Guest Book Archive
Any entries dated January 18th or earlier have been archived here.
Welcome Family & Friends,
We all have dealt with this tragedy in our own way. his site was designed for each of us to share our thoughts, memories and feelings about Gregg. Basically to help each other cope, but more importantly to celebrate Gregg's life. We invite you to take this opportunity to share your memories of Gregg.
Greggy Pal, Thank You for being YOU!
We miss you my friend.
Chris I think you did a wonderful job on this site. I know Greggy is just thrilled that he has a web site of his own! You are a fantastic brother and it shows in how you try day after day to keep his memory and spirit alive. Not a day goes by where something or someone does not remind me of Gregg. I miss him terribly and talk to him often, he has come to me in a dream (it was a great dream, I will have to tell you about it) don't loose your spirit... I love you Chris and pray for you and your family every night.....grillo
Pete,
I know I have thanked you before but I want to do it again. Although I have made many changes and recommendations to this site, it is you who was the sites inspiration. It is through your efforts that GreggyPal.com is what it is today. We all miss Gregg and will continue to do so, but because of you we have a place to go and deal with it together. My entire family thanks you and wants you to know how much this has meant to us.
THANKS Love, Chris Gregg Donna Christian Joanne Mom Dad Travis Tyler Aunt Phyllis Bailey Jack Bogey & Divot
Dear Alfano's
A perfect tribute for a perfect "PAL". Gregg will remain in all of our hearts for as long as we are still able to feel emotions. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you daily. Cathy Sciarabba-Dow
Chris, It's difficult for anyone to understand why certain things happen in life. You must have the courage to continue. That's what Gregg would want you to do. Remember the good times and that your brother loved you.
-Hector Gavilla
What a fantastic tribute, you guys have a done a wonderful thing. I have a lot of great memories of the time I spent in NY but I don't think I'll ever forget Gregg's peek-a-boo halloween costume, it was one of the funniest things I've ever seen. Thanks for all the laughs and the good times Fella!
Steve Reid
Chris,
This is a fantastic tribute to Gregg. I continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Rest assured that number 24 will never be forgotten. I'm thankful for all the great memories of competing with you and your brother in football, basketball and baseball but more importantly for the friendship.
Your friend and teammate,
John Beck
This is such a touching site. Your courageous effort to keep Gregg's memory alive is very admirable. I'm sure he is looking down and saying what a wonderful brother and friends I was blessed with. May his spirit be with all of you always. Love, Cousin Carolann
TO MY NEPHEW CHRIS - I AM TOO EMOTIONAL AT THIS TIME TO SAY MUCH MORE THAN I AM PROUD OF WHAT YOU HAVE DONE IN MEMORY OF GREGG - BUT I AT LEAST WANTED TO ACKNOWLEDGE IT. THE LAST THING I SAID TO GREGG WAS "I LOVE YOU" - I KNOW FOR SURE THESE WERE MY LAST WORDS TO HIM BECAUSE THEY WERE ALWAYS THE LAST WORDS WE SAID TO EACH OTHER, AS THEY HAVE BEEN TO YOU AND YOUR SISTER. FOR NOW LET ME END AS ALWAYS. I LOVE YOU AUNT PHYLLIS - I'LL BE BACK AND AS ALWAYS I WILL BE THERE FOR YOU!!!
God only knows why I went to my 1999 calendar yesterday, but upon doing so I came across an entry I made on 11/9/99 that said "Cookin With Jazz". I began to cry. I remember that night as if it were yesterday, good food, lots of wine, and tons of laughs. You see, that was the night that Gregg and I had our first kiss, and the start of a beautiful friendship. I miss him everyday and I trust I will miss him for the rest of my life. He was a friend to me at the worst time of my life. He helped me through so many days and I know he's still doing so. I'm working on a reflection, but there are so many memories that I'm finding it hard to choose. Until we meet again Fonzie...Jump...Jump...I will never forget you. Jeannine (aka: McGuiness, slacker, legs...)
As a family member and someone who has lost a loved one I truely can understand your sorrow and loss. I feel that this is a lovely way for friends and family to express their feelings and thoughts with you about Gregg and let you know how much he is missed. our loved ones are always with us, if only in spirit alone. They never die in our hearts. Love Aunt Mary Ann
DEAR SAL,CAROL,CHRIS,DONNA & FAMILY,
WHAT A TERRIFIC WAY TO REMEMBER GREGG. IT IS A TRIBUTE TO BOTH GREGG AND HIS FAMITY. IT IS WONDERFUL TO KNOW HOW INSPIRATIONAL GREGG'S MEMORY IS TO SO MAMY PEOPLE. WHAT A SPECIAL PERSON GREGG MUST HAVE BEEN! YOU ARE ALWAYS IN OUR THOUGHTS!
