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Jay Shipinski
May 21, 2025
I spent a lot of time thinking about you yesterday and today. Your strength still carries me today, and I am so fortunate to have had such a loving father.
Jay
May 21, 2024
14 years feels like a blink of an eye, but I still think about you often. Michela and I were just reminiscing about you, and her dad, while we worked on making a new garden area just two days ago. I bet you'd love sneaking food to Hershey as he burrows his head under your arm at the dinner table. Definitely gone way to early.
Michela
May 24, 2023
Missing you always my kinard spirit. Out together was short but I think of you often. Keep watching out for your grandkids, they are doing great things, but I am sure see and know. Say hello to my parents and keep feeding merlie and bluto!
Jay Shipinski
May 23, 2023
13 years since your passing, but we feel your presence every day. You'd be so proud of Olivia's international awards in DECA, and Magnus' academic achievements in college. I am blessed to have had a great father who helps me aspire to be just as great every day.
Jay Shipinski
May 21, 2022
I cannot believe it has been 12 years. While you are always on my mind, it's when all the great things are going on that I think of you most. Magnus' awards breakfast, and Olivia's softball games, are moments I wish you could be here for. I know you'd love seeing these things next to us, but I am sure you are with us. Make sure you come visit at the high school at noon this Sunday for Magnus' graduation.
Michela
May 24, 2021
Missing you much! We talk about you often, and see some of your quirks in the kids. We have a new puppy that I think you would totally love sneaking food to him. Love and Miss you!
Jay Shipinski
May 23, 2021
Always a sad time to think about how you were taken from us way too soon, but it is also a happy time thinking about fond memories with you. The Magnus and Olivia are growing into fine young adults I know you are proud of. I miss you!
Michela Shipinski
May 21, 2020
10 years, i hope you are chilling with Bluto and Merlie by your side on a perfect day. I miss my kindred spirit, agreeing with me, understanding me, and sharing some laughs!! Think of you often and wish you were here to ask advice to. Keep watching over the kids as they grow into new world! Love you and miss you! Michela
Jay Shipinski
May 21, 2020
10 years since you left us, but you are still here in our hearts. Magnus & Olivia still talk about Grandpa Ken, and so do Michela and me. Your greatness has made us all better people and value the great family we have.
The dude
May 21, 2019
Thinking about you today I really miss you and I'm so glad of the awesome memories I have! Love you and will never forget you
Jay
May 21, 2019
It has been a long time since I wrote, but I often think about how you'd love to see how much your grand children have grown. You left us way too early but are not forgotten.
the dude
March 15, 2014
Thinking of you today. You were and always will be one of the greatest ever! Hope you are enjoying watching us all grow. Magnus and Olivia are growing up awesome and I love them so much. I only wish I lived much closer. The drive kills me. I know you would be so proud of them. I hope this message finds you well. Miss you lots and love you more. Talk to you soon
Michela
May 29, 2013
We sent you balloons in hopes you would hear and see our messages. Magnus misses you dearly. Everytime i make a dessert or eat one i think would he like this, where is he to lick the whip cream off the cake. I hope you have tons of whip cream and pecans!!!! Say hello to my dad for me.... I miss you both very very much.
May 29, 2013
Michela had the idea to send you some balloons. She reminds me of you every time she talks about nuts in desert or whip cream for cakes. And whenever i'm running late a part of me thinks the phone will ring and i'll here you say, "Where you at dude?" I miss you and wish you could fish with Magnus on Saturday.
May 28, 2013
hey dude we launched the balloon message in your honor hope you got them. think about you every day and wish you were here i really miss you
Jason Shipinski
November 6, 2012
The days feel off when things happen like Rosey turning six, Magnus performeing his magic, the sox choking down the stretch, or being late for a visit by mom without getting a call like, "where you at dude?" Just when I miss you the most, you'll make me laugh thinking about something distinctly you. Today's thought- I hope you're enjoying laying on a couch without your shirt on intimidating the heck out of somebody as they walk in. I kmow I'm enjoying remembering it!
mike shipinski
May 25, 2012
hey dude were going fishing soon. just thinking of you. miss u lots Mike
mike shipinski
November 15, 2011
lighting a candle for you dude. miss you
June 18, 2011
Tomorrow is Father's Day.Can't stop thinking about you. You were a great Father to Your sons. You taught them well. Kisses to You Babe.
michael shipinski
May 24, 2011
I miss you dude, and never forget your awesomeness! here`s to you dude one of the true greats. your son mike.
Tim Crawford
June 12, 2010
I will always hold you in my heart. A man who taught me about the world from Ken's view. From when I was a kid, to the time I became a man. A man I truly trusted and loved. Save me a chair. I love you man.
Crash
Tony Santoro
May 29, 2010
Ken Shipinski ............. The King.
The world lost a great a wonderful man this week. Not only did I lose my one time partner in crime, I lost the best friend I ever had.
I love you man............................................
Jackie, Jaymo and Mike, you are in my heart and in my prayers.
Kenny will never be forgotten.
Beth Kalov
May 28, 2010
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Ken. He was a wonderful man, and it was an honor to have worked with him and known him.
Kathy Rife
May 28, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Shipinski family. The Danville office will miss Ken dearly.
Laura Ribulotta-Miller
May 28, 2010
My deepest sympathies to the Shipinski family. You are all in my
thoughts and prayers.
Beth and Dale Dufek
May 27, 2010
Mrs. Shipinski, Jay, and Mike
We are so sorry about your loss. You will all remain in our thoughts during this difficult time, and for a long time to come. He was a great man, and he will be missed!
Ron Novak
May 27, 2010
I am sorry to hear that Ken passed away. He was a great co-worker, as well as, a friend. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Christine Blodgett
May 27, 2010
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Jay Tresenriter
May 27, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. Ken was not only a great co-worker and friend, but he was also like a second father to me. I will miss him dearly.
The Staff of Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan
May 27, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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