tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141703.post4198706504431581500..comments2024-02-21T17:03:05.861-08:00Comments on Petrelis Files: Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08359712473083091475noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141703.post-84989565279773724582010-08-15T16:43:59.466-07:002010-08-15T16:43:59.466-07:00I had the pleasure of meeting Mary years ago when ...I had the pleasure of meeting Mary years ago when she attended Union County College. She was always laughing, smiling, giggling or up to some kind of mischief. <br /><br />A whole group of us decided to dress up as the cast of the Wizard of Oz and go to a Halloween party or three. Mary was the most beautiful scarecrow you had ever seen. Jeans bibbers, a red flannel shirt and straw sticking out of everywhere. Her nose was painted in a red triangle. We headed to a party in Clifton only we weren't sure which house. We ended up walking into the wrong house before finding the correct one a few houses down. We went to a bar later on and won a prize for best group costume. It was a great night, lots of laughing. I can still see her standing in someones kitchen in her costume. It was quite a group. <br /><br />I lost touch with Mary when she got married and I thought she moved away. Hard to believe we lived in the same town. My condolences go out to you and the family for your loss.<br /><br />As Dorothy said to the scarecrow as she was getting ready to leave Oz, "I'll miss you most of all.." I hope all of Mary's wishes are coming true somewhere over the rainbow. God Bless.W. C. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06697424931516135216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141703.post-40260469282793702982010-08-10T08:38:48.681-07:002010-08-10T08:38:48.681-07:00I’ve always known you to have a big heart, my frie...I’ve always known you to have a big heart, my friend, even though it is now broken over the loss of your beloved Cousin Mary. Your tribute about her made me cry, and I’m sure your final goodbye sign language must have let her know just how deeply you cared for her. <br /><br />Just as Mary showed you the essence of life, I suspect that in return you showed her the fierce determination of an activist doing his civic duty all these years to do what he can to make the world a better place, and more accountable. I venture that, in return, her love for you was deepened by the pride she must have had of her cousin Michael. <br /><br />As you grieve her loss, carry the memories you shared with Mary in your heart as a beacon in all you do. It will help mend your broken heart. My prayers are with you and your family, too.<br /><br />— PatrickPatrick Monette-Shawnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141703.post-9133511823569163032010-08-09T19:32:23.039-07:002010-08-09T19:32:23.039-07:00I'm so sorry, Michael. Your tribute to her is ...I'm so sorry, Michael. Your tribute to her is beautiful. Speaking as someone who lost his mother during the past 12 months, I have one piece of advice for you: don't listen to anyone's advice. Mourn your own way in your own time.<br />--EdEd Sikovnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141703.post-86280736618794904852010-08-09T16:31:09.709-07:002010-08-09T16:31:09.709-07:00Thank you for sharing your memories of Mary. I...Thank you for sharing your memories of Mary. I'm calling some friends and relatives tonight to tell them that I love them---thanks for the reminder.<br /><br />Be well,<br />GregGreghttp://wisconsinhiv.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141703.post-68267685346368058432010-08-09T08:46:27.090-07:002010-08-09T08:46:27.090-07:00sorry for you loss, Michael. A beautiful tribute....sorry for you loss, Michael. A beautiful tribute.<br /><br />xoxo<br /><br />Peter StaleyUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08317663754315677139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141703.post-3502830842428867332010-08-08T19:05:05.164-07:002010-08-08T19:05:05.164-07:00This is a beautiful tribute to your cousin Mary. I...This is a beautiful tribute to your cousin Mary. I kept her in prayer, and I am sorry for your loss and that of your family. My prayers are with you all.<br />Always,<br />xoxoxox<br />Veronikavcdivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08814023426347320276noreply@blogger.com