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for Fernando Storch
Tommy Cherry
January 21, 2004
Dear Anne,
Having lost my wife of 49 years on Dec. 20, 2003, I have some idea of what you are going through. My prayers are with you and the family. I played ball with Fernando at Wyndwood Park in Miami for approximately 6 years (1945-51), along with Jack and John Rabun, who informed me of his passing. May God richly bless you.
Manuel and Yvonne Granados
January 19, 2004
Anne,Tony, Gina, Connor,
You and your family will always be in our thoughts. It was great to see the many seeds that Fernando left behind, and the most important thing, is to know how all those seeds will flourish, and continue to pass it on. We love you guys. we are only a phone call away. Love the Granadoses.
Linda, Paul, Sarahannne and Paul Jr Lee
January 19, 2004
Dearest Anne
We were so saddened to hear of Fernando's passing. He was a wonderful person and God needed him in Heaven. You and your family are in our prayers. God Bless you.
Rey Baumel
January 14, 2004
I didn't know Fernando José, but I knew and worked along with his father "Caney". My group was known as the "Rey Mambo Combo". I remember Conjunto Caney as one of the best around with a distinctive,typical sound. I remember Elio, his bassist and Tony Negret, his singer later joined my group at the Palm Beach Hotel in 1948. Mike Ocasio, trumpet-player on one of his albums also worked for me. Caney was one of the best!
Beverly & Marshall Fowler
January 13, 2004
Dear Anne,
The funeral Mass was beautiful on Friday. What a send off to heaven. We met you guys years ago with EE and then again with Cursillo What a shining light of Christ love.
You are in our thoughts and prayers
God Bless
Marshall, Beverly & Chris Fowler
Keith Proctor
January 12, 2004
My most sincere wishes are with the entire family at this time. I am an old Fraternity Brother of Tony's from 1979.
Sincerely,
Keith Proctor
Joe and Delia Aguilar
January 11, 2004
Anne,
As a presenting couple, we never know how we will touch the couples that listen to the sharing on the weekends. When we went to the Convention in Lafayette and heard your story, it forever stayed in our hearts. The fact that Fernando was a Cursillista was a added plus since both of us also began our journey closer with the Lord after our Cursillo experience. Recently a oldies radio station took the airwaves, and every time we hear that song, we remember both of you, and do a sing along, remembering the sharing. Our prayers are with you and the memories will be in our hearts forever...
Joe and Delia Aguilar
CEE Brownsville Community
Ben and Mary Encinias
January 10, 2004
"I love you more today than yesterday...but not as much as tomorow." These are the words Fernando and Ann sang with us at EE convention in Lafayette, La.last summer. Wow! Your testimony and witness to the staying power in a Christ- centered marriage will never be forgotten. If God's love for us is anything like the love for each other you demonstrated, then we are all very blessed indeed.
Lisa Wiese
January 10, 2004
Dear Anne,
On behalf of the CEE Mobile Community ,our deepest and heartfelt sympathy on our loss of a loving and wonderful friend. We were so inspired by the love you shared after hearing your story at Convention! He challenged us also in his devotion to the CEE ministry. Know that you are in our prayers as God carries you in this difficult time!
Peace in Christ,
Lisa & Stan Wiese
Lou & Brenda Herman
January 10, 2004
We had the pleasure of seeing "Coach's" award winning smile for eleven years. Three mornings a week, Fernando would crawl out of bed to come be with me and his friends. Yes, we are the morning racquetball crowd. He so loved playing the game and he performed so very well. A ball hit off the back wall was a potential "rollout" kill shot for the master. Always a sportsman in victory and the occasional loss. He was a sportsman first. Thanks for the "once of a lifetime" pleasure of making the trip to "Gatorville" to share a football game. Driving down traffic filled Blanding Blvd and we stopped at a red light. The car doors were quickly opened and out jumped Fernando and Annie headed to the trunk. With new snacks in hand we completed the trip to Gatorville. As we completed the walk into the stadium I thought I had Steve S. with me. Everyone knew him and greeted him. It made us feel special. Finally after another victory we quickly headed to a "SECRET" very special place. Soon we had hugh, wonderful hamburgers and milkshakes. I think we gained 5 lbs on a simple trip to a sports event. YUM, YUM I won't even begin to describe my first visit to Ed's with him. Our love and thoughts will always be positive. During a lifetime we really only meet a few truly "special" people in our life. Fernando is one of those "SPECIAL" people.
