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Post by nz101nz on Aug 2, 2020 16:00:20 GMT -6
NZ I noticed how you are using your Million for Deathly Hallows thread for posting thoughts/memories, that's cool.  I'll probably post my memories or stories of him on this thread and repost quotes of his on your count thread. This is just ME. I'm not meaning for everyone. Is that alright? Duddahs sure did love his Harry Potter and would love for your thread to reach a Million. That would be so cool. No problem at all Miss Charlotte, no need to ask. It was a spur of the moment thing really. I'll most likely be posting back and forth as well. Actually, Duddahs was one of the first people I ran the idea of the Million for DH thread by, back on the WB site. He was super enthusiastic and encouraging, always reminding me that it could and had been done! |
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Post by rin68nyr on Aug 3, 2020 9:42:01 GMT -6
No mention of Jenn, which is why I think I will write the card to "Loved ones of Joseph..."
I will also add in about us donating to the charity.
Erin
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Post by rin68nyr on Aug 3, 2020 10:10:56 GMT -6
Anyone know JBSnapes first name?
Erin
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Post by misscharlotte on Aug 4, 2020 10:48:07 GMT -6
Nope, I've always known her as JB. I thought she poked her head in here the other day.
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I was doing a bit of quick back reading when I noticed I was not the only one who made mention of Duddahs "Little girl" poems. They were fun. He also told me he had fun writing them. Most often they were about Jenn.
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Ice Box story
Here's another story that always made me smile to hear him tell. I like this one particularly now because of the donations he supported for youth ice skaters no matter if they were headed for the olympics or not.
He said often he would combine his love for Harry Potter with his teaching. He made up a game. Before each class started, he would go out on the ice and draw a huge Hogwarts castle. In different rooms he would leave one of his of own Harry Potter stuffed animals. They would follow the line Duddahs drew throughout Hogwarts then they could pick up each toy along the way until the end. He was helping them develop their skills. He had a whole box of them. I won a Crookshanks from PJ's shoppe years ago. It's very well loved.
The weird thing about this. What I call a refridgerator my hubby calls an "IceBox". So, I can't help think of the skating rink throughout the day.
PS. Did you know that he also coached adult skaters? Several years back, while he was here with us, Duddahs was not one who boasts even though I would have been proud to, one of his adult male skaters went on to earn medals on his level. I think he showed us a clip once.
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Post by fangsfan1 on Aug 7, 2020 19:26:16 GMT -6
That's a great story Miss C. I do remember he sometimes put in clips of the skaters he coached, I always enjoyed those.
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Post by misscharlotte on Aug 31, 2020 15:16:32 GMT -6
Wow. I thought more people would post memories here than this. I did save a few pictures of his tree.  I'll try and see if they are not already on another thread elsewhere. One time, while watching the skaters one one of the shows here from my living room, I was thinking about the costumes. We know he would not have worn any Fawkes nor Barn Owl feathers out on his way trying to get to the olympics, so I just asked him what his costumes usually looked like. He told me his favorite color is and always was black. He always wore black even when he was not on the ice. He also told me that he was in the age group going up against Scott Hamilton. I can imagine how hard that was. I did ask him if there might be any footage with him in the background practicing or skating around. He knew what I meant. The poparatzi didn't as much back then as they do now, so there should not be any footage on the internet of his early time on the ice. As we already know, he loved to tell us all about his students. I can imagine the twinkle in his eye as he typed it up. I'll share other cool memories that make me smile.... hope they make you smile too.  |
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Post by JB Rockus on Sept 10, 2020 8:31:16 GMT -6
I liked when he posted pics of his antiques on Facebook...and yes, he often mentioned his skaters!!
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Post by nz101nz on Sept 11, 2020 10:17:17 GMT -6
I just received a letter in the mail from Joseph's partner Mark. It was wonderful, in it he describes Joseph's love for skating and coaching, and he thanked me for my donation to the Memorial Fund. I'll see if I can post a photo of it here, if you all would like to see it.
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Post by fangsfan1 on Sept 12, 2020 18:42:32 GMT -6
NZ, I did get a letter from the Memorial Fund itself, but it was more like a form letter. I would so much like to see the letter from Mark if you would like to post it.  |
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Post by nz101nz on Sept 13, 2020 20:14:46 GMT -6
Great, I will upload a pic of it as soon as I can!
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Post by nz101nz on Dec 24, 2020 23:25:58 GMT -6
Thinking of our dearest Duddahs especially today. One of the highlights of my holiday season was seeing the way Duddahs decorated his home and the meals he was preparing for everyone. So heartwarming and festive!
Sorry friends, I had completely forgotten about uploading a photo of the card. Will get to that ASAP!
