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Kimberly, Richard, Abagayle, Christina and Katlin Muszynski posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Gramps,
You have brought so much joy to our family throughout the years. Your grandchildren, your great-grandchildren and every person that you touched!!
There is not a day that goes by that we don't long to hear your voice, embrace your hugs, hear your laughter or see your smile light up the room. We miss your passion for life and your optimistic attitude that seemed to prevail every challenge. We miss your dedication and loyalty in that you were ALWAYS there for your family - no matter what!! I, your granddaughter, Kimberly, so miss the wonderful Florida vacations where we would share such great memories!! Far too many memories to write, but they are tucked away in my heart and thats all that matters!!
Last summer was bittersweet for us. We realized Gramps was sick, but we tried to make the best of his trip. I was also pregnant with my baby girl, Abagayle, who did not get to meet her great-grandfather. But we did spend all the time we could together, shared meals, BBQ's, kids, laughter, and most of all his great stories of the "ole times" when he was young in his day!!
BUT - I always learned something from his stories - there was ALWAYS a moral at the end of his stories. His stories always had a "take away" which believe me - I tried to take away any bit of advice I could get - Gramps had many experiences to learn from!!
Gramps was blessed with a unique opportunity after his new heart to start a new life - a new beginning! And he did...he lived each and every day to its fullest. This is a lesson that I believe touched many people who were blessed by his presence.
My Gramps was truly a "giver" not a taker. He would give his time, his love, his resources, and his food (no kidding) to everyone! He would even give the shirt off his back. He never took one moment for granted! Would drive around all day delivering food to his friends and family who worked (always joked that he should open a business "Meals on Wheels")! Only wished he could have delivered to Florida!
I could go on and on about my grandfather...He was an inspiration to us all!
I think the most important message I learned from my Gramps, is the "joy" he brought to others. They say life is not about the joy you receive, but the joy you bring to others. It's about "giving" not "taking". Not taking one moment for granted.
Gramps - you were a hero and you left a legacy behind in your family. You brought so much joy to our lives and inspired each and every person you came in contact with.
Please watch over our girls (Abby (5 mths old), Chrissy (11), Katlin (18)) and keep them safe and healthy (and out of trouble - LOL) Abby really needs all the prayers she can get - please watch over her Gramps (as I know you will).
All our love forever and beyond,
Kimberly and Family
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Kimberly, Richard, Abagayle, Christina and Katlin Muszynski posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Our "Grandpa, Gramps, Great-Grandpa, GG Pops": (I am writing this in first person as I wish I could have said the following to my Grandfather but did not have the opportunity): Gramps - You have brought so much joy to our family throughout the years. Your grandchildren, your great-grandchildren and every person that you touched!! There is not a day that goes by that we don't long to hear your voice, embrace your hugs, hear your laughter or see your smile light up the room. We miss your passion for life and your optimistic attitude that seemed to prevail every challenge. We miss your dedication and loyalty in that you were ALWAYS there for your family - no matter what!! I, your granddaughter, Kimberly, so miss the wonderful Florida vacations where we would share such great memories!! Far too many memories to write, but they are tucked away in my heart and thats all that matters!! Last summer was bittersweet for us. We realized Gramps was sick, but we tried to make the best of his trip. I was also pregnant with my baby girl, Abagayle, who did not get to meet her great-grandfather. But we did spend all the time we could together, shared meals, BBQ's, kids, laughter, and most of all his great stories of the "ole times" when he was young in his day!! BUT - I always learned something from his stories - there was ALWAYS a moral at the end of his stories. His stories always had a "take away" which believe me - I tried to take away any bit of advice I could get - Gramps had many experiences to learn from!! Gramps was blessed with a unique opportunity after his new heart to start a new life - a new beginning! And he did...he lived each and every day to its fullest. This is a lesson that I believe touched many people who were blessed by his presence. My Gramps was truly a "giver" not a taker. He would give his time, his love, his resources, and his food (no kidding) to everyone! He would even give the shirt off his back. He never took one moment for granted! Would drive around all day delivering food to his friends and family who worked (always joked that he should open a business "Meals on Wheels")! Only wished he could have delivered to Florida! I could go on and on about my grandfather...He was an inspiration to us all! I think the most important message I learned from my Gramps, is the "joy" he brought to others. They say life is not about the joy you receive, but the joy you bring to others. It's about "giving" not "taking". Not taking one moment for granted. Gramps - you were a hero and you left a legacy behind in your family. You brought so much joy to our lives and inspired each and every person you came in contact with. Please watch over our girls (Abby (5 mths old), Chrissy (11), Katlin (18)) and keep them safe and healthy (and out of trouble - LOL) Abby really needs all the prayers she can get - please watch over her Gramps (as I know you will). All our love forever and beyond, Your granddaughter and her family, Kimberly, Richard, Christina, Katlin and Baby Abagayle (and of course Regal Begal)!!
