April and oh if you could have seen Uncle Charlie dancing to the Wii...You are always with us at every party every drink toast and every joke. May you have found your peace. Love, Paula
donnnnnnnna
May 4, 2011
jake
well my son tomorrow will be 3 long yrs i haven't seen your smile, or heard your laughter. I watch outside all the time thinking maybe i will see u on that damn skate board that i hated so much and always yelled at you about. wish u could just bust me one more time in person....just wanted u to know i always think about u and u are truly missed by so many of us. r.i.p miss you
Todd Robbins
November 2, 2010
Jake,
Another birthday, another Halloween, time goes by so fast. We overlook the everyday things, the really important ones. You were in that category. But as I read through these entries, it seems alot of people you touched feel like me, or I like them. Your are missed bro. Enough said.
~TR
October 10, 2010
Happy Birthday Jake the Snake...You live in all of us and are a part of all of our lives. Hoping you are at peace.
Love you always, Paula
donnnnna
October 10, 2010
happy birthday jake the snake, miss u every day! rip
Zhanna
July 19, 2010
Missing you terribly
tauyna gervais
June 18, 2010
miss you extremely and think of you everyday.
tauyna gervais
June 18, 2010
i think about you everyday :) miss you extremely!
donnnnnn A
May 5, 2010
well, jake here it is May 5th that terrible day we lost u...there's not a week that goes by that doesn't remind me of you, a rollerblader, the laughter in your mom's yard, your brother stopping over. I know your happy but it doesn't make it any easier still miss you.
April 28, 2010
JAKE THE SNAKE MAN!!! It's getting nice out again and here I go thinking I see u everywhere again on those rollerblades haha its funny the only difference is this year I just smile and laugh when I think its you where it used to make me cry!!! I know your happy I think of you everyday still and still miss you like crazy!! But I have never felt someone that passed the way I feel you sometimes I will laugh when I see you and it feels like your right there laughing with me!!! I love and miss you and I'm so happy I have so many memories with you when you were on earth and even though your not here in body your still making memories with your spirit!!! once again thanks and I love u soooooo much!!!!
Courtny Waters
April 26, 2010
Oh Jake, can't believe it's been almost 2 years!!! God thought things would get easier with time, not the case.....just wished I had one more day, one more conversation with you, to tell you that I think you are the funniest, sweetest, most caring, modest guy I have ever met. I will never meet anyone like you, and I want you to know your uniqueness makes you special in my heart forever and always, I will always cherish the time and kisses we shared, I miss you dearly..... my condolences to you parents, family, and mostly your brother...he must be scarred more than anyone......sorry so long, just had 2 years of venting to do, I love you.....rest soundly....until we meet again in the next life......
April 15, 2010
jake,
just wanted to say i know u were with me in spirit at my b-day party and u gave your brother the feelings to bust me all night and dad...it was alot of fun wish you could have been with us i miss you
love, donnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn A
Paula
December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas Jake, Crazy family woke me up this morning while doing the anuual Christmas shots at all the relatives houses. You would have been the first one to call to wake me. Always in our thoughts.
Love,
DON......A
December 24, 2009
JAKE THE SNAKE
WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS, MISSING YOU EVERYDAY.....
Claire Mone
October 17, 2009
Happy belated birthday Jake. I've been thinking about you so much lately. Halloween was always your favorite holiday!!! I still think the Clockwork Orange outfits were your best!!!!! Love and miss you more than you will ever know.
AunT Claire
Zhanna
October 15, 2009
Happy Belated Birthday Jakers! I love you and miss you....but like everyone is mentioning I really sometimes feel like you are right there with me. And all the little signs, thank you for them. It makes my time here easier. You are always in my heart..........
October 11, 2009
Happy Birthday Jake... Your Mom and Dad are out visiting and are crazy as ever. Not a day goes by that you are not in our thoughts. We love and miss you.
Love, Paula, Ken and Connor
donna phelpsd
October 10, 2009
happy birthday jake..miss you always..
don.....a
October 9, 2009
Happy Birthday Tomorrow Jake It's weird sometimes i swear i see you in a face in the crowd
September 25, 2009
Jake I still can't believe your not here its funny I will see a rollerblader go past the house and I still look to see if its u the scary part is sometimes it actually looks like u just flying by!! I know u are here though I feel u all the time!! In my dream u were there and u told me i could be mad at u but please not forever i just wanted u to know i am still mad at at you but its going away with time little by little and even though i was mad i still loved u the whole time u have been one of my best friend since we were little hot wheelers haha outside racing down the block i love u and i do know u are happy in heaven i do feel that vibe u send!! i just needed to let u know How i felt once again i Love u JAKE THE SNAKE MAN!!!!
