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Joseph Carlisle McAuliffe Sr.

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Joseph McAuliffe Obituary

mCAULIFFE JOSEPH CARLISLE McAULIFFE, SR. Age 85, died in the presence of his family in the Centreville, VA home of his daughter on Wednesday, December 26, 2007. Born in Watertown, NY, he attended Syracuse University before joining the Army Air Corps where he served in the Pacific Theater as a pilot in World War II. Under the GI Bill, he later attended St. John's Law School, then re-entered the Air Force, serving a total of 28 years. After his retirement, he began a successful career in shopping center management (including Georgetown Park in DC, Montgomery Mall in Maryland and Micronesia Mall in Guam). He "officially" retired from real estate development in 1990. A devout Catholic, he was a 4th degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Fairfax, VA. His brilliant service to family, community and nation is a shining legacy to family and friends. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley, after almost 50 years of marriage. He is survived by his nine children, Shawn, Sheryl (Drew), Joseph C. , Jr. (Kim), Patrice, Brian (Susan), Timothy (Suzanne), Kelly (Marco), John (Roseann) and Shannon (Frank); 19 grandchildren, Gabe, Elissa and Christine Natarelli, Mara, Courtney, Joey, Brianna, Michael, Madeleine, Andrew, Jeremy, Kyla and Connor McAuliffe, Candice and Marco Gutierrez, Brigit, Maria, Frank and Peter Rossi; brother-in-law, Rick Conner (Elena), as well as an extended family of nieces; nephews; cousins throughout the United States. The family will receive friends at the EVERLY FUNERAL HOME, 10565 Main St., Fairfax, VA on Sunday, December 30 from 4 to 7 p.m., where a rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 31, 11 a.m., at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 3700 Old Lee Hwy., Fairfax, VA. Interment with Full Military Honors, Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 11 a.m. in Arlington National Cemetery. Please assemble at the Administration Building at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes, Emmitsburg, MD 21727 attn: William Tronnolone. www.everlyfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 27, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph McAuliffe

58 Entries

James Horan

January 7, 2008

John, My sincere sympathy regarding the passing of your father. Never met him but he sure raised a good kid!... well, mostly good! Your dad's in our prayers and the best to you and your family.

Joe & Carol Marchi

January 6, 2008

Tim, Suzanne and Jeremy,
Our prayers and sympathy go out to you during this time of loss. You are a very special family.

Cathy Mollohan

January 5, 2008

Tim, Suzzane,& Jeramy,
I don't know what to say except that our love and prayers are with you and I know you will get comfort knowing Tim's Dad is now in heaven . Love and Prayers,
Max, Cathy, & Jennifer Mollohan

You will be missed

January 5, 2008

DAD ENJOYING THE BEACH

January 5, 2008

hungry???

January 5, 2008

Harrison Frederick (Dunny) Dunbrook

January 5, 2008

Joe:

I am so sorry that I cannot be here with all of your family and friends to remember your association and relationship with all of us.

It has been quite a long time since Malcolm (Mack) Smith brought me to 343 Winslow Street in Watertown, to meet his fine and good friends. It was sometime in the mid or late 30’s and there I found the most profound influence upon my life with you and your family.

I was not so fortunate as you were in that I didn’t have a brother or sister, as I was chosen to be in an only child family (my father often said that he would have been farther ahead if he has raised chickens). Actually, later on he did that when during the big war (WW2) he raised two pigs, which was a hedge on having meat points for food. He actually named the pigs Joe and Dunny and I guess we were a tasty dish!

Anyhow, the heads of the McAuliffe family, Clara and Patrick, two of the most wonderful parents anyone could have. Clara was the glue that kept the gang of guys together at home which was where she felt we all should be. She wanted to keep an eye on us and it worked. Some 15 to 20 of us guys turned out to be pretty good citizens you being among the group. She used to tell us stories about her brood, Ed, you and Mary Jo. How you ran away from home by circling the city block that you lived on. It seems that that was the only place you could go because you hadn’t been shown how to cross a street properly.

