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Mike Nash
June 9, 2008
I was shocked this morning when I read of Roxanne's passing. I knew the Malo family as a waiter in Northbook. Roxanne was one of the most exciting people I had ever met and she simply was in my mind this morning when a web search led me to this very sad news.

You'll always remain in our hearts.
May 17, 2004
Mike Gluth
December 22, 2003
To the Gesualdos and Malos, loving family of Roxane,
My deepest sympathy to her family and friends for this great loss. Her presence in this world was a blessing. I will always be thankful for meeting someone so special so young in my life, showing me how important humor and optimism is in life. Thank you Roxane. God bless.
John Simmers
December 2, 2003
Dear Tom, Shannon, Eric and The Gesualdo Family,
It was with much sadness that I have heard of Roxane's passing.
I had not seen Roxane in years, but even so, I recently found myself telling someone about the energy, wit and contagious laugh that she shared.
There is a void and a silence here that won't be refilled. . . but the space will always be looked on with fond memories.
Sincerely,
John Simmers
Michael and Cathy O'Hara
November 18, 2003
We are very saddened to hear of Roxane's sudden death. Your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
In sympathy,
Jack Karwales
November 18, 2003
Condolences to the Malo and Mauro families. I am saddened about your loss.
Sincerely.
BARBARA & LARS NILSSON
November 18, 2003
LARS AND I WERE SHOCKED AND SADDENED TO HEAR OF ROXANNE'S UNTIMELY DEMISE. SHE WAS SUCH A VIBRANT PERSON...SHE WILL BE MISSED.
BRIAN JONES
November 16, 2003
TO THE GESUALDO & MALO FAMILIES:
It is with the most sincere and sad heart that I send you this condolences for the loss of your dear Roxane. Words cannot express my sadness for you during this time.
Stefanie Pratt
November 15, 2003
I was shocked to learn of Roxane's departure from this earth. I just recently had the priviledge of meeting Roxane at the IAR Convention. She made such an impression on me with the presense she had in the real estate world and beyond. She was beautiful inside and out, and I am saddened by the fact that I will not have the opportunity of having her mentor me and get to know her better. My sincere condolences to her family and everyone that did have the opportunity to know her. She will always be remembered for the presense she had in this world and the impact she had on the people around her.
Jacqueline Dresmal
November 15, 2003
I met Roxanne only twice during a Real Estate sale. She made you feel at ease immediately. She was helpful giving me information for dog sitting, which was completely unrelated to real estate. She was beautiful, effervesant and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. My sympathy goes out to her family.
John and Carol Alvin (Alvarez)
November 15, 2003
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Words cannot express our sorrow.
David Young
November 14, 2003
Dear Mr.Malo, Erich, and Shannon
I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Even though the past few years we have not kept in touch, the years I knew her at Sacred Heart with Erich and the first two years of high school, I can tell you that was more than enough to know Roxane and her vibrant life. She touched everyone that crossed through your family and will never be forgotten. I miss you guys and my thoguhts and prayers are with you all.
Jim Armstrong
November 14, 2003
To the Gesualdo and Malo Families;
I was saddened to hear last evening of the unfortunate & untimely passing of Roxane. Having a daughter and wife of my own, I can not imagine the emotions you are going through. Although I have not seen her for many years, I can only take comfort that I was fortunate enough to have known and loved her as the truly remarkable, loving, and joyful person she was.
My hope and prayers to both families during this time of grief and sadness. May God bless Roxane.
Wayne and Diane Karlins
November 13, 2003
Very sorry for your loss
brenda lindar
November 13, 2003
I never met Roxanne personally, but I was in the same room with her several times and was always impressed by her "joie de vivre". That vibrance, I am sure, will be missed by many. Our heartfelt sympathy to you. Rick & Brenda Lindar
Tom Rebarchak
November 13, 2003
I'll miss your smile and the energy your presence brought to those around you. My deepest sympathies go out to your family.
Robert Macfarlane
November 13, 2003
I have not seen Roxane for many years, but the fun times I had as her friend will allways be with me. She was a wonderful person. My deepest sympathy to all the family at such a tough time.
Ruth & Mel Goldberg
November 13, 2003
Ruth and I extend our most sincere condolences to the Mauro family. We remember Roxanne so well - she was a delightful effervescent person and a true lady in every sense of the word. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Rodger Beck
November 13, 2003
To the Malo and Gesualdo Family:
With great sadness, I extend my deepest condolences. My heart and prayers are with your family.