Claire Mone
September 24, 2009
We walked in memory of you last Sunday. We miss you Jake, but I know, for me at least, that you are here. Those little signs like a song on a radio, your key chain getting stuck in my purse your statue falling over. I know you are here. I just hope you know how many people love and miss you today and every day. Til I see you again..........Love, Aunt T Claire
Zhanna
June 29, 2009
Missing you.........
Charlie Wheeler J.R.
June 28, 2009
Well Jake the 4th is right around the corner dont seem the same not runnin into u over at the park or seein ya around town. I know ur watching over and protecting your family and those who cared so much.Till we meet again.Miss ya man.
May 5, 2009
He never really left
I do promise he hears you when you speak
I will say he loves you no matter the distance
I will not deny he is in a better place
And, I will not lie; he is waiting to greet you someday
He is every you step you take
He is in everything you do
He is the air you breathe
He is every beat of your heart
" He is like the wind. You can not see him...but you will always feel him"
Paula Stevenson
May 5, 2009
Not a day goes by that you are not in my thoughts. Your family and friends are holding strong. We love and miss you.
Your cousin Paula, Ken and Connor
DONNA
May 5, 2009
jake "the snake"
One year ago today we all got that terrible phone call, our hearts filled with pain, and in disbelieve we had to say good bye..there's not a day that doesn't go by that something makes me think about you and with the nice weather here i expect to see you come roller blading around the corner, yelling DON--A.....MISS YOU ALWAYS AND ALWAYS IN MY THOUGHTS.....
Zhanna Bondar
April 28, 2009
I can't believe it's been almost a year. I miss you so much.....Keep guarding us
Love you!
Claire Mone
April 16, 2009
Now that the nice weather is here, I'm expecting you to come rolling around the corner on your roller blades.......miss you so much Jake......keep watching over us.
Love and miss you....
tony pucci
February 27, 2009
miss ya bro!
tony
Mike Latham
January 1, 2009
Hey Jake,
Just want to let you know that I've been thinking about you and that i think i still see you ever now and then.
Keep watching over your family and all of those who's lives you have touch.
Happy New Year!!
mark phelps
December 31, 2008
well its new years eve, and still no jake. still hard for me to believe that you are gone. i hope all is well where ever you are.know that you are missed and in my thoughts daily. happy news years kid.
Claire Mone
December 30, 2008
Thinking of you today and every day. The holiday just wasn't the same without you.
Love and miss you,
Aunt Claire
I wanted a perfect ending. Now I've learned, the hard way, that some poems don't rhyme, and some stories don't have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what's going to happen next. Delicious Ambiguity.
~Gilda Radner
Charlie Wheeler J.R.
December 25, 2008
MERRY CHRISTMAS JAKE WE ALL MISS U VERY MUCH.
DONNA
December 24, 2008
MERRY CHRISTMAS, JAKE
wE MISS YOU
Michelle McKinley
December 19, 2008
To the Chase Family:
It may be a late entry but Jacob was a kind hearted person, I knew him while attending The Orlo. Everyday he made at least 5 people smile just to complete his day, and that will be dearly missed. He was the most original character in that school. Especially the day we had our Halloween party and he came dressed looking like a nerd. It's memories like that that will make us all miss him dearly. My prayers are with you, and god bless.
tammy guyette
November 3, 2008
dear jake
sorry it took so long to write you
Iam still having a hard time believing your not here with us I know your here with us but not the way everybody wants so many things every day remind me of you some make me cry and some make me laugh you are so missed I miss all the jokes we use to play on each other I miss are taiks together I miss all your crazy customes you wore and all the crazy hair styles most of all I miss your smiling face. I know i will see you agian. but intill then remember I'll allways be thinking about you.
love
tammy
Zhanna Bondar
October 21, 2008
Jacob!
