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pat valva posted a condolence
Friday, January 8, 2010
Every time I went into the store or saw her anywhere she had a kind word and a smile. God be with all of you at this time.
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sean mchugh posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
many a day running up to the store for whatever we could get with the change we could scape up. always a safe loving place.
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Dave Lester posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
My condolences to the family...I grew up in the neighborhood around J&M , or as we called it--Johnny's. I doubt if Mary knew me by name, but over the years she watched me grow up. And even after long periods between me going into the store, she would always recognize me and offer up a beautiful smile. She was always very kind to me. May she rest in peace.
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Dan and Ro Luzzi posted a condolence
Monday, January 4, 2010
Dear Betty, Tom and Family, We are very sorry for your loss; Mary was such a caring and sweet person; we'll always remember her at the restaurant having her favorite cream of asparagus soup; no doubt you all have endless wonderful memories to help you through these sad times.
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Rosalie Sweeney posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Betty and Family,
Thinking of you at this time of loss. I know how close you were to your mother, and you couldn't have been a better daughter. May she rest in peace with God's grace. Blessings, Rosalie
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Joseph M. Ueland posted a condolence
Friday, January 1, 2010
My condolences to you, Betty and Jack. I remember an Easter celebration a few years ago at your house and how excited your mother was when George Papadimitriou jokingly told her that they had adopted me into their family. She spoke to me in Greek the rest of the day; I replied in English. I think we understood each other. I hope George let her down easy when he told the truth.
I apologize for not being able to drive down earlier this week for the service. Best wishes for the new year.
Joe
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Marion Lester posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
My boys loved to go to "John & Mary's" when I would send them on their bikes to pick up something...they always got the penny candy. How Mary remembered us all after so many years..I'll never know! She was the sweetest person and we're all so sorry for your loss.
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Martha Haldopoulos posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
I have wonderful memories of Maria, her warm smile and kindness, whenever I would visit J&M Gourmet. She always took time to talk with me and I always felt welcomed by her. May her memory be eternal!
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Betty Sue posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
We lived next door to J&M when Robbie was born and Mary gave him a bear for his first Christmas.We named it "Mary Bear" and every night for may years Robbie could not sleep without it. That was 27 years ago now and Mary Bear sits in my room reminding me of Mary's love for the boys. They would look forward to getting hugs and kisses and a treat from Mary every time we came into the store.We will all miss her and remember her always.Love, Betty Sue Robbie, Michael, Benjamin & Christopher
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Michael and Mary Ann Collins posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Tom and family our thoughts are with you during this difficult time your mom was a sweet and kind lady and will be missed.
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Robert Jenny posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
I have fond memories of Mary and husband John at Denville Market near the Den Brook East Main St. Remember the card games and lots of laughs.
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Connie Tirondola posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Dear Betty, Jack, Maria and family,
With deep sympathies at the passing of your mom/yiayia.
May her memory be everlasting.
In Christ,
The Tirondola Family
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Phyllis W. Harris posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the family of Maria Mpakarakes. Just last month I was in J & M to buy a fruit basket for my cousin and his wife who had just lost their mother on Manor Rd. It was a pleasure to talk to you and learn a little history of how J & M began. My prayers will be with you and may you be sustained by the wonderful legacy and memories your loved one has left behind.
May God Bless and keep you in His care. Phyllis W. Harris
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John & Linda Pierce posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Always giving lollipops to the children that came into the store.
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Beverly & RudyChamberlain posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Dear Betty, Tom & Family,
We are saddened to hear about your Mom. She was a delight every time I shopped at J&M.
"A life well lived, fond memories...the heart is comforted by these."
With deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Fondly, Bev & Rudy Chamberlain
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Anthony Bentrovato posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Tom, my sincerest condolences for the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace.
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Janice Stevens posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Dear Jack, Betty and Family,
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Janice
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Dennis & Gail Fauerbach posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Dear Tom,Betty and family, It is with great saddness that we offer our condolences on the passing of your Mom. She was a lovely woman and will be missed by everone who knew her.
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Maryann & Ted Mahnken posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Dear Tommy and Betty, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I'll always remember when my Mom lived on Mannor Road she'd walk down to the store and they would chat for the longest time. Maryann & Ted
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Susan Mills, Lisa Cerio, Carol Lombardi (Manganello) posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
We are very sorry to hear of Mary's passing. We remember her warmth, kindness and how friendly she always was. She always had a treat for us from the store when we were young. She was always asking about the family. She was such a wonderful woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, The Manganello girls - Susan Mills, Lisa Cerio, Carol Lombardi
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Laura Cheval posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
I had the privilege of being Mary's hospice volunteer for a year. The many Saturday's and Sunday's we spent together will be with me always. May her family find peace in the fact that she lived a long and full life which is evident by the people she touched along the way and her devotion to her family and their devotion to her. God bless.