Rodger Beck and Family
Kathy & Joe DiClementi, Carol & Al Klingler
November 13, 2003
Dear Tom, Shannon & Erich:
We would like to send our deepest sympathy to your family during this difficult time. Roxanne will be irreplaceable in her many volunteer roles at Sacred Heart Parish. She added excitement and energy to all her jobs. We will have fond memories of Roxanne always.
With best wishes
John Vranas
November 13, 2003
To the Malo and Gesualdo Families:
May the Lord grant rest to our dear friend Roxane and may He grant you peace in knowing that she is now together with the host of angels and the loved ones that went before her.
Roxane was a loving person that always radiated when she entered a room with her kindness and her laughter.
May her memory be everlasting!
Keith Hancock
November 13, 2003
We've suffered a great loss and feel sorrow for her family. Thank God for the special memories of her laughter and cheerfulness. Always brightening up the room and making the day enjoyable. There will be an emptiness in my heart. God bless you Roxane. You will never be forgotten for all the good you have done. We love you!!
Erin Lasday
November 13, 2003
To the Malo Family:
Roxanne was a beautiful person inside and out with a huge heart. It is a great loss for anyone that ever knew her. I had the pleasure of corresponding with her at the North Shore Barrington Association of Realtors while she was the president.
Pat Gibbons
November 13, 2003
I had the priveledge of knowing Roxane for the past 7 or 8 years through her association in the real estate commmunity. As the chair of the North Shore-Barrington Association of Realtors, she brought fresh ideas and exuberance, always giving of herself for the betterment of the members and the community. Someone said "Many people will walk in and out of your life..but only true friends leave footprints in your heart" Roxane left many a footprint, and she will be missed dearly.
Greg, Carolyn, Amy, Gregory and John Struhar
November 13, 2003
Don't think of her as gone away-
her journey's just begun,
life holds so many facets-
this earth is only one.
Just think of her as resting
from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.
Think how she must be wishing
that we could know today
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.
And think of her as living
in the hearts of those she touched...
for nothing loved is ever lost-
and she was loved so much.
Tom, Shannon and Erich...you are in our thoughts and our prayers.
Teresa Holland
November 13, 2003
Dear Shannon, family and friends:
Shannon, you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Lori Lasday-Cox
November 13, 2003
Dear Tom,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Anthony & Chrystine Concialdi & Kids
November 13, 2003
With deepest sympathy to the Malo, Mauro,and Fisher, families. You will remain in our prayers.
Jimmy & Mrs. Hershy Pappadis
November 13, 2003
To Shannon, Erich and Malo Family,
Our deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts. We are always here for you. Love, Jimmy and Mrs.Hershy Pappadis
Gwen Giralamo
November 13, 2003
To Gina:
With great sadness, I extend my deepest condolences. My heart and prayers are with your family.
Gwen and Katie
Barbara Wick
November 13, 2003
Roxane brought a great spirit to Northfield and is a name recognized by all. She will be missed. Our deepest sympathies are sent to her family at this time.
Tom and Barbara Wick
Amin A. Gillan
November 12, 2003
Dear Erich and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great loss. Roxane- May the wind always be at your back and the sun always upon your face, and the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars.
jackie paone
November 12, 2003
TO THE MALO AND GESUALDO FAMILY
GOD SAW YOU GETTING TIRED
AND TO STAY WAS NOT TO BE
SO HE PUT HIS ARMS AROUND YOU,
AND WHISPERED "COME TO ME"
WITH TEARFUL EYES WE WATCHED,
YOUR SPIRIT FADE AWAY
ALTHOUGH WE LOVED YOU DEARLY
WE COULD NOT MAKE YOU STAY
A GOLDEN HEART STOPPED BEATING
HARD WORKING HANDS TO REST
GOD BROKE OUR HEARTS TO PROVE TO US
HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST.
JEFF ALBERT & JACKIE PAONE
MAURO CHEROLET
Stacey and Neal Schneider
November 12, 2003
Dear Tom, Shannon and Erich,
We all loved Roxie. She was a special, one-of-a kind lady. We are really going to miss her. She was the firecracker at our Old Farm parties. We will always be here for you. We are holding you close in our thoughts and prayers. We pray you will find comfort in your family and friends during this time.