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Post by misscharlotte on Dec 31, 2020 20:10:54 GMT -6
 I think this was his tree a year or so ago. I'm not sure if it's still up on the other thread that he set up for us to post personal images privately. Anyway, I also think this image can be clicked on to make it zoom in to see the ornaments. You can see some of the Harry Potter ones, Wizard of Oz ones and a couple that look like his two dogs. Hey, NZ I'd love to see the letter you got from Mark as well. Just whenever you can. |
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Post by nz101nz on Jan 1, 2021 0:48:43 GMT -6
Such a lovely tree, thanks for sharing it Miss Charlotte! Ok, here are some photos of the card I received. In case its hard to read, here's what it says: Dear Nick,
Thank you for your generous and thoughtful gift in Joseph's memory. Figure skating was on of Joseph's (earnest?) and lifelong passions. When he could no longer compete himself, he became a coach. When he could no longer stand on the ice, he taught from the sidelines. He would have been extremely moved by your donation to the US Figure Skating Memorial Fund, as am I.
Sincerely,
Mark RaposaA wonderful card that I was not expecting at all!   |
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Post by fangsfan1 on Jan 8, 2021 20:19:31 GMT -6
I remember that tree too, I thought it was so pretty. What a great card NZ, thanks so much for sharing that! Yes, I always think of Duddahs during the holidays, especially watching Christmas movies, as he and I liked a lot of the same ones.
Also, JB, I still watch Love Actually every Christmas season while I do my baking. I always think of you since I remembered you loved that movie too.
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Post by rin68nyr on Feb 3, 2021 17:46:46 GMT -6
Hi all. I still think of our Duddahs regularly. He really made an impact!
I feel awful...I too, received a card from Mark, thanking us, in much the same way as in NZs card. I meant to post it on here, and things have been SO crazy at work...I'm barely getting dinner on the table...in fact...tonight I'm not...we've ordered out because I'm still working on paperwork that I just didn't get to earlier. Anyway, I'm not sure exactly where that card is right now, but when I come across it again, I will be sure to post pictures.
As a matter of fact, I wound up ordering our Christmas card pictures really late, because work has been so crazy...and I haven't even gotten around to sending them out!!! It's really terrible...
I picture Duddahs enjoying the breeze at his shell cottage, among his hydrangeas, perhaps reading Harry Potter. I wish to go the the ROR, and visit with him...with all of us! I imagine he's already gotten my Christmas card...
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Post by rin68nyr on Apr 23, 2021 6:28:48 GMT -6
With the passing of Helen McRory, I feel like Duddahs is among a wonderful, welcoming group. 🦉❤️⚡️
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Post by nz101nz on Jun 6, 2021 15:46:52 GMT -6
Wow. Hard to believe today is one year since Joe passed away, where has the time gone. Hope you are enjoying yourself up at Shell Cottage Joe, we are always thinking of you.
I had mentioned before that I was going to plant a hydrangea plant in honor of our friend Joe and his love for gardening. I'm happy to share that I did indeed plant it last month and it is growing very nicely. Will share a photo of it once it begins to bloom.
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Post by rin68nyr on Jun 8, 2021 13:30:24 GMT -6
I love this, NZ! I can't believe it's been a year! It really doesn't feel that way...still makes me sad. I would love to see your hydrangea...they're one of my favorites, too!
Erin
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Post by rin68nyr on Jun 8, 2021 13:45:24 GMT -6
I hope you all don't mind... i wanted to have a copy of Joseph's obituary, before they archive it, so I am copying and pasting it here:
Joseph A. Sorrentino
It is with great sadness that the family of Joseph A. Sorrentino announces his passing after a brief illness, on Saturday, June 6, 2020, at the age of 58. Joseph was born to Maryann Lamoreux Sorrentino and Anthony H. Sorrentino in Bridgeport, CT. He attended Central High School and Bullard-Havens Technical School. His began his career as an optician at Keenan Russell and Moore in Westport, Connecticut, where he worked for many years. Joseph was a competitive figure skater in his youth and continued to pursue his passion for figure skating by coaching throughout his adult life. He was also an avid antique collector and dealer specializing in art glass and art pottery. A long-term resident of Stratford, Joseph was a founding member of the Longbrook Park Commission where he served for 9 years. During his tenure, the Commission procured grant funding to restore critical infrastructure and enhancements to ensure that the park would continue to be enjoyed by the community for years to come and was listed on the State Register of Historic Places by the Connecticut Historic Preservation Council.
Joseph is survived by his partner of 39 years, Mark E. Raposa, his mother Maryann Sorrentino, brother Anthony P. Sorrentino, sisters Linda Smith (Jan), and Maryann Sorrentino, Parents in law Edward and Cathleen Raposa, Sisters-in-law Patricia Reineke (Robert), and Robin Raposa (Skip) and four nieces, five nephews, three great-nieces, one great-nephew, and his beloved dog "Monty." He was predeceased by his father Anthony H. Sorrentino and sister Suzanne Sorrentino.
Donations in memory of Joseph can be made to the US Figure Skating Memorial Fund at 1961MEMORIALFUND.com🦉❤️⚡️
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Post by rin68nyr on Jun 22, 2021 6:52:22 GMT -6
Happy Birthday, Duddahs!!! We miss you, we love you...
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I'll probably post my memories or stories of him on this thread and repost quotes of his on your count thread. This is just ME. I'm not meaning for everyone. Is that alright? Duddahs sure did love his Harry Potter and would love for your thread to reach a Million. That would be so cool. 
I'll try and see if they are not already on another thread elsewhere. 
