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Sam Natale posted a condolence
continuously uplifting music, presence and a heart and mind given to the people of God.
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Ronnie Hamilton posted a condolence
Maureen, please accept our deepest sympathies. He is now safely home and no doubt singing already with the Choir.
John was such a great guy, to know him is to love him.
I share your pain.
Much Love,
Ronnie & George Hamilton
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Betsy Ohlgart posted a condolence
We were so honored to have John's beautiful singing at our 50th reunion. He brought me and many others to tears. And now, we are brought to tears once more knowing we will never hear his wonderful gift again. May you rest in peace, John, and join in the heavenly choir.
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Roberta Lener posted a condolence
It has been a gift from God knowing both of you and your special gift of caring for others.. Peace and blessings
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Pat Marine posted a condolence
My heartfelt condolences. John touched so many lives with his presence and his voice. The world is a better place for having John in it. Now it is time for him to lead that Heavenly choir! May God give you stength to carry on. Praying for you.
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Sr.Joan Curtin,CND posted a condolence
Maureen
John was a special gift to each of us who had the privilege of knowing him. His deep faith, compassion, goodness, thoughtfulness
and joy have beebn a rare blessing in our world.
My deepest condolences to you ,Maureen. you were truly 'the wind' beneath John's sails."
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MADLN D'AMBROSE posted a condolence
John was a good man always hada smile on his face, a kind word or everyone and wad always reaching out to others.
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Cathy Cornue posted a condolence
Maureen,we have happy memories of conversations with you and John at various conferences. He was a faith-filled, joyful man who shared his love of God with so many. May you find consolation in our belief that he is wrapped in God's loving embrace.
You are in our prayers,
Cathy Cornue and the entire Faith Formation staff of the Diocese of Syracuse
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Ken Richard posted a condolence
A truly gentle soul, who loved his God and served his people with a smile.
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Marta McGlade posted a condolence
I had the pleasure of meeting John and Maureen when I gave a workshop for catechists on the occasion of the bicentennial of the Archdiocese of New York. They both treated me as if we had know each other for years! John shared a bit of his vocation to spread the Gospel with me, and I found him to have a valiant but gentle spirit. Maureen, I am sorry for your lost, but congratulate you on your own personal saint who will be interceding for you incessantly. With love and prayers.
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Gail Michels posted a condolence
I am saddened in disbelief of the loss of our dear friend John. My thoughts and prayers go out to you Maureen. You are and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers these upcoming days.
Blessings,
Gail Michels
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Paul Schroeder posted a condolence
Maureen, our prayers are with you and the family. I did not know John long, but his prayerful spirit and love for the Church was an example for us all.
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Tom Macowski posted a condolence
Dear Maureen, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family these days. John was such a kind, caring and gentle person. What a genuinely nice guy he was! We will miss him.
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Gail Baumann,CRE posted a condolence
I have wonderful memories of John and his wonderful wife, Maureen. John was a very faith filled man and was always most helpful with anything I needed. I was also very honored to receive one of his Christmas CD's, his voice was spectacular. He will be greatly missed.
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Dennis Macauley posted a condolence
Maureen,
Sheila and I offer our heartfelt condolences to you. John was a wonderful and talented guy. We will keep John and you in our prayers.
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Nancy Doran posted a condolence
My deepest condolences to Maureen and all of John's family. May The Lord, through the love of others, comfort and sustain you.
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Marie and Michael Raffio posted a condolence
We send our condolences to you, Maureen, with heavy hearts. John was a wonderfully gifted person, and we are forever blessed to have known him.
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Linda Freebes posted a condolence
John was a dedicated alumnus of Ss. Joachim and Anne School in Queens Village. We were blessed by his beautiful presence and his generous spirit. We love you John and you will always be in our hearts.
Linda Freebes and the school family of Ss. Joachim and Anne
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Maryann Nead posted a condolence
John was truly a man who made a difference in this world. I will be forever grateful for having known him. Maureen, you were the half that made him whole. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Maryann and Eileen
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Jim & Mary Ellen DeGruccio and Family posted a condolence
We are saddened by the loss of our dear friend John. He touched our lives in many wonderful ways. He has shared with us some of the brightest and darkest moments of our lives. He was the voice of an angel who sang at our children's weddings. He sat very patiently by our sides in time of need. His presence was both a comfort and a joy. It's so hard to find the words to express what a special man he was. We all thank God that John was a part of our lives. He will forever be alive in our hearts and memories.
