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Barb & Don
October 21, 2021
Barb & Don
October 21, 2021
Barb & Don
October 21, 2021
Barb & Don
October 21, 2021
Barb & Don
October 21, 2021
Barb & Don
October 21, 2021
To My Dearest Cousin Johnny,
Today Oct 21, 2021, Fourteen years ago you left all Us here on Earth, what a sad day that was Us, Your Family, and Friends.
You left Us far to young, but with your illness and pain, we know you had to leave Us.
Our Loving Lord took you home to be with him in his beautiful Heavenly Kingdom.
You are Our Angel, dancing in the sky and singing in the Angels choir. Maybe singing tunes with Elvis.
I feel an emptiness in My heart since you left. I look at your pictures and remember all the fun you and I had through the years as children and adults.
I Love You and miss You everyday Beautiful Angel Cousin Johnny.
I Pray I will see You again someday
Your Cousin,
Barbara Ann
Willie Cook
October 18, 2021
Blessings and peace I pray the CREATOR is providing eternally.
William Cook
March 30, 2021
Grace and Peace to. You and your family has often brighten my day as I reminisce of the yesterday's of the 50s and 60s and Green Street, School 15 yard of tag, hide go seek, kick the can, and St John's Hall. May the Creator always bless all that was, is, and yet to come.
Alfreado primero
October 18, 2020
Remembering John today as a long time friend . RIP John.
DONALD GRADY
October 23, 2008
JOHNNY ,TIME WILL NEVER FADE THE LOVE AND THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES EVERYONE HAS SHARED WITH YOU , JUDY STILL REMINDS ME OF THE SPECIAL DISHES YOU WOULD PREPARE FOR US WHEN WE VISITED YOU AT THE RESTAURANT ...
SO IT IS NOW TIME FOR US TO PREPARE A SPECIAL PLACE IN OUR HEARTS FOR YOU ..
I WILL MISS MY BABY BROTHER , BUT WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR SMILE AND LAUGH ,,AND THAT I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU ...
GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
YOUR BROTHER ,,,, DON
Karen and Tim Cunningham
November 20, 2007
Aunt Angie and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Johnny will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gerard & Dorothy Bolduc & Gutta Families
November 17, 2007
Dear Angie, Patty, Mickey, Donald, Family & Friends of Johnny,
It is with sadness that we extend to you our sympathy and prayers regarding Johnny’s death. Johnny was always very personable, caring, happy, etc. and took time to share with everyone a kind hello, how's the family, and many fond memories. We are honored to be able to say that God had blessed our lives with the great gift of being neighbors and friends of The Grady Family.
I wanted you to know many prayed for Johnny. Fr. Young told me he was in hospice late September. Due to surgery and family illness we were unable to visit.
We lived the best times growing up together in the great South End and our loved St John's Parish. Our years at St. John’s will never be forgotten. Many days we reminisce sharing the love and teachings of our parents, the good Priests, Daughters of Charity, friends, and neighbors. Through their great example we were taught to love and care for one another. They were the structures of our faith and lives for our future. Until today we remain united spiritually in prayer and love, whether near or afar. These cherished times remain in our hearts forever.
I want to share this part of Johnny as it may help you to know he was prepared to meet Our Lord and is praying for all of us. My friend Peggy Carroll is a Eucharist Minister at St. Peter's Hospital. I called her and asked her to pray for John.and for all grieving his loss. Peggy told me she had brought The Eucharist to John and mentioned what a beautiful man he was. Upon preparing to receive the Eucharist he would bow his head and recite a private prayer. Closing his eyes he then extended his hands to receive the Eucharist very reverently. Peggy stated she could feel a strong spiritual presence and much peace surrounding John’s room. It was a beautiful experience for Peggy who stated she would forever remember this holy man and his family in her prayers.
Dear Angie God has given you a great grace to share in the sorrows of Our Blessed Virgin Mary. She will remain close to your heart and aid you through a Mother's great pain in the loss of a child. Be proud of all your children for they love you and are blessings to all.
To Patty, Mickey, Donald, and Family we feel your pain as when we lost our brother Joey. Time heals and God will hear our prayers for you.
Forever Friends and May God bless you,
Dorothy, Jerry, and The Gutta Family
Deborah Fredericks-Reehl
November 14, 2007
Dear Angie, Patricia, Mickey and Donald
I am thinking about you during this difficult time and am sending my heartfelt sympathy. Please know that John is resting peacefully with our Lord.
