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To My Daddy John Jockey Louis Fusco May 02, 2012

I love you forever I like you for always forever and ever my Daddy you will be. I miss you sooo much, still waiting to hold your hand again. It has been ten years since you passed away, you always encouraged us to love to the fullest and never take anything for granted. You Daddy are always in my heart and always will be. We will be watching the Kentucky Derby in honor of you Saturday, May 05, 2012. My grandsons Gregory and Malakai wear your hats, they look so handsome, just like their Great Grandpa. You will meet them someday.

Love forever, to The Moon and Back,
Merri Lee - mlhornick@aol.com
XOXOXOXOXOXOOXOX

Diane and I miss John Fusco. We really had some great times visiting John and Mother in North Carolina. We used to laugh so hard together and have a lot of fun with them. In July 2012 it will be 2 years that my mother has passed away.

Mark B. - March 15, 2012

Dear Dad,

Hi it's Merri Lee and I want you to know how very much you are loved andmissed every day. Our time together as father and daughter will always be precious to me and to say the least cut much to short. I remember you coming home late at night from selling Electrolux vacuums and I would sneak out of bed so as not to wake anyone else and cook for you because you were hungry. I remember you calling me your "Light Bulb" and feeling like the luckiest girl in the world because for that short time I had my Daddy all to myself. I will never feel as safe as I did when you held my hand or you held me in your arms. The pain I felt when you left this earth, and still feel to this day is something I never imagined and through that pain I truly for the first time felt some of what God feltwhen His Son Jesus Christ died so that we God's children could have eternal life with Him. I have believed in Jesus as our Lord and Savior for many years and now even more than ever I know in my heart that Godwill never leave us or forsake us because if it were not for His Love, Grace and Comfort I would not know how to handle the pain of losing you.It is through Him only that I am able to deal with this great loss. Daddy I pray that Jesus returns quickly so that I may hug you again soon. God Bless you always. Love Eternally, Merri Lee Oh Yeah P. S. Brandi turned 20 on the 28th this month and Debbie now 16 are both doing great. They
love and miss you too.

Merri Lee mlhornick@aol.com

A Real Man  - I once met a man , who's name was John He was different from all I knew, for he was a special one. He gave compassion and hope to all who crossed his path. He was a man of integrity,who loved to make people laugh. But of all these things, this man truly had heart. For he sometimes played the fool,you may think from the start but once you got to know him it was certainly clear.  When John was around you knew someone special was here. Craig Barreres

JOHN WAS PROUD AND HONORABLE MAN. HE WAS THE BEST FRIEND AND BEST NEIGHBOR I EVER HAD. I DEEPLY MISS HIM. I AM SO SORRY HE HAD TO LEAVE US. Lewis F. Brinson

"I'll never forget how he made you laugh. There was one time years
ago we were all in the diner together and he had us rolling on the floor! Even the waitresses were laughing. I suppose some were laughing at him but we were laughing with him because we were his friends. I can't imagine a man like him having enemies because he really was friendly to everybody. He was quite an unusual person who had a very interesting life and told very entertaining stories. A good man."

Sincerely, Janet G

How we miss seeing you when we stop on our way to Florida and then up to N.Y. each year. we listened to your song through our tears (along with Sue). What a happy reunion we can look forward to with all of us serving Jehovah forever - Walt and Eileen's

This guest book is a blessing and Mark I appreciate your time and effort that you have put into this. I miss my dad every day and wish I could hold his hand right now. Cathy sent me the information to this site. To all of the guests of this site I would like to share John Fusco's granddaughter (Brandi) devotion to her grandpa.

John Fusco a loving father and a devoted husband a strong and compassionate person to say the least. Truly unique in so many ways. He was blessed by God with the gift to reach people. He was funny yet sincerely caring about everyone he met. So full of life and love he sometimes gave us the strength to cope. With his words he brought us comfort and joy that seemed to generate from within him. Though now there are no words to describe the loss and the pain we feel, his voice will remain inside our hearts to help us through this time. I know that sometimes we take for granted those who mean so much to us, now with him gone I realize how much there is to miss. There's silence now in my ears where once I heard his sweet voice. I'd give anything now for one last talk, one last hug, one last look into his eyes, the man who brought truth to the saying, to know him is to love him. He put his gifts to use each day and made proud those who loved him. And as we grieve the loss of this great man we must remember how much he loved and cared for us all. Though his time on this earth seemed to brief our memories will last forever. They'll have to, because there never was or never will be another person quite like him. The happiness that surrounded him, the humor that made him who he was now leaves an emptiness inside. His spot in my heart can never be replaced only temporarily filled with memories and love I know he had, until the day I see him again,only then will I be the same. I miss you grandpa! Agape Love, Brandi Lee. Brandi was eighteen when her grandpa passed away and even at her young age she really captured who her grandpa was. I look forward to reading the guest book from time to time and adding to it. Thank you again Mark for this is a wonderful blessing to have. God bless all of the readers and the contributors. Merri Lee mlhornick@aol.com

John was a very sweet and caring person. He was full of enthusiasm for the truth. That is something we could all afford to be. I am sure that everyone that knew him will miss him. I look forward to seing him again in the new system where we never have to miss anyone again......Joan Upton

The fusco's from South Carolina are looking forward to seeing John in the not to distant future. Imagine the priviledge John has of being awoken by Jesus' voice being the next thing he hears.

John has fought his fight. We are still fighting. Peter Fusco

WELL--I DID GO ON THE 3 DAY CRUISE DEC. 6-9 AND I REALLY THINK JOHN WOULD LIKED TO HAVE BEEN THERE--

I DON'T EXACTLY KNOW WHERE OR ON WHAT LEVEL THE

MECHANICS OF THE SHIP WERE BUT WE HEARD NONE OF IT EVEN ON DECK 3--LOWEST PASSENGER CABINS--JUST A SUBTLE PLEASANT HUMMING SOUND--I HAPPENED TO GO DOWN INTO THE SHIP'S PASTRY BAKING AREA TO INQUIRE RE A SPECIFIC RECIPE---A SECURITY GAL CAME STEAMING UP TO SAY PASSENGERS WERE NOT ALLOWED THERE--WELL I TOLD HER I WAS ABOUT READY TO FALL DOWN FROM THE WALK ACROSS THE WIDTH OF THE SHIP AND THAT IT WOULD BE LOT'S OF TROUBLE TO PICK ME UP FROM THERE SO PLEASE JUST A SHORT DISTANCE MORE

AND I'LL BE THERE--SHE WALKED AWAY TOTALLY DISGUSTED--I LEARNED A LOT ABOUT THE RECIPE I INQUIRED ABOUT AND ONE OF THE BAKERS SHOWED ME ALL ABOUT "YUCCA" AND PREPARING IT--HE WAS SO ACOMMODATING I SHOOK HIS HAND BUT THEN I REMARKED--3 YRS. I'VE BEEN TRYING TO FIND OUT ABOUT THE USE OF "YUCCA" GUESS YOU NEVER THOUGHT A STRANGE OLD LADY WOULD ASK YOU ABOUT THAT---I SAID LET ME GIVE YOU A HUG--I DID--WE WERE BOTH HAPPY----IN FACT THE CREW ON THE NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINES "FREESTYLE" CRUISE WERE SUCH VERY KIND TO ME DUE TO MY WALKING

HANDICAP AND CARRYING TRAYS OF FOOD AND BRINGING ME VARIOUS ITEMS--ONE WAITER FROM THE PHILIPPINES

TOOK A TABLE NAPKIN AND MADE A CARNATION FOR ME

THERE WERE MANY INTERNATIONAL CREW MEMBERS THAT IN ITSELF WAS INTRIGUING--THE PRETTIEST SCENE WAS ARRIVING INTO THE BLUE WATERS OF THE BAHAMAS WITH THE SANDY BEACH AND PALM TREES--PICTURE POSTCARD

SIGHT--I HAD LOOKED FORWARD TO BLACK SKY AND MYRIADS OF STARS BUT OVERCAST CONDITIONS SHOWED ONLY ONE ISOLATED STAR---MADE ME WONDER ABOUT THAT

EVEN HAPPENING--IT WAS A FINE TRIP ON A SHIP THAT WAS NOT SO VERY BIG AS SOME ARE BUT IT WAS BETTER

THAT WAY I THOUGHT EVEN THOUGH I HAD DIFFICULTY KNOWING FORWARD FROM AFT--NATURALLY THE FOOD WAS VERY SPECIAL--ONE THING I'D DO IF EVER I GO ON ANOTHER CRUISE IS PLAN THE EVENTS MORE CAREFULLY--TIMING IS IMPORTANT---I DO WONDER HOW I'D EVER HAVE BEEN ABLE TO KEEP TRACK OF JOHN--ADRIFT AT SEA

BUT I THINK HE WOULD HAVE HAD A BALL HIMSELF-------

LOOK FOR NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINES "FREESTYLE" DISCOUNT CRUISE RATES IN THE FALL OF 2003 Claire Barreres Fusco

John Fusco was a real fine man, A man of God I might add, Sweetheart of a guy and a New York lad, and I'm sure from knowing him a real fine Dad, One day before long we'll see John Fusco running along, and possibly singing an Italian song, Running to see all he left behind, Because Jehovah always had him in his heart and mind, He lived down Carolina way, Really deep down inside he's with us all today, Who can ever forget a dear friend like that, John who was up above and far beyond, His teaching ability was paramount, He could talk to anyone and draw them out, It did not make any difference where he'd go, Had Jehovah foremost in his heart and mind just so, Although it might be some while I know, Jehovah's looking down with a smile, He'd speak about the Truth that was always on his mind, and every time I was around leave literature behind, He had such a marvelous touch, with the good news of Jehovah, Whom he loved so much... John Fusco, we love you, both of us! - Bill and Barbara Henry

John, I'm sure you're continuing to dance with the Indian ponies! I wish you could have come to the ranch to see even more of them... Mack Brislawn

BACK IN THE YEAR 2000 I SAID TO JOHN WE OUGHT TO GO ON A CRUISE--HE DIDN'T OBJECT SO I WENT TO THE LOCAL TRAVEL AGENCY CHECKED THINGS OUT AND LEFT A $250. DEPOSIT FOR THE LEAST EXPENSIVE SHIP LOCATION

(LOWER DECK) WELL JOHN SAID "WHAT THE BOWELS OF THE SHIP"-SO I UPGRADED TO A WINDOW CABIN--JOHN ASKS 'DO THE WINDOWS OPEN?" THE AGENT SAID NO THEY DIDN'T-- SO I WENT TO THE HIGHER LEVEL--BALCONY THAT DOES OPEN--SAYING TO JOHN YOU CAN OPEN ON TO THE BALCONY AND NOT FEEL CONFINED----NEXT JOHN WANTS TO KNOW HOW MANY LIFEBOATS (15) HOW MANY PASSENGERS (I THOUGHT 1500--SHADES OF TITANIC)TRYING TO REASSURE JOHN I SAID WELL THEY HAVE LIFE

JACKETS AND YOU'RE A GREAT SWIMMER--"WHAT" HE YELLED "IN SHARK INFESTED WATERS" I ASKED THE TRAVEL AGENT--"CAN I HEAR YOU TEAR UP THE DEPOSIT CHECK I GAVE YOU?" SO NOW IN DEC. 2002 GOD WILLING

A GIRLFRIEND OF MINE AND I WILL TAKE A SHORT CRUISE AND YOU CAN BE CERTAIN THAT ON THAT TRIP I WILL GAZE ACROSS THE OCEAN THINKING OF JOHN AND WISHING HE WERE THERE--YET SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE WHEN GOD GRANTS US THE GIFT OF ETERNAL LIFE WE COULD ACTUALLY SAIL ON A CLIPPER SHIP TOGETHER JUST LIKE WE DID ON A 4 SAIL SCHOONER OFF CENTERPORT, LONG ISLAND---AND SHARKS--WE'LL BE ABLE TO PLAY TAG WITH THEM WHEN MAN AND BEAST ENJOY TOTAL PEACE TOGETHER IN THE PARADISE OF GOD'S

PROMISE---LET'S ALL BE THERE TOGETHER!!!!!! CBF CLAIRE BARRERES FUSCO

THERE WAS A WICKEDLY CHOCOLATE CAKE JOHN LOVED AND ALWAYS WANTED TO BUY--WE DID QUITE OFTEN--AFTER HIS OPEN HEART SURGERY WE HAD A GATHERING AT THE HOUSE WHEN JOHN WAS STILL PRETTY WORN LOOKING BUT THE BELOVED CHOCOLATE CAKE WAS PRESENT--JOHN SEEMED PRETTY MUCH OUT OF IT---I GAVE HIM A PIECE OF THE CAKE---MARK WAS PLAYING PROUD MARY ON GUITAR AND WELL JUST 2 BITES INTO THAT PIECE OF CAKE AND JOHN UPS AND STARTS HOLLERING "ROLLIN' ROLLIN' ROLLIN' DOWN THE RIVER--HE TOOK THE LYRIC PAGE FROM MARK AND REALLY GOT INTO IT--I HAVE IT ON MY P.C. AND WE ALWAYS LAUGH AT THE 'BACKUP SINGER'----WHO SAID 100% CHOCOLATE CAKE IS A BAD THING---IT CERTAINLY GAVE JOHN A JUMPSTART--IT'S A HAPPY INCIDENT WE PLAY---REMEMBERING JOHN FUSCO CLAIRE BARRERES

I loved John because, he was a gentle man. He was very proud of all the horse races he was in. He had a scrap book that he was always willing to share with anyone who would listen to him. I used to listen and enjoyed his enthusiasm telling his stories. He was also a very religious man and I am sure the Lord has a special place for John in Heaven! I remember when my wife died three years ago, he would put his arm around me and say we will all be together again one day! He was very compassionate! God Bless Him! James Franco

JOHN WOULD HAVE BEEN 71 ON AUGUST 17, 2002--HE ALWAYS WOULD TELL FOLKS LAST YEAR "I'M GOING TO BE 70 IF MY WIFE LET'S ME LIVE" HE LOVED SAYING THAT---IF I HAD EVER THOUGHT HE WOULD BE GONE JUST 9 MOS. LATER--I WOULD HAVE FIXED HIM A BIG STEAK EVERY WEEK (THAT WAS A NO-NO FOR POST SURGICAL HEART BYPASS--VALVE REPLACEMENT PEOPLE) NOT HAVING

STEAK WASN'T MUCH OF A HEALTH BOOST----NOW ABOUT THAT BRAIN WE HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIND--I BELIEVE

A SINISTER CHARACTER MUST HAVE DISCARDED IT IN AN

ENTHUSIASTIC "CLEANUP STRATEGY" THERE IS ONE REMOTE POSSIBILITY WHERE IT MAY BE AND IF IT DOESN'T CHECK OUT--THE BRAIN IS JUST HISTORY---ONE

GRAND THING JOHN DID IN APRIL BEFORE HE EXPIRED ON MAY 4TH--OUR CLEANING GIRL HADN'T BEEN AROUND FOR 3 MOS. AND THE KITCHEN FLOOR WAS IN A SORRY STATE

NOW JOHN WOULD OFTEN SPONGE MOP THE FLOOR--DIRT AND ALL AND I SAID THIS FLOOR NEEDS A HANDS AND KNEES TOTAL CLEANING--WELL JOHN PROTESTED VERY LOUDLY AT THE INJUSTICE OF IT ALL--USING 3 STEPS A CLEANING SOLUTION-A REMOVAL OF THAT AND A FINAL CLEAR RINSE AND TOWEL DRY--JOHN DID A BETTER JOB THAN THE PAID CLEANING PERSON--AFTER I PUT THE 2 COATS OF FINISH ON THE JOB--I CONGRATULATED HIM AND

HE TOO WAS HAPPY AT THE OUTCOME---FOUR MONTHS HAS PASSED AND I AM MAINTAINING JOHN'S EXCELLENT FLOOR CLEANING AND I DO THIS AS A REMEMBRANCE OF HIS VERY FIRST BUT HIS LAST KITCHEN FLOOR CLEANING--IT'S A KIND OF CONNECTION ALONG WITH OTHERS I HAVE HERE IN THE HOUSE AND I WILL SPEAK TO JOHN ABOUT ALL OF THESE THINGS WHEN HE COMES BACK TO LIFE AGAIN IN GOD'S KINGDOM RULED BY THE PRINCE OF PEACE. CLAIRE BARRERES FUSCO

NOW JOHN HAS BEEN GONE 2 MONTHS AND WE HAVE NOT YET LOCATED HIS "BRAIN" WHAT YOU SAY---WELL JOHN WENT FOR A NUEROLOGICAL TEST AFTER HIS HEART SURGERY---SOMEHOW IN BOTH MY AND THE DR.'S ABSENCE

JOHN INHERITED A LAMINATED CHART OF A BRAIN FROM THE EXAM ROOM---WHEN WE GOT HOME I SAID "JOHN, HOW

DO YOU COME TO HAVE THAT ROOM CHART" HE SAID THEY

SURELY HAD MORE---ONE DAY MARK AND I WERE THINNING OUT SOME OF JOHN ARCHIVAL FILES WHILE HE WAS OUT WITH A FRIEND---NEEDLESS TO SAY WHEN HE GOT BACK HOME HE KNEW WHAT HAD HAPPENED AND BEGAN VERY LOUDLY TO INQUIRE REPEATEDLY---"WHERE'S MY BRAIN"

AT THIS POINT WE THOUGHT IT TO BE A GOOD QUESTION SINCE HE REALLY WAS CARRYING ON---WELL IT WAS ACTUALLY IN ONE OF HIS BUREAU DRAWERS BURIED UNDER SOME OTHER VALUABLE STUFF---WELL I REASSURED HIM AND CHIDED HIM FOR GETTING SO VERY UPSET ABOUT "HIS

BRAIN"---BUT NEVER LET IT BE SAID THAT JOHN DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO PROTECT HIS DESIRABLE PROPERTY---SO FAR WE HAVEN'T COME ACROSS THAT BRAIN AND WE DISCARDED MANY BAGS OF "PAST RECORDS" BUT THERE IS ONE OTHER AS YET UNEXPLORED STASH---UNDER THE JACUZZI TUB WITH A LOCK ON THE SWING-OUT DOOR AND

MID-JULY I AM CONFIDENT WE WILL INDEED FIND WHERE

JOHN'S BRAIN WAS HIDDEN---I'LL KEEP YOU POSTED - CLAIRE BARRERES FUSCO

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