YOURS AT ST MARY'S, LIZ, STAN, PHIL, DEB & cathy
BEAUTIFUL!!!! What a magnificent tribute. The idea and execution of this site is nothing short of brilliant. It is a testimony to both how incredible Gregg was, and how incredible the people who knew and loved him best still are. You will always remain in our thoughts and prayers.
-Nicky and Gwen Cosmo
The web site is beautiful and of course has touched our hearts again with both laughter and sadness. We love you! Love, Sal,Joyce,Samantha,and Melissa Special message to boyfriend--Hi!!Love you.
The web site is beautiful and of course has touched our hearts again with both laughter and sadness. We love you! Love, Sal,Joyce,Samantha,and Melissa Special message to boyfriend--Hi!!Love you.
This site is coming along beautifully. Love, BES
Way to go Chris, now you have to tach me. Bob Bachman
Teach me how to spell too!
Chris,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I never really knew Gregg or you all that well. Although many, many years ago we were all a part of each others lives. When I think of Gregg the one word that comes to my mind (my memories of him)is "Egghead". Thats what you used to call him - of course that was way back in fourth grade. I didn't know the meaning of it or if it even continued but that always stayed so fresh in my mind.
I never realized the bond twins could share until I married. My husband has twin brothers. The connection between them is uncanny, almost scary, nothing one who is not a twin could ever imagine. I don't even think marriage comes close. They finish each others sentences, know each others thoughts and at times speak their own language.
You are so blessed that you got to share that with your brother. You were both very lucky. I am truely sorry that your time together has been cut short. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Dolores Lickun-Ware
Hey Bro,
1:40 AM December 2nd and I sit here thinking with less than 24 hours to go before my first birthday without you, if you were me what the hell you would do on Sunday. I continue to stare at the screen with blurred vision, hoping you send me some kind of signal of what is right or wrong. Knowing you like noone else I ask myself, if I were gone and you were here would the feelings and emotions be any different. I can only ask one thing of you for now, regardless of how I spend the day, laughing or crying, just know that it could never be the same without you. I miss you every second of every day. I will talk to you in the morning.
Love,
Chris
What a beautiful and touching tribute. I did not have the pleasure of knowing Gregg....only his always smiling, perky, bubbly mom. She still smiles, but through her tears. The wonderful memories can never be taken away. God Bless Sue T.
Chris, you may post this or not, I just wanted you to read it. It is a poem that had a major impact on my life in a very dark time. You may have seen it, it's called "Never Quit". It's a concept Gregg believed in deeply, as a matter of fact I can remember him screaming it in the huddles of football games. I love this poem so much I memorized it and my wife had it framed for me. Hope it does for you what it did for me:
When things go wrong as they sometimes will, When the road you're travelling seems all up hill, When the funds are low and the debts are high, And you want to smile but you have to sigh. When life is pushing you down a bit, Rest if you must but DON'T YOU QUIT!! Success is failure turned inside out, The silver tint on the clouds of doubt, You never can tell how close you are, It may be near when it seems so far, So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit, It's when things go wrong that you must not quit!!
Love , John Beck
Chris, I need you to know that I go to "Greggypal" all the time. I don't know why I feel compelled to see how you are doing (not that I really get that info, but it makes me feel as if I do.) Gina (Palumbo) Barone told me about Hectors site a while ago, but I just decided to check it out tonight, saw your e-mail address and finally got enough courage to say something to you.
I know that words cannot describe how you feel and that I really don't know how you feel, I can only imagine. Chris, please know that Gregg is thought about everyday by people you would never imagine are thinking of him. I can speak for myself, Gina and Dana (Barczak) Dor. We talk all the time about how we don't know you guys as "adults" , but how we still somehow feel like we just saw Gregg yesterday at school.
Anyway, again, I just wanted you to know that this beautiful thing called Greggypal is touching more people and effecting more lives than I think you realize. Thank you for allowing EVERYONE to share in Greggs memory. Even people like me who otherwise would have no connection to you and your family. From my family to yours....our thoughts and prayers are with you everyday.
Warmest Regards, Jacki (Berlant) Pollack
Happy Birthday Pal
To this day, I still can't believe you're gone. It just doesn't seem real and never will. I believe it's because I know in my heart that you're ok. If we believe in God and everything that comes with that belief, then death is not the end but just the beginning.
That doesn't stop me from missing you. Any time we get together with the guys, something is missing. That missing piece is you. Everytime I wrestle with my son and play with his fat little feet i think of the time you dipped his 2 motnh old foot in your wine and sucked on those tiny little toes. There are a hundred different things everyday that remind me of you and that's a great thing. I know I will see you again and that's what makes me smile.
You should be proud of your brother. It hasn't been easy on him but yet he somehow perseveres. You would expect nothing less of him. I know he now has the best guardian angel you could ask for. I know when he goes to the field tonight at midnight to talk to you, you will be there right next to him. Give him a hug, he could really use it tonight.