Later on I finally came to realize just how much your mom and dad must have suffered from home life. Never knowing how many people would be there for dinner or to sleep there over night. Never having the time to spend with just themselves. I know she used to come home from church on Sundays and find two or three guys in her living room reading the Sunday paper.

What a wonderful family you were blessed to be part of and what a wonderful thing for your friends. The hospitality of the McAuliffe’s heritage to be incurred in.

Now it was under this great influence that I grew to meet and form this great friendship and family bond with you. My dear friend, as a matter of fact I came to think and feel you were my brother that God brought us together and we all grew up together under the love and kindness that helped us all become pretty fair parents. As a matter of fact we all gained by having a second set of parents. Clara used to listen to all of our stories. Even during the time we used to think girls were icky. Later when we thought differently some of the girls went with different guys of our group.

Well Joe dear friend, we wound up in the same high school class of 1939. The big news at that time was the New York World’s fair. World War 2 came later and we all eventually joined the US Services. Clara saw each and every one of us on the bus to the service-processing center by giving us a kiss and a box of Fanny Farmer candy.

We all went into different branches of the service and Mike Webber was the only one who came home with any permanent disability.

During this period I was blessed by finding you in the Philippines with your Air Corp assignment as a pilot in a troop carrier. We seemed to be kept together as we moved from assignment to assignment ending up on Luzon Island in or near Manila.

We experienced many great things like:

#1. Finding your dental bridgework. We were in our “cups” by stopping the vehicle we were riding in and searching on our hands and knees. I found it on the ground and you immediately popped it back in place and we went on.

#2. Your buddy Ottolenie was trying to mix a drink of our homemade gin, which didn’t want to mix. Eventually, the gin turned out to be gasoline that we used for our Coleman stove.

#3. How we tried to call home from Manila. The call had to be scheduled ahead of time. The call got mixed up and we called from the Philippines at midnight, which was supposed to be the time that the call was to arrive in Watertown. This problem was caused by the time lag between Manila and Watertown, which was supposed about 12 hours. So actually the call got through to Watertown at noon the next day and only Clara and my mom were the only ones there to take the call.

#4. Then the time when you gave me a ride in a B24 Martin Marauder from Manila to Clark Field. You buzzed the people and the animals on the way to Clark Field and on the Island of Corragigdor. Later after you landed you asked me how I enjoyed the ride. I said “great” and you commented that I was too stupid to understand what I had just experienced.

#5. How we celebrated Christmas together by sprinkling foot powder in the air to make it seem like it was snowing and a white Christmas.

#6. How we listened to the signing of the Armistice by General MacCarther in September of 1945.

#7. The scheme we worked out to have me arrive back in the states by my sending you a coded message from Cybil so you would know to pick me up and surprise the family.

There were so many more things that we associated with one another. We seemed to chase each other all over this globe like:

#1. When I was transferred from Watertown to Plattsburgh you were transferred to Plattsburgh AFB.

#2. When I was assigned to Poughkeepsie, you were sent to a base in Massachusetts.

#3. When I was assigned to Albany you were transferred from the Air Force to taking over the job of managing the Colonie Shopping Center.

Ultimately I came to live with you folks for a couple of weeks and it turned into being two years. Time after time one of us would move and someway, somehow the other would wind up being there. The latest was my going overseas and working for a consultant in the Washington area that you lived.

So you see my dear brother and friend, we have bonded together for most all of our lives. I love you dearly and find it most difficult to accept that we won’t be able to see and talk with each other again. We all miss you my dear brother and friend. Your finely tuned love of life and love of people has made us all better folks.

We are so happy that you are once again with the love of your life, Shirley Mae.

We are looking forward to our being together once again. You made us much better people.

