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W. Carl Cox

Christopher A. Dalske

Shane Halligan

Rose Mary Graziano

Robert Schlegeter, Sr.

James “Jimbo” Pelosi

Rene Krapf

Miles Rufino

A Letter from Chris’s Mom & Dad

Its hard to believe we won't see your happy face or hear your jolly laugh anymore. You were one of the most happy-go-lucky person, you always had everyone in stitches. Everyone we see or talk to says the same thing. They never met anyone more happier then you. You were truly a gentle giant the way you handled babies and little kids. They all enjoyed you gently playing with them. They all looked up to you.

We'll miss your enthusiasm at parties and holidays. When you got going on a story, you kept everyone laughing. We'll never look at a Bud Truck the same. That was a job made for you. You were a "people person" and every stop that you made, you made a friend. It's amazing to us how many people you knew and the great things that they said about you.

We'll never understand your pain, but we know you're at peace now. We have a hole in our hearts, but the memories will never go away. You are now forever young! We will always miss you and love you. You're in our hearts forever. Love MOM & DAD.

Shane Halligan

Flowers are the spirits of loved ones

whose footsteps have passed from the earth,

but reappear each year

to gladden the pathways of those now living.

You can make a donation in memory of a loved one and it will support families in need. Click on “Donations” link to see how. If you would like to set up a memorial, please contact us directly.

Robert Schlageter, Sr.

These words are written by Robert’s children

Today’s fundraiser signifies an effort to help our future adults to become successful in every sense of the word to themselves and to society. This wonderful event is being held in the memory of a man who lived his life in pursuit of these same goals that contributed to his success in his personal and professional endeavors. What comes to mind is his integrity, courage, hard work and commitment to family values. That man is our father and friend Robert Schlageter. It is in this spirit that we come together today to enjoy ourselves and inspired by his legacy to work toward providing the way for a brighter future.

CAD Scholarship

Sunshine awards the CAD Scholarship every year to a participant who we believe is carrying on the Sunshine Mission in Chris’s memory.

Rene Krapf

Rose Graziano

Text Box: We will probably never know what happened on December 12, 2006, the day Shane took his own life. He was only 16 years old, and well on his way to becoming the person he always wanted to be. What we do know is that future tragedies can be prevented. They must be prevented. Shaneskindness.com is dedicated to doing just that. To those of you reading this who are struggling with depression or sadness, loneliness or despair, remember this: You are a necessary, integral and unique member of your family and your world. You are loved. And you have so much to live for. — Donna Halligan, March 2007

W. Carl Cox

April 3, 1928 – September 14, 2009

Thank you for giving to the Lord

I have a life that was changed

Philippians 4: 6 – 7

Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication and thanksgiving let your requests be made unto God and the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.