Each day, as the sadness finally lets go, I am more and more open to hearing you and feeling your presence again. Not a day goes by that I dont think of all the crazy fun things we used to do, and your wonderful family. Jake you truly made peoples lives so much brighter, and I am so happy that you are no longer suffering. I know that you are up there dancing to some Ace of Base or singing Karaoke , and making everyone around laugh. Thank you for all that you did for me and all that you continue to do. Funny how life is such an illusion, its hard to see through the dark fog now, but I know deep down in my heart that when that day comes, boy is it going to feel good to see your face in clarity and to hug you again! In the meantime, I hope you are having a great time and rest a little, because once all of us are together again, Parttyyyyy..... I love you Jakey!!! See you soon.........
Sarina
October 17, 2008
Jake, I just wanted to stop by and say Happy Birthday, i visited you on your birthday. I hope you liked your flowers, they reminded me of you! They stood out and were so different than the oridanary flower. Im sure your having fun up there, dancing the night away. Last week I was on my way up to Albany and it had been early morning...I drove our usual root to school and I had to do all I could do control myslef...I couldnt stop laughing, thinking about the mornings speeding to school so we didnt get sent home. We..well I.. drove so fast and you'd just continued to fix my hair and yours with no care in the world!!. When you first passed, I would cry when i thought of memories of you.... I feel privliged to have shared them with you, and althought I miss you tremendiously, lately I smile and laugh and cherish those moments and forever and always will!!! Maybe in some funny way you'r helping?!?! I miss you Jakers and some day we will all be reunited, until then watch over all of us and keep us from harm.
Marc Miranda
October 10, 2008
Happy Birthday Jake.
mark phelps
October 10, 2008
happy birthday my friend! know that you are in our hearts and memories everyday! wish you were here.
Claire Mone
October 10, 2008
Happy Birthday Jake - we love and miss you so much!
Aun-T Claire and Uncle Charlie....
We do not need a special day
To bring you to our minds.
The days we do not think of you
Are very hard to find.
Each morning when we awake,
We know that you are gone.
And no one knows the heartache
As we try to carry on.
Our hearts still ache with sadness
And secret tears still flow.
What it meant to lose you
No one will ever know.
Our thoughts are always with you,
Your place no one can fill.
In life we loved you dearly;
In death we love you still,
There will always be a heartache,
And often a silent tear.
But always a precious memory
Of the days when you were here.
If tears could make a staircase,
And heartaches make a lane,
We'd walk the path to heaven
And bring you home again.
We hold you close within our hearts;
And there you will remain,
To walk with us throughout our lives
Until we meet again.
Our family chain is broken now,
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
~ Author unknown~
October 10, 2008
Jake,
Not a day doesn't go by that I don't think of you and all of our family. I will be back next week and I plan on visiting you. Give me strength. I love and miss you. Please watch over your parents and brother especially on this day of your birthday.
Love, Paula
joann rocco
October 10, 2008
happy birthday jake. although you are not here on earth im sure you will be celebrating your birthday in heaven dancing and having a great time..Know that you are always thought about and missed each day..Nobody rings my door bell anymore...
love joann
DONNA
October 10, 2008
Jake,
WISHING YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
October 9, 2008
Dear Jake,
I know you can’t read this but you know what it says. I can’t believe you’re not here to celebrate your birthday. I can never realize what you were going through and I hope you know how much you are loved and missed. It won’t be the same this year without you around making drinks in my basement or playing with my kids. We all miss you terribly. Keep an eye on us now, we need it now that you’re not around to visit. Someone once said that success wasn’t measured by how much you’ve made or what you have. It is measured by the affect you have on other people’s lives. Were their lives enriched by your presence? Well bud, I can say that you were very successful because you made all of our lives better during your all too short time with us. Happy birthday Jake, I hope when its time, God lets me see you again. I’ll see you when I see you.
Love Uncle Rich
October 7, 2008
Jake the snake,
As i sit here at work and wrote Oct.7th for the first time today i realized 3 more days is your birthday and your not going to be here to celebrate. My heart is fulled with sadness as i check your site everyday, just to get a look at you, and ask why! But than something comes over me and i say, its ok, we may never know the reason but hope that your finally at peace. The other day a roller blader came down elizabeth st. and i ran to the porch door but it wasn't you, the blader just turn on 8th and kept going, never looked up like you use to do yelling DON A......There's not a day that goes by that something doesn't remind me of you and the crazy things we shared, just know i'm always thinking about you and miss you very much. I will be joining your parents and family and friends on friday at your new home to celebrate a moment of your birthday.
miss you always......my third (son)
Love,
donna
September 26, 2008
Christ Jesus,
when all is darkness
and we feel our weakness and helplessness,
give us the sense of Your presence,
Your love, and Your strength.
