Pictures & Comments to share of our friend...

Pictures & Comments to share of our friend...
Cheers!

JJ

JJ, what is there to say? My life is richer for having known you. From the first time we met, you always made my family & I feel welcome in Old Forge. That hospitality & friendship continued and was passed along to others we came to know mutually. There was never a time when visiting Old Forge, that you were not willing to go out for a drink, go listen to music, socialize, or offer a place to stay should we not have one. You would introduce all of us "new comers" to the Old Forge establishment, always being accepted, because we had been introduced by the unofficial "Mayor of Old Forge". Hell, there was even that time you smuggled us all into the Adirondack League Club as well as some of us getting to meet Pee Wee Herman! There was never a time when seeing you out that you didn't have that million dollar, who ate the canary smile....I will remember it forever. You, your Dad & Family supported me in my business in the Valley as well as where ever I would happen to be working, your loyalty was never unnoticed. In the face of adversity, you always turned the other cheek, an example we all could learn from. Quickly you became a member of our little group, and too often the youngest and meekest, showed us all that he was indeed the strongest. I am grateful I was able to visit you in Cooperstown and we had the chance to express our regard for each other. Although I am sad at your passing, I know that you are with your mom, and that you are free from the prejudice & struggles of this life. For that I am happy. Happy to have ever known you and grateful for the short time you were with us. Keep an eye on the rest of us from up there will you please? And while you are at it, put in a good word as well, because there isn’t one of us that doesn’t need it. Your friend/s,
Tim, Pj, Michael Marusic, & Family




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Saturday, December 19, 2009

Comments taken from the online memorial guestbook....

December 16, 2009

J. J. was a very special person and a wonderful friend of ours at the Woods Hotel and Mulligan’s @ the Inlet Golf Course. We all worked together and shared many laughs and good times. He was always had such a GREAT sense of humor. He will be greatly missed, by so many. I had a wonderful visit with him, this past Sunday on the phone and will always cherish that. My sincere thoughts and prayers to his family, Love-Nancy Sehring
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Nancy Sehring, Eagle Bay, New York

JJ, I haven't seen you in awhile, but I will always have amazing memories of you. Thanks for all of the laughs!
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Kim, Beacon, New York

J.J. you always helped me smile and have a good time if I was not already. You were a good pal.
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John, New York

Fred, my little Buddy. you've been in my life since we were @ 8. I will miss you severely and I'm so sad that we didn't spend more precious time together!! You're in my heart forever Jeff!
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Lee Schultz/Haynes, Inlet, New York

December 17, 2009

So much laughter in just one place. JJ was the center of comedy; we all know that. I will miss him more than most know. He was the satiric/humor central of mankind. Beyond his years in humor he should have been writing for Saturday Night Live....fur real!!!!!

I hope this message holds true...many attempts to make this active...I so miss him now....no telling
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melissa macdonlald, old forge, New York

Its been several years, but I will always remember JJ as a great person to work with. He always kept me laughing.
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Rebecca, Florida

JJ will be missed so much by everyone. His kindness and humor combined to make every outing with him an event. What a great guy. My deepest condolences.
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Paul Barbano, Oneida, New York

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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Nadine Sanders, Eagle Bay, New York

sorry for your loss...

bruce jipson and family, waterville, New York

There are too many great memories to count. JJ was a true friend to everyone. Although it is sad to see him leave us, he is now making others smile by simply entering the room. Thank you,...until we meet again.
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John Metzler Jr., Old Forge NY / Punta Gorda F
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Jeff was a great host, bartender, comedian and friend. First Lake will never be quite the same.
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Matt Capecelatro, Denver, Colorado

So sorry to hear of the loss of another good friend at such an early age. I will miss my hilarious random run-ins with Jeff at various Old Forge venues. Will genuinely miss all the good laughs. My condolences to his family and to Steven.

Marianne Christy, Old Forge

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. JJ will remain in our hearts always.
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Jon & Megan Ulrich, Old Forge, New York

JJ will be missed by many friends, I feel honored to have known him, and sad that we have lost him.
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Suzanne Barnes, Waterville, New York


December 18, 2009

To the family of JJ....JJ was a kind and unique individual and was a friend to a lot of people both in Clinton and also Old Forge. He will be missed by all. Thanks for all the great memories....we will miss you.
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Danny Favreau, Remsen, New York

JJ I will always remember our times on the lake, your great stories that could make a hole room laugh A kind person who would do anything for u I will miss my little buddy I will keep my memories of him close to my heart. My deepest sympathy to his family and Steven you are in our prayers forever in my heart.
~
Michael Marks (and the Van Auken’s staff), Old Forge, New York

My dearest JJ...the world will be a lonely place without you. What a bright spot you gave to us and to Steven. I am in shock and so is Shannon, but we will hold you in our hearts for many, many years to come. After all the loss that I have endured this year....your passing hurts the most. I wish you were.

Melissa A. Macdonald, Old Forge, New York

December 20, 2009

To the O'Brien family, my heart breaks as much as yours. Im so sorry for your loss. your all in my prayers. JJ, when i heard the sad news of your passing it broke my heart so much. we had soooo many good times together. I always felt so much at home at the camp and your home, because thats how you made everyone in your life feel. you touched all of our hearts, and those everywhere you walked. I trully will miss you buddy. friends forever..

~ joe reesh, frankfort

December 21, 2009
Jeffrey was a sweet classmate at St. Mary's Catholic School. He was always smiling and in good humor. He will be missed dearly.
Jennifer Maxwell
Washington, DC

Both Brendon and I have many great memories of JJ and Old Forge. We will miss seeing him on the dock as we pass by "yachting" and will think of him always. Old Forge will never the same...

To JJ's family... so sorry for your loss.

~ Nikki/Brendon Olsen, Bloomingdale, New York

1 comments:
Kim said...
Wow! No one could say it better than you just did. You described him perfectly and there really isn't anything I can add. Thanks for putting this up, I am going to go through some old pics and I'll send you a few if thats ok. Cheers to JJ and Cheers to you for understanding and appreciating him.
-kim
kim@kimberlycoccagnia.com

December 17, 2009 10:02 PM
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  1. Cory Schultz BerghoffFebruary 5, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    To the O'Brien Family,
    We have so many great memories (us Schultz girls) of time spent together in our youth and of JJ's wonderful, outgoing nature and vivaciousness- a true gift he was!! Too young........
    God bless and Jeff, thank you and so glad we spent time together in all of our subsequent, although less frequent visits, to Old Forge. Yes, you were "the mayor" - and we could always find you, or you found us, when we visited. Peace out.....Cory Schultz Berghoff

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