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John A. Avila
March 16, 1937 ~ December 4, 2016 (age 79) 79 Years Old Leave a Condolence
Message from Lynda Chapman
December 12, 2016 2:16 PM
My Dear Sweet Friend Celia and to all of Johnny's family,
Oh how my heart broke yesterday when I learned of Johnny's passing. I have moved away. Celia I am so sorry I couldn't be there for you, I didn't know. I will not say he died; not when I know he is just in the next room with God. Not when I know how much he loved God and how very much he missed his two son's that were waiting there to greet him. Johnny had such a quiet strength about him and his heart was so kind. He always seemed to know just what to say to make someone else feel better. I remember his words that I have carried in my heart every day since I had to tell him, that my own son passed. I could barely speak through my sobs. No one really knows what to say and it's hard to hear anything while your heart is searching for comfort. But Johnny was the person, that God gave the word's to that I could hear. He said, "Hon, it never stops hurting and it never goes away." Those words stung! But, I've remembered them every time I've sobbed. I am so grateful Celia, that we met and for all the laughs and all the times the 3 of us shared. I Love you Girl and pray for you and your family to be comforted by your wonderful friends. Rest in Peace Johnny till we meet again my dear friend. XO
Oh how my heart broke yesterday when I learned of Johnny's passing. I have moved away. Celia I am so sorry I couldn't be there for you, I didn't know. I will not say he died; not when I know he is just in the next room with God. Not when I know how much he loved God and how very much he missed his two son's that were waiting there to greet him. Johnny had such a quiet strength about him and his heart was so kind. He always seemed to know just what to say to make someone else feel better. I remember his words that I have carried in my heart every day since I had to tell him, that my own son passed. I could barely speak through my sobs. No one really knows what to say and it's hard to hear anything while your heart is searching for comfort. But Johnny was the person, that God gave the word's to that I could hear. He said, "Hon, it never stops hurting and it never goes away." Those words stung! But, I've remembered them every time I've sobbed. I am so grateful Celia, that we met and for all the laughs and all the times the 3 of us shared. I Love you Girl and pray for you and your family to be comforted by your wonderful friends. Rest in Peace Johnny till we meet again my dear friend. XO
Message from ken,Eunice&kenny moffitt
December 9, 2016 4:46 PM
Please accept our condolences for your tragic loss..You have been the finest neighbors one could ask for for almost 50 years.you are in our prayers and our thoughts
Message from Pauline & Debra Charron
December 7, 2016 8:11 PM
Mrs. Avila, Ed, Donna, Shawn & Ian
So sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. It is so hard for us that still live on but we must cherish the memories that will forever be in our hearts.
So sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. It is so hard for us that still live on but we must cherish the memories that will forever be in our hearts.
Message from Douglas McCabe
December 7, 2016 8:13 AM
Ed I know it's a hard to lose your dad he was a awesome guy we always picked at each other calling each other damn Yankees I will always remember fishing with him on a old boat that Frankie had and him telling us we laughed to much and were to load that he couldn't catch any fish because of us man he took his fishing serious that I will never forget I know he is baiting a hook as I type this and my sky gand another Star.
Message from Rob Hill
December 7, 2016 6:29 AM
Eddie, Bill and Cecelia,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Really sorry I cannot be there in person. Please know you'll be in our thoughts and prayers.
Rob Hill
So sorry to hear about your loss. Really sorry I cannot be there in person. Please know you'll be in our thoughts and prayers.
Rob Hill
Message from Amada McIntosh
December 7, 2016 2:15 AM
Dear Ed, Ian and families,
Only God's presence can fill the abscence of a dear one and it is my prayer that you will find this true. Though we never met there is something amazing about the love of family accross the distance and and the time that leads us back to deep roots of long ago. May God's grace comfort you in your loss.
From your family in Australia,
Amada McIntosh
Only God's presence can fill the abscence of a dear one and it is my prayer that you will find this true. Though we never met there is something amazing about the love of family accross the distance and and the time that leads us back to deep roots of long ago. May God's grace comfort you in your loss.
From your family in Australia,
Amada McIntosh
Message from AUDREY SHEA
December 6, 2016 4:40 PM
I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF JOHN'S PASSING. LIFE WAS SO UNFAIR TO HIM AND YOUR MOTHER. ITS BEEN SOME TIME SINCE I'VE SEEN THEM,BUT THOUGHT OF THEM OFTEN. ALWAYS ENJOYED THE COMPANY OF BOTH OF THEM. HE WAS A DEPENDABLE CO- WORKER. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU. HE GOES TO A BETTER PLACE. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.9
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