Help us to have perfect trust
in Your protecting love
and strengthening power,
so that nothing may frighten or worry us,
for, living close to You,
we shall see Your hand,
Your purpose, Your will through all things. ~St. Ignatius of Loyola
Missing you.......
September 9, 2008
Jacob,
You come to my mind so often every day that were apart, Guess its only natural cause your always in my heart! I miss you! Thinking of you always! ~Sarina
Claire Mone
September 3, 2008
Jake,
You’re weighing heavy on my heart these past couple of days…..We’re planning a party for the first Sunday of NFL games for the season and it just doesn’t seem right that you won’t be there. Things aren’t the same without you. Missing you and thinking of you always,
Aun-T Claire
Sarina
August 26, 2008
Jakers,
There isnt a day that goes by that your not thought of! I wish that there was something that I could have done to help you. There has been numerous times Ive drove by your house or thought that I saw you, and as much as I dont want to believe that you are gone, I quickly realize that you are. You never realize how much you miss someone untill they are gone. Im so glad that we were able to share the memories that I keep close to my heart. There was never a dull moment with you, and you always had a way to make me laugh and we ALL love and miss that about you!!! Thinking about you always and forever! Love and miss you!
donna phelps
August 13, 2008
Jake the snake,
Well, here it is Aug. 13, the feast of assupmtion will be starting...rememeber the good old days when it was 3 days....now its down to one which will be sat. We are getting ready for Joann's party and will be missing you this year, but you haven't been forgotten ever.....we will be having some bombs shot off ,at Joann's ,in remembrance of you....
it won't be the same without your jokes and smiling face but we must go on.
I miss you, my third (son)
HAPPY 15TH OF AUGUST!!!!
Claire Mone
August 12, 2008
I still miss those I loved who are no longer with me
but I find I am grateful for having loved them.The
gratitude has finally conquered the loss.
-- Rita Mae Brown
Jake,
I saw this quote and it made me think of you. Loving and missing you always,
Aunt Claire
August 5, 2008
Jake the snake man its been 3 months since u left us and the memories still come everyday!! Everyday a thought runs through my mind and it makes me smile thank you for that I miss and love you very much!!
Py
July 10, 2008
Jake, we miss ya, bud. Family day won't be the same without you running around barefoot..
RIP
Claire Mone
July 4, 2008
Jacob,
Missing you today and every day. I cannot believe that two months have gone by.
We love you,
Claire, Uncle Charlie and Tyler
We Don't Know It Happened
We Know Not The Reason Why
We Only Know How Much We Hurt
Our Hearts Torn Open Wide.
You Were So Young, Life Just Begun
But God Had Made The Call
Thou It Was His Will, We Miss You Still
For We're Human After All
Now You Have Winged Your Way To Heaven
To Join Our Loved Ones At Gods Throne
Just Keep Watch On Heaven's Golden Gate
One Day We'll All Be "Home".
Jessica O'Connor
May 27, 2008
His smile could light up a room... my thoughts and prayers are with you
Mary Jo Chase
May 24, 2008
Below is from Jacob's funeral mass May 8th - I will be creating a book of memories for Jacob, so please email to me any happy memories you would like to have me include. Thank you.
To anyone who knows me, knows I’m much better with numbers than with words, but at 3 yesterday morning, words kept running through my head, so I decided it was best to write them down.
Jacob arrived in this world at Bellevue hospital at 9:30 PM on October 10th, 1979. After 31 hours of labor pains 10 minutes apart, a walk, yes I said walk to the delivery room, 1 hour of pushing, 2 sets of forceps, he finally decided it was time to take his first breath.
Jake was full of life and ideas. He was so talented and gifted – some of you have seen his drawings and read his poems. He always wanted to join something – soccer, little league, track - with many of us right there to cheer him on – especially grandpa Ganger and gramma Elsie. Jake liked to participate in things,– and I had hoped long life would allow him to do just that, but sadly that was not meant to be.