Larry Foy
January 9, 2004
Farewell to my good friend Fernando. Anne you and your familuy are in my prayers daily.
God Bless and keep you always.
Don Lewis
January 9, 2004
Our Prayers and thoughts for Fernando and his family from a Gesu classmate.
Bob&Lorrie Provost
January 9, 2004
Anne,
Lorrie and I send our deepest sympathies at the passing of Fernando. We have often thought of you fondly over the years since we metyou both in Jacksonville. We will pray for you both.
Alton & Gwen Yates
January 9, 2004
Dear Anne & Family:
Our loss is heaven's gain. Fernando was to all of us, A living Saint on loan from God. To know him was to love him, but to be afforded the opportunity to work with him during his Crusade for Christ, was indeed a heavenly blessing. Our dear precious friend has departed this earth, but we take comfort in knowing that we have gained another Patron Saint in heaven.
Peace and Love,
Melvin Pelegrin
January 9, 2004
Love and prayers for the Family.
The Johnsons
January 9, 2004
Dearest Storch Family,
Please accept our condolences. Fernando was a man of generous spirit and obviously deeply in love with his family. If there is anything that we can do to support your family, just ask.
Love,
Craig, Wyndi, Jordan, and Brodie
Anne Breckheimer
January 9, 2004
Anne, Tony, Jeanna and Connor,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. The world would be a better place if there were more people like Fernando. My love to you all.
Freddy Olsen Maura McGuill
January 9, 2004
We know there is very little comfort in words, but please know that you and your family are in our prayers. Connor and Ethan are such bright lights in our lives.
marcus barnett
January 9, 2004
May the memory of Fernando endure among us as a blessing.
Rod Sullivan
January 9, 2004
Ann:
Fernando was one of my Cursillo grouping partners after I completed my Cursillo in about 1987. After that, we became Kairos volunteers with our brothers in blue.
I moved from the beach to town, married and started a family, falling out of touch with Fernando in the process. I may have fallen out of touch, but I never forgot.
A man with as much energy and love is always needed on earth. Its too bad his time couldn't have been longer.
Best wishes,
Ron Hofius
January 9, 2004
Anne and Family,
My family and I feel privileged to have gotten to spend some time with you and Fernando when you were here in New Mexico. Connor has always spoken with such love for her dad that it was great to meet him. The obvious love for God and for his family that he gifted us all with are still with us. And in the form of Connor's love and Magdalena's light, so is Fernando. We're heartbroken with you, and offer you our love and prayers.
Ron, Theresa, Sam, Kayla Hofius
Luke & Katrina Picard
January 8, 2004
Anne & family,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Fernando. Know that our prayers are offered for you and your family. May you find comfort in knowing all the lives that Fernando touched, he will be missed.
Jack & Claudia Barrett
January 8, 2004
Dear Anne and Family. We hold you, and all your extended family lovingly touched by your continuing ministry, in heartfelt prayer. Fernando exemplified all that is good in those who place their life in the hands of our Lord and Savior, and with you, is a good and faithful servant. Your love, your testimony, will continue to be felt and shared by all you have reached out and touched during your EE Weekends. De Colores
John and Leslie Hakanson
January 8, 2004
May God grant you peace and comfort in your memories. Our prayers are with you.
John and Leslie Hakanson
Mobile CEE Team
Joanne Joseph
January 8, 2004
Anne,
Our deepest sympathy to you and the children on your loss of Fernando.
God Bless You All,
Joanne Joseph and Family
Emerson & Anne Banas Brantley
January 8, 2004
Anne & family--
We were saddened to hear of your -- and our -- loss. Fernando was a light, a genuine, loving soul in our world. It's up to us to continue sharing his light...
Much, much love to you all,
Emerson & Anne
DR. MIZRAHI AND STAFF
January 8, 2004
ANNE, WE ARE SADENED BY YOUR LOSS.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME.
