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Ralph Wellington Sr. posted a condolence
To the Prior Family,
Den will be sadly missed in many areas that touched our lives. At least now he can rest in peace and enjoy his life with Justine. God Bless you all
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Tami Sterling posted a condolence
Wow, I don't even know where to begin. First of all I would like to tell Kathy, Heather, Sheri, And Denny that I am so very sorry for your loss!! I have many many wonderful memories of Mr P. most of my teenage years involve him. He use to yell at me like I was one of his own, more than my own dad! the one thing that sticks out the most is when him and kath were having a party and me Heather, Sheri and Kim all did our hair all funky and dressed crazy and went downstairs to crash the "adult time" haha!!that is just one of the many many memories I will hold dear to my heart!! He is now with Teeny and nana and papa and they are all up there watching over you and helping you through this difficult time! you guys were always like a second family to me and I love you all!! I am so very sorry I cannot be there for you now Heather but Know That I am there in spirit!! in my heart and never ever forgotten R.I.P Mr P!!
Jean Wellington posted a condolence
Kathy and family Im so sorry for your loss. Denny was a great man.
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Frank Barrett posted a condolence
My most heartfelt condolences to Kathy and family.
Denny was a great man.
I will never forget the great times in Denny's side yard playing football when we were kids. The Richards boys, Alton Donohue, Rich Denny, Bobby Manion, et.al.
Not to mention the pitch games at Syd Sadlon's house.
We'll miss you Denny, God Bless!!
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Alton Donahue posted a condolence
I've been a friends with Dennis about 50 years and all my memories would fill a book, but the thing I remember most was Dennis' cockeyed smile and his quick wit. I always gave him a hard time about being the only sailor I knew that never spent a night aboard a ship. To Dennis, Godspeed and may you rest in peace, my friend.
To Kathy and family, you are in my prayers always. Love and God Bless you. Alton
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Pacemaker Steel and Piping posted a condolence
We will miss Dennis's visits to Pacemaker very much. No matter how bad things got for him he was always happy and smiling . Dennis was not only our co-worker but a very special friend . We will miss you , dear friend.
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Eric Kasper, AKA Rick posted a condolence
To Kathy, Heather, Sheri, and Denny please accept my most sincere condolences for your loss. I know you will miss him very much. I too will miss my old friend more than I can say. I will really miss his phone calls with all his crazy ideas, mostly which were designed to create work for me and or just raise my blood pressure. How do you sum up a friend’s life in just a few sentences? The one story that always sticks out in my mind when I think of Dennis is how his dad could never figure out why his studded snow tires never lasted a whole winter. By spring he would have about one or two studs left in each tire. For those of us who rode with him or saw Dennis drive didn’t have any trouble figuring it out. I will miss you my old friend, rest in peace as your struggle is now over. Spa
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Elaine Fischer Salek posted a condolence
Kathy and family,
My heart hurts for you and your family. What a wonderful person Dennis was, such great things our family remembers about Dennis, we were so thankful to have him and you as their next door neighbors. What funny stories we have as memories about Dennis and our mom and dad, especially the time they cut their fingers on the electric clippers and sat together on the front porch with them raised in the air.
We know that he will soon be sitting on the 315 Otsego St. porch with them, watching over all of us.
Kindly, Elaine and family
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Joe Evans posted a condolence
To Kathy and family. My sincerest regrets go out to you. Dennis was like a dad to me. When I first met him he was the most intimidating guy i thought. Later on I figured out that he was just a big teddy bear. He was the one that convinced me to join the Navy. I will miss "Mr Happy", and all of the advise that he has given me to make me a better person. Please call me if there is anything I can do for you guys.
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Patty Johnson and Family posted a condolence
The neighborhood will not be the same without our bloved "Mr. Happy". We have so many great memories of him. He was such a wonderful friend to us all and he kept us on our toes. I can remember him telling Scott Alexander to paint his flag pole and then within ten minutes coming over with his truck and a ladder to do it himself. We will miss the great conversations he loved to have and his fun nature.He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
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jim green (razor) posted a condolence
to kathy and family, i am so sorry for your loss. it was about 5 years since i had seen him at friday night bowling, i had moved out of the area. denny was sort of a mentor to me, as i would watch him bowl and try and pick up some pointers...lol he chatted with me when i was going for my first 300 game and just sort of gave me some words of wisdom. i just wish i had the chance to tell him he was like a mentor to me. my mother barb, was a teammate of kathy's at one point. rest in peace my friend and will always remember the good times on friday league night.
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Becki Reyes posted a condolence
Denny - thank you so much for everything. Thank you for all the bowling advice.
You are gone, but certainly not forgotten.
We will miss you,
Juan & Becki Reyes
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Marilyn Richards Hayden posted a condolence
My thoughts and prayers go out to Kathy and your family. I remember Dennis and you from our days at Delhi. I hope you find comfort that Dennis is safe in the hands of God. God Bless you all.
Marilyn
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Tara Ingro posted a condolence
Kathy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Jeremy Becker and Tara Ingro
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Francis Higgitt posted a condolence
To Kathy, Dennis, Heather, and Sheri...
I am so sorry for your loss. Denny was not only the greatest bowler I have ever bowled with, he was probably the most down to earth human being I have ever known. I got to share many years with him in the bowling alleys, and I can honestly say in all the time I knew him, he never changed. He always made you feel good, no matter what kind of a day you were having. He had many qualities that are so rare to find today, the one that sticks out for me most was how willing he was to help a fellow bowler. I can remember quite a few times Denny offering me advice on how to improve my bowling scores, and it certainly helped. I'll miss you, big guy, save a lane for me next to you. The first round is on me...
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Anna Wellington posted a condolence
Kathy and family
It is so hard to put into words everything that i want to say. But just remember all of the good times and funny times that everyone has shared with all of you. Even the times at the house when he would say a special word that we would laugh over and over about. That DEPENDS on what time of day he would say it. Just remember that I am here for you. I still know a few things that he would say to you Kathy to make you laugh don't worry I will not let you forget.
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Donald Polley posted a condolence
Kathy and Family my condolences to you all.
I would like to say that Dennis has also inspired me to be a better person,Just watching him do the things he did after all the things he had already gone through gave the incentive to be as good as him some day. If I put in half the effert he did I know I could!!! I will never forget Dennis he will be on my mind every time I touch or see a Bowling Ball.
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Charlene Marshall posted a condolence
Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. You must feel so lost right now. Dennis was a great guy who always had something funny to say...like his advice to Nancy to "lift"!
He will be missed by many. Take comfort in knowing that he is now at peace and looking over you and the rest of the family.
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bob Adsit posted a condolence
I truely am sorry for your loss. Dennis was a Super guy to be around. He always brought laughter to my heart, and made our time together very enjoyable. He was probably the best bowler I've ever been around, and I know competitively I beat him once...in many attempts. It was a high game for me I'm sure, and undoubtably one of Dennis's low games. He hit the pocket 98% of the time. He really brought lots of fun and laughter to me and I praise our Lord Jesus for letting me know Dennis, and his very special personality . I know I will miss Dennis...and He'll be missed a lot by all....I'm sure.
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JAMES L. SITTERLY posted a condolence
MY HEART IS HEAVY WITH THE LOSS OF ONE OF MY DEAR FRIENDS. HE WILL LEAVE A HOLE IN MY HEART THAT WILL NEVER HEAL. TO HIS FAMILY KNOW THAT HE WAS A LOVED BOTHER AND A FRIEND I WILL NEVER FORGET.
JIM
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