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MARY KAY HAMBY(REANEY)
December 6, 2002
DEAR NORA,
I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND GENE. I WANT YOU TO KNOW OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME. I PRAY THAT THE KINDNESS, THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS OF YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY WILL PROVIDE COMFORT AND STRENGTH.
WITH SINCERE SYMPATHY,
JIM, MARY KAY,LAUREN AND JIMMY HAMBY
Peggy Jansta
December 5, 2002
Dear Nora, Matt and Liz,
Gene will be greatly missed, but always in our hearts and yours. May the love of your family and friends give you strength through this difficult time.
Our prayers are with you.
Peggy, Sara, Adam and John
Kate and Jim Conniff
December 5, 2002
Dear Nora,
Words can't describe the sadness we feel for your loss. All we keep saying is "he was just the nicest guy"...so kind,caring and genuine. He was such a good listener too. AND fun. We second what Pat Morrison said as we have always thought you are so special and strong. We are amazed by your grace and courge and attitude at the wake and funeral and your gorgeous children had the same grace and courage. Our prayers are with you every day. Know that God is with you somehow.
Love, Kate and Jimmy
Peggy Kirkeng
December 4, 2002
Nora,
When I close my eyes and think of Gene I remember him with a smile on his face, a twinkle in his eyes and a chuckle in his voice...and when he talked about Matt & Elizabeth his face glowed with pride. My hope is that you find comfort in remembering the good times and laughter you shared. You're in my thoughts!
Ed and Patty Mullins
November 27, 2002
Dear Nora,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family, you are in our prayers.
Patty and Ed Mullins
Sara, Andy & Craig Patterson
November 27, 2002
The 4th of July will never be the same. Gene put on a great show! God be with you guys!
PAMELA KOUIMELIS
November 27, 2002
DEAR NORA, I JUST READ THE DEATH NOTICE LATE TONIGHT AND AFTER A FEW PHONE CALLS I LEARNED WHAT HAPPENED. I AM SO SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GENE WAS A GREAT GUY SO FULL OF LIFE. I KNOW IT IS SO HARD TO UNDERSTAND GODS PLAN AT A TIME LIKE THIS BUT YOU MUST REMEMBER HE DIED DOING SOMETHING THAT HE ENJOYED, HIS LAST MOMENTS WERE FILLED WITH FUN AND LAUGHTER INSTEAD OF MOMENTS THAT ARE RIDDLED WITH PAIN AND SUFFERING. I KNOW THAT IS SMALL CONSILATION BUT IN THE MONTHS AND YEARS TO COME YOU WILL FIND SOLICE IN THESE THOUGHTS. YOU ARE A STRONG WOMAN AND YOU WILL BE STRONG FOR YOUR TWO BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN. BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT GENE WOULD WANT. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN. SINCERELY, PAM KOUIMELIS
Marie O'Shea
November 26, 2002
Dear Nora, Matthew and Elizabeth, We are so shocked and saddened to hear of Gene's death. Please know that you are in our prayers. We are so very sorry. Mike and Marie O'Shea
Kathleen McCarthy
November 26, 2002
I am very sorry for your loss. I grew up with Gene's brother John in Westchester. My deepest condolences.
Kathleen (Crowell), Maureen & Bobby
Barbara Reszke
November 26, 2002
We were very shocked to hear the news about Gene. We knew him way back when growing up in Westchester. We still keep in contact with John. Our deepest sympathy to the Ligurotis Family.
Jim, Barbara & Jimmy Jr.
Reszke
and James Crowell
Steve Monroe
November 25, 2002
I'm horrified and deeply saddened at the loss of Gene. He was a dear friend and colleague at Grubb & Ellis. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones.
Rosemary Nangle
November 25, 2002
Dear Nora,
I am so sorry to hear of Gene's death. He was one of my very favorites when we worked together
at the Police Department. My prayers are with you, Gene and your
children. Rosemary Nangle
Pat Morrison
November 25, 2002
Dear Nora...I heard from Dave Pals of Gene's death. I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am for you and your childrens' loss. It is just so tragic and seemingly pointless. I know it can't mean much right now, but he was taken from you while having fun, being in nature and living life to the fullest. We don't all get that chance. And I know my thoughts aren't necessarily comforting at your time of great loss. Just know I always thought you were very strong, loving, wonderful and special and my heart breaks knowing that you have to endure such loss and pain. If there is anything I can do, please feel free to call on me. All my deepest sympathy and love for you, Matthew and Elizabeth. Pat Morrison
JACK, JEANNE, & JIM MORGAN
November 25, 2002
Dear Nora, Matt, & Elizabeth,
I can't tell you how shocked and sadened we all are. You would be hard pressed in a lifetime, to find anyone more genuine and sweet as Gene was and we consider ourselves to be very fortunate that we knew Gene. He was one of the proudest fathers I ever met and there was always a glow about him when he spoke about Matt and Elizabeth. I will always remember him telling me years ago when we worked together, how important it was for him to try and get home before the kids went to bed so that he could say goodnight to them.
I know there are no words that will ease the terrible loss of Gene, however I can say that all who knew him loved him and will surely miss him!
Love,
Jack, Jeanne & Jim Morgan
Donna Salvati
November 25, 2002
To the family. Our deepest sympathies. Our prayers are with you.
Love
Donna, Pierre, Catherine and Robert
Sandra, Del, & John Essig
November 25, 2002
With all our love and prayers.
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