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for Michael Rizk
June 23, 2008
So this weekend we are celebrating your 40 day memorial. It is so hard to believe that you have been gone for over a month. Everytime I drive by the old house on burdett I can't help but start to cry, ahmou, I miss you so much. I don't think you know how much you meant and were loved by our family. May God rest your soul. I do not think I'll ever be the same, but I do take comfort in remembering my morning wake up call from you, as you and tayteh were in the kitchen drinking coffee, I would have the pillows over my head because you two would always be arguing about something or someone. I would give anything for a wake up call like that again. I will love you forever ahmou, tell tayteh I miss her.
love always,
Your niece
Marlene Engel
May 30, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. I am in shock. First Diane and now her loving father. I can only extend my sincere condolences. Always know that your family is in my heart and prayers. Please feel free to contact me for anything you may need.
C R
May 24, 2008
BROTHER .....................................You never said I'm leaving
You never said goodbye
You were gone before I knew it,
And only God knew why
A million times I needed you,
A million times I cried
If love alone could have saved you,
You never would have died
In life I loved you dearly
In death I love you still
In my heart you hold a place,
That no one could ever fill
It broke my heart to lose you,
But you didn't go alone
For part of me went with you,
The day God took you home.
Rhonda Hughes
May 24, 2008
Joann I am so sorry to hear the news of your father passing. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. Hold on to all of the fond memories that you have made with your father.
MICHEL AND KATHY BOUTROS
May 23, 2008
TO MY DEAREST AUNT ADEL AND FAMILY: GOD REST HIS HEART AND SOUL, MY UNCLE HAD THE BIGGEST HEART FOR ALL OF US, HE WAS KIND AND ALWAYS HAD KIND WORDS TO SAY TO ALL, ESPECIALLY THE FIRST WORDS OUT HIS MOUTH IS** HI MY BEAUTIFUL NIECE, I LOVE YOU**, I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER MY DEAREST UNCLE AND ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS KIND WORDS, YOU ARE AN ANGEL WITH MY DEAREST COUSIN DIANE, MAY YOU R.I.P.
May 23, 2008
Dani and Family, I am very sorry to hear about your father. My prayers are with you.
Jacqueline Lutz
Michele LaBarge
May 23, 2008
Dear Joanne and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories of him bring you comfort.
With deepest sympathy,
Michele (Debboli) LaBarge
Isabel Hayek
May 23, 2008
To my beloved Uncle, the memories I have of you will last forever. You always tell me that you love me but I want you to know how much you were loved. Your dear friend Joseph Hayek sits around telling us stories of you two and my memories are that much more fonder. I know that you are with God and I pray that one day we meet together again. With so much love, adoration, and respect to a wonderful father, son, brother, and uncle GOD REST YOUR SOUL.
Danielle & ARC
May 23, 2008
Tammy and Family, We are sending our deepest sympathy to you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lynda Coffey
May 23, 2008
Dear Adele and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Mike. May God comfort you at this time. We will always have fond memories of working with Mike at the Eddy.
Sincerely,
Don & Lynda Coffey
Julie Skaarup
May 23, 2008
Dani and Family,very sorry about the loss of your father.my prayers are with you, Julie Skaarup
faron sawyer
May 23, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Fr. Francis DesMarais
May 23, 2008
Dear Adele & Family,
It is with sadness that I received the news of the passing of Michael. I know that this is a very sad occasion for you and the whole Rizk Family. I shall remember Michael as a thoughful, peaceful person who always greeted me and others with Christian love and respect.
I will offer a Memorial Service this Sunday at the Church of St. Sofia, here in Sofia, Bulgaria, and will continue to name him in the Service of the Divine Liturgy through the coming weeks.
I will pray especially for you and the Rizk Family that the fullness of God's care be yours and for the gift of Divine Consolation during these times of sorrow.
For the Servant of God, Michael Rizk, MEMORY ETERNAL!
Fr. Francis DesMarais
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