Your brother,

Dunny

Kelly Gutierrez

January 5, 2008

My wonderful padre. This is a hard one. I am so grateful to you and I miss you so very much! You have been such a huge part of my life, of my family's life and thinking of going it without you with us - is unconceivable. I love you so much, more than I could ever express. You have been such an incredible inspiration to not only me but every one person who has ever met you. Your devotion to mom and your unending faith in God, your children and all those you surrounded yourself with throughout your lifetime is overwhelming. Everything you were and all you believed in, is the example we should all model our lives after. Never have we met someone with so much goodness, so much kindness and so much love to offer so freely without asking anything in return. I can only pray everyday to aspire to be all that you were and I promise you Dad with whatever I do in this world that it will honor you, my wonderful father and good buddy. I will forever strive to carry on the morals, values and traditions you have instilled in me. Thank you for making me a better person and thank you for giving me the beautiful family I am a part of. I love you with all my heart turkey! Love, your favorite # 4 daughter.

Mo Saleh

January 3, 2008

Dear Suzanne , Tim and Jeremy

Please give all the McAuliffe Family my condolences and the following message:

DEAR FRIENDS,

JOSEPH MCAULLIFFE SR. WENT TO HEAVEN WHERE THERE IS NO PAIN NOR SORROW,ONLY PEACE AND BEAUTY AND HAPPINESS BEYOND ALL EARTHLY MEASURES.
WHEN HE ARRIVED AT THE GATE OF HEAVEN HE SAW HIS LOVELY WIFE AND ALL THE LOVED ONES THAT ARRIVED BEFORE, AND THE ANGELS WRE SINGING AND THE MUSIC WAS SO SWEET AND THEN THE ANGELS TOOK THEM ALL TO SEE JESUS.

WHEN THEY ARRIVED THEY WERE ALL ON THEIR KNEES IN AWE AND LOVE WHEN HEAVENLY LIGHTS AND PERFECT DECORATIONS OF BEAUTIFULL ROSES SURROUNDING JESUS AS HE
STOOD BEFORE THEM AND SAID:
JOSEPH.. YOU ARE WELCOME TO HEAVEN AND YOUR STRUGGLES,PAINS AND SORROWS
ARE OVER FOR EVER. THEN JESUS HUGGED JOESEPH AND KISSED HIM AND SAID:
LET ME TAKE YOU TO MY FATHER.
A GREAT GLORY AND LIGHT APPEARED WHILE ANGELS WERE SINGING " GLORY BE TO GOD" AND ALL ANGELS AND MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY WERE ON THE FLOOR OF HEAVEN, WITH LOVE AND GREAT RESPECT TO OUR CREATOR, AND THEN GOD TOUCHED JOE ON HIS
FOREHEAD AND SAID:-
"STAND UP TALL AND PROUD MY SON, ALL YOUR SINS HAVE BEEN FORGIVEN AND WE SAW YOUR LOVE AND WORSHIP FOR ME AND MY SON, WE HEARD YOUR STRONG VOICE IN PRAYER. WE ALSO SAW YOU RAISE YOUR FAMILY TO WORSHIP ME WITH LOVE AND HONOR MY SON, WE HAVE SEEN YOUR DEDICATION FOR MY CHURCH AND YOUR KINDNESS TO THE POOR AND NEEDY. ALSO YOUR BRAVE AND HONORABLE SERVICE TO YOUR COUNTRY.
THEREFORE, YOU HAVE EARNED A GREAT PLACE IN MY KINDOM OF HEAVEN AND YOU WILL RESIDE IN A MANSION WITH YOUR FAMILY AND LOVED ONES AND ENJOY MY COMPANY UNTILL ETERNITY AND ALL YOUR LOVED ONES WILL BE ARROUND YOU FOR ETERNITY."

THIS IS JUST A HUMBLE DESCRIPTON BUILT FROM OUR LIMITED HUMAN MIND, AND NO WORDS OR PICTURES CAN DESCRIBE THE PEACE AND COMFORT IN HEAVEN AND THE GLORY
OF OUR GOD AND OUR SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST. ONE THING IS FOR SURE: JOE IS IN HEAVEN AND IT IS A MUCH BETTER PLACE.

