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Tom Kuekes
September 7, 2022
Mr. D! My best teacher EVER. He made our high school biology class interesting and FUN, and reinforced my desire to major in natural resources management (I went on to get a degree in forestry, and I retired 13 years ago from my dream career in the US Forest Service). Rest in Peace, Mr. D.
Frank Pinto
June 15, 2012
My deepest condolences to Emma and all of the D'Ostillio family for your loss. Mr. D was the most important teacher I had. His love of nature matched his love of understanding nature. And he shared both freely. His compassion for students and love for sharing learning reached manifested in many ways. From the art he casually created on the blackboard while he lectured to his Hawk Mountain camping trips, unique and precious gifts to the many students and parents he involved. Especially important to me, he came from the same kind of working class background I did, and not just navigated the scientific and academic world, but showed how to teach and lead in that world. To him I say, thank you so much for the help and respect you gave me. I hope I've passed some of it along in my life. Thank you so much and goodbye.
Louis Couture
June 10, 2012
Dear John, David, Jane and your families,
My deepest sympathy to you for your loss. I remember your Dad (and Mom) when we were in high school. He was an enthusiastic supporter of Masuk sports, and other school events. Ironically, he passed away on the same day as my Mother Mary...May 27, 2012. May they both rest in peace!
Gregoire R. Sideleau
June 8, 2012
To the D'Ostilio's: I graduated from THS in 1974. I took a summer school course in Marine and Field Biology from Mr. D'Ostilio (probably) in 1970. I still recall the bus trips he took us on that summer and the lessons he taught. He was an exemplary teacher. Mrs. D'Ostilio was my kindergarden teacher in Monroe, and on a visit to THS in 1973 or 74, I she walked into the AV office looking for Mr. D'Ostilio's class and asked directions of me. She actually remembered me from 12 years before. It is my turn to return the favor, as I remember both Mr. & Mrs. D'Ostilio with great fondness. My sincere condolences to you all.
June 2, 2012
MAY THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES BRING YOU COMFORT. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY IS WITH YOU
JOHN & CETTINA SUSI
(NEPHEW OF CARMEN & VIRGINIA)
ANSONIA, CT.
Denise Kaechele
May 31