Bernard Popp Obituary

Still have not forgotten you. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you.

Merry Christmas

Miss you more and more every year, especially at Christmas time. Love ya lots.

Hi Dad,
It's 4 years ago today and it feels like that same afternoon I got the call from Johnny telling me of your passing. Ironically it's about the exact time he called me with as I type this message. I just want you to know I love you, miss you and think of you each and every day. Keep watching over us and showering us with your love.

Hi Dad,
Well, as I'm sure you know Sue and I went to the physchic medium John Edward back in August and you came through. I couldn't believe it but, I'm so greatfull that you did. I know some of the family are still skeptics and that's okay because all that matters is what each of us believes and I believe you were there for us and always are with us to watch over us. We all still miss you terribly and love you so much. Keep watching over us, guiding us and sending us those signs that you are with us. Thank you again and I love you!

Dear Dad,
Happy Father's Day. It's been 3 years now celebrating Father's Day without you and it's still tough. We all miss you so much. We think of you often and you're always in my prayers. Love you lots.

Hi Dad,
I can't believe it's already 3 years since you've passed. We all got together on Sunday for your anniversary which was really nice. It's been a really emotional week for me with the Church catching on fire and your anniversary all together it really just makes me want to cry. I miss you terribly and want you to know I love you!

Dear,Grampa
Hey Gramps,it's me Zack. I know you haven't heard anything from me in a while. I just wanted to get back to you. I've goten a lot of new stuff. I'm having a lot of fun and so are my mom my dad and my sister. WE ALL MISS YOU!
Love,
Zack

Hi Dad,
Just wanted to say Happy Father's Day and that I love you and miss you. It won't be the same without you today but you're always in my heart. You are the best dad in the whole world. Thank you for deciding to have children and for loving unconditionally.

Hi Dad,
Well, it's two years today that you've passed and I found myself in the same place doing the same thing I did the whole week after you passed and still do every now and then. I look out the front window at the two great big oak trees that in my mind seem so perfect, so grand and powerful and yet so tender and comforting. As I look at the trees I say "Good Morning, Dad I really miss you." They remind me of the grand and great love you had and I'm sure still have for all of us. I can just picture these trees bending down to pick me up and hug me with their branches and I know that you are there doing exactly that. I hope those trees stay forever. I love you Dad and miss you terribly. It will be an emotional day today, but I know you will be with me and the family, wrapping those branches around us and sharing your love.

Dear Dad,

Diane was right. It sure was not quite the same without you at the wedding. She looked beautiful. You would've been proud of her. We all thought about you this weekend and know you were there with us in your own way. Diane has to get used to signing her name "Diane Blake" now, don't you think????

Special request, watch over Bobbie while she is expecting a new little one. We are all hoping for a little "Bobbie", however, we'll be happy with either. Love you always Dad.

Hi Dad,

Well, yesterday was the big day. Michael and I got married and I know you were there with me, in my heart and in spirit with everyone. I really wish you were here to walk me down the aisle but because you weren't I decided the last minute to have mom and Michael's mom walk with me down the aisle. I felt I needed the support and it was the next best way to having you there and also to honor both you and Michael's dad. I also wish you were there to dance with Mom, it would have been wonderful. I really hope your proud and happy, I know I am, proud and happy that I have such wonderful parents. I love you dad and miss you much. Keep watching over us and know we all love you.

Love,

Diane

Happy Birthday Dad. I wish you were here to say this in person, however I know you are here in spirit. I hope you enjoyed your cake we left, not too tasty , I'm sure, but it's the best I could do. My prayers are with you today and always. You will always be with me in my thoughts. Miss you lots.

Dad,

So I haven't been able to pull myself together enough until now to write a little something for your anniversary of your passing. I just still catch myself always crying the minute I start to think of you. Michael keeps telling me that it will take a long time but to go ahead and cry if you need to, so as I still write today I'm crying. I cry because I miss you so much and because I wish I just would have spent more time with you and just talked. I'm also realizing with the wedding less than two months away that you won't be there to walk me down the aisle and dance with me. I realize you will be with me and always are with me in spirit, in my heart and always in my thoughts but I really wish I could see you and give you a great big hug. Thanks for hearing my thoughts, still watching over us all and loving us still today as you did when you were with us. I miss you dad and thank you for being the best and greatest dad ever.

Your birthday is coming up in a few days and I'd like to say a happy birthday to you early but as you already know I'll be thinking of you all day because I could never forget my dad and the life he lived to give me life. You're the best and I love you!

I LOVE YOU GRANDPA. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU. I WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE. HAPPY EASTER! DID YOU HEAR THAT WE ARE GOING TO FLORDIA TOMORROW? IT WILL BE SO WARM OF WEATHER. I'M HAVING A GREAT TIME IN SCHOOL I GOT ALL A'S IN THE FIRST QUARTER, ALL A'S AND ONE B IN THE SECOND QUARTER AND ALL A'S AND ONE B IN THE THIRD QUARTER. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND HAPPY EASTER.