LOVE TO ALL OF YOU... YOUR DAD MO SALEH (Suzanne's dad)

Jim and Patty Bates

January 3, 2008

Tim, Suzanne and Jeremy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Talking with you during the holidays and knowing your father's condition were an inspiration to exercise better patience and understanding during my own father's visit. Too often we fail to realize that any opportunity to express our love and appreciation may be our last.
Cherish your memories.

Carol and Sid Patrick

January 2, 2008

Dear Tim, Suzanne and Jeremy, We love you and you're in our thoughts and prayers. You have our deepest sympathy. If you need anything, please let us know. God be with you all in this time of sorrow. Let us celebrate your Dad's new life in Christ as we all wait to be called home and be reunited with our loved ones and with our Lord and Savior. With God's love,

Mike & Clare Shanley

January 2, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Henry & Beverly Lanty

January 2, 2008

Dear Tim, Suzzane & Jeremy,

We are so sorry to learn about the loss of your father. Having lost both of our parents, we know the suffering you are experiencing and will keep you in our prayers.

Love,

Alex and Susie Casas

January 2, 2008

May God bless all of you and comfort you at this time of loss. We love you and are praying for you.

Rick Francart

January 2, 2008

McAuliffe Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Rick, Kim and Ricky Francart
Sarver, PA

Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

January 2, 2008

Tim, Suzanne, Jeremy,

We cannot imagine what you are feeling at this point. We have all lost parents, and the hurt continues, but so do the memories. Cherish them, let them be your guide each day as it comes. You are a very special family, and we have thanked God many times for bringing you all into our lives. Our prayers and love will continue to be with you.

Connie and Richard Vassalotti, Lake Worth, Fl.

Theresa Bourque

January 1, 2008

Tim, I only saw your Dad a few times the last time I most remember was at a mass when they were distributing commuunion, I mentined to those around him that some one can come to him, and they said he would rather walk to receive. I thought what a strong ,honarable,
man, later I found out it was Tims Dad. Tim, Suzanne, and Jeremy our heart and love is always with you, You are my brother and sister in Christ. This past year has been trying to us all. May the Holy Father grant you all the peace you are so deserving of and may the Holy Spirt rest in your heart, this I ask through Christ our Lord ,AMEN Theresa,Keith,Aaron and Adam Bourque

Claire and Mike Riley

January 1, 2008

Tim, We are so sorry about your Dad. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. May God continue to hold you in the palm of His hand.

Richard & Eileen Baisley

January 1, 2008

So sorry to hear about your Dad.We know how much you will miss him.We know 2007 was very hard on you and hope 2008 is better.You are always in our thoughts and prayers.

Jenna Richer

January 1, 2008

A new star in the heavens and a memory to keep bright here! I am praying for all of you! It is a beautiful testament to a man well loved to see everyone (including the grandchildren) expressing themselves so beautifully! God Bless and know that you will see him again! You are in my thoughts and prayers!

Peace and Love,

Vicki Joyce

December 31, 2007

So very sorry for your loss of your Dad & friend. My prayers are with your family.

Florence Guerrieri

December 31, 2007

Please accept my sympathy for your loss----may your memories comfort you and keep you close.

December 31, 2007

Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Peg Studdard

Anna and Frank Montrose

December 31, 2007

The hurt you feel is not easily removed by words, but time is a healer. It allows the hurt to be replaced by memories of him that will remind you that he is a part of who you are, and the best way to honor him is to live your life well. We are sorry for your loss. We pray for the memories to do their job.

Larry & Karen Bernier

December 31, 2007

So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. He must have been a special person to have had a son like you, Tim.

Dennis and Laura Miles

December 31, 2007

Our prayers are with you and your family.

Nicolle Brodeur

December 31, 2007

McAuliffe family; It was such and honor and pleasure to meet your dad, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Nikki, Michael and Sean Brodeur.

