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From Jenna

 

Dad,
God called you to be with him in heaven because you were too good for this world. As much as I wish you were here, I know God has found a better place for you. It warms my heart to know that you’re safe in the hands of God now.

If there’s one thing I will always remember it would be your huge heart & how you cared so much for others, especially your close friends & family. You were always making everyone laugh, always, & I think that’s what you’ll be remembered for most, your smile & BIG heart. One thing you always made sure you told me and Lena every time we saw you is that we mean more than anything in this world to you & you love us so much. You always made sure you told us that at least once, if not more than once. You always gave us big hugs & kissed us on the forehead. I’ll never forget your big hugs, they were the most comforting thing in the world to me. You were always looking out for me & always concerned about everything. You were an amazing father & I couldn’t of asked for a better one.

You & I were so much a like & you were really the only one I could talk to who understood & knew just what to say. I truly believe that although you are not here with me & Lena, you are NEVER far away. I’ll be talking to you. Angels have wings so they can carry our prayers. There won’t be a day that goes by that I won’t think of you. I know that you will always be watching over me...YOU’RE MY GUARDIAN ANGEL. “The guardian angels of life sometimes fly so high as to be beyond our sight, but they are always looking down upon us. To sense the presence of an angel is like feeling the wind all around you. You cannot actually see the wind, but you notice its movement, & you know that it is there”

I know in my heart that you are living on through me & Lena, & you will always be by our side. I love you so much dad & I ALWAYS will. I’ll never forget you. Goodbye isn’t forever, we WILL meet again someday. Me & Lena will ALWAYS be “Daddy’s little girls.” You mean the world to me & Lena. I miss you so much

Rest In Peace Daddy
January 31, 1973 - August 12, 2006

Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Love Always, your “baby girl”
Jenna

Daddy,
I always loved your big hugs and kisses and i miss you very much. everybody loves you. i will never forget you. i'll always think about the memories that we had with each other. me and jenna will see you again one day. i love you forever and miss you so much Daddy. i'll always be your little girl.
love always, your baby girl Lena

Merriam Webster Dictionary:Tribute;  a gift or service showing respect, gratitude or affection.

Send a tribute : memoriesofcraig@yahoo.com

You are missed and you will always be in my thoughts and prayers

                                            Uncle Larry

Hey Craig,

Not a day goes by that Eli and I don't think about you. We miss you a lot. We see things all the time and it reminds us of you. A lot has changed since you left us. We have moved into our own place, but you already know that, because you are always with us. Tyler is getting so big and growing up so fast. When he knows I am upset, he looks at me and says I miss Uncle Craig, too. I know you know all of this, but I just felt I write to tell you.

I haven't seen or talked to the girls, I really miss them, too. I know in my heart that if they ever needed something or help they would get a hold of us or even Terry. When you go to them in their sleep, please tell them that we love them.
Well Craig, I have to go. I talk to you soon.
Love always and Forever,
Krissy

This memory was told to me by Matt Costa, a very dear friend of Craig’s…………………....Vickie Van Antwerp

 

Craig and Matt lived in the same court. They didn’t really know each other well but Matt knew that Craig worked on transmissions. He was having trouble with his car and asked Craig if he could fix it. Craig agreed, worked on the car, finished it in a day and then went to Matt for payment. Matt said, “I have to go run to the bank first.” Craig  smiled and said, “Yeah, ok.” turned and walked away with Matt’s keys in his hand.

Matt did go to the bank, paid Craig and Craig returned his keys, and it was the beginning of a great friendship.

Memories, tucked away in the creases of our mind

I spent some time with Craig a few weeks ago and he was so excited about his new relationship with Christ, his baptism and had such a promising outlook for the future! Craig has left way too soon but try and find some comfort in knowing he is home with his Lord! My prayers and thoughts are with you all. 