DR.MIZRAHI,LINDA,DEBBIE,MAUR EEN,
TAMMY,SUSAN,TARA, MARY
Maureen McCullough (Reteguiz)
January 8, 2004
Ann and family,
I was so sadden to hear of Fernando's passing. Fernando always had an impact; he was a very sweet man.
My thoughts and prayers are with you...
God bless,
Maureen
Luther D. Quarles III
January 8, 2004
To ANN,Tony,Gina and Conner:
It was my pleasure to be a co-worker with Fernando for 10 years and to share our mutual love for the Lord. I know that we will meet again in Glory, where God will give us rest.
Susan Pfahler
January 8, 2004
Dear Ann
I was so saddened to hear of Fernando's passing. I think you would be surprised to know how popular and well liked he was in the racquetball community. He was such a fun loving guy with a never give up attitude. I know I speak for the many racquetball players who knew him, that he will be greatly missed and we send our prayers to you and your family.
Calvin and Sonya Rodriguez
January 8, 2004
Anne we love the ministry and praise all you do for it. Our love and prayers for your strength are with you today.
Scott & Bridget Peach
January 8, 2004
Anne, our hearts and prayers are with you. We so enjoyed getting to know you and Fernando. Fernando will be missed by all who knew him.
Gene Dickey
January 8, 2004
Dear Anne, Tony, and Family,
Count me among the thousands of lives that are better for knowing Fernando. As the Rector for my weekend, he made Christ come alive. He had such great passion, especially when he was with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. It took about 3 months before I realized that learning Spanish was not a requirement for heaven.
Love,
Rich and Joanne Campana
January 8, 2004
Dearest Anne and Family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of Fernando's passing. We are so grateful for all you have done for Engaged Encounter. Please know that you will be in our prayers.
Steve & Claudia Schulz
January 8, 2004
Dear Anne,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. You & Fernando have a special place in our hearts since we meet you at the Lafayette convention. We pray that the Lord will bring you peace. We know Fernando is dancing with Jesus.
Love and prayers,
Steve & Claudia Schulz
Unit 3 Coordinators
Paul & Carolyn Trahan
January 8, 2004
Dear Ann and Family,
It leaves us in wonder how we can feel such extreme feelings at one time; a heavy heart at the loss of Fernando and yet such a joy with the memories and life he left us. This one man has filled us up and been such a great influence to many on this journey with, and for, Christ.
May God bless you with peace,
District 3 Catholic Engaged Encounter
Mike and Karen Heykens
January 8, 2004
Dear Anne and family,
After reading Fernando's list of wonderful accomplishments in the paper today we only wish we knew him better. He truly was a soldier of Christ. I know your faith will carry you through this challenging time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kay Pope
January 8, 2004
To Fernando's family,
I knew Fernando from FCCJ. He was a wonderful man that truly lived his testimony. I don't think he met a stranger. He always had a smile. You will be in my prayers. He is in a better place now. Take comfort in knowing that. It's a shame more people are not like Fernando. God bless each of you.
William, Marie, and Patrick Schretzmann
January 8, 2004
Fernando will be missed by our family!
Xiomara & Brian
January 8, 2004
Dear Anne & Family
We feel blessed to have had an opportunity to meet such a beautiful couple full of love, and spirit during our retreat at engaged encounter. Fernando had such a wonderful spirit,we loved when he would turn the music on you would never know what tune would be next. My favorite moment was when he offered me a shot of cuban coffee,I thought.... wow!, this man has a passion for life. We also wittnessed an awesome display affection, and knew how much he loved Anne.
Anne,you and your family are in our thoughts, and prayers. Please continue let the music play as Fernando would want you to do.
LOVE,
Xiomara & Brian
Til Bagby
January 7, 2004
Ann,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Fernando's passing. Please know that you and your family and Fernando's many friends are all in my prayers.
With love,
Lou and Susanne Keniley
January 7, 2004
Connor, Ethan, Magdelena - Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your Mother and Sister. We feel blessed to have spent moments with your Dad and known him through your love. He is Home. We are here for you. Love, Lou and Susanne
Terry & Carol Buczkowski
January 7, 2004
Dear Ann & Family,
We knew from the first time we met Fernando that he loved the Word of God so much that he was called not just to profess it, but to live it. He was a wonderful example of a loving husband and a true Christian Brother.