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Virginia and Jack Gray posted a condolence
Our deepest sympathies are with you, Maureen, on the loss of you beloved husband. We had only just met John and spent one evening with him at our 50th reunion. However his amazing voice, which he used to sing to us a beautiful farewell blessing, his warm smile and his loving presence will stay with us forever. Our love and prayers are with you.
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Sr. Marie posted a condolence
It is shocking that John has died! In marriage the two of you were truly one and it is nearly impossible for me to conceive of one without the other. You and John were always gracing others, surprising us with generous thoughtfulness, sharing and talking deep, loving thoughts as though we were the only person who mattered so much - and yet everyone was that person who mattered. How humbled and grateful I am to have been part of your life. How tenderly I lift you up in prayer, Maureen. In peace and faith, I accept God's will for John. I rejoice that he is reunited with his mother who died not so long ago. Thank you for the gift of love
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Jim & Maria Mango posted a condolence
Maureen,
Our deepest sympathies. Our wonderful memories of John with his caring smile and crystal clear voice lives on! We will never forget his singing Ave Maria on our wedding day.
All Our Love, Jim & Maria
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Rosemarie Hayman posted a condolence
Maureen, I read about John's passing with a very heavy heart. His is a gentle and faith-filled soul. I cannot imagine your pain, even as you rejoice that John has taken his rightful place in the eternal Kingdom of God. For truly, our Lord and Savior has welcomed his faithful servant home with loving and outstretched arms. I am praying for you and yours.
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Mary & Leo Dohan posted a condolence
Such a gentle,beautiful soul with the voice of an angel. He made his singing debut at our wedding 41 years ago. He helped us through Alex's passing. I'm sure Alex has welcomed him with a great big hug and smile.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Maureen and his family. We are so very sorry we are unable to be there for you.
Love,
Mary & Leo
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margaret rothwell posted a condolence
Dearest Maureen,
Forty plus years of friendship, and through good times and bad, you and John were with us to laugh and to cry, to celebrate, to mourn and to grieve. His passing leaves a hole in my heart that no one will ever fill. He was so fortunate to have you by his side. You now have your own special angel watching over you and I know he would want you to smile remembering all those shared happy days.You are in my prayers now and forever.
Love Sissy
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Richard Rothwell posted a condolence
God's grace and light was ever-present in John. The Lord worked through him to bring joy and comfort to so many of us. We will truly miss his kindness, love, and incredible voice. Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to Maureen and all who were blessed to have known John.
All our love,
Rich, Kim, Kyle and Dana Rothwell
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Janet Guy posted a condolence
I remember the comfort from John's beautiful voice at the funeral of my son. May the family take comfort in knowing that he is home with God.
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Steven Ellair posted a condolence
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Maureen, at this most difficult time. John was such a gentle, welcoming, and kind man, and his life touched many, many others lives. I will remember him fondly. I wish you love and peace as you mourn his loss and celebrate his life.
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Mary Craig posted a condolence
John had the voice of an angel and a beautiful personality that shone through his smile.
Prayers and thoughts are sent for him and to Maureen and his family.
God bless you all. I wish I could be there but family obligations keep me here.
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Vincent Whitfield posted a condolence
Too many to attempt to write down here. John's love and laughter will live on for many years to come. May he rest in peace.
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Sr. Kevin John Shields, O.P. posted a condolence
Dear Maureen,
I cannot tell you how sorry I was to hear about John. It must be a terrible shock for you. He is in heaven so my prayers are for you in a very special way. I was away with a sick relative and only heard about this last night. (Mon) Be sure of my thoughts and prayers.
Love Kevin
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Sara Brooklyn posted a condolence
Maureen, you are in my thoughts and prayers. John was a blessing to anyone who was lucky enough to cross his path. From the first time I met him at St Catharine of Alexandria, I knew what a special soul he was. And that voice...
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Sr. Teresita Morse posted a condolence
What a great loss to all of us in the Catechetical Ministry and to the Church! John in partnership with his wife Maureen radiated love for the Lord and expressed that love in outstanding service and kindness to God's people.
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Loiva posted a condolence
Hi LynneYes we must be related and I ciltaenry know the name Jakes ! I remember Auntie Morrey and Uncle Alan Jakes. We stayed at The General Gordon when Julia/Davina got married and he came up to my wedding with Doris, after Auntie Betty had died. I also remember someone called Rachel Mortimer but I only met her once. Keep in touch Lesley xx
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