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Victor Bacile III posted a condolence
Sunday, August 3, 2008
It is because of Don that I accomplished much of what I have. He taught me about racing, built my transmissions, shared his home and family with me and was my friend. He took a piece of me with him.
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James H. Jackowski posted a condolence
Friday, May 9, 2008
I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss. I am a grandson to Frank Jackowski, who is Leon's older brother from Indiana. DJ's picture resembles my grandfather. Once again I am sorry for our loss. R.I.P.
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Lisa & Jim Rodriguez posted a condolence
Friday, May 2, 2008
Karen & family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember that your RAGS family is always here if you need us.
Love,
Lisa & Jim
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Tomasz in Poland posted a condolence
Friday, May 2, 2008
Mialem okazje poznac Donalda zaledwie dwa miesiace temu. Wymienilismy ze soba kilka maili. Byl bardzo zainteresowany historia rodziny Jackowskich i jej polskimi korzeniami. To strasznie przykre ze los nie pozwolil nam sie wiecej poznac. Jednak zostawil po sobie slad tu w Polsce i zawsze bedziemy go pamietac. Skladam kondolencje i wyrazy wspolczucia dla zony i dzieci Donalda. Niech spoczywa w pokoju. Tom i cala rodzina z Polski.
I had the opportunity to get to know Donald through the Internet two months ago. We exchanged several emails. He was very interested in the history of the Jackowski family and his Polish roots. It is terrible that fate never allowed us to get to know him more. However, he left his “footprint” here in Poland and we will always remember him. I send my condolences and feelings of compassion to the wife and children of Donald. May he rest in peace. Tom and the whole family in Poland.
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Kathy Mc Donald posted a condolence
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Dear Karen, April,Zack and Corey,
Just want to let you know how sorry I am to hear of your loss. Don was one of the most generous and thoughtful neighbors I have ever had. He was truly a special man. I know he will be surely missed.
Kathy Mc Donald
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Jane & Larry Cisco posted a condolence
Sunday, April 27, 2008
We will alway remember Don as one of the most honest and friendly people we've ever met. We will greatly miss him. He loved his wife and children dearly, and always willing to help anyone out in times of need. He had so many friends, loved his work, and it was a pleasure to be in his company. We were honored to know him.
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Michelle M. posted a condolence
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Karen,
You were always a kind person to me in the Girl Scout community. I admired how you collected the gifts for the needy.My prayers are with you and your family. Michelle Mennella
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Russell Clarke posted a condolence
Friday, April 25, 2008
A soft spoken man who truely loved for his family.Karen, I just heard this horrible news, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids. I am so sorry for your loss.
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April posted a condolence
Thursday, April 24, 2008
For those who were able to attend my Dad's funeral this past Friday, will agree, it was 'ONE FOR THE BOOKS'!!!! Even the funeral director told me, 'it was one of the most Top Rated funerals he's ever had there'. He told me that people were standing in line out of the front door!!! LOL Everything from that 'one flickering lamp' (which we all thought to be my Dad letting us know he was there with us) to my Aunt Leslie taking off her shirt during her speech to reveal the tank top she had made in my father's honor, (which received a standing ovation) to Johnny surprising me with his speech about my father (which brought tears AND laughter to all)..... to the KICK ASS party we had afterwards at my parents house...which went well into the night! It was truly a Day and Night that my father would have LOVED and I'm sure he 'DID'!!!!!!! It was in true 'DJ' style from start to finish!!!!
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Betty Simanek (Simuradik) posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Though I never met your family and haven't seen you in many years, I still remember celebrating our birhtdays together when we were very young at Grandma Simuradik's house in Mt. Hope, though I was a few years older.
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Patti Wortman posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you all....
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Warren & Nancy Howell posted a condolence
Monday, April 21, 2008
Karen: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
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jeffrey Bataille posted a condolence
Monday, April 21, 2008
sorry to hear of your lost, may god take him to a better place, so he can look down from the heavens and remember us all
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Jim&Sue Turkowsky posted a condolence
Monday, April 21, 2008
Thank you for all the little things you did that made our time together special.
