To you, Uncle Mini
Dearest family,
Even though I am unable to be there with you, I’m certain your hearts are filled with the many family and friends that have been touched by your father, your husband, my uncle, Uncle Mini. It is with my deepest regard that I have come...
Amber Hutchinson
2013-06-29 00:10:25
The Other Shoe
We all have times in our lives when we wait to see if/when the other shoe is going to fall. I shared some of those with John.
There were scary ones…
Wondering if that truck driver on the Jersey turnpike was just one or one of many trying to run us ov...
Sal Percia
2013-06-26 21:00:58
Your place in my heart
Loving,smart,supportive,interesting and always fun to be with that is how you will be remembered. Although our relationship began through Sue overtime we had our own connection. It felt a little like being cousins maybe because of our shared heritage and...
Frances Maturo
2013-06-25 15:51:31
What a great picture!
I love this picture and it reminds me of sharing stories about our various travels to Italy. I always looked forward to seeing you at our industry meetings, talking a little business and getting straight to the travel and adventure parts. Well played life...
Tom Horowitz
2013-06-25 15:17:25
Best Baseball Coach a Kid Could Have
My son, Mark Book, had the privilege of being on a baseball team that John coached. For me as Mark's mother, I saw John take a kid and work with him to improve his skills and give him the confidence and encouragement he needed to make him a proud catcher for...
Laura Book
2013-06-25 13:49:48
A man who made the most if everything
Mini,
I still can picture you on the baseball field with a passion for giving any kid with a dream all the knowledge you had.
You lived life to the fullest and could accomplish anything you set your mind to.
Your spirit for adventure and quest for lea...
Debbie
2013-06-24 16:19:11
Remembering the "best of times"......
I came to know you, SueAnn, Tommy D., and all the others at the magical time when we believed we could do, be, love, and conquer anything. You were the quiet leader, Dr. Mini, who drew us together and , with SueAnn, kept us together. Even as I have been on...
Andrea Quigley
2013-06-24 15:10:58
40+ years of friendship
Mini,
Over our more than 40 years of friendship, we have shared many experiences and adventures. You always were up for fitting in as much of life's adventures as possible! My favorite memories are of our family times in Nantucket and the annual Chri...
Eileen Engle
2013-06-24 11:08:40
The good shepherd
Mini,
You were quite simply the model of a man I always try to emulate (save it for the Yankee fan thing). Thank you for your friendship, guidance and the strength you provided to my family at our times of need. You were a tremendous friend to my parents...
Ben
2013-06-24 10:29:28
My Pun Pal
Mini , you have always been there in my life to challenge my wit with a series of word plays that made even you groan...you have been our hub and our center. Thank you for your joy in living, your extra efforts to keep us all together in fun and surprises....
Valerie Chase
2013-06-24 06:16:18