Pal, I miss ya and I love you. Chris I love ya and I never want to miss you.
Happy 31st Birthday boys,
Pete
Chris, I sent you an EMail and what it said was simple and so true in this circumstance. You are in my thoughts as is the whole family.I go to GreggyPal every day,you should know it helps me and I know it is helping others, I only hope it is helping you too. "death is the end of a life not the end of a relationship" Love,Aunt Phyllis
Hey Pal, Just sitting here thinking about your 30th. I remember how I had to avoid your Mom and her wishes to throw a suprise party for you and Chris. I finally had to tell her that you didn't want a party. Not to mention that you would have had my head if there was a party. We had a great time that night!!...And the rest of the month for that matter. I miss you on your Birthday, and every other day for that matter. I love you, jq
Hey Pal, Just sitting here thinking about your 30th. I remember how I had to avoid your Mom and her wishes to throw a suprise party for you and Chris. I finally had to tell her that you didn't want a party. Not to mention that you would have had my head if there was a party. We had a great time that night!!...And the rest of the month for that matter. I miss you on your Birthday, and every other day. I love you, jq
Happy Birthday Gregg!! I am so sorry it has taken me so long to visit this site, but I am having a very hard time believing that you are really gone. I still can remember that day mommy came home from the hospital with the two of you. She told me that one baby was mine and one was hers. Guess who was mine? You and I didn't always see eye to eye but I knew I could always count on you and Chris for anything I would need. I promise you that my boys will always know Uncle Gregg. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't talk about you. I know the boys miss their Saturday visit from Uncle Gregg. Tyler's eyes would brighten and Travis would run and hide, so that Uncle Gregg would have to find him. That first Saturday after you died, I remember the doorbell ringing. I ran to the door hoping to see you. I began to cry and Travis said "Mommy, why are you crying? I know it is because you miss Uncle Gregg." And I thought will my children hold onto those few but precious memories they hold with Uncle Gregg. Uncle Chris is keeping the weekly visits going now. Travis is wondering when will he see Uncle Gregg again. It breaks my heart to think that you won't be here for his first little league game. It was always a dream that his Daddy, Uncle Chris and Uncle Gregg would coach his team or at least give him some pointers. I know I didn't tell you often enough but I love you! Please watch over the boys and Christopher. I know that some day we will be together as a family again. This is what I tell myself to help ease the pain. I love you forever!
Love, Donna
Hey bro,
One birthday without you behind me and boy let me tell you, it sucked. Took a bath on the football games. Apparently you were a little too busy to help out Pete and I. No biggie, we managed to get by just fine. Got home a couple of minutes ago and wanted to let you know that I was thinking about ya. I thought about staying home and not doin anything but figured that that is not what you would want me to do. I tried to have as much fun as I could tonight. Things just are not the same unless you are standing next to me telling me that the team I bet is the wrong one. Ya see, as you know already, any team I bet is the wrong one.
I know I said that I would do whatever came natural for the day, and i did. Jo and I met Mom and Dad and Donna and the kids for breakfast this morning and we had a good time. Jo said that she wished you were there to help me carry the load. Dad was really happy to see me, and Mom was too. I am sure you have seen it from where you are but Jo got me this really cool picture of you to hang in my office. I stare at it all the time.
Listen, I am not sure why I use this site to communicate with you, but I guess for some strange reason I feel as if you read this shit. So, regardless whether this gets to you or not I wanted to let you know that our birthday, as good as it may have seemed really sucked without you. I guess the thing that bothers me the most is that this is the first of the next fifty where I have to do it alone. I am not quite sure how this whole alone thing is supposed to work but I am doing my best.
I also wanted to let you know that Christian has been the greatest thing that has happened to me since you left. He knows not to fill the void but only tries to fill the vacancy.
The kids are doing really well and some day will realize how much Uncle Gregg loved them. Jo's health is on the ups and if you have anything to do with it THANKS.
As for now I am gonna hit the sack. I do not want to put this day behind me for one reason. Missing you today makes me realize that every day we spent together was a day to remember. Please dont be angry with me if I laughed or smiled today. It was not as though I forgot you, I was only trying to convince myself that it was you that was makng me smile.
I Love You and Miss You!!!! Good night bro and I hope you had a happy birthday wherever you are.
Bailey and Jack send you licks and wags!!!!!!!!!
Love, Chris (bro man)
For the past several days, you have both been on my mind. Not that I dont think of you and pray for you all everyday, but especially the past few days. This morning I decided to visit this site, and remembered through Chris' posts, that yesterday was your 31st birthday.
Chris... please be sure that Gregg is happy and well taken care of, looking down on us and grinning, with that sheepish grin. I was also thinking a great deal of Chuckie, and now know why.
See, there must have been a great big blow-out party in Heaven yesterday. No doubt, the beer was flowing, the boys were kicking a ball, throwing another and having a blast. Too bad we couldn't make it, huh?