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HotRodladyCrusr posted a condolence
Monday, April 21, 2008
My fondest memory of "Flatdog", as we called him on the HAMB, took place one hot afternoon at the Jalopy Showdown in York Spings PA. I offered him a cookie outta large tupperware container. He politely took one and I said "Go ahead and take another, they're small." As he was eating one cookie with his right hand, he took another cookie with his left and then slid that extra cookie into the front pocket of his white shirt saying "I'll save this one for later". As I looked at the long chocolate stripes going down from his shoulder to the pocket I pointed at the chocolate mess and stated "Your wife is going to kill you" at which he replied...."Naw, she's use to it!". We all got a great big laugh outta that.
He was a great friend who will be truely missed.
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Bruce Lancaster posted a condolence
Monday, April 21, 2008
Flatdog: Researcher, experimenter, engineer, racer, teacher. He will be missed in many communities.
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AL GIORDANO posted a condolence
Saturday, April 19, 2008
D.J. AND I MET IN 1972 ,AND ROAD TOGETHER , WITH THE REST OF THE GANG. BOB KOSTA AND I WERE FROM SCOTCH PLAINS . I HAD SPOKE TO D.J. ABOUT A YEAR AGO FOR SOME ADVICE, WHICH HE ALWAYS GAVE .LIKE ALWAYS SHOULD HAVE MADE MORE TIME TO SEE HIM . RODE UP WITH SOME OF OUR OTHER BUDDIES TO SEE HIM OFF. THE BIKE I WAS GOING TO RIDE WOULDN'T START SO BOB KOSTA SAID TAKE THE '56 HARLEY CHOPPER , SO I BROUGHT IT OUT AND IT STARTED UP . THE BIKE IS THE SAME AS IT WAS WHEN WE 1ST MET, IT WAS MEANT TO BE THAT I RIDE IT TO HIS SERVICE, I AM GLAD I DID. UNTIL LATER D.J. --- AL
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Carolyn Dobbing Granato posted a condolence
Friday, April 18, 2008
BBQ's at DJ and Karens little house by the rail road tracks in Denville. It was the first (and last) time I ate Elk.
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Joe Mezzacca posted a condolence
Friday, April 18, 2008
I am very sorry to hear of Don's passing. He was a wonderful person. He was a very sincere person, who was always willing to help others.
I had the privilege of knowing him and representing him in certain matters. I always had great respect for his integrity. My sincere condolences to his family.
Joseph Mezzacca, Jr.
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Karin & Rob Misdom posted a condolence
Friday, April 18, 2008
Karen, my deepest sympathy to your and your family.
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Florine Nandrajog posted a condolence
Friday, April 18, 2008
Don Jackowski was a kind man; memorable for his quick mind, his generous spirit, and his love of the mechanical. His life made a difference, and his passing leaves us diminished.
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Doreen Pickett posted a condolence
Friday, April 18, 2008
Dear Karen and Family,
Our prayers are with you and your family during this time. Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that we are thinking of you and your family.
Doreen Pickett
Rockaway Girl Scout Troop 718
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Cacciabeve Family posted a condolence
Friday, April 18, 2008
Our deepest sympothy, thoughts and prayers goes to the entire family for this tragic loss. We pray for your strength during this difficult time.
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Rona Tammera posted a condolence
Friday, April 18, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss.
Death is never easy and when we love it takes time to heal.
Wish you and your family
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God Bless
Michael and Rona Tammera
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Susan & Dan Scheffer posted a condolence
Friday, April 18, 2008
Karen & Family, Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so very sorry for your loss and pray for comfort from Our Father in your time of sorrow.