Jake loved animals – especially the wounded ones, and with help from Judy Fantauzzi, would always try to nurse them back to health.
Jake always needed to look good – with many hair styles and hair colors. He loved to dress in style – from his shoes to his hats.
He orchestrated many parties – from his birthday cakes made by Mrs. Rocco and Aunt Ann Marie, to his 70’s and 80’s theme parties – full of costumes and music and dance.
He loved cars and bought many over his short life. Tommy, I know there were many we wished he hadn’t bought, but what wouldn’t you give to be able to help him with the next one.
While coming up with ways to change his life, he experienced Hudson Valley - twice, bartender’s school, cosmetology school, and he just spoke to me last Thursday on his next adventure – massage school.
Jake worked at many jobs and many professions – hairdresser, welder, plumber, carpenter, UPS, Sysco, Zava, Envy, 9 Maple Ave etc. and made many friends along the way – many who I’ve seen over the past few days.
Jake traveled to Germany and Europe – saw and experienced some amazing things, and eventually called to ask for help to come home to Mechancville. He traveled across country to California – on the “Dumb and Dumber” tour with Tony Pucci. They stopping to see Johnny in Kentucky and I understand left a few broken hearts along with way. Thank you Johnny for taking them into your home. I know through Jake’s stories he truly enjoyed this part of the trip. After a month in California – and yes Bobby, I think you won the pool on that one, he again, asked to come home to Mechanicville. Sadly, his final resting place will be in Mechanicville, and I can only hope what I’ve heard over the past couple of days is true – he’s in a better place now.
There are so many more stories to tell (sleepovers on the blue sectional) and memories to cherish, and I hope to hear them all, but I need to thank some people who have helped Jacob and his family in his times of need:
To many of the police officers, health care workers, and counselors who have helped Jacob over these past 12 years – thank you for helping him and patiently answering numerous questions from me and my family.
To the many people on the street who would always stop to tell me and my family how Jacob would always come over to say hi or give a hug or kiss– thank you, it was always nice to hear.
To his many friends I’ve called over the years either looking for Jake, or providing answers to my many questions – thank you.
To the many people who have provided Jacob with safe rides home – thank you.
To anyone who has spent time with him in the last few days – please do not take on any responsibility for this – we all did the best we could – the rest was up to Jake and God.
To my friends, and there are too many to mention here, helping us through the bad times, and smiling with us through the good times, thank you.
To all my family’s friends, who have been there to give them strength to help in the darker times, thank you.
To my coworkers, especially the Honorable, your compassion and concern will provide me with a source of strength during this difficult time.
To his friends who stand beside him now in death as pall bearers as you have been beside him in life – remember the good times and know you made a difference in his life.
To Mark and the two Tony’s – I know the pain you’re going through and I know its hard to understand. Use this energy and center it on your hopes and dreams. I’ll look to you to see what Jacob could have been.
To our friends who have been there with us every step of the way – I am up here able to speak because of you. With your love and support I know we can get through this.
To my family who would be here if they could – grandma and grandpa, Dad and Uncle Ernie – I miss you in this time of need and I hope you’re up there kicking him in the you know where!!! Take good care of him for me.
To my family, these past 12 years have been an up and down journey – filled with happiness and pain, we made it through the bad times by using each other’s strength and faith, and I know together we can do it now. I know I’ll never get the call from you asking “How’s Jake?” or “What’s he up to now?” but take solace in knowing he knew you loved him.
To my aunts and uncle – hang in there with me – I still look up to you for guidance.
To my cousins– we tried to pass on the torch to Jake to lead the next generation, but sadly it went out. I can’t thank you enough for being you. I love being your cousin.
To the Chase family – thank you for giving unconditional love. I am extremely lucky to have all of you and proud to be a part of your family.
To Jacob’s cousins – I know the bond cousins have. Stay strong and take the torch to lead the next generation.
To my nieces and nephews – know he loved you and learn from his mistakes.
To mom – you tried so hard and he knew you loved him. Don’t beat yourself up over this.
To my brothers Rich and Charlie and their wives Michele and Claire, Andrea, my sister in everyway but name, and my cousin David who I think of as my 3rd brother – we unwillingly step though to a new phase in our lives without Jake. You’ve always been there for me and Jake I will need you now even more. Keep me focused on the positive and tell me when I’m straying.