No e-mails from Heaven... my invite got lost somewhere between There and here. There is no doubt in my mind, Gregg was with you yesterday, and is always alive and well in our hearts and minds.... and through this WONDERFUL site that you have created.
Although my shoulder is 1,200 miles away, it is here for you, whenever you need it to cry on, vent your anger, remember how Gregg used to abuse me (hahaha), or just say "hey".
I want you to know that I think of you alot, and I am so glad that you've found a way to express yourself.
Much Love,
Cathy Dow
In years past, most of you know that Gregg and I are famous for stretching our birthdays out to last at least a week. We would find any excuse possible to go out another night and celebrate. This year happens to be a little different for obvious reasons. Instead of celebrating for the entire week after it, I dread the day for an entire month before. Each day that went by I got more and more anxious. I believe that the build up to the day is a lot worse than the actual day itself. When yesterday finally got here, it was very depressing but I found the strength to do the things that Gregg would want me to do. I had as much fun as I possible could without losing touch with my brother. There was not a moment that went by that I did not thank him for the great times we have had over the last 30 birthdays. This is what gave me the strength to smile and laugh. Last years limo trip to Rothmans with all the guys, blowing candles out at Mom's house every year, sipping wine at the Bistro, throwing snowballs at the Friday's bartenders, spending time with Travis and Tyler and seeing their little faces when they wished us a happy birthday, watching football, Bailey for Bo, these are only a few of the things that passed through my mind yesterday. See, I am not gonna lie and tell you that I did not cry, cause I did, but thinking of these times made me smile a lot more. Our birthday will never be the same without you here to celebrate with, but I have made myself and you a promise.
"I will not let your death stop me from enjoying your life."
Although I thought that this would be a day that I would prefer to forget, I never realized that it would actually be a day of remembering!
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES PAL!!!!
Chris
Dear Alfanos,
Gregg's website is so beautifully done. It is a loving tribute of a very special man. I laughed and cried the whole way through.
The fact that there has been almost 1,000 visitors is a sure indication of all the lives Gregg has touched. I am sure that Gregg is smiling down on all of you for keeping his spirit and love alive.
Warmest regards,
Deborah Kendric St. Mary's CFS
After reading all the reflections and looking through the pictures it brought back alot of memories from SJC. Recently I went over there, I am not really sure why,but I pulled up and proceeded to go down to the cafe I realized this does not look like the college I went too. Nice to see where my tuition money went!Anyway as soon as i walked down the steps I looked over to the couches as I always did and I expected to see one of the twins asleep on the couch, EJ playing pool and wolfie at the juke box (trying to find a half way decent song!)You see this was the scenario everyday when I walked down the stairs (I know that because I never went to class)That wasn't the case, there were no familiar faces. That was sad, so I started to think about the good old days...liquid lunches at Howards, watching freezing cold baseball games as Chris would always miss a ground ball or two, trying to cheer for the basketball team as they were loosing (sorry pete), the long talks we used to have at Howards until all hours of the night, the many fights at Howards and of course all the sing alongs at Howards, where keenan would always say"guys I can't have that here!" (wow alot of stuff happened at Howards!)Thoses were the most special times of my life and I am so glad I have such great memories of special people. Our lives go in such different directions when we grow up, sometimes we loose sight of the close friendships we once had, but no one can ever take away our memories. I am very grateful for Chris and Pete for working so hard on this beautiful web site, because now we have a place to write down our memories. I am also thankful for all the reflections sent in, it is nice to see, and relive the memories all over again.
And by the way greggy I didn't forget your birthday, I hope it was a very special birthday with the angels.....JG
Pal,
When I left for work today, Bailey came to me with a piece of paper and asked me if I could post what she wrote in the guestbook so you would know how she was feeling. Hope you like it!!!!
Man's a Dogs Best Friend!
My tail would just wag As I heard you drive up Cause I knew that you loved me For I was your pup
You would enter the house And say "Howz my girl"? I would bark with excitement cause you were my world
You would tell me to sit And I would just to please Cause I knew if I did You'd give me some cheese
When this was all through You would take me to play Cooped up in the house I waited all day
To you it did not matter The time or the weather All that was important Was we were together
This routine would go on Time and again Until one day I woke And can't find my friend
I sat in the kitchen My mind was a fog I wanted to help But I'm just a dog!
As they took you away I wondered what happened Then the thought came across I might not see you again
I did not believe them When they told me you're gone I would sit by the door I waited for long
When one day they came to take the last box They closed up the house And locked all the locks
At this point I realized That things would just change Without you in my life My life's not the same
I want you to know That I always look back But I have found a new friend My new friend is Jack
I have a new place Where I bark sit and play But one things for sure It's not the same way
A new Mom a new Dad A new place to call home A new couch some new toys A new backyard to roam
I need you to know Chris and Joanne really love me They've welcomed me in As part of the family
I made a mess of their couch And steal all Jacks' toys He just sits there and barks Boys will be boys
As the holidays approach I remember the years When you would take my picture With those damn reindeer ears
But until the day comes When I can see you again I want you to know "Man's a dogs best friend"
Love You Bailey!!!
