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this awful journey is over now

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A loving father, loyal husband - dedicated Grandpa, and all around genuinely amazing man lost his battle today to this god awful disease. It was the fastest and most awful 3 months of my life - and now its over.

I love you Daddy

James Rand Colletti
September 29, 1940 - June 27, 2009

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I don't know what to say to you except that I am so very sorry!!! I wish for you and your family to be strong and look forward and keep your father in your hearts!

I am so sorry! I know we have only spoken on email but if you ever ever need a friend, I am here! I promise.

Love,
Amanda

What a beautiful picture of you and your Daddy. Your memories must be just as sweet. Hold them close to your heart, dear. He must have been proud to call you daughter. Susan

My sympathy for the loss of your dad. My mother passed away from lung cancer just last month. It is difficuly dealing with the loss but please hang in.
May God bless you and help you to overcome the loss.
Rick

What ever You do, Don't stuff the sadness and sorrow. Cry whenever you feel like it. The feeling of loss will never go away, but you will get stronger and deal with it better as time goes by. We know what your pain is like, although not the intensity of it. Prayers help. The more you can talk about it and share with others, the stronger you will get in dealing with the loss.
May God bless you and the family and keep you healthy.

I am so sorry for your loss.

God's peace and love be with you - Pamee

I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Wishing you peace.
Stacey

i am sorry you have to go thru this. i hope you can find peace soon.
-n

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, I lost my mom on May 18th she was only 52 and she to was an amazing person, he only takes the best I guess

I am so sorry for your loss. My husband also died that day from small cell lung cancer. Today is his funeral. I'm sure they are both in a much better place. My prayers are with you and your family. We have to keep the faith.
Love, Kathrine

I am so very sorry. My heart aches for you. I lost my father to lung cancer 30 years ago, and I still think of him daily. I'm sure you will hug your dad with loving thoughts forever.

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and we will get through this and our Dad's are in heaven now feeling no pain only happiness.
marnie

I am so very sorry, you and your family are in my prayers during this heartbreaking and devastating time. God bless you and give you strength.

Stacie

I am so sorry about the loss of your father. My prayers and good wishes to you and your family. Judy

I'm sorry to hear about your father. You and your family are in our thoughts.

please know how very sorry I truly am and I as well as others do feel your pain. My mom has only been gone a little over three months and I still cant believe it some days. other days, i just try and concentrate on living and being a mother and wife. my heart and prayers go out to you!

Lisa - I am so very sorry for your loss. My tears and prayers are with you.
Bridget

I'm so sorry to hear this news. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I hope you will be able to find comfort in wonderful memories.

I am so very sorry. your family are in my thoughts right now.
Take care and god bless
Micky

I am so sorry that you lost your Dad. Prayers for you and your family.

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