To Bobby – I love you with all my heart and soul and being. Know that you were a great brother and he loved you. Keep reaching for those dreams and dad and I will provide support every step of the way.
To Tommy – I love you. We’ll get through it, I know we will.
To everyone, Jacob’s 28 years of life was not without purpose. If it was not meant to lie within him, it must lie with some of you out there. Find that purpose, nurture it, and let Tommy and I know where it leads you.
Jacob, be at peace.
Claire Mone
May 16, 2008
To Mary Jo, Tommy & Bobby,
The strength you have all shown over the past week has been so amazing. Mary Jo - your eulogy? What can I even say? My God – you were so courageous and your words were so true and so beautiful. I hope this goes without saying, but whenever any of you need to talk, vent, joke, whatever – we are here - me, Charlie, Nick and Tyler. We love you all so much.
To all of our friends and family, well the list just goes on and on too many to even list – you are all angels on Earth. Your “take charge”, cooking, cleaning, distracting and running interference when needed (Andrea : >) and for everything else you have done. Thank you is not and will never be enough.
To Jake and Bobby’s friends,
What can I even say??? You guys are the best! He would be so happy to know how you all came together and have not only been there for each other but for every single one of us as well.
And to my nephew Jake………….I love you and miss you more than you will ever know. I’m so mad at you and mad at ME for being mad…….Your friendship cannot ever be replaced. You got me through some very tough times of my own – times that without you, who knows where I would be?? But now I am here – and you are at peace. Please let Grandpa know how awesome his Celtics are doing. And Uncle Ernie? Well, we still love him even if Detroit is, well, Detroit! Haha. Someday I will see you again. Until then, just know how much I’ll miss you, how many times in a day I’ll think of you and how grateful that not only were you my nephew, you were one of my truest friends………………
Love,
Claire
Kim
May 14, 2008
Jake-
I am still having trouble believing you are not going to walk, skate or ride your bike to the shop anymore.
No more prank phone calls On Me, rides to and from your house and the salon listening to our 80`s music. Coloring your hair & watching Dee cut it. Laughing ,joking & teasing one another. They were good times & Great memories that i will keep forever. I know your not hurting & are in a better place now. That keeps us going, to know you are o.k. now. Watch over us all at the shop, because we need you too.
Love Ya Like A Little Brother,
Kimmie
Nita Eckert
May 14, 2008
Mary Jo and Tommy,
I don't know how to begin other than to tell you that you are in my thoughts and prayers and how very sorry I am. I did not know Jacob and only spoke to Bobby on the phone (remember I thought he was Tommy, he will never be the same) but I do know you and Tommy and I can only imagine what he was like. Reading through the book, it sounds like you have been blessed not only with each other and two great kids but your extended family as well. I wish I could be there for you but please know I am there in spirit. If you need anything please do not hesitate to call me. Love you guys and will hopefully see you next time I am in town in July. Nita
Payge
May 13, 2008
So many nites we spent at the Orlo, spending more time outside on the table, then actully doing hair. You would sit there and listen to Liz and I talk about our many problems and issues, and give us your words of wisdom. So sorry we could not be there for you when you needed us. You were such a kind hearted person, and you will be missed.
Judy Proctor
May 12, 2008
Jake you will truely be missed, all of us loved you. We have great Memories that I will never forget. You are at peace now. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
May 12, 2008
Jake where to start I think of you everyday it might be a laugh we shared together or a tear cause your missed so much. I wish i had some answers but only you know them and I can only hope and pray your at peace now! I miss you and love you very much!
You meant so much to all of us
You were special and that's no lie
You brightened up the darkest day
And the cloudiest sky
Your smile alone warmed hearts
Your laugh was like music to hear
I would give absolutely anything
To have you well and standing near
Not a second passes
When you're not on our minds
Your love we will never forget
The hurt will ease in time
Many tears I have seen and cried
They have all poured out like rain
I know that you are happy now
And no longer in any pain.
Joyce Dyer
May 12, 2008
Jake, its been about 4 years since I've seen you, but you will never be forgotten. I'm sure the whole UPS crew is thinking of you. I'll never forget when you came to Valentis for my 21st birthday with your big fur coat! You always made everyone smile and laugh... definitely made the work go by quicker. You're in our hearts and prayers...till we meet again....