I've been here quite a few times. Each time I come, I feel the magnitude of impact Gregg has had and still has on all who knew him. Even though I did not know Gregg personally all that well, I have been a part of his life indirectly through his family. The Alfano's have been a part of my life for a long time. For instance, I can remember back to high-school kickline competitions. Chris and Gregg could usually be found in the stands. Although I'm sure they did not realize it then, a few of us looked forward to seeing them there. Holiday parties at Donna & Christian's (bc - that's before children) were a great time to get together and was always a guaranty to see Gregg. And so I guess what I'm getting at is this . . . even though we were not so much personal friends, I miss seeing you, Gregg. Knowing that Donna's handsome brothers could be at her house hanging out from time to time and that I may catch up with you at one time or another was something that I thought would just always be. I hope that wherever you are you are happy and peaceful. I think about you and your family often. -Jodi Elkins
The snowflakes and the wreath are a nice touch guys, I like it a lot. Sitting here writing, sometimes I can't figure out who I'm writing to. Maybe I'm writing or talking to Gregg or maybe Chris or Pete. Yesterday I had an unusual day. I wasn't in my normal routine, its' not important what I was doing, but I felt you Pal. I didn't see your number or hear a particular song, I just felt you. Maybe its because we're getting close to the holidays. I just spoke to Chris and we are going shopping on Tuesday, I'm looking foward to it, and I'm not looking foward to it.!? I've been listening to the Millenuim song, it makes me think of the first time I listened to it. You were in the basement varnishing the bar and I was decorating the tree. After the CD started to play for the third time you yelled up, "Guy, you're not playing that again!? Whenever I hear that CD I remember that day so vividly. I think I'm starting to miss you now more than ever. I know that the holidays were hard for you last year, but somehow you always managed to have fun, we all had fun. I've been blessed to find some joy in all of this, but that doesn't mean I don't think of you always!! I love you and miss you with all of my heart...jq
My deepest sympathy to the Alfano family and Gregg's Friends.. John Beadle
Chris, what a great job putting this site together. I can't even begin to imagine the pain you must be feeling. I didn't have much of an oppurtunity to get to know Gregg very well,but I feel I know alot about him through you. I've read some of your letter to Greg,what great memories the both of you have. Some people never have the opportunity to experience what you and Greg had together in a lifetime. Please continue to be strong. On a personal note, I wanted to thank you from the bottm of my heart, for the strength you have shown dealing with Jo Anne's illness. You are the reason that she is still alive today.With her will to beat this illness, and your irreplaceable dedication towards her,she can't lose. Thank you for being there for her. I know she is safe and well taken care of ,just as long as you are by her side. A brother couldn't ask for more. I Love You. Your Brother-in-Law Al.
Pal,
Sunday night 12:30, just came back from another night at fridays without you. Although at times I can feel you there with me, rest assured there are other times where I wish I could see you instead. Just thought I would fill you in on some things that have been going on. Not that I dont think you havent seen it all anyway. Jo and I had M&D over for Dads birthday on friday. Things went well. We had some pizza and cake and the kids had a ball playing with Jack and Bailey. Grillo got me this really COOL poem with your picture on it and I hung it in my office. Bailey ate half a bag of cheese doodles today. I would have stopped her but I was too invovled in the football games. She didnt seem to mind at all. I'm really not sure why it is that I am writing tonight. I guess I kinda feel like this site is my own personal diary. I picked up the phone the other day and wanted to beep pete and for some reason I dialed your old beeper number instead. Pretty stupid huh. I want to tell you something. I know when you look at my house you see all the xmas lights and the tree and stuff. I did this for Jo. I know you would want her to have a special xmas considering all she has been through. I want her day to be special and I know I have your blessing. Listen, I just want to tell you not to worry about me. I'm hanging tough. I wish every day that I could turn the clock back to December 3, 1969 and start all over again. But you can be sure of one thing. There isnt a day from then to now that i dont remember and cherrish. I look forward to the day that you and I can remember, talk and laugh about them together. Save me a stool!!!!! I miss you PAL.........Chris
Chris and Pete,
This is just terrific!
A great dedication to a loving son, brother, uncle, teammate,friend.
Looking at these pictures and reading all those loving words makes me feel close again.
Merry Christmas and a Happier New Year to all of your families.
With Love, Richard Lionetti
Chris and Pete,
This is just terrific!
A great dedication to a loving son, brother, uncle, teammate,friend.
Looking at these pictures and reading all those loving words makes me feel close again.
Merry Christmas and a Happier New Year to all of your families.
