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catlover79 · 07-06-2010, 09:42 AM

...please pray for my family, especially my aunt and cousin - and my mom. My mom is now the only one left of her immediate family - as she was the younger of two kids, growing up with their parents. My mom is heartbroken, as we all are. My Uncle Dick was a wonderful man, brother, husband, father (to Doug), grandfather and uncle. His 43rd wedding anniversary to Aunt Pat was coming up in September.

He was diagnosed with having polio as a young boy back in the 50s and never really overcame all the health complications that followed. In fact, my grandmother cried the day the news came of the Salk vaccine - knowing it was too late for her son.

Just please say a prayer and keep my family in your thoughts today. Thank you!

Number 9 Dream · 07-06-2010, 09:44 AM

I'm so sorry to hear that, Monika. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.

Mr. Television · 07-06-2010, 11:36 AM

I'm so sorry Monika. Your whole family are in my prayers.

PlayOn · 07-06-2010, 11:46 AM

Wow, Monika. That really sux. I'll keep y'all in my prayers.

ZeldaGilroy · 07-06-2010, 01:42 PM

I am so sorry Monika.

I will be praying for you and your family.

sunshinefizzy · 07-06-2010, 01:48 PM

Here's to you and your new gaurdian angel.

catlover79 · 07-06-2010, 02:04 PM

Thanks, everyone. Here's a pic of Uncle Dick with my mom - happy siblings taken at Christmas 2007:

HuntingtonM15 · 07-06-2010, 02:39 PM

I'm very sorry to hear this. You and your family will be in my prayers.

catlover79 · 07-06-2010, 02:56 PM

More pics:

80sTrivia · 07-06-2010, 03:23 PM

I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your uncle, Monika... I will keep you & your family in my thoughts and prayers...

catlover79 · 07-06-2010, 03:31 PM

Thank you - here's another pic of Uncle Dick and Mom (Christmas 2008). The last pic is of Danielle (my cousin's wife), Doug (my cousin), Dave (my brother), Uncle Dick and Aunt Pat at my nephew's baptism in August 2009.

Retro4Life · 07-06-2010, 04:14 PM

My sincerest condolences on your loss, Monika.

Your uncle sure seems to have been loved a lot.

I'm sure your paths will cross again one day. Until then, take comfort in the knowledge that you were a great niece to your uncle, and that he no doubt knew how you felt about him.

P.S. You sure do look like your mom!

steevo · 07-06-2010, 04:58 PM

I am so sorry to hear this, Monika. You and your family are in my prayers.

The Great One · 07-06-2010, 05:15 PM

I'll be praying for you and your family.

Marvo301 · 07-06-2010, 05:40 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

07-06-2010, 09:42 AM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,396	My uncle has passed away suddenly... ...please pray for my family, especially my aunt and cousin - and my mom. My mom is now the only one left of her immediate family - as she was the younger of two kids, growing up with their parents. My mom is heartbroken, as we all are. My Uncle Dick was a wonderful man, brother, husband, father (to Doug), grandfather and uncle. His 43rd wedding anniversary to Aunt Pat was coming up in September. He was diagnosed with having polio as a young boy back in the 50s and never really overcame all the health complications that followed. In fact, my grandmother cried the day the news came of the Salk vaccine - knowing it was too late for her son. Just please say a prayer and keep my family in your thoughts today. Thank you!
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07-06-2010, 09:44 AM	#2
Number 9 Dream That '70s Girl Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5,875	I'm so sorry to hear that, Monika. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.
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07-06-2010, 11:36 AM	#3
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,136	I'm so sorry Monika. Your whole family are in my prayers.
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07-06-2010, 11:46 AM	#4
PlayOn ADHD: what I have not who I am Senior Member Join Date: Jun 17, 2006 Location: I'll never tell. :p Posts: 2,745	Wow, Monika. That really sux. I'll keep y'all in my prayers.
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07-06-2010, 01:42 PM	#5
ZeldaGilroy Dobie and Zelda Forever!!! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 14, 2000 Location: I don't know...I'm probably lost! Posts: 4,148	I am so sorry Monika. I will be praying for you and your family.
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07-06-2010, 01:48 PM	#6
sunshinefizzy Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 27, 2006 Location: Craptown Posts: 2,054	Here's to you and your new gaurdian angel.

07-06-2010, 02:04 PM	#7
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,396	Thanks, everyone. Here's a pic of Uncle Dick with my mom - happy siblings taken at Christmas 2007: Attached Images
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07-06-2010, 02:39 PM	#8
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,061	I'm very sorry to hear this. You and your family will be in my prayers.

07-06-2010, 02:56 PM	#9
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,396	More pics: Attached Images

07-06-2010, 03:23 PM	#10
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,714	I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your uncle, Monika... I will keep you & your family in my thoughts and prayers...
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07-06-2010, 03:31 PM	#11
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,396	Thank you - here's another pic of Uncle Dick and Mom (Christmas 2008). The last pic is of Danielle (my cousin's wife), Doug (my cousin), Dave (my brother), Uncle Dick and Aunt Pat at my nephew's baptism in August 2009. Attached Images

07-06-2010, 04:14 PM	#12
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	My sincerest condolences on your loss, Monika. Your uncle sure seems to have been loved a lot. I'm sure your paths will cross again one day. Until then, take comfort in the knowledge that you were a great niece to your uncle, and that he no doubt knew how you felt about him. P.S. You sure do look like your mom!
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07-06-2010, 04:58 PM	#13
steevo It is Green Senior Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,476	I am so sorry to hear this, Monika. You and your family are in my prayers.
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07-06-2010, 05:15 PM	#14
The Great One Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 29, 2006 Posts: 6,378	I'll be praying for you and your family.
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07-06-2010, 05:40 PM	#15
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