Samantha DeFruscio
May 12, 2008
Jake,
It is hard to express in words how much you will be missed. I don’t think there was a moment I was around you that I was not smiling or laughing. For the few years I have known you, you have made such a great impact on my life. I wish I had more time to spend with you. I will never forget your smile or the happiness that you brought me. Whenever I looked up at the sky and saw a shooting star I always thought of you, and I always will for the rest of my life. Rest in peace Jake, you will never be forgotten. I miss you.
John and Elisha Mone
May 11, 2008
Jake, I'm not sure what to say or how to begin so i'll just say whats going through my mind. I miss you....it seemed like whenever i turned around to look for something i saw you, but you were not there. Not in body but in mind...my mind. I felt your presance everywhere i went. My moms, your parents, my brothers, aunts and uncles, even at breakfast this morning. I hope you knew how many people you touched in more ways than one, if you were looking down the past few days you would have known. Jake I miss you and love you. Jake You may be gone but the bond of being family will always live on in my heart and my thoughts. My day will come, and i will see you again with my dad and 2 uncles, then we can talk again. Until then, you will be in my heart.
Love ya. John Mone and Elisha
Bethany Covey
May 11, 2008
Jake- I will miss you always. It just doesnt seem real. I'm still having flashbacks of our crazy Orlo days. We had alot of fun and did some crazy stuff then. i will never forget all our shopping days at the mall, our nights out in saratoga and dancing all night long. You were such a fun and loving person. You knew how to make everyone laugh. YOu were always there for me to. i remember everynight we would stay up late and talk to one other for hours. THese are the memories i'm always going to hold close to my heart. I only wish you had a longer time here with us. Thank you for your friendship. YOu will be missed Alot.
To the chase family- I'm so sorry for your loss.
Tony Pucci
May 11, 2008
Jake, where to start? I have so many questions and so little answers but i hope you are in peace and i want you to know you will be missed deeper then any possible words could explain. You are the best friend i have ever had on this earth and i lost a part of myself that day i will never get back but we will carry on our friendship through memories. The energy and laughter you brought to everyone's life will be missed dearly. There are to many words to describe what i lost when you left us; brother,friend, partner in crime to mention a few. I will never forget ALL the good times we had where ever they may have took us near and a far. Life from here on out will definitely not be the same without you for all of us. To Mary Jo, Tommy, and bobby my heart goes out to you I cant imagine how you are feeling. He loved all of you so much and im here if there is ever anything you need. Rest in peace jake your in a better place and we will meet again, until then you will be missed but never forgotten!
Uncle Charlie
May 10, 2008
My loving nephew. You battled obsticles with strength... Your smile burned into all who saw it with envy. Your outgoing personality made us jealous. Your talent/gifts in your field amazed all!!!! My anger to you for leaving me/us so soon I apologize for because I know it's my selfishness to want more of you in my/our lives. You have no idea how much you helped me by being there for me when I needed not just a family member, but a friend and a shoulder to cry on. This heavy heart needs time I can't measure. I miss YOU & LOVE YOU!
Jill Fisk (John Paul Mitchell Systems)
May 10, 2008
The Chase Family:
It will be the little things that you will remember, the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter. And although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memories of these little things that help to push away the pain and bring the smiles back again. Remembering with you the life of someone so dear.
Jake:
It was a pleasure to have known you and to work with you. Thank you for sharing your passion with us at John Paul Mitchel Systems. I will miss seeing your smiling face. Please know how much you are loved and how deeply you will be missed. Someone so special can never be forgotten.
Pam & Patrick Sgambati
May 9, 2008
MaryJo Tommy and Bobby:We will miss Jacob's beautiful smile.And we will always remember all those Christmas Eve gatherings at our home doing Karaoke to the wee morning hours. Jacob's Bee Gee voice will truly be missed.Also, our picnic's at the Baisley home.Love, Pam, Brut, Brad, Patrick andMarianne
May 9, 2008
I only met Jake one time and he made an amazing impression on me. We chatted for hours as I got my hair done and he was full of kindess and laughter. He had me entertained the entire time I was there. In that short time, he made an incredible lasting impression on me. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Jake's family and friends. He'll be so missed.