Sincerely, Susan,Dan,Chris & Marcus Scheffer
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Brian Zyck posted a condolence
Friday, April 18, 2008
DJ was a an old friend to our industry of transmission rebuilders,personally and professionally.I cannot remember a time when I went to the shop and he was not there.I was going to call last week and invite him to a race with my kid and I,he always asked about the kid and his racing and then he would go into talking about his kids and college and flathead fords and before you know it an hour or two goes by.Time marches on and waits for no one but there will be an empty spot in time where "DJ" set down his last wrench.Rest in Peace buddy and our prayers to your loved ones
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Valerie Anselmo posted a condolence
Friday, April 18, 2008
Dear Karen and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Val Anselmo
RAGS Troop 1805
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Michael Dobbins posted a condolence
Friday, April 18, 2008
Mari and I are very sad and still in disbelief. We had a great time everytime we saw Uncle Donald, especially just a few months ago, and loved his good-natured funny antics. I am in New Zealand now and Mari in Germany, but our thoughts are with you all the time. This is the kind of place Uncle Donald would have loved - lakes, sea planes, great fishing & hunting, geysers, and beautiful scenery. He was an American original and we will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Aunt Karen, Cory, April and Zachary, Michael & Mari
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Robert Reese posted a condolence
Friday, April 18, 2008
I always enjoyed his visits to our cruise nights at the Wendy's.
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Dawn Heller posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
My Dearest Karen ,Cory and Zack you are in my prayers in this time of grief will miss all the stories of what don was doing or did love always Dawn
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Marie and Smitty posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Karen and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. D J will be missed by all of us. He is cruising around in heaven and racing his flathead engines there.
Marie and Smitty
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Dick Johnson posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
I didn't say enough before.... not only were DJ a nd I as close as we could be, he mentored both of my sons ,Daniel and Thomas through all of their tough times with cars, transmissions..... and anything else that they had any problems with, not to mention helping me out on countless occasions. Recently I had complications from surgery and was in a coma for three days-- DJ was more worried about me than he was about himself. He was the very BEST of friends..he will be sorely missed. Karen and family I am so sorry for your loss
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Judy Bongo (RAGS) posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Karen, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Judy
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Cousin Fred Breitenkam posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Rest in peace Don. I'll miss you. I will always remember the good times we had as kids in Whippany.
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Dick and Joan Johnson posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Building, riding motorcycles and cars. Don and I grew up together..... I'm gonna miss him
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Dick and Joan Johnson posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Building, riding motorcycles and cars. Don and I grew up together..... I'm gonna miss him
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Laura posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
I'm sorry for your loss. He was a man with a great sense of humor. I never met a man as funny as he was.I will always remember him.
My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Jackowski,Zack,Cory and April
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Ronnie Marks posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Karen, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Ronnie Marks
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Antonio posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Hey big guy, it sucks that you had to leave us so soon but, you dirty dog, you had to go out with bang. That's alright buddy no matter what you did there was noway anybody could ever be mad at you and if they where you did something stupid to make them love you again. Thank you for the trips to drag strip and all the laughs. Thank you for treating me like I was your son and also passing on your special DJ knowledge of cars, guns, life and even women somewhat. Even though you did some things to drive me nut's, I'm going to miss you so much big dog, I will never forget you buddy, I love you man. My deepest sympathy goes out to Mrs. Jackoski, Zack, Cory, Grandma, and April.
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Dave & Irene Sontos posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
I grew up with Don. Not only were we cousins but our families lived next door. He has always been a sensative and caring person. Dave was just getting to know Don in recent years, but they instantly clicked and enjoyed talking cars and other things together. He was a unique and wonderful man and we will miss him dearly. Karen, Cory and Zach ournthoughts and prayers ware with you.
Irene & Dave
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Jay Burd posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Will always remember the good times like the races at Flemington and fishing the big lake in Georgia with the "lizards".
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lesley graner posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
karen, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. i am so sorry i can not come to the viewing tomorrow as i am at work. i pray that you and yours are able to quickly forget the sadness and remember all the wonderful times you had together. lesley-rockaway area girl scouts.
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Kevin J. O'Malley posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
DJ was alot of fun to visit each week at the shop.I would stop in and he just loved to buy tools from me.We would share the latest jokes and have a good laugh.I will miss you DJ.
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jim cook posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
PETE DOMBROWSKI CALLED AND TOLD ME TODAY,THURS THE 17TH. I'M SO SORRY KAREN AND FAMILY. KAREN, YOU MIGHT REMEMBER GOING TO MY LAST WEDDING IN SHONGUM LAKE, (MID 90'S0. I MET DJ IN ENGLISH CLASS. I HAD TO TAKE JUNIOR ENG AGAIN TO GRADUATE. WE SHARED MANY HAPPY "CAR TIMES" IN THOSE EARLY DAYS. I HAD ALL IMPORT (DID FOREIGN CARS) IN PARSIPPANY FOR 20 YRS SO WE ALWAYS HAD REASONS TO STAY IN TOUCH.
SHOCKED. GONNA MISS THAT GUY SO MUCH. WAS DOWN ON MY LUCK FIGHTING ALCOHOL A WILE BACK. LOANED ME MONEY. FEW YEARS LATER, TRIED TO RE-PAY HIM. SAIT "FORGET IT JIMMY"
SPECIAL PERSON, SPECIAL FRIEND. GONNA TRY TO GET TO SERVICE FRIDAY. MY BEST TO YOU ALL. JIM "JIMMY" COOK. CLASS OF '69.
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Marie Mcqueen posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. I pray for you and your family.
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Richie Scerbo posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Memories of DJ is not only of his great knowledge of flatheads, but laughter. DJ was a big man in size, but a bigger man in heart. We will miss him so very much. We lost a good friend!
Love, Richie & Edie
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Susan Moran posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
I knew Don from the Rockaway Township Sportsman Hunting Club. My dad and I would see him, Lucky and his son on Saturday mornings, pheasant hunting. He always had a special treat for the dogs either kielbasy or chunks of chicken. Sometimes We would all stand around after the hunt talking about how we would cook our Pheasant. He always raved about his wife's Pheasant Marsala.
I won't be able to attend the service but I send my regards to his family. Don was a nice man. He will be sadly missed.
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Shirley McGowan posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
My deepest sympathies to all of the family. Remembering how he hired a young man and gave him a vocation makes me smile to this day. For Karen, may you always remember the goodness of the man you loved.
With love,
Shirley
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John Triolo & Dianne Cardwell posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
There is too much to say here since DJ and I caroused around since High School until now, so I will just state that I loved DJ and I will miss him dearly. He was a great friend and a great person. See ya, soon, pal. God Speed.
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William Ridner posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
My he gave our son a ride his hotrods rumble seat. and he also gave our son James a bycicle.
Our thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends.
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Raymond Dennig posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
HE WAS A GREAT GUY ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP OTHERS.HE WILL BE MISSED.
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Raymond Dennig posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
HE WAS A GREAT GUY ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP OTHERS.HE WILL BE MISSED.
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dolores kennedy posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
my thoughts and prays are with you and your family he will be missed my many
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Candy Pezdic posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
My heart goes out to the Jackowski family. Karen my thoughts are with you. If you need anything, anything at all please feel free to call on me!
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Evan Haim posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Mr. Jackowski (as I always knew him) was an open and honest man. A kind an engaging neighbor.
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Sandy Goodson posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
I just heard the sad, sad news about Don from our neigbor: Al. The neighborhood won't be the same without him and I can only imagine the depth of sorrow that all of you (Karen, Corey, Zack, Lucky and Beanie Baby)are feeling right now. I know nothing about cars or motors but I always enjoyed talking about nature and dogs with Don. Take care and please let me know if I can help in any way, Sandy Goodson
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Ed and MaryAlice Iverson posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Our thoughts and sympath go out to his family. He will be missed
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A.B. Shuman posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Don, I came to love you like a brother, a brother like no other. Thanks for everything. Karen, Zack and Cory, my heart goes out to you.
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Rachel "Phillips" Ritter posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
With sympathy,
Rachel "Phillips",Art,Artie & Sutton Ritter
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Mariann Castagna posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
I wish to share my deepest sympathy to the immediate family. May God bless you all, and may Donald rest in peace.
Mariann
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BOBBY posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
KAREN & FAMILY MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU D.J REST IN PEACE
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Diane Phillips posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
His laughter and jokes always made you smile and his joy for life was contangious. We will miss you DJ.
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Bruce Fondiller posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
I have known DJ for many years and could not have asked for a better friend. He was a very unique and talented man who helped many people during his life. He loved his family very much and they were his greatest joy. I will miss him very much. God bless DJ's family and Rest in Peace my friend, You will not be forgotten Bruce and Mikey Fondiller
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Betsy Sherrer "Red" posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Rest in peace. My thoughts are with Karen and family.
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Nancy Porfido posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
My deepest sympathies go out to Karen and the kids. You will be missed by many.
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Terri Felts posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Karen, April, Zach, Cori and family
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of great sorrow. May the caring and love of all your family and friends help ease this burden.
Love, Terri
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Bob & Barb Matus posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
To the Jackowski Family,
We are deeply sorry for your loss and for everyone else's loss who knew D.J.. We will miss his smiling face, his visits to the shop and all the great conversations and memories. He loved you all, and was loved by many. Thinking of you,
Bob,Barb Steven and Kerry
B&B Automotive-Machine
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Sue & Dan Dobrinsky posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Karen and Family - we are so sorry for your loss. DJ was one of the kindest persons we know. Dan loved bowling with DJ and talking about cars. We will miss running into DJ at Poor Henrys. It was always great to see him - he sure lights up a room. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
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Michael Szollosy posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Prayers and thoughts to your loved ones.
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S & L posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
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Bob & Margie Decker posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2008
We're deeply sorry for your loss . DJ was a great friend who always kept you laughing and would help anyone he liked as much as he could.
Bob & Margie
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Delia Gorman posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Mr. Jackowski saved my car (and possibly my life, had i broken down a few more times) on more than one occasion. once he came all the way to parsippany on his motorcycle to troubleshoot my lincoln continental so i could get home from work. he was always so kind and generous!
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George Derrick posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
I have known DJ since highschool. He has always been a really good friend. He rebuilt my 400 Chevy trans for my 67 Chevy for $35. We rode together all the time. We have been friends our whole lives. I will miss him forever.
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George Derrick posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
I have known DJ since highschool. He has always been a really good friend. He rebuilt my 400 Chevy trans for my 67 Chevy for $35. We rode together all the time. We have been friends our whole lives. I will miss him forever.
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Dara Derrick posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
DJ a friend who would listen to a story no matter how crazy. Someone to compare guns and racecars, eat dinner with and listen to. He loved his family and friends. So sorry to see him go. He will be missed.
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Karen Dobbins posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Please know that I love you and will miss you.
Your sister,
Karen
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Ed & Carole Stinson posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Karen & family:
With deepest sympathy to all. DJ will be missed by many.
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Randy Prause posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
though i didn't become friends with dj until recently,the thing i most admired about him was his incredible love for his family.I won"t forget trying to outdo each other when it came to jokes....he always won..RIP buddy
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Valerie Bickley posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
April, I am deeply sorry to hear of your Dad. My heart goes out to you and your family. I do actually remember meeting him years ago after Vo-Tech. He was very nice then and I'm sure that never changed.
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mulliganj@saintclares.org posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Karen and family, so sorry for
your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeanie Mulligan
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Diane DeRosa posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Karen, my heart sympanthies
are with you & your family in this time of sorrow.
Diane DeRosa
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Melinda Bacorn posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
My thoughts and prayers to the jackowski family!
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Elaine Ü posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
God gives us some one like Don to make us look at life differently, why he takes them away we will never know!
I will miss you "Sunshine"!