November 1, 2007
To the family,
May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
My sister died of the same illness.
Carolyn
Albany, NY
Tom Barron
October 31, 2007
Angie & family,I have many fond memories of Johnny. From the alter boy days @ St. Johns',The Delaware Ave.pool hall, Lombardos',Pags and the time we freeloaded on you @ Cape Cod- we always had good times. Peace, Johnny will be missed.
Chrysta & Caleya Rohland
October 30, 2007
Cousin Johnny - we will miss you so much, you are truly one of a kind. Caleya and I loved to see you when we came to Albany for our yearly trips. We loved seeing you and spending time with you and course our picture moments. May your troubles, pain and suffering be over, God rest in peace Cousin Johnny. We love and miss you very much.
Aunt Angie, Donald, Mickey and Patricia - sorry for your loss. God Bless you all - just think we now have a special angel above and Johnny is his name. Our prayers go out to all of you. We love you all. Love, Chrysta & Caleya
barb and don
October 30, 2007
Dear Aunt Angie, Patricia, Mickey, Donald, Lisa, and Zach,
I'm so sorry for your son,
brother, and dad had to leave us
at such a young age. i loved him
so much, I'm remembering all our
fun times together (Johnny & I)
when we were younger on Green St.
I will surely miss him. My
Thoughts and Prayers are with you
all during these difficult times.
In Loving Memory of,
"My Special Cousin Johnny, Who Meant the World to Us All."
There's Magic in a Special Cousin,
and sunshine in his smile,
There's love in everything he does to
make our lives worthwhile
We can find both hope and courage
just by looking in his eyes.
His laughter is a source of joy,
his words are warm and caring.
There is a kindness and compassion
to be found within him.
And we see the light of Heaven
Shining from a Special Cousin's Face.
God Bless, Love to All,
Cousin's Barb,Christopher Driscoll,
and Donald Woodman (Ithaca,NY) and
God Bless to All,
Aunt Katie and Uncle Bill Rieth
(Albany, NY)
October 30, 2007
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Pamela Wolff Whelpley
October 29, 2007
Angie and Don, So many times you and your brothers great food made a bright spot in my week in that back booth in the bar. Your kindness and good advice in between waiting on others got me through a very hard time. I will say a special prayer for your family.
Nancy Malkiewicz
October 26, 2007
Dear Angie and Family,
When you lose someone you love it always take time to cope with all the sadness and the changes you go through.Take it day to day and remember, so many of us love you dearly and care.I Thank God I had the priviledge of knowing such a wonderful,caring person.Your in my thoughts and prayers. Love Always, Nancy Hunter-Malkiewicz
Linda Forezzi
October 26, 2007
Dear Angie, Patricia, Mickey & Donald
What a shock to open the Times Union to see Johnny's picture and notice in the paper. My heart goes out to all of you.
As a kid growing up in the South End and a friend of Patricia's (that's the name I will always know you as) I was at your home a lot. It was loud and crazy with young boys but fun.
Angie, I can't imagine how it feels to lose a child. May God give you strength to ease your pain with this heavy loss but to cherish all the happy memories that you have and to treasure always.
Patricia, Mickey and Donald I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. My prayers are for all of you, may God give you Peace, and comfort you through this most difficult time.
I miss the South End days and the people that made it great to live there. You are one of the nicest families ever to know. I can't count the many times I have thought about you. The rare times I would see Angie, I always asked how are the kids especically you Patricia.
God bless and keep all of you in His care and I will keep all of you in my prayers.
maureen (Kennedy) tiernan
October 25, 2007
Dear Angie, Trish, Mickey and Donald..I hope you find some peace and comfort, knowing Johnny is at peace and "In Good Hands". Now you have a "special someone" to pray to instead of " a "special someone" to pray for. May Our Lord bless and strenghten you all through this sad and difficult time.
Jim Mitchell
October 25, 2007
Dear Angie and Family: My prayers are with you and your family it was a shock reading the paper and seeing Johnny's name. I grew up with John on Green St and attended St. John's school. He will be remember as a great friend.
Lisa Phillips Ruede
October 25, 2007
Dear Angie and family,
Bobby and I are totally in shock over Johnny's passing. Our heartfelt condolences to all. Johnny was always such a good friend. I am so proud to have had the opportunity to be part of your family. Words can not express how much you are all so loved by me. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. I am sad that I can not be with you.
