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Patty McArdle
June 7, 2024
So many things have changed over the years. But one thing never changes: we all miss you. You would be thrilled with this weekend, with the Belmont at Saratoga. Keep watching over all of us & if you have some Mega Millions & Powerball numbers, send them our way.
Patty McArdle
June 13, 2007
Wow! It's been a year already and it still feels like it was only yesterday. Well, I still say a prayer everytime I hear a Beatles song. That is an accomplishment, since I listen to oldies a lot. I just wish it didn't hurt so bad for Jeanne and LJ & Janelle and all of us who loved you so much. You will always be with us, John. You will always be my favorite brother-inn-law! Patty
Pat Setford
June 18, 2006
Dear Ellen, Janice and family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your brother John. I did not know he had passed on. Your family has had to face so much loss over the past years. May God bless you all at this time. I know what it is to loose of a brother. My thoughts are with you. Pat and family
J whittemore
June 16, 2006
How do we convey just how we feel
When we lose someone we love?
How do we explain the deep, lonely pain the emptiness left in us?
No words can express the hurt and anguish nor touch on how we feel
in time, we'll heal.
The hopes and the dreams we had just remains like an unfinished book of their life. As an incomplete chapter remains unfinished with nothing more to write but we can know God’s comfort
and know there is hope,with a new chapter to begin. For He loves us so much and fills the void within.
As we close one chapter another can begin though the one we love has gone, through Christ’s strength in us and hope in our hearts,
We can find courage to carry on.
Derek, Maureen, Derek & Jaime Gratto
June 15, 2006
LJ - Although we didn't know your Dad, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very sad and difficult time in your life.
DARLENE ZINZOW
June 14, 2006
DEAR JEANNE AND JANIS,
I'M SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
GOD BE WITH YOU.
pattie hoefer
June 14, 2006
A Loving Husband, a Wonderful Dad, a Special Brother and a fantastic friend - Rest In Peace JL - you were one of the best
Steve Sheehan
June 14, 2006
Jeanne, Ellen, Janis and family,
Too soon for such a bright light to fade. My sincerest condolences are with you all. JL will be deeply missed, but remembered for the joy of life he shared with everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tim Connor
June 14, 2006
Jeanne, LJ & Janelle, Ellen, Janis
I am sorry for your lost. My thaught are with you and I share your pain, I lost my dad May 8th.
Love you all
Tim Connor
Ed and Cindy Romanow
June 14, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ann & Dave Elliott
June 14, 2006
Jeanne, LJ & Janelle, Ellen, Janis and the whole Leonard family:
Those dearest to us never really leave, they live on in the way they cared, shared and made us happy.
Today and always, may loving memories bring you strength, comfort, and peace.
May knowing others care help you through this troubled time. You are in our thoughts, hopes, and prayers.
Ann and Dave Elliott
Erin McArdle
June 14, 2006
You've touched so many lives, including my own. I will always remember that big smile and great sense of humor. The days at the track will never be the same. It's so hard to believe you're gone but it must be true that only the good die young. I love you and will always miss you, Uncle John!
Patty McArdle
June 13, 2006
To My Sister Jeanne, LJ & Janelle and my 2nd family, the Leonards:
These last few months have been so hard on all of you. We are all here together now, getting strength from each other. John is with Kate, Va and Robbie and looking out for all of us. Soon, we'll be sitting at the Cape, looking out at the ocean with our own special thoughts of John. My most recent favorite memory is from Christmas Eve, laughing with John in his Santa hat, and breaking the rules: "Only gifts for the kids!" Well, at Christmas, we are all kids, and I so enjoyed finding that perfect Giants or Yankees something that I knew he would enjoy. We will miss his smile and his laugh, but we will never forget what a great person John was. I'm sure he will always be with us in one way or another. Once again, John brings us all together and that's the way it should be. Until tomorow, Patty
Jeff Van Patten
June 13, 2006
Jeanne and family, My sincerest condolences to you all on John's passing.I have many very happy memories of the Leonard family and may John's memories bring you comfort as well. He truly is with the Lord now and will watch over you all. May God bless you all.
Hildy Magin
June 13, 2006
Ellen, Jeanne, Janis and the whole family:
So very sorry for this untimely loss. Please know my thoughts have been with you during this horrible time and will continue to be.
Kelly Simeone (McArdle)
June 13, 2006
I can't believe that you're gone. You leave behind so many people that will miss you. I will always remember your contagious smile. And it was you that gave me my first job in TV. I remember shooting about 100 takes at SPAC with you and I just couldn't get the lines right ("Rest and relaxation") Remember that?! How could you forget? I was absolutely horrible, cursing on tape, my ummms and ahhhs, but you gave me a shot anyway. I will cherish that memory of you forever. Rest in peace, Uncle John.
CAROL RICCI
June 13, 2006
Janis and Ellen:
I am so sorry to hear about your brother and sorry that I won't be able to attend the wake but I just wanted to send you my sincere condolences.
Carol Ricci (AMC)
Bill O'Brien
June 13, 2006
Jeanne,
My deepest sympathy at the passing of John. He will be missed dearly. Our thoughts and prayers to you and the children.
Uncle Bill & Anne
Joan & Bill (O'Brien) Sandwick
June 13, 2006
Jeanne and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. Our thoughts and pray's are with you and the children.
Love Always Cousin,
Tim & Sandy Rarick
June 13, 2006
Janis, Ellie and the entire Leonard Family - We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Julie Stuart
June 13, 2006
So sorry to hear of your loss
Our thoughts are prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Julie, Bob, Jeremy and Justin
Karen Siciliano
June 13, 2006
Jeanne, LJ, and Janelle-
Words do not do justice here, I know that too well. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do please let me know.
Meagan Girgenti
June 13, 2006
You may be gone now but you will never be forgotten. Because of you we have built a huge foundation of friends and family. You will be missed terribly but your spirit will live on through all of us.
May you rest in peace UJ.
I Love You!
Helen Casson
June 13, 2006
John - I'll be there to say a final goodbye. The memory of your sense of humor will give me a few laughs for years to come. Thanks.
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