 Love, Tracey Bolton

 

To Craig,
It  was a big gift to have known you. You will be miss greatly. I will have great memories of the times we had. I wish you could of met my new son Nathan, I would of liked that very much. I will miss you.
Rob

Dear Craig, You have left us way to soon. I am gonna miss that crazy loving brother-In-law that always had a smile on his face. I know I speak for ALL of the family that we will miss you very much and that you will always hold a place in our hearts. You are now with the Lord and I know you will watch over your two beautiful daughters and keep them safe. Craig, I can't say it enough how much we are all gonna miss you. (The Van Antwerp Family, My love and prayers are with all of you. I know your loss hurts, but in that hurt find piece that Craig is with our dear Lord.
LOVE ALWAYS, Bernadette & Steve

There are no words to explain the heartache that comes from this loss. The child/man I grew up with, side by side holding hands the whole way will forever be in my heart. There may have been miles between us but only moments in thought. The world just seems sadder with him being gone. I thank God everyday he was a part of my life and he will forever be in my thoughts and memories. The loss of Craig will be felt in my heart for a lifetime. I love you Craiger.

Always Jenn

Jennifer Harris

Craig was a very dear friend to my Sons, Troy and Todd. He had a very big heart and was always wearing a smile. What I will always remember most about Craig was everytime he saw me he always gave me a big hug and kiss and would say, What's up Mom !!
He will be sadly missed by many.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and Craig's family, and may your memories of Craig help all of you to get through this very difficult time.

 

Jane Black-Medeiros

Jennifer, Jenna, and Lena,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. As you know, I too lost my parents last year. Whether you are young or old, it doesn't make it easier to give back the people we love. Take comfort in the great memories you have of your Dad. I truly believe that although he is gone from your sight, he is never far away. Take heart that on some bright tomorrow you will meet again.

Kathy Lawson

My Dearest Brother In-Law
I will always remember your big hugs and kisses, and your goofy smile. There was never a dull moment with you. You were like our little baby brother in our family that we've never had. You know we all loved you very very much. I know you are in a better place and you will watch over our family. You lived your life for others and loved without condition, you made so many laugh and your smile will NEVER be forgotten. You left behind an empty place that no one else can ever fill. Goodbye is not forever, we will meet again someday. I love you Craig, and we all miss you very much.

Love always,
Helene, Will, and Christopher

Craig will always be missed. He always was smiling and alot of fun to be around. Growing up with Craig , Larry, Jen & Jess and all the other wolf-heads are some of my finest memories. I send all my love and prayers to aunt Vic uncle Larry and especially his children. God will now keep him safe in his arms until the day we will join him.

Love Always,
Heather (Hassell)

Craig; I still can't find the words that I want to say. I miss you.

From the time that we were waiting for you to be born, we loved you.

Stopping by to see you at the shop and you covered with transmission fluid and grease or having you drop in to see us. I sure miss that and I wish we hadn't left NJ.
I can still picture you sitting on the end of the couch with your leather on Laughing, you lite up our life, Pictures of you in the pool and when you were a kid I will always cherish. You were always there when Uncle John and I needed you. We love you, We miss you. We will hold you in our hearts forever.

We Love you

Aunt Ginny and Uncle John

My deepest sympathy, Craig was my dearest childhood friend and he will be missed very much. Love barbie

barbie metzger (clayton, NJ )
barbiemetzger@yahoo.com

When we would get in trouble, end up in the principals office and he would call one of our moms and they would call each other and ride together to get us. Many nights sneaking out and getting into mischief. I’ll always love you like a brother and miss you.

 

Chris Beebe

So much laughs and the best talented Transmission Man Ever !

 

Trish & Rich Collins

Blackwood Transmissions

Our block parties-fun times talking in the driveway for hours!

One time I asked him to come over because something was digging in my trash...it was dark out. Craig came over armed with a swiss army knife-next thing I know he told me to run & he jumped over the fence to his yard, yelling, SKUNK!

What he thought was a possum was truly a skunk! We laughed like crazy later! I will miss him dearly

Chantell Uhl (Sachez)

 

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Craig has always been a joy to know— even as a little child. Your family has always been in my heart. I love you all !

Forever, in Jesus name

Kay McKinney

His warm smile and friendliness to all. He was such a loving caring person. I will never forget his loving kindness to his grandparents. Rest in peace

Margaret Sorbello

 

How proud his mother has always been of the kind of man he was.

 

Joanie (Eller)

The Craiger was like a second son to me. I love him dearly. I’ll miss him dearly!

 

Donna Beebe

That I always called him my Craiger, he always had me laughing. I will always remember our fun times. I grew up with Craig, in my heart he will always be

Heather Lane

We remember Craiger at around two years of age sitting on the toilet when I went in with a movie camera-he looked up-sighed-said-What you got that thing for?

 

Joe & Theresa Canonica