Love to all,
Lisa and Bobby.
john kirkley&family (mr k)
October 25, 2007
my deepest sympathy goes out to grady family he was a good person .Iwork with for many years. he will truly be miss.
Debra Smith(Austin)
October 25, 2007
Angie,Mickey and Donald i'm so sorry to hear about Johnny you have my deepest condolences. it was such a shock to hear about his passing.Me and my sister were talking about times on green st, we started laughing about the time she would call school(st johns) and keep him out of school so he could hang out at the house with her,then you found out about it and put a stop to that one. I hope that you will all find some peace in the memories he has left. once again my deepest sympathy
Gina D'Antonio
October 25, 2007
Dear Angie and Family: You are all in my prayers and thoughts. How sorry I am to hear of your loss and ours also. John was a very good friend of mine for many years and I will never forget the very thoughtful things he did for me. I pray he is at peace and may God bless all of you and grant you the strength you need at this time.
Kathleen Kessler
October 25, 2007
Mickey and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am praying for you and your family in this difficult time.
Eloise Catalano
October 25, 2007
Angie,
There are no words to console a mother on the loss of her child. You have my heartfelt sympathy.
RUTH LIVINGSTON
October 25, 2007
LISA,ZACK and GRADY FAMILY, SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JOHNNY.WHAT A GUY HUH..I KNEW JOHHNY FOR YEARS THROUGH ALFRED YAGGLE, THEY WERE THE BEST OF FRIENDS THROUGH ALOT OF ROUGH TIMES AND ALOT OF GOOD TIMES.THATS A GOOD FRIEND RIGHT THERE.ZACK JUST KNOW HE LOVED YOU MORE THAN ANYTHING..I REMEMBER LISTENING TO STORIES ABOUT YOU 16 YRS AGO..LAST TIME I SEEN HIM WAS AT YOUR GRADUATION PARTY ZACK...HE SO LOVED YOU..AND YOUR MOM TOO.... MAY HE REST IN PEACE,ONE THING HE COULD USE IS PEACE...FIND IT JOHNNY.
HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN RIGHT AL... LISA YOU'RE THE BEST....
STEPHANIE CUNNINGHAM
October 25, 2007
DEAR COUSIN JOHNNY,
YOU WILL BE MISSED BY MANY, I WILL MISS SEEING YOU ON OUR YEARLY TRIP TO ALBANY. YOU ALWAYS GREETED US WITH A SMILE EVEN WHEN YOU BECAME SICK. YOU ARE NOW A SPECIAL ANGEL IN HEAVEN. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH EVERYONE IN ALBANY. GOD BLESS.
Maryjane Aidala
October 25, 2007
Dear Angie and Family; My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I have fond memories of Johnny from Philip Schuyler, I used to call him my little brother when he'd come into my class to get me out early just so we could walk to Lombardo's for some warm bread. I haven't seen Johnny in years and this is a shock to me. God Bless Johnny you were one of a kind.
Tom Pandick
October 25, 2007
Angie and Donald: I am truly saddened by John's passing and your loss of a son and brother. All the years at Lombardo's; all the meals that John prepared for me and my family; all the laughter we shared when passing through the kitchen: truly wonderful memories of a nice guy and a wonderful chef. You are all in my heart, thoughts and prayers. I think of you all often and am continually thankful for the friendship we shared.
Frank and Marie Marciano
October 25, 2007
Angie and Family,
Was so sorry to hear about John. You have our deepest sympathy.
We go back along way as you know.I have great memories of old Lombardo's with your family.You and your Family are in our Prayers.
May God Bless You All
At This Time And Always
Sincerely
KEVIN WHITE
October 25, 2007
Mickey...sorry for the loss of your brother
Kevin White
The Ostrowski Family
October 24, 2007
Lisa,Zach and the Grady Family:our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Your fondest memories will bring you peace as he is at peace. You are blessed with all the good he will continue to do here on earth and in spirit.
Dee Dee (Gosse)Crolly
October 24, 2007
My counsin Johnny was a very cool guy. I haven't seen him in awhile, but will remember his smiling face and his great cooking. He is truly an angel now and will keep watch over all of his family and friends.
