Fair winds and following seas old buddy, we served together in Hawaii, Vietnam and later in Quantico, VA. Our Fathers were Firefighters together before he opened the Restaurant. How many times did we stop at your Grandparents for dinner before leaving for that drive back to Quantico, VA, stuffed with awesome Italian food. We had some great times especially when you had the Bar on Driving Park and Dewey. Sadly my job moved me to Jacksonville, FL and we lost touch back in 86. I named my youngest Son after you, it was great having you as a friend and comrade in arms during the war. I will always remember our times together, your old Marine buddy the “Fragman” AKA Hand grenades.
paige ward Relation to Deceased: friend the world has lost a GREAT ONE ! he always made friday’s at hooks a blast !! he would help us sneak beer and specially made steak subs(by butch) out the door right under my dads nose and he would snicker while helping us. everytime i would see him he would say the same thing. UN WONDERBAR !! some stupid lunch meat at hooks. LOVE YOU BUTCHIE !! please give my dad and frankie a BIG HUG AND KISS FOR ME IN HEAVEN ! Safely Home I am home in Heaven dear ones: Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, every restless tossing passed I am now at peace forever, safely home in Heaven at last. Then you must not grieve so sorely, for I love you dearly still; try to look beyond earth shadows, Pray to trust our Father’s will There is work still waiting for you, so you must not idly stand: do it now, while life remaineth you shall rest in Jesus’ land When that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home; oh the rapture of that meeting, oh the joy to see you come!
nicholas a siesto jr. Relation to Deceased: friend I met Butch when my father had the appliance store next to the restaurant.as a kid i thought it was the coolest thing to hang out with my father a, butch and all the bar guys.i looked up to butch and god has taken a great man. my father and butch are know throwing one back like the old days The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Lori Cumbo Relation to Deceased: Niece The times I will always remember: Making me laugh so hard that I cried by making fun of the Wife and the Sister-In-Law (only in fun), He was always a fun trouble maker. When he got up from my chair and I found a cigerette – even though no one else smoked, he claimed it wasn’t his – so we blamed it on the dogs. I still smile when I think of that! The Hoildays were just the best – The best food EVER. I think more than the eating of his food – he enjoyed watching everyone else enjoy his makings. His passing will be missed by many – but I am grateful that he suffers no more. I think no matter where you stray, That I shall go with you a way. Though you may wander sweeter lands, You will not forget my hands, Nor yet the way I held my head Nor the tremulous things I said. You will still see me, small and white And smiling, in the secret night, And feel my arms about you when The day comes fluttering back again. I think, no matter where you be, You’ll hold me in your memory And keep my image there without me, By telling later loves about me. Dorothy Parker
Jack Wisner Relation to Deceased: Friend and glad to be!! Anthony John was one of the best, I enjoyed him and his family for many years. Black Angus days and Sellito’s Rest. I will miss you Butch and I am sure so will many others.
Bob & Kathy Zent Relation to Deceased: Friend Dianne, thanks to Mark and Lori we got to know you and Butch . . . please accept our condolences . . . you and Butch are in our thoughts and prayers . . . Bless you both. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Bill Schmidt Relation to Deceased: Family Friend My Father new Butch and the family very well. He was always repairing leaks in the roof at the bar. As a kid I always played the bowling machine. I posted a link to this public memorial on Facebook. The group is (Childhood Memories in The 10th Ward) If you have any pictures form the bar back in the day we would love to see them. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Fair winds and following seas old buddy, we served together in Hawaii, Vietnam and later in Quantico, VA. Our Fathers were Firefighters together before he opened the Restaurant. How many times did we stop at your Grandparents for dinner before leaving for that drive back to Quantico, VA, stuffed with awesome Italian food. We had some great times especially when you had the Bar on Driving Park and Dewey. Sadly my job moved me to Jacksonville, FL and we lost touch back in 86. I named my youngest Son after you, it was great having you as a friend and comrade in arms during the war. I will always remember our times together, your old Marine buddy the “Fragman” AKA Hand grenades.
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paige ward Relation to Deceased: friend the world has lost a GREAT ONE ! he always made friday’s at hooks a blast !! he would help us sneak beer and specially made steak subs(by butch) out the door right under my dads nose and he would snicker while helping us. everytime i would see him he would say the same thing. UN WONDERBAR !! some stupid lunch meat at hooks. LOVE YOU BUTCHIE !! please give my dad and frankie a BIG HUG AND KISS FOR ME IN HEAVEN ! Safely Home I am home in Heaven dear ones: Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, every restless tossing passed I am now at peace forever, safely home in Heaven at last. Then you must not grieve so sorely, for I love you dearly still; try to look beyond earth shadows, Pray to trust our Father’s will There is work still waiting for you, so you must not idly stand: do it now, while life remaineth you shall rest in Jesus’ land When that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home; oh the rapture of that meeting, oh the joy to see you come!
nicholas a siesto jr. Relation to Deceased: friend I met Butch when my father had the appliance store next to the restaurant.as a kid i thought it was the coolest thing to hang out with my father a, butch and all the bar guys.i looked up to butch and god has taken a great man. my father and butch are know throwing one back like the old days The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Lori Cumbo Relation to Deceased: Niece The times I will always remember: Making me laugh so hard that I cried by making fun of the Wife and the Sister-In-Law (only in fun), He was always a fun trouble maker. When he got up from my chair and I found a cigerette – even though no one else smoked, he claimed it wasn’t his – so we blamed it on the dogs. I still smile when I think of that! The Hoildays were just the best – The best food EVER. I think more than the eating of his food – he enjoyed watching everyone else enjoy his makings. His passing will be missed by many – but I am grateful that he suffers no more. I think no matter where you stray, That I shall go with you a way. Though you may wander sweeter lands, You will not forget my hands, Nor yet the way I held my head Nor the tremulous things I said. You will still see me, small and white And smiling, in the secret night, And feel my arms about you when The day comes fluttering back again. I think, no matter where you be, You’ll hold me in your memory And keep my image there without me, By telling later loves about me. Dorothy Parker
Jack Wisner Relation to Deceased: Friend and glad to be!! Anthony John was one of the best, I enjoyed him and his family for many years. Black Angus days and Sellito’s Rest. I will miss you Butch and I am sure so will many others.
Bob & Kathy Zent Relation to Deceased: Friend Dianne, thanks to Mark and Lori we got to know you and Butch . . . please accept our condolences . . . you and Butch are in our thoughts and prayers . . . Bless you both. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Bill Schmidt Relation to Deceased: Family Friend My Father new Butch and the family very well. He was always repairing leaks in the roof at the bar. As a kid I always played the bowling machine. I posted a link to this public memorial on Facebook. The group is (Childhood Memories in The 10th Ward) If you have any pictures form the bar back in the day we would love to see them. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips