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Butterfield Family posted a condolence
To some Carl will be remembered as a loving husband and family man. Others of us will remember him as a good neighbor and a better friend. Especially for us, he will always be remembered as an antique car enthusiast. In a time when car shows have become less about old cars and more about new and modified cars, Carl stood out. Many people were either unwilling or uneasy about driving older cars to the shows. Carl helped provide the chance for others to enjoy the cars from the past and hopefully appreciate what they have now. We may not see you around Carl, but you will be remembered fondly by those of us who knew you. Finally, our sincere condolences to the Heydenreich Family.</b></font><br><br>
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josephine pelikoski posted a condolence
To: Jeannette, Jeanne, and Carl
I am sure my memory will fail me when I try to think of all the good, kind, knowledgeable and neighborly things your husband and father bestowed me and my family. Whenever I had a little problem to discuss, before I could get all the words out, Carl was volunteering his help. Carl was one of a kind! The memories I have of Carl are so numerous they will fill many pages in my book of true friends and great neighbors. Carl was always ready when I asked him to take my blood pressure reading. His machine was very accurate. He taught me how to organize a system of keeping records of my various medications. What a help that was! Driving to the doctor or drug store, Carl was always there when I needed him. No matter how down I was feeling he could always make me laugh. When I was working and lost track of the days of the week, it was Carl's trash, out for pickup, that reminded me that the next day was Wednesday. How well I remember the day Carl drove me to K-Mart to pick up my new outdoor swing. When we arrived home with it, he insisted we unpack it and assemble it right away. Car was the only person I knew who read instructions before touching anything. Needless to say the swing was perfectly assembled after several hours in the hot sun. He knew how much I enjoyed my new swing. Many thanks, Carl. Another fun time we had was when Carl and Jeanette invited me to join them at the flea market. Carl said I could make a dollar or two for my old throw away junk. Sometimes it was chilly and windy but it was still fun. Carl had a way of making potential customers laugh-and laughing heartily kept us warmed up. It was fun making a few extra dollars too. One of my specail memories was riding all the way to Millville from Atco in "Sapphire" his l93l Ford convertible with a rumble seat. It was a slow and long ride and everybody was waving at us. Boy that was fun too. I also went for a helicopter ride that same day and Carl would not believe I would do that. That was a great day for me. Riding in Sapphire in the Fourth of July parade in Berlin was exciting for me too, waving to all the customers from Canals sitting along the parade route. Your dad taught me how to use my very first cell phone. He told me over and over and over how to operate it. Everything he ever taught me he repeated three and four times, he knew how old and thick I was. I told him many times he should have been a teacher, his students would have been the smartest. I will always remember the day Carl took Jeanette and I on a drive to Riverview Beach in Pennsville on the Delaware. I had been telling them about the fun times my parents, brothers and I spent there (by way of the riverboat, The Delaware Belle)out of Phila. I was wondering what the picnic and recreation area might look like after 60 years. Without hesitation, in a day or so we were on our way to check out the area. It was on a Monday and we had hoped to dine at the Riverview Inn but it was closed. It was a cool and windy day looking the place over and missing the old familiar pavillions and picnic area. It was a little sad but every minute so enjoyable bringing back happy memories of my teenage days. On our way home, we ate at a Cracker Barrel resteraunt near the Delaware Memorial Bridge that was built on the property Jeanette parents had owned and where she was born and raised--What memories!!! Many thanks again for another great day!!! So now, "we will all find out life is not a journey to heaven in a well preseved body, but rather, to enter the pearly gates, totally worn out, but proudly proclaiming----WOW, WHAT A RIDE!!!!!
So sorry we did not get the chance to say "So long, see you some day.
Love Josephine</b></font><br><br>
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Tony Pelikoski posted a condolence
Jeanette, Carl and Jeanne
I am so very sorry about the sudden passing away of Carl, I am still in shock. Carl was such a good person and neighbor who I will miss and always remember. I will be greatful to him for all the nice things he did for my mom, especially in the past year when she was not feeling well. It was only this past summer that my mom and I walked over to your house and sat down outside for a visit with Carl and Jeanette. Now I wish I would have done that more often. Carl was a very funny and interesting kind of guy who would be able to keep anyone entertained with conversation for hours. We will miss that I am sure. My deepest sympathy to all at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Tony Pelikoski</b></font><br><br>
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Todd opela,son-in-law posted a condolence
There's a sign in a tavern that Jean and I sometimes go to that reads "Everyone brings happiness to THE SLIP KNOT, some by entering,others by leaving." The entering part is how often recall Carl. Any place he went, anywhere, joy would follow. In his gregarious yet always polite manner he would greet and charm everyone around. If he meet you once he would know you as a friend the next time. It seemed that every resturant he would enter he already knew the waitress and the manager and the cook. And they knew who he was as well,often checking with him to make sure that "things were just right." Whenever Carl was out shopping, doing errands,post office runs,going for gas, whatever-Carl knew them and was known to all. I believe Carl's sense of caring and compassion for others has been passed down not only to his children but continues in his grandchildren as well. What a great legacy! With a gentlemanly style, friendly spirit and boyish energy Carl is certainly a most memorable character!</b></font><br><br>
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Chase Opela posted a condolence
Poppop...oh boy...Just the name alone is all I need to crack a huge smile. There are countless memories that I shared with poppop, one of the greatest ones that always cracks me up was when my family and I were all visiting New Jersey, poppop and I were a little bit hungry so we went to a diner. No biggy right, wrong! We ate and shared funny stories for hours until it was time to go, I had our server bring a box so I could box my spaghetti for later. As we were leaving graceful me, thinking I was some cat-like human was walking and hopping to and from each parking bumper, until gravity got the best of me. Lets just say after poppop and I were done laughing at my clumsy foot work, he wasn't too happy about the red noodle matter in the parking-lot. Everytime I think of a classic car show or see one around here in Florida I think poppop. I had the chance to go with him and actually participate in one this past summer. He always had that little porcelain Jack Russell that looked like he was "doing his business" on the front tire of the car. And when little children would examine the glass pup, poppop would always bark for the dog and startle the kid a bit, just to put a smile on everyones face. I have so many memories that I could share and will never forget and I know that one day I will be making even more spaghetti memories with him. So until then I love you poppop, and I'll see ya around.</b></font><br><br>
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Devin Opela posted a condolence
Poppop was definetly a special man. He truly could help anyone through their day no matter how bad his was. I remember the last summer we were up there and as soon as we pulled in, he wanted to go out for a ride in his precious car. He needed to go to the bank and get a paper and asked if Chase and I would go. As we drove he told us all about the car as he always did. The funny thing was when he came out of the bank and told us that he swore that a girl in the bank could be my twin. He made us go in the bank and look at her to see. Then he gave us all pens of the bank because he enjoyed the people there. I still have my pen from that bank. I loved coming up to see Poppop because of all the junk food that was there. We were introduced to our first tasty cakes in New Jersey. I think they may soon go out of business without Poppop's business. I remember going to the little Italian restaraunt everytime we visited also. He enjoyed everything that was there and even had the menu so we could choose our meals before hand and get right to business with the eating. He truly did touch everyone he came in contact with whether he realized it or not. The note I received from him after our vacation last summer was signed Good Appetite! Well Poppop, I love you and now you can take all the time you want to eat.</b></font><br><br>
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Sally Opela posted a condolence
Dear Jeanette, Jean & Carl,My thoughts are with you. Randy and I went out to dinner tonight - just wanted you to know that I ordered Roast Duck. Remembering you in love and prayer, Sally</b></font><br><br>
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Lindsey Opela posted a condolence
The first thought that comes to mind when I think of Poppop is: Junk-food-junkie. I remember visiting NJ and staying at Mommom and Poppop's house and him feeding us all sorts of delicious junk food.
Poppop was always making everyone smile, whether he knew it or not. He was a funny person and had so many little idiosyncrasies that you just had to giggle at him. I remember mom getting so frustrated because he would heat up his food, take a bite and get distracted by something and stop eating. He would come back to the table, reheat his food and once again, become engaged with something else. This process continued for about an hour, sometimes two, until he finished his last bite.
I know how much Poppop loved his car, and it was so great that he shared that with us. I know Chase has always loved it and Devin and I had fun shaking in the Rumble seat as we cruised down the highway going about 60 mph.
I feel so lucky to have had Poppop in my life and will cherish all the memories, drawings and perfectly written birthday cards forever. Love you Poppop!</b></font><br><br>
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BARBARA BOGAN posted a condolence
CARL WAS SUCH A SPECIAL PERSON, AN INSPIRATION IN THE WAY HE LIVED HIS LIFE, AND I FEEL HONORED TO HAVE KNOWN HIM,AND SUCH A PLEASURE. CARL ALWAYS HAD SUCH A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR, SO CHEERFUL AND FULL OF LIFE. I WILL SURELY MISS HIM AT STELLA FARMS,HOW HE LOVED HIS CORN AND TOMATOES. I COULD BE HAVING A BAD DAY, AND HE WOULD WALK UP AND IN TWO SECONDS HE WOULD HAVE ME LAUGHING. I ALSO REMEMBER WHEN MY DAUGHTER WAS A LITTLE GIRL, SHE WOULD RIDE HER BICYCLE TO HIS HOUSE AND HE WOULD LET HER SIT ON HIS BUS, AND SHE WOULD PRETEND SHE WAS A BUSDRIVER, LIKE HIM. OUR PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THE WONDERFUL MAN. HE WILL BE SO SADLY MISSED, BUT I KNOW THE ANGELS WILL CERTAINLY LOVE HIM.</b></font><br><br>
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