We weep for you as Christ wept for Lazarus, and join our prayers to yours that Fernando is safely in our Lord's Kingdom. He was truely a servant of God.
May God comfort your heart.
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Sheila & Tom Roebig
January 7, 2004
We are all better for having known him! De Coloris to Anne & the Family. We love you, Sheila & Tommy/Don
Michael Levin
January 7, 2004
Dear Ann and Family,
I was shocked to hear about Fernando. I will always remember how he loved life, he always left me with a smile. He will be missed.
My thoughts are with you.
Jim Davis
January 7, 2004
Mrs. Storch,
Words cannot express my sorrow at hearing that Mr. Storch passed away. I hope that at some time you find comfort in knowing he is with God. Please know that you and your family have my deepest sympathy. God Bless.
Paul Poirrier
January 6, 2004
Fernando was a great man. He was a giant among giants. His passion for God, spirituality, and people made him a true disciple and an apostle. He was a living witness of God's love and he lived the Gopsel. He was a brother of Jesus. He was a man of passion, temper, love, knowledge, cigars, gators, and joy. He was a waling Beatitude and a walking parable. He was a heroe. He will be missed! My prayers and love are with Ann and her family. Know that you are not alone.
Carl and Betty Asque Davis
January 6, 2004
Dear Ann, Tony, Gina and Conner,
Our prayers are with you. You know how much we loved you and Fernando. He was the best of radiance, a really genuine and exhuberant personality. You couldn't be sad around him. I will always remember when we saw him last at Al Pink's services. During 'the sign of peace' we had difficulty letting go of him. We were so glad to see each other. Fernando made everyone feel 'special'.
We can only thank God that we knew such a fantastic person during our lifetime.
Love,
Bernie Smith
January 6, 2004
Ann, I just heard from my mother about Fernando. What a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you all.
love, Bernie Smith
LARRY JAFFE
January 6, 2004
Dear Ann and Family
I'm so sorry to read about Ferdy. As a fraternity brother and friend, he was one of a kind. He truly loved all he came in contact with. Ann, I'm leaving town on Thursday morning for a week. My prayers are with you and the family. As he would call me "JAFUF" Love Larry and Barbara Jaffe
Thomas Ingram
January 6, 2004
Fernando was, as is, my hero!
His personal example did and will continue to inspire me.
Tom Ingram
Lynne L
January 6, 2004
Dear Anne,
I was very saddened by the news but I know that Fernando is with our Lord in heaven now. I am glad to have had the opportunity to know this wonderful man. He was a very special person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
Robert Bergen
January 5, 2004
Ferdie, my very dear friend for over 50 years, at G'ville, and in Miami. From running from the priests at Gesu to our life at U of F.. to Sarasota and after. A truly wonderful person with a heart as big as his body. I will always miss you and love you.
Sheila Bergen
January 5, 2004
Annie, Bob and I are so saddened by this news. We have so many great memories of Ferdy. We have shared so many good times and go back so many years. Ferdy was a good person and loved by all. We will miss him and his wonderful smile.
JOHN&SUE OSSI
January 5, 2004
DEAR ANN'
WE HEARD THE NEWS AT MASS AND WERE IN A STATE OF SHOCK. WE KNOW THAT THE MOMENT HE CLOSED HIS EYES ON EARTH THEY WERE OPEN AGAIN IN HEAVEN
Bob and Danette Foley
January 5, 2004
We are so sorry to hear about Fernando. He was always so cheerful and did so much for the Engaged Encounter Ministry. He will be in our prayers as will Ann and the entire family.
Jim Hayden
January 5, 2004
God just received another Saint in his paradise. Fernando was a friend to all. He helped me as a babe chick, and I learned from his good works as I became a Rooster. Godspeed to you my friend, you are now in Paradise.
God Bless Anne and the rest of the family. Your Greatest of Guardian Angels will now watch over all of you.
Love,
Jim Hayden
BJ Viers
January 5, 2004
I met Fernando at the the gym. We enjoyed him playing raquetball with the group.
Joe Whitaker
January 5, 2004
Fernando touched my life and I will miss him greatly. My prayers are with Ann and the family.
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