With Love, Richard Lionetti
Chris,
Just a quick note to let you know I still go to this site daily. I'll drop a quick note in the guest book from time to time to let you know I'm still here. I know Gregg would want you to be happy and at peace in the New Year and that is my wish for you. Thanks for providing all of us this great channel to keep Gregg's memory alive and close to our hearts and for giving us a very appropriate place to turn when we need to grieve his loss.
I'll be in touch,
Your friend, J. Beck
Twas the night before Christmas and all through my home My family was sleeping And I was alone
Alone with my thoughts I sat on the couch with nothing to think of But my brother "the Grouch"
I think of him often I smile with glee I cant help but think If just he were me
Would he celebrate Christmas Enjoying the day I only can hope He'd do it my way
I'll wke up that moring and act on emotion Hoping dogs kids and gifts cause enough of commotion
To help the day pass without any depression Just get to tomorrow That is my mission
We all know the truth it just wont be the same It's an act we'll put on All playing the game
Christmas is fun Enjoy one - Enjoy all I just wont enjoy this one Without my friend PAL!!!
Love you Pal.....Bro
Hey bro,
Just walked in the door...spent some time down at fridays tonight, figured I would spend Christmas Eve this year the same way we spent it last year. Only difference was the cast of characters. This year it was me and Kevin instead of you Jeff and I. Oh well, things change I guess. We spent the day over at Donnas tonight. I have never seen her want things to be so perfect before in my life. You would have been really proud of her. She did a really great job decorating and cooking. Everything was perfect. Listen, Mom told me to tell you that she is sorry she hasnt written but want you to know that she said "Merry Christmas" and she loves you. She's really not good at this internet stuff so I told her I would pass along her message. Donna also wanted me to say "Merry Christmas" and she loves you as well. I went into Travis' room yesterday and he has 2 really cool pictures of you hanging. I promise I will not let him and Tyler forget their Uncle Gregg. I'm sure wherevever you are is a really cool place but I wish you were back here with me. I try not to dwell and look back and be mad, but I can honestly say I'm pretty pissed. Everywhere I go I try to carry your picture around with me. Dont want you to miss anything. Tomorrow is another day and we will again be over at Donna's for dinner. Just as today, we eat because we are hungry and not becuase there is something to celebrate. I will save you some steak and hope some day to fight over the ketchup and asparagus again.
Merry Christmas to the greatest thing I have ever known. Heaven is a perfect place for the one person I have always looked up to!
Life sucks without you!!!!!!!
Love You....Bro
hey greggy Merry Christmas with the angels....just wanted to let you kow i was thinking about you. Listen this is a hard time for your family, so please try and stop by Donna's o.k. send them some kind of sign to let them know you are around. i know chris is trying real hard to keep it together, but it is getting real hard for him. i know the only two things he wants for christmas i can't give him. You back and jo healthy. i know i can't fix that, but i can be there for him when he misses you.I know you would want me to do that. so Merry Christmas I love you greggy and miss you...by the way heaven must be a real special place if your there!
jg
We think that the web site is a beautiful and living tribute to a fine young man who left us too soon. It serves to remind us all, not only his immediate family, that life often is filled with sadness. This site, however, lets all of us who knew and loved Greg revel in the joy of his life and re-live the happiness he brought to those who were fortunate to know him. - Bob and Loretta Bloom
Chris - We won't tell you to have a merry christmas because we know it just can't be that way. Though you have to know that it's what he is hoping you will do. Today, give to him the greatest gift he could recieve, that being to smile some with your wife and family, because you have the power to give that. You always do have a way of sharing laughter. So let him smile through you because you all need it so badly, and let it be his gift to you. Thanks for sharing your life with us, the sadness and the joy. It's the most precious gift you have to give us, and hopefully we'll be sharing some great conquests with you for your beautiful wife. When that happens - wonder who could have a hand in it, huh? Love you very much - Chris & Jodi & Brandon
Hi Gregg, Wanted you to know I missed you and the family.Give my best to grandpa too.We here on good ole earth miss you all ,not just at the holiday time but always.MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!I missed shopping for you and going crazy for a gift that was unique,useless and memorable. LOVE, AUNT PHYLLIS
Merry Christmas Gregg!
Today was even tougher than I thought it would be. Mom and Dad remained stronger than I had anticipated. It has been so hard for them to remain strong. I try my best to keep everything just right around here. I try to keep things moving and busy so that we don't have time to show our true emotions. Mom was great!(as usual) She wants me to believe that I did a great job having Christmas at my house. But you know mom, she is soo helpful, she did mostly everything. I just set the table. Dad had a few tough moments but he is really trying to laugh a little. He hurts so much. When I see him hurting it makes my pain hurt even more. He was always there for all of us and our times of need. I feel so helpless now when he is in need. I have tried for so long to be strong. But with each day I find it harder to get through. I just cant keep my tears from falling. Christmas was just not Christmas! I miss you so much more each day. I hope you enjoyed your first Christmas in Heaven with the angels. I can't say we enjoyed ours here. But I can say that we all love and miss you very much. Christmas will never be the same again.
Forever missing you! Love, Donna
Pal,
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wrote a little something to bring you up to speed on how things went at dinner today. Hope you like it!!! We all missed you today. It just wasnt the same. Bailey, Jack, Bogey and Divot say Merry Christmas!!!
Love you BUDDY!!! Chris
A day with the angels A day with the lord A Christmas without you Man, we were bored
Some laughing and joking Most smiles were forced But Santa still came For Travis and Tyler of course!!
We opened some gifts It was not nearly the same You could tell we were scared To mention "The Name"!
Afraid of the outcome I guess we feared for the worst But the fact you were missing Was the original curse
So we moved through the gifts And then it came to Dads time He had 2 little gifts One happened to be mine
I was not gonna do it For fear of a lecture But how could that happen If I gave him our picture
As he opened it up He started to sigh There was no doubt in my mind He wanted to cry
He held the tears back But his bottom lip quivered He sat back on the couch And sipped on his Chivas
Dinner was here So we sat in our place All nervous to see If Dad would say grace
He said a few words No names was he able To mention our Pal Who was not at the table
We finished our dinner No mention of sadness Just wondering what happened To our Merry Christmas
Christmas without you For this was our first Some people have told me It would be the worst
I guess they don’t realize Or just cannot tell That Christmas without you Is our living hell
And until we can do it Together again Then the rest will hurt too Without you my friend
The night moved by quickly And then came to an end 1 year and counting Till we do it again!!!!
Hey Fonzie, Although I wish you were here on earth for Christmas, I hope your first Christmas in Heaven was Magical. I'm sitting here at work, swamped, and remembering this time last year. My God what a differnce a year can make. Last year we had NOTHING to do but go around from cubicle to cubicle bullshitting. Your laugh could be heard throughout the whole 4th floor. I can still picture you sitting in my guest chair playing with the slinky. I still have the slinky. A lot of things in here remind me of you. The Taco Bell dog you gave me sits on my computer. The way it's head moves still freaks Burns out. The dice that you always held in your hand are right next to the dog with a two and a four facing outward. It's so quite here now. I wish I could hear your laugh again. I miss you. Happy New Year Gregg
Hey Fonzie, Although I wish you were here on earth for Christmas, I hope your first Christmas in Heaven was Magical. I'm sitting here at work, swamped, and remembering this time last year. My God what a differnce a year can make. Last year we had NOTHING to do but go around from cubicle to cubicle bullshitting. Your laugh could be heard throughout the whole 4th floor. I can still picture you sitting in my guest chair playing with the slinky. I still have the slinky. A lot of things in here remind me of you. The Taco Bell dog you gave me sits on my computer. The way it's head moves still freaks Burns out. The dice that you always held in your hand are right next to the dog with a two and a four facing outward. It's so quite here now. I wish I could hear your laugh again. I miss you. Happy New Year Gregg. Love always McGuiness
Hey Fonzie, Although I wish you were here on earth for Christmas, I hope your first Christmas in Heaven was Magical. I'm sitting here at work, swamped, and remembering this time last year. My God what a differnce a year can make. Last year we had NOTHING to do but go around from cubicle to cubicle bullshitting. Your laugh could be heard throughout the whole 4th floor. I can still picture you sitting in my guest chair playing with the slinky. I still have the slinky. A lot of things in here remind me of you. The Taco Bell dog you gave me sits on my computer. The way it's head moves still freaks Burns out. The dice that you always held in your hand are right next to the dog with a two and a four facing outward. It's so quite here now. I wish I could hear your laugh again. I miss you. Happy New Year Gregg. Love always McGuiness
Dear Gregg I'm back to wish you a Happy New Year!!!!!! I hope you are looking down on all of us and doing what you can to help us through this year.I will lift a glass for you this New Year's Eve, both with a tear and a smile. Miss you dear nephew and love you. Aunt Phyllis and Terry too!!!!!!!
To the Alfano's, their extended family and friends... I wish you a woderful, Happy New Year. People who are filled with such love and caring memories of Gregg deserve nothing less! With my love, Barbara Elsherbini
Hey Greggy, just wanted to wish you a Happy New Year. Can you believe it is 2001, just wanted you to know I will be toasting to you at midnight! Until we can meet up again, here's to you in 2001! Happy New Year King jg
HAPPY NEW YEAR PAL!!!!
Chris Joanne Bailey Jack Bogey and Divot
Chris - I just learned of Greggypal and I think it is a beautiful way to communicate with Gregg and everyone who is stricken with grief. I am sitting here at work with a tremendous lump in my throat, feeling the overwhelming pain that you illustrate in your writings. I am so sorry to you and your family for the terrible loss. I am especially sorry to you for losing a part of your heart and soul.