Sorry I missed putting this entry in yeasterday Dad. I wanted to do it first thing in the morning, but as you probably know, it's been a little hectic lately. Yesterday we celebrated the day to the year that you were called to be in another place, a place without pain and a place of peace. It's kind of hard to believe it is a year already. The kids always say that it just seems like you are away on a vacation somewhere. Sometimes I wish that were the case and I would be able to see you again, but I know you are in the best vacation spot there is. The best part about it is you don't have to pack (PACK is a not so pleasant word for me since that is what I am trying to do is pack for Orlando). The kids are so excited about our trip, it's all they have talked about for the past 2 weeks straight.

Dad I want to wish you a Happy Easter. I think back to last year and remember that Easter was the last big dinner we all had together. I wish you could be here physically this year as well. It's not the same without you sitting by the window watching me cut the turkey and ham and waiting for that piece of meat to be given to you. We have your picture in a frame in the dining room to remind us that you are still with us for dinner. It's a silly picture, since that is what we recall most about you is making things fun. The kids miss your jokes and playfulness. Zack misses sitting on your belly and smothering you with love and Karly misses the "watermelon seed in your tummy" jokes. I miss seeing you every Sunday and going to lunch. It still feels a little strange without you there. I better cut this short as I am on the clock preparing Easter dinner. Thank you so much for being who you were -the best father and grandfather there could ever be. We all miss you alot.

To say a year has past seems so odd. The day you left us to go home feels like it was just yesterday. Although you weren't here today physically to be with the family, you were there with us in spirit, sitting by quietly just listening to all the conversations and watching the kids be kids. I knew you were there with us smiling and enjoying yourself. Of all the things you taught us, you taught us that family is important. Without your family, you have nothing. Through good times and through bad times, your family is always there for you. You are a constant part of our family and are missed dearly each and every day. But knowing you are not suffering yet and that you are at peace is comfort for us all. Thanks for being a real dad, for being our dad, especially my dad. If I am half the parent you were, then I must be doing something right. I love you dearly dad and miss you the most! I carry you with me every day in my heart and hope someday to see you again. Thanks for everything, especially for your gift of life and love. Love you the mostest, Dad!

Hi Dad. I've been thinking about you a lot lately. I really miss our Sundays together. I love you.

My thoughts and prayers were with your family this Christmas...I know how hard it is when you lose a parent.....I have been missing mine for awhile now and my sister....hope the New Year will be a better one...again you are always in my thoughts!!!

Merry Christmas, Dad! I've had a rough last week of really thinking about you and wishing you were still here with us. I know you will always be with us in spirit and in our hearts, I just wish you were still with us physically, to give you a hug and tell you how much I love you. The greatest present I ever received was having you as my father. Merry Christmas again Dad and I love you!

Merry Christmas again, Dad. I still don't see my entry from early this morning. I know you were with me when I was writing it. I'll give it some time. See you later.

Merry Christmas Grandpa.I Miss You So Much.I Love You.

Hi Dad,

It's six months today that you left us. I still find myself crying when I think of you and how much I miss you, which is almost everyday. You were the greatest dad anyone could wish for. I love you and miss you much.

Hey, Happy Grandparents Day. We miss you a lot! Thanks for being the GREATEST grandpa ever! We love you - good night.

Hi Dad,

I just wanted to let you know that last week Sunday was Father's Day and I've been thinking so much about you over the past few weeks. I still find myself crying whenever I think of you and then I try to think of a saying I heard recently, "Don't cry because they're gone, smile because it happened". I'm so happy that you were my dad and although there are still tears that come regularly underneath is a smile and when I smile I know a part of you is smiling with me as I was a part of you. I love you dad and miss you!

Hi Dad. Happy Father's Day. Today was a beautiful day and all the beauty of nature reminded me of you today; the deer on 159th street, the beautiful blue sky and calm wind, the grass blowing in the wind. I knew you were here with us today, but not the way I'm used to. It's two months today that we buried you and said our final goodbyes. It seems like forever ago. We all miss you a lot. You'll always be the best father I could've asked for. Thank you for being my dad for the past forty years. I'll never forget you. I love you Dad!



P.S. It's not the same eating pistachios at someones party without you there. Mom and I ate them together at Bobbie and Oscar's.

Dear Grandpa,

Well Sunday is Father's day and I just wanted to wish you a happy Father's day and to let you know how much we all miss you.

I also wanted to reassure you that I will keep my promise to you and you have nothing to worry about.