Rose & Andrew Caggiano

December 31, 2007

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Lawsons, Troy, Tracey, Miranda, and Myra

December 31, 2007

Dear McAuliffe Family,

My time knowing Mr. McAuliffe was brief. But, in that brief period I came to dwell in his spirit through his son John and his wonderful family. His faith in God, love for family, and his zest for life in general permeated to all those who knew him.

His spirit may be extinguished from this world as we know it but, he continues to illuminate his presence through his loving family for generations to come.

Let us not lament in the way he departed but, rejoice in the way that he lived as he enters into the Kingdom of God.

On behalf of my family, our thoughts and prayers are with yours during this time of solace.

Yours in Christ,

The Lawsons; Troy, Tracey, Miranda, and Myra

Patty & David (CRHP 8), Matthew (CRHP XVI) Taylor

December 31, 2007

Dear McAuliffe Family:
Life is filled with many crosses to bear but filled with the joy of knowing that one day we will be united with our loved ones in heaven. Jesus holds us up during these times of trial and sadness and carries us along the path to Him. Know that the prayers of Holy Name of Jesus Parish in WPB,FL are with you now. May these prayers somehow bring you the peace that you need at this time. For Tim,Suzanne and Jeremy: Know that our thoughts and love are with you during this difficult time. Our CRHP community is at your beckon call should you need us.
With Much Love,

Katie Hart

December 30, 2007

Dear Kelly,
One of the most memorable things that stands out in my mind is a time about 14 years ago when you and I showed up at your parents house with our very small children in tow. having never met your parents, I was nervous about just breezing right into the house while your dad was out mowing the lawn. He quickly stopped what he was doing and came in to see us. I don't remember exactly what was said or what happened, only that he was so happy to have us in his home and to spend some time with us. The love that was touchable in your dad's heart is something that I will always carry with me and remember about him. Your family is truly blessed to have shared such special times with such an incredible man.
Please know that I am thinking of you and holding you in my prayers.

I love you, Kelly.
katie

Liz D'Avola

December 30, 2007

Uncle Joe,
There really are no words to summarize what you meant to all of your family and friends. As I sit here trying to put this into words I keep thinking yours was a life well lived. A good friend to all who knew you, a patriot who served his country, a devoted husband and father and a man who believed in working hard and playing hard. All of your influence is evident in your kids and in turn their kids. I'm sure you could not be more proud of the legacy you leave behind.

To all the McAuliffe family; Our thoughts are prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. Your mom and dad live on in each of you and you will all continue to make them so proud. Stay strong and remember that we are all praying for you. Marc, Liz, Morgan and Emma D'Avola

Patrick Spilotro Jr.

December 30, 2007

Dear McAuliffe Family,
We are deeply saddened by the passing of your father. What great memories I have of Joe entering my office with many of you and hiding to avoid a cleaning. Both he and Shirley will always have a special place in my heart. Her laugh, his laugh, I cannot forget... Love always, Patrick, Julianne, Angela and Matthew Spilotro.

Mary Brown

December 29, 2007

Dear McAuliffe family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in the loss of your very special Dad. I will always remember Uncle Joe's terrific spirit, smile, and genuine hug! In fact, those famous McAuliffe family hugs...there was nothing like it! Those memories of your wonderful family are a special part of my life and they will always be in my heart. I think your Mom and Dad's life and love for all of you is reflected in the phrase, LIVE WELL, LAUGH OFTEN, LOVE MUCH. And now, new meaning and memories...
LIVE...by the spirit: Love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness.
LAUGH...Blessed are those who weep, for you shall laugh.
LOVE...is patient, love is kind, love never fails.
Peace and love to all of you,
Mary

Maria Gutierrez

December 29, 2007

Such an incredible man and wonderful human being...full of life, love and laughter. I will miss you but will also cherish all that you brought to the family in life and in death. Thank you for your faith and love and especially, your special timing when we all needed a boost here and there. Cheers to you Dad! Love, Nena

Estes Slade

December 29, 2007

To my brother Tim, sister Suzanne, and God's gift to both of you, Jeremy:

The Lord has called Joseph home. Be assured he is in good hands and that you will meet again some day.