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Kathy Harper posted a condolence
Sunday, February 26, 2012
I just heard of Mr Ogden's passing. He was a true friend to my parents, Ralph and Luella Oscarlece. I will always remember his smile and love of life. He will truely be missed.
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Carmen Bermudez posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2012
the footprint of life makes the deepest impression on our mind.Budman was one of those people you couldnt help but like. he love life and new how to enjoy life. every summer he would come to fort laudderdale to see his sunshine girls. we would cook his favorite food or go to his favorite restaurant,he love sitting outside to get a little sunshine,or just sit with me and we would watch an old john wayne movie Bud love his cowboy movie.sometime when he would call us sunshine girls he would ask me if there were a john wayne movie on,and sure enought i would find one that was playing at that time and he would watch it too. there was something about john wayne movie that we both like,i guess it was because they dont make movie like that any more. now i watch a john wayne movie and will always think o Budman,and that my footprint of life that makes the deepest impression on our mind. will be miss Budmand from one of your sunshine girl my god be with you Carmen
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maeva malloy posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
You will be missed each and every day and will remain in my heart until we meet again. Much Love, Maeva
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Julie posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
I am so happy that I had my GG Pops in my life. I have had so many wonderful and bright memories of me and him. He reminded me so much of me- brave, strong, full of courage, intelligent, and funny. It always seemed to me that whenever I saw him and talked to him, I would always know that he was listening. He always seemed to be such a good and strong person. Even though he was always a "Wild Bill", he made life seem interesting. My favorite memory with him has to be when we had a secret surprise birthday party for him. The theme was his favorite, Cowboy Theme. We had cowboy/cowgirl hats, a cool cake and lots and lots of fun. I will always have him in my heart as long as I live and I will always remember him in a good and positive way. I am just glad that he's in a happier place and I'm sure that he wants us to be happy since he's happy. I will always remember and love you and have you in my heart, GG Pops. :)
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Cindy posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
I am so grateful for having the best Gramps a girl could ask for. My memories of him are plentiful and fond. He was such an amazing person -- a truly wonderful, brave, and kind man. He seemed to make friends wherever he went. I am so thankful that he had a second chance at life with a heart transplant. Have those extra 21 years meant so much. He continued annual trips to Florida and we visited New York when possible. My Gramps had a chance to know his great grandgirls, my daughter and my sister's daughters. Our time spent together was always so enjoyable. I will miss holding his hand, looking into his eyes and hearing his voice, his sense off humor, and so much more. Thank God he is at peace now and he will always be here in spirit. I will forever love him.
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Susan E. Lutz posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
January 25, 2012 - I'm sitting on my Aunt Helen's hope chest in Dad's room looking out at the dreary, gray cold sky. There's that same old big tree, bare of leaves. The grass is brown. Dad's resting comfortably in bed with his eyes closed. As I watch and count the seconds between his breaths I think - "five more minutes, I'm just resting my eyes, just five more minutes," Those were the words my father has said since I was a little girl up to a few days ago when he could still communicate with me. His words are still ringing in my ears and I hope that his eyes will open . . . and as I wait I write:
My father recently said "I had a great life with no regrets and I'm not afraid to die."
The great life began on June 9th, 1930. William E. Ogden was born to proud parents, Ernest and Marion Ogden. Billy, as he was called, shared his childhood with 2 brothers, Ernest and James (better known as Dib and Abe) and his sister Helen. My father often told me stories of his happy childhood. Dad was outgoing and fun loving and made lots of good friends as he grew up. Once you were Dad's friend, you wanted to be forever.
He told me he never knew his family was poor. His parents worked hard and provided a warm and loving home and there was always plenty of food on the table.
Dad joined the Navy in 1947 through 1949. He married the beautiful Janine Lowery and started a family of his own with 4 children - William, Susan, Janine and David. Like their parents, they worked hard and provided a loving and warm home for their children. I remember Dad working 2-3 jobs at once trying to make ends meet. Yet he always found quality time for his children, from sleigh rides to summer vacations. I remember one vacation in Sag Harbor when I rode my bike off the dock and he had to fish me out of the water. As he walked me back to the cottage, I thought for sure I was in for a good spanking. But he only held me close and said "thank God you didn't drown. I don't know what I would have done, I love you so much sweetheart". "I love you too, Daddy" I said. I remember him taking us kids to the IBM country club swimming, taking us out for ice cream, and to drive-in movies. I remember heading out to the ice house early on a weekend morning to pick up a hunk of ice for the cooler, then off we would go for a picnic on the lake. I remember decorating the Christmas tree with him and the awesome homemade fudge and donuts he made. I remember piggy back rides, all four of us kids, up the stairs to be tucked into bed. I remember watching my Dad walking up the hill from work swinging his lunch box. He was so handsome, big and strong. I was always so proud to say he was my father.