Finally, last week when we were in Florida, we went fishing and I caught the biggest fish you've ever seen. OK, I know you saw the size of the fish that I actually caught, but I couldn't help thinking about how much you would have enjoyed being there... I guess you probably were there after all.

sorry to hear of your lost. Pat

dear bernie & family: I was so sorry to here about ben. our thoughts and prayers are with you. terrie & dennis

Hi Dad,

Kept trying to remember to come to the guest book to wish you a Happy Birthday yesterday and I kept forgetting. I did not however forget your birthday. I thought about it all day and when I got up yesterday I looked out the window and looked up to the sky and said "Happy Birthday Dad!". I know you heard me. I also thought during the day how we would have been going for dinner somewhere with the whole family and how strange it feels not to do that now. I've been thinking a lot about you each and every day and wish now that I would have called more and come to visit more, I am glad though that I started going to church with the family again because I would get to visit with you then. Since I'm here now I want to wish you and Mom a Happy Anniversary (43 years) tomorrow. I really miss you dad and love you always. Thank you for my life and for your love, guidance, humor and support that you always showed. I love you.

Dear Dad,

I was hoping to get this into you before midnight, but it didn't happen. I wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday. We couldn't make it to the cemetery today so we bought a cake and sang to you. It was Zack's idea. We hope you heard us. We love you and miss you so much.

Dear Bernie and family ,

So sorry to hear of Ben's passing . Sure do miss seeing you. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers .

love cheri

DEAR BERNIE& FAMILY, I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT BEN. I HAVE A LOT OF FOND MEMORIES OF ALL THE FUN AND THINGS WE DID TOGETHER YOUR FAMILY AND MINE. HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON I KNOW A VERY GOOD HUSBAND AND GREAT DAD AND A WONDERFUL GRANDFATHER. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU AND I WILL KEEP YOU'S IN MY PRAYERS. GOD BLESS AND TAKE CARE. CAROL CULOTTA& CHARLES

To the Popp Family,



I am sorry for your loss, I will include you all in my prayers. I hope that you will take comfort in knowing that you all are well loved and remembered. I have only fond memories of him and you all.

To the Popp family,



My deepest condolences to your family. May God comfort you during this difficult time in your lives.



Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord...

Dear Sue,



My deepest condolences to you and your family. My God be with you all as you go in this time of need.

Hi Sue and Family:



Truly, I'm sadden to hear that your beloved dad went to be with the Lord. However, knowing your belief and faith in God; you know you will see him again! What a day that will be! I will keep you and your family under girded with prayer during this difficult time of separation. Loving you.

Sue,

In your time of sadness, thoughts of heartfelt sympathy are with you and your family. Please know that I am thinking of you and you are in my prayers. In the seeds of life, we find hope for a better life to come . . .

Sue, you and your family are in my prayers. I am praying that God gives you and your family strength and the comfort that you need to make it thru your time of sorrow. The Lord knows all about your sorrows and your pain. The Bible says that Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Whenever you need comfort read Psalms 23 (The Lord is my Shephard). I am here if you need me.



Nicole Cooper

I'm sorry for your loss....I remember all the good times our families had....he's now with my parents and i'm sure they will be reminicing big time.....you are always in my thoughts and prayers and if you need anything please do not hesitate to ask....your friend always!!!

Sue my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this day and those that follow. Cherish the memories and draw from them during this time. I am here if you need anything PLEASE do not hesitate to ask. Thinking of you dearly during this time.

Love, Trisha Hernandez

How can I express what Grandpa meant to me and to Bobbie? To Bobbie, Grandpa was more than just a grandfather, in reality he was really the only father she ever had. He was always there to take care of her and to help raise her along with Joey and Tommy. In fact I owe my relationship and ultimately my marriage and my family to the fact that he took Bobbie in during a rough period in her life in the summer of 1994 and allowed her to live with him and her grandmother around the corner from my home at the time. Had this not of happened, our relationship probably never would have developed. So to you Grandpa I say thank you. Thank you not only for my family, but for the countless words of advice and especially encouragement that you always had for me and for allowing and welcoming me into your family. For this was his greatest joy; his family meant more to this man than anything in the world. And for him to welcome me into it with open arms, is really something special. Thank you Grandpa. I will miss you very, very much.

No words can express the love I had for my father. No man can ever compare to him. He loved us all to the best that he could and taught how how to love in return. I will miss you dearly dad! My life will not be the same without you. But now you now you know no pain or suffering, just eternal peace. I'm sure my son William (your grandson) is showing you the ropes in heaven and greeted you at those pearly gates with open arms. I can't thank you enough for the life you have given me and for your love. You'll always be in my heart and forever in my thoughts. In case I never told enough while you were with us, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND ALWAYS WILL.



Love, your Susan

Dear Grandpa,

I will miss you. I love you so much.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.