My prayers are with you.

Your CRHP Brother,

Angelo A., Debbie Panozzo and family

December 29, 2007

Dear McAuliffe Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this
difficult time. May God bless you always.
Love,

Kyla McAuliffe

December 29, 2007

Praising
Outstanding
Patriotic
Prankster
Optimistic
Precious

Great person
Reserved
Awesome
Nice
Dependable
People-person
Amazing & at rest

First of all, Pop-pop always had
room in his big heart. Really, he had 9 children and 19 grandkids.
Pop-pop was precious to the McAuliffe family, and always will be.
Pop-pop created a great amount of memories with us. I will never forget when Pop-pop sang Happy Birthday to me when I turned 12.
Or when Aunt Sherry would ask if he had finished his pill, and Pop-pop would stick his tongue out with the pill on it.
Now Pop-pop gets the greatest Christmas gift of all. He gets to see Grandma. Not only her, his brother, sister, mom, dad, friends, and family too.
We are so glad that Pop-pop stuck around this long. He has made a difference in each of our lives that we will cherish and remember forever.
We love you very,very much Pop-pop.
Love always,
Kyla your Kyla
P.S. Thank you for the frog on my foot as well as the other funny signs. I love you. Thank you for touching my life.

Dede and Steve Schrader

December 29, 2007

John and Family..
The respect and pride your Dad had for all of you were amazing. You could see it in his eyes when he walked into a room filled with his family. That is the place he wanted to be at that moment- surrounded by all of you. Carry on that pride that character and that love .. for he was a very special man and we know will be deeply missed. Prayers of comfort for all of you.

Nathaniel,and Jason Schrader

December 29, 2007

To Kyla and Connor
We know heaven is an awesome place filled with fun, food, music and all that your Grandpa needs.He will be with your grandma now watching you and helping you make good choices in life. Just like our Uncle does with us. We even think your Grandpa is playing with your dog Zak and keeping him company too. We love you,- Nathaniel and Jason

Len and Maggie McAuliffe

December 29, 2007

Our sincere thoughts go out to the children and grandchildren of Joe. Our memories are of Joe and Shirley and happy times in the past.

Alice(Ali) Martello

December 29, 2007

Tim, Joe, John and other McAuliffe children and your famlies, I did not know your father very well, but I do know what he stood for and believed in. I have seen the values,principles and faith your father lived and raised his children by in Tim, Joe and John. There could be no greater testamony to his life than the love, commitment to family and faith that I have witnessed in the three of you and your famlies. You were truly blessed to have Joe as your father. The greatest tribute you can give him is to continue to live your lives according to your father's values, principles and faith. My prayers are with all of you.

Bill, Vivia & Willie Minkel

December 28, 2007

To The McAuliffe Family!
What an incredible tribute to a wonderful man to read your loving words. Our deepest sympathy, love and prayers to out to everyone, especially Tim, Suzanne & Jeremy.

Peggy Berry

December 28, 2007

Uncle Joe,
I love you so dearly. I will miss you. The world is lessened by your departure.
I remember the brotherly love my dad always expressed for you.
I remember the joy you and your family always brought to us upon your arrival. I'm sure you have brought the same joy with you to heaven. Shirley, Ed, Harriet, Mac, Mary Jo, Pat, Patrick, Clara, Polly, Toodles, and so many others are delighted to be reunited with their dear Joe.

Peggy

Dianne Spina

December 28, 2007

Dear McAuliffe Family, My deepest sympathies. I am sure your father touched the hearts of all who knew him. From the Heart, Dianne Spina

Brad and Melissa Deiner

December 28, 2007

Joe, John & The McAuliffe Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. What a wonderful man your father must have been to raise such a caring, warm, and loving family. We wish you love and comfort in your time of grief.