Laura Cheval
VNA Hospice Volunteer
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Patty and Ray Ambrosi posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Betty and Tommy,
I will always remember your mother at the register of your store. She would always ask me "how's Mama". Your mother was a wonderful person and she will be missed by all. Our condolences to you and your families at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Patty and Ray Ambrosi
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George and Lorraine Hrobuchak posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Dear Tommy, Betty, and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
George and Lorraine
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Rosalie & Robert Jenny posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Dear Betty, Tom & Family,
So sad to hear about the passing of Yaw-Yaw, She is as always close to our hearts as you all are at this time. We have many, many wonderful memories of her and all the many times we have spent with your family.
Our Deepest Sympathy
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Eileen Sexton Rzecinski posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Mary and her family were a very important part of my life. I would ride my bicycle from Front St. down to the market by the bridge. In the 50's it was a wonderful adventure. I met Betty in high school. While I still lived in NJ we patronized the market especially during the holidays and through gift baskets. Where did the time go?
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Charlie and Kathy Iantosca posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
The Mpakarakes family, our deepest sympathies. Your mom was so special. I will always remember the good times working for her at the store. God bless.
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Rick and Jennifer Ranft posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss. Mary was a special person who always welcomed our family in to J&M. I still remember her putting me on the counter as a child and the warmth that she brought to all of her customers. She will be missed.
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William Rodda posted a condolence
Monday, December 28, 2009
When I would take eggs from my small farm to her store, she would insist that I take a take a bag of fresh peaches or other produce home with me, resisting my plea that it wasn't necessary. For her it seemed it was necessary, because that was who she was.
Always generous, always wanting to exhange some pleasant words with me when she saw me. Small in physical stature, but with a large heart. Fond memories of a good person.
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Charley and Alice Iantosca posted a condolence
Monday, December 28, 2009
Tom and Betty,
Our sincere condolences. Your mom was a very special person.
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Steven & Anastasia Mitrakos posted a condolence
Monday, December 28, 2009
We are very sadened by the loss of your mother Mary. Please accept our deepest condolences.
May God rest her soul, and comfort you and your family during this difficult time.
With Love in Christ,
The Mitrakos Family
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Joann Nagel Nesbitt posted a condolence
Monday, December 28, 2009
Deepest sympathy to you all. Growing up in Denville, I have fond memories of shopping at J&M w/Mom and Mrs M's warm smile and welcome. I was in school and Brownies w/Penny and to this day remember her.
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Cathy Czyz posted a condolence
Monday, December 28, 2009
I grew up in Denville and have fond memories of visiting J & M numerous times as a child. Even coming back to Denville as an adult Mary always was very welcoming to me. How she remembered all of her old customers I will never know. What a nice lady and an even nicer family. You all have my sympathies and prayers.
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Pat & Dan Price posted a condolence
Monday, December 28, 2009
Our condolences to the Mpakarakes family. Our paryers are with you. We remember your Mom/Grandmother very well. What a wonderful women.
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Michele & Steve Shaffer posted a condolence
Monday, December 28, 2009
Mary was not only the matriarch of the J&M family, but also one of Denville's matriarchs! There was NEVER a time we went into J&M that our girls did not leave without a piece of candy from Mary. She always had a hug, kiss, and a piece of candy for our girls - they adored her, as we all did. This is truly a loss for the entire town. What an inspiration - God bless and rest in peace Mary. Love, The Shaffer Family
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Alexandra & Mike Protopapas posted a condolence
Monday, December 28, 2009
God rest her Soul - she will be near her daaughter now as well as all her friends...I will always remember her as a teen going into the store aand asking how my mother and sister were. Remember her with the past...Eonia Imnimi...
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Donna (Wiedman) Cook posted a condolence
Monday, December 28, 2009
I have fond memories of Mary. She was always a pleasant woman. I remember when I was younger and lived in Beacon Hill, we all would walk down to "John & Mary's" to buy some little sweet candies in a can. Mary would always give me a kiss and hand me a piece of candy. That was her "giving" nature. She will be missed by all.
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George candle=Lite posted a condolence
Monday, December 28, 2009
My Love and Prayers to the Mpakarakes Family, Your Mother and Grandmother was a sweet loving Lady She will be missed by all.
God Bless,
George
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Ken McElroy posted a condolence
Monday, December 28, 2009
Fondest Memories of J&M Gourmet Foods. Every one in Denville Loved it. Condolances to the Family expecially Betty who had at least one of my siblings in Class at St. Mary's School back in the 1960's.
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Gail & Bob Williams (Spiankowski) posted a condolence
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Dear Tom,Carol,Betty,Jack & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