I grew up, moved to Florida and started my own family. The distance never kept us apart. We were always in each other's thoughts and hearts. We called and visited each other as much as possible. Then, 21 year ago, Dad's heart was failing him. I remember sitting on the hospital bed and the Dr. explaining a heart transplant procedure to the both of us. I held Dad's hand and he asked me what I thought. I said I thought I would like to see him dance at his granddaughter's wedding. "Besides, I said, "what do you have to lose?" He squeezed my hand and said "Okay Doc, let's do it!" Dad's determination, faith, love and strong will to live gave him a second chance at life, a chance to dance at his grand daughter's wedding, his grandson's wedding and hold 7 great grandchildren dear to his heart as they adored and cherished him. We were all very grateful for the extra 21 years that new heart gave him. My father was a man with a big heart - two times over!! We celebrated 2 birthdays with him thereafter, one on June 9, the day he was born and the other on January 2, the day he received his new gift of life.
In June 2011, Dad came to Florida to visit his "sunshine girls", as he called us. I sensed something was not right so I visited him in September. In October he learned he had cancer. Of course he would want to try chemotherapy. I would never expect anything less of my father, but to try. "If those little children of Saint Jude's can do it, so can I" he would say. My father was a strong, determined, courageous and brave man. And in December he started his chemo which landed him in the hospital. So now I'm back and blessed to be able to care for him. He was still positive, good humored and fun loving right up to now. It's now January, and it's been my honor to care for a man of such dignity and pride.
My Father and I always had a special bond, as if we knew each other before. It was a loving, close, and caring bond that always made me feel safe and secure from everything. I never had a doubt that my father ever doubted me. I always felt he believed in me as I believed in him.
I have so many memories and yet never enough. I'm going to miss his outgoing voice mail message, "this is Old Will, please leave a message at the sound of the beep. Beeeep!" I'm going to miss his voice, his smiling eyes, his laughter, his hugs, our morning talks that always started with "Good morning Glory!" Then like the old coffee commercial, one of us would say, "wanna celebrate the moments of our lives?" We'd have a cup of coffee and talk about everything and anything.
I will miss him, but I know his love will live with me forever and beyond, as we always would say. And whenever I think of my father, I will think of him with a smile, because he has given me enough smiles for a lifetime.
William E. Ogden, Daddy, Pops, the Old Man, Gramps, Grandpa, GGPops, Old Will, Old Bill, Budman, Big Bill, Uncle Bill, Chili Willie, whatever you knew him as, please, remember him with a smile and celebrate his life.
Five more minutes, just rest your eyes Dad, just five more minutes.
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Crissy Kazimir posted a condolence
Friday, February 3, 2012
My condolences to your family. Bill was my neighbor for many years, and we formed a great relationship. I never saw such passion for life. He was always so positive. He had so much life in him and would always smile and laugh. He was always so thoughtful. I remember him driving by and beeping his horn every day saying hello...will never forget his smile....just fond memories of him.There were too many memories to write. May he rest in peace, no more suffering. He can now be free of pain and sickness. I will miss you Bill..you will never be forgotten.
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Ken & June Bishop, Janice, Chris, Ryan, & Kristin Gallagher, Mrs. June Bohlinger posted a condolence
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Our condolences to the Ogden Family. Big Bill was a major part of our life for many years and he was so loved by my family. We were blessed that he was a part of all the special events in our life, particularly when Janice and Chris got married. And, he got to see Ryan, Tyler, Kristin and Devin and so enjoyed when we were all together. We will surely miss him but know that he is with our father watching down on all of us. We love you Big Bill and will never forget you!
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Bob,Janet,Tyler and Devin Hallenbeck posted a condolence
Monday, January 30, 2012
Our pal Bill was the best!He will be deeply missed by all of us.We've known him for many years and considered him a dear part of our family.We loved him so very much and hope he rests in peace.
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Rosemary Engelhardt, Steven Engelhardt, Ronnie Spaziante posted a condolence
Monday, January 30, 2012
We will remember Bill with so many years of good memories. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Alison Burns posted a condolence
Monday, January 30, 2012
Janine, I am so sorry about your dad. I know how hard this has been for you. He'll always be with you in your heart and memories. Hang in there. I love you. -Ali and Brooke
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Sue Close posted a condolence
Monday, January 30, 2012
I'm sorry to learn of Mr. Ogden's passing. I remember him fondly as he would visit his Mom so often at the nursing home; how he adored her and was such a loving son! He was a true gentleman who always had a smile and a kind word for others. My condolences to his family. Sue Close, Activities Director