December 28, 2007

Tim and Suzanne, I know how difficult these times can be. We will be praying for you and your family. Much peace
Bill and Cec Crouse

The Boudreault family

December 28, 2007

Tim, Suzanne and Jeremy,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you during this time. May your saddness reap joy, and may your hearts feel the incredible presence of Jesus.... you are very special and very loved!

Steve Dover

December 28, 2007

To the McAuliffe family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Steve, Amy and Kayla Dover

Matthew Dunbrook

December 28, 2007

Uncle Joe thank you for making me feel excepted into your family. I have always felt like I trully belonged somewhere. You had a tremendous impact on all the peoples lives that you touched. I just want you to know just how much I trully Loved you and how much I will miss you for the rest of my life. Thank you so much for showing the Love of Good honest person.

Tom and Marilyn Blackburn

December 28, 2007

Tim, Our prayers are with your famous family and Suzanne and Jeremy at this difficult time. Love,

John McAuliffe

December 28, 2007

Dad,
So much to share...For starters, thank you for bringing me (and my family) on this wonderful journey called life! I thank you for the love you shared, the examples you gave and teaching me the value of a dollar (letting me stay home from school to shovel snow). You showed us how to love, how to share, and how to do the right thing. Along with Mom, you have been such a great inspiration, a source of endless emotional support, strong spiritual guidance and exeplary family values. You never said anything bad about anyone, always understood and never stopped listening. As the tears roll down my eyes, I will always have the breakfasts at Paynes in my heart, the birthdays at Otani's to fill my memories and the the travels and road trips that brought us so close together. I am so lucky to have had you as my father (and Mom as my mother) and I am proud to call myself your son. Thank you for making me a man, I won't let you down as I continue without you. I know you are proud of all of us and I know you will take that with you as you begin your new journey with my dear mother at your side once again. Always remember, "Momma don't allow no nose-pickin', here!"
- John William McAuliffe

Anne & Bob Lanoue

December 28, 2007

Tim, Suz & Jeremy--all of our condolences go out to you on your recent loss. We will continue our prayers for your dad and you all also. May you find comfort in God's peace. Love.

Jeremy McAuliffe

December 28, 2007

Great
Religious
Awesome
Nice
Delightful to be around
Precious to me
Alright

Joyful
Open hearted
Everything

Grandpa,
I will miss you and love you forever. A memory i will never forget is the time I got to spend with you and was serenaded by your smooth and nice voice.

Thank you for being a very special grandpa to me when I first came to the family.

You were the best Grandpa I ever had.

Love,
Jeremy

Dad in all his Glory!!

December 28, 2007

Brian McAuliffe

December 28, 2007

Dad - I will be forever grateful to you and mom for teaching your children and grandchildren the importance of family and the honesty, integrity and true moral values that guide each and every one of us on a daily basis. All nine of your children have been blessed with a gift given at childbirth from you and mom. Each gift is unique to each child, and with that gift, they contribute to each other, their families and society in the best way possible. Not any one gift is more important or valuable than the other, most importantly, the gift you gave me will be forever treasured. Susan & I could not have installed the tremendous character and values in raising our three children: Michael, Madeline & Andrew. As I look at them and understand the passing from each and every generation well before you and well after you, the spirit of Joe & Shirley will live on for many generations to follow.

Thank you for everything you have taught me during my 47 years, I could not be the man, the husband or the father without your tremendous guidance over the years.

You are the best - Thank you.

Tim McAuliffe

December 28, 2007

Dad,
May you now rest peacefully with the serenity of heaven. May the angels reunite you with Mom. Thank you for your guidance, your unconditional love for all of us. Thank you for the gift of our faith.

We will miss you!
Love, Your favorite #3 son,Tim,Suzanne and Jeremy

Tim,Suzanne & Jeremy McAuliffe

December 28, 2007

Dad,
May you now rest with the serenity of heaven. May you be reunited with Mom to spend eternity. Our tears are tears of joy knowing you are at peace. We love and will miss your humor and smile.
Love,Your favorite #3 son,Suzanne and Jeremy

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