Kathy Barton
May 9, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Valerie Horstmyer (Peluso)
May 9, 2008
Tommy, MaryJo, Bobby, Judy Mone and family- My heart goes out to you all at this time; you are in my thought and prayers. We must hold our memories of Jacob close in our hearts and remember him as he is, not as he was. Jacob is an truly a kindrid spirit. With his charismatic character and his infectious laughter, he brightened all of our lives. I only hope he has finally found the peace he was searching for. I am so glad to have had such a wonderful, close friend in my life. I will cherish our relationship always. He is sorely missed... Love and God Bless you all.
Jessica Price
May 9, 2008
Jace-
You were a good freind. I will mess you so muche. Good Bless you.
Kirsten/ "Ms. H" Hellert
May 9, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Chase Family. Jake had a wonderful way about him. Everyone who knew him, wanted to be around him. He was funny, creative, and had a great smile. He was a joy to teach at the Orlo.
Jake- you will always be remembered and loved.
Bev Cervine
May 9, 2008
Chase Family,
I got to know Jake when Ted's band played at the Commercial & Enzone. Then he started at Zava's and I got to know him a little better. Jake always had a smile on his face and just a great kid. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Todd Robbins
May 9, 2008
Jake, It's hard to imagine the impression you've left with many people, including myself. The smiles and laughter you shared with all of us is priceless.
I pray that things are good for you now. I miss you already.
I'll see you on the other side...
Benjamin Bellucci
May 9, 2008
Dear Chase Family,
I just heard the news today, I knew Jake very well in High school and will keep a fond memory of him. May God Bless you and the days, weeks, months and years ahead. I am sorry for your loss!
Mike Latham
May 8, 2008
To my cousin,
You are definately a true good hearted person. Always laughing and smiling whenever I saw you.
From all the story's I've heard and your adventures that you have been on... they seemed like a blast..
I will( we) all will miss you greatly. Be at peace Jake.
lOVE YOU!
Mike
To Aunt MaryJo, Uncle Tom, and Bobby,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.
Love,
Mike,April and Korbin
Annie & Millie OKOSKY & FINELLI
May 8, 2008
Mary Jo: Mom and I were unable to make it. We are truly sorry for your loss. You are in our hearts and prayers. He was a wonderful individual who will truly be missed.
Donna Orlando
May 8, 2008
I knew Jacob from Zava's....he always had a warm smile. He will be greatly missed by all his co-workers. I am so sorry for your loss, words cannot express the sorrow felt by all.
Ryan Smith
May 8, 2008
MaryJo and Family:
My deepest sympathies to you in regards to the loss of Jake. May the love of your family and friends get you through the coming days.
stacy sabatino
May 8, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss and can not imagine the pain you are in right now. I love jacob and will miss him so much
Marlene Herrington (Laurenzo)
May 8, 2008
To the Chase and Mone family:
Jake was a pleasure to know. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. He always made us laugh whenever we were around him!!!
Love,
Steve and Marlene Herrington
Carolyn Catalano
May 8, 2008
Maryjo,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you and your family and keeping you in my prayers. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Carolyn Catalano
Heather Roberts
May 8, 2008
To Jacob's Family,
I send my deepest sympathy and you are my prayers. I had went to Orlo school with Jacob, we shared many laughts together. He was very talented, we will all miss him.
Michelle
May 8, 2008
The Chase Family-
I am deeply sorry to hear about the loss of Jacob. I had the honor of knowing him through the Orlo School of Hair Design. He taught me so much that I will forever charish him and his friendship. Heaven has gained an angle. God bless you all.
Charles milo
May 7, 2008
To the Chase Family, Jacob was a great guy always working hard in school and in life. May God bless all of you,
Heather Desautels
May 7, 2008
To the Chase family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jake was an incredible person and I feel blessed to have become friends with him. He will be missed by all who have met him. May he now have eternal peace! God Bless You Jake, I will never forget you!!
Eileen Hogan-Putnam
May 7, 2008
Dear Mary Jo and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Jacob was a joy to know, and will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.
David and Lisa Altamura
May 7, 2008
To the chase family,
We are thinking and praying for Jake and all who love him.May God grant you the peace to heal your broken hearts.He will never be forgotten.
Gary and Joanne Hunter
May 7, 2008
Chase family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your son.
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