All our love, Stacey,Neal, Jared,Ben and Joel
Kathy & Pat Mullen and kids
November 12, 2003
Although we are newer to Sacred Heart than many of Roxane's great friends, we did meet her an unforgettable few times. We heard her name continually mentioned--in the same breath as "energetic, vibrant, friendly and a wonderful friend." Roxane was an awe-inspiring auctioneer for Nite Lites of Sacred Heart: she knew everyone there, and she could speak to a crowd as a group of individuals. To her family and extended family, we are so sorry for your loss. God's peace and our prayers to you.
teddie kossof
November 12, 2003
your smile will endure the test of time....the kossof family.
Dean Christos
November 12, 2003
Dear Tom,
With deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Dean
Rich & Marty Del Boccio
November 12, 2003
We wish to extend our sympathies to the Malo Family.
Elise Drower
November 12, 2003
Tom,
My Deepest sympathy go to you and your family.
Maura Keefe
November 12, 2003
To the entire Malo family and family of friends:
I am so sorry to hear about the death of Roxane. I did not have the privilege of knowing her. From the bright, kind spirit she has passed on to her daughter, I can only imagine she was a wonderful woman.
You are all in our thoughts.
Maura Keefe
MARIA AND ROB SOSINSKI
November 12, 2003
YOU'RE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Marina Walchli
November 12, 2003
Dear Mr. Malo, Shannon and Erich,
My thoughts are with you as you journey this path. Breathe deep, cherish and share your memories with one another and know that much love is coming your way.
Namaste....
Michael Giannini
November 12, 2003
Dear Ralph and Mary: May God grant you the peace and serenity to accept his wishes.
With our most deepest and sincere sympathy for your loss.
You remain in our prayers,
Mike and Celeste Giannini
Deb, Rich and Brit Ruscitti
November 12, 2003
Dear Tom, Shannon and Eric..Greg, Kathy and boys, We are very sad for all of you and we will miss Roxane's smiling face at the Gesualdo's Holiday get together. We feel very fortunate to have shared a piece of Roxane's world..She will not be forgotten..You are all in our thoughts...The Ruscitti's
Donnie Morton
November 12, 2003
My most Sincere Condolence's to the
Malo family at this very difficult time....God be with you and the rest of your family....
Florrie/Arthur Hershkowitz
November 12, 2003
Tommy, our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
A good friend, and business associate for over 15 years, we will miss Roxanne so much.
Florrie and Arthur Hershkowitz
Andrea Brim
November 12, 2003
I send my heartfelt condolences to Roxanne's family and friends. She was truly a one-of-a-kind person, and as a fellow Realtor, I have many fond memories of Roxanne. She will truly be missed not only by her family and friends, but from her many friendships she made thru our industry.
Andrea Brim
Mary Sternberg
November 12, 2003
It is with much sadness that I read about the sudden death of Roxane. My sincere condolences to the entire Mauro family for your loss. Hopefully there is some comfort knowing that others are keeping you in their thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Mary Baker Sternberg
GMAC - Retired
Martha Williams
November 12, 2003
Roxane was a vibrant, giving person and it was my pleasure to have worked with her. I will miss her cheerfulness and kindness.
Marilyn (Nowak) & Charley Wacker
November 12, 2003
May you rest in eternal peace with our Lord and God, you will be missed.
Terese (Terry) Penza
November 12, 2003
I loved Roxane. She was my friend, my confidant and sometimes my partner in crime. She was very proud of her children and loved her husband. She was a huge force in the real estate community and will be missed by all. Hundreds of people have called my office about her death and many women told me that they have made an appointment with their doctors -- perhaps through her death she will save other's lives. We all grieve for your loss. I am here to help you with anything you need.
Kim Ramirez
November 12, 2003
Roxane was one of a kind. She was the type of person that inspired with her warm, witty, lovably sarcastic and generous personality. I feel so grateful for knowing her. She will be missed.
Teri and Craig Colmar
November 12, 2003
Dear Tom, Shannon and Erich,
Our hearts go out to you at this sorrowful time. May you find peace in the many memories of Roxane's joyful and zestful life. Having known her fun-loving personality, we have a feeling she is going to raise hell in heaven.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Teri, Craig, and family
Nancy & Rich Kehoe
November 12, 2003
Dear Tom, Eric and Shannon: What a tremendous shock and loss for you. We feel such sorror for what you must be going through. The community is reeling. Roxanne was such a vibrant part of so many lives. Roxanne's spirit will live forever in the hearts of all she touched. You are in our prayers and we ask God to help ease your pain. Nancy, Rich and the boys
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