Ben Mascolo
October 24, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Barb Veltman
October 24, 2007
Angie, Mikey and Zach ~
We were so saddened to hear of John's passing. He was such a great guy, always a smile and very kind person. He was a hoot to work with and I am so sorry he's gone. I hadn't seen John in awhile, but anytime I did run into him it was like no time had passed. I hope you all find comfort in your memories. Barb & Fred Veltman
Billy McGahay
October 24, 2007
Dear Aunt Angie and Family, I am so sorry to hear that my friend and cousin has passed. I could always count on John whether at Lombardo's or when I worked with him at Pagliacci's in the early 90's. I have many fond memories of him and will never forget when he visited me in the hospital when I was 7. I only wish I had a chance to vist with him. I will always miss John and think of him fondly. My heart goes out to Zach.
wayne earing
October 24, 2007
To the Grady family:
Im very sorry to hear about John. I used to work with him years ago at Pagliaccis. After that i always went down to say hello and he always knew that i wanted the "veal parm dinner" I didn't even have to order it, He just knew. I will miss his laugh and his conversations. I'll miss ya buddy.
Arlene Radley (Ketzer)
October 24, 2007
I'm so sorry for your loss, John held a special place in my heart. We spent many years together in grade school, I wish we could have had more time together as adults.He will be greatly missed but never forgotten.God Bless you and your family my prayers are with you. Arlene Ketzer
Gloria Gilbert
October 24, 2007
To Angie, Pat, Mickey and Donald,
I am so very sorry for your loss. May that loss be lessened with each passing day. My sincere condolences to all of you.
Love Glor
Julian (Jimbo) Darmetko
October 24, 2007
Don, Very sorry to hear of your loss. I met John only once, but he was a real cool guy.
Frank Marciano
October 24, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Christine Herbst (Grady)
October 24, 2007
Angie and Family
I am so sorry for your loss - my thoughts and prayers are with all of you - Johnny had a warm and loving soul and I know he will be greatly missed by all
Linda Lattanzio- Gross
October 24, 2007
Dear Angie & Donald,
I worked beside you and Johnny for several years at Lombardo's waiting tables. Johnny always had a smile - he was very generous of heart and spirit. My most sincere condolences to you and your family on his passing. Fond Regards -
Richard & Colleen Keegan
October 24, 2007
Aunt Angie & Family,
My deepest condolences on your loss, i will miss my couz, thats what he use to call me,"Couz", spent many of yrs at Pag's & Lombardo's, to my Godmother & my Aunt, your son is now at peace in heaven. Love You.
Your Nephew Richie & Wife Colleen
Rebecca Rasmussen
October 24, 2007
To the Grady family,
My deepest sympathy on your loss.
I worked with John at Pagliacci's. I am shocked at his passing as I was not aware of his illness. I will keep John in my prayers.
Kelly Parker (VanHattum)
October 24, 2007
Angie & family,
May you find peace in knowing that John's suffering is over and he is now free to continue his passion in Heaven! You are in our thoughts
Jean Antoniewicz (Cusato)
October 24, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
I will always remember his laugh and warm smile.
Stay strong and my prayers are with all of you.
Joyce Massalone
October 24, 2007
Don and Judy
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
Denise Lozano
October 24, 2007
Donny,
I am so sorry to hear about your brother John. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pep
JoEllen & Joe Hennessy
October 24, 2007
Zach, Lisa, Angie & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. John will be missed by so many.
Carol Young
October 24, 2007
I was saddened to here about John, I went to St. Johns School with Johnny, thats what we called him then in our younger days.I have offen thought about him over the years. He use to come to our house, he liked my sister Sheila who also passed away. My deepest sympathy to John's Mother and Family.
Carol Young (Pannitti)
Margaret Ann
October 24, 2007
My Sweet Cousin Johnny, you kind ways and spirit have touched so many, the kindness that you have always shown my faimly when we would come up for our yearly visit, seeing you has always been a part of our visit that meant family time and remembering memories from days gone bye as we gather to share a meal that you would make especially for us, I will miss you dearly but I also realize that now I have an angel in heaven that I know by name and his name is JOHNNY.....,you have always spead your most gracious ways to us all,
Joyce Hart
October 24, 2007
Johnny, I will miss you, but I am glad that God has chosen you to be in heaven with him.
Cousin Joyce
Kimberly Keegan
October 24, 2007
Aunt Angie and family,
We are so sorry for your loss our prayers are with you. Cousin Johnny will be deeply missed.
Kim and Matt
Sandra Depp (Eriole)
October 24, 2007
So very sorry for your loss..
Sandra Eriole
Sharon Zeppieri (Myers, Morse)
October 24, 2007
Mickey,
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
butch primero
October 24, 2007
God bless John and his family. I will remember his smile and handshake.
butch primero
Kandi Heins
October 24, 2007
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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