As Jacki wrote, unfortunately we have never known each other as adults, but anyone who attended Sawmill Jr. High or Commack South knew "the twins" and had their lives touched in a special way by both of you. It saddens me how innocent and safe everything was then, how I wish I could bottle that purity and give it back to you today.
You are truly fortunate for your priceless memories with Gregg. I know that does not ease the pain you feel today. I know none of it makes sense. Please take comfort in the fact that you are a beautiful man who gave the immeasurable gift of unconditional love to your brother. The bond that you two shared since birth cannot be broken between heaven and earth. The love that you gave to Gregg, and continue to give to him in heaven, is exactly what he needs to look down upon you and give you strength. You are in my prayers.
Warm Regards, Karen Nitti
Hey bro,
Been a while since we spoke...just wanted to catch you up on some things...
Pete Christian and I are going to Oakland to see the Silver and Black Play. I have a feeling that you had something to do with Tennessee losing today. Since your favorite team is the Raiders, I figured you would want us to go there instead. I'm not sure how I'm gonna do on a 5 hour flight without you to annoy. You know how much I hate to fly. SO, if you can, make it a very uneventful flight OK. Listen, the Super Bowl is right around the corner and I need some help with the coin toss. I have been wrong 3 years in a row and you have been right so which is it...heads or tails?????
Work told me my last day at the job is the 19th of January but I landed another one right across the street. Still on the island. Working on something with Tom and Pete to hopefully get us in the same place together.
New Years Eve was pretty quiet without you. Spent it alone with Bailey walking around the block at 12. Looked up and gave you a wink..dont know if ya saw me or not, thought maybe you'd be watching.
Gonna hit the sack early tonight.
Thinking of you more than you could ever imagine. Miss you terribly and wanna just hear you laugh one more time!!!
Talk to you tomorrow.
Goodnight PAL. Sleep peacefully!!!!
Chris
I think you did a fantastic job on the site...it is a great tribute to Gregg. The site actually let me get to know alot about a man whom I never knew. It seems to me that he would have been a wonderful friend to have. To everyone who mourns his loss...I wish you peace.... my sincere regrets for your loss. DT
Yo Kid. Its been a while since I wrote in, but that doesn't mean I'm not thinking about you. I feel like shit for not taking the cross country trek, but business back in NYC held me home. Things suck. I haven't had a good laugh in the past nine months. I've had laughs, but not a real stomach aching laugh that we use to have on a weekly basis. I just rented Me,Myself & Irene, you would have loved it, JimCarey at his best. You are always in my thoughts, I miss you buddy. Kevin
pal,
Sitting here using this free internet at the airport... figured we would drop you a line and say HI...Christian is hungry already...been here 5 minutes...talk to you from Oakland.
Love You.....Chris Pete and Christian
Such a wonderful way to keep Greg alive...My prayers are with you. Jordan Shames
Bro,
Packed and ready to roll...only one way to describe it "Bitter Sweet"..Happy to go, miserable about going without you!!! I'll take plenty of pictures while we are there so you can see them when I get back...Keep the plane in the air OK!!!! You can be sure I will have pictures of you all over the room to remind me that you are truely there with me. I am almost happy to be flying tonight...it kinda gets me 36,000 feet closer to heaven, which means I am closer to you. See you when we land.
Love you.....Bro
Bro,
Packed and ready to roll...only one way to describe it "Bitter Sweet"..Happy to go, miserable about going without you!!! I'll take plenty of pictures while we are there so you can see them when I get back...Keep the plane in the air OK!!!! You can be sure I will have pictures of you all over the room to remind me that you are truely there with me. I am almost happy to be flying tonight...it kinda gets me 36,000 feet closer to heaven, which means I am closer to you. See you when we land.
Love you.....Bro
Bro,
Packed and ready to roll...only one way to describe it "Bitter Sweet"..Happy to go, miserable about going without you!!! I'll take plenty of pictures while we are there so you can see them when I get back...Keep the plane in the air OK!!!! You can be sure I will have pictures of you all over the room to remind me that you are truely there with me. I am almost happy to be flying tonight...it kinda gets me 36,000 feet closer to heaven, which means I am closer to you. See you when we land.
Love you.....Bro
Hey Pal!
We're leaving tonight for Oakland. It's just not the same without you. I know that you will be there walking along side of us the entire time with a beer in your hand and a camera around your neck. You wouldn't miss seeing the Silver and Black for anything! Listen, the plane leaves JFK at 9:11pm, don't be late. I miss you my friend...... Pete
Hey Pal!
We're leaving tonight for Oakland. It's just not the same without you. I know that you will be there walking along side of us the entire time with a beer in your hand and a camera around your neck. You wouldn't miss seeing the Silver and Black for anything! Listen, the plane leaves JFK at 9:11pm, don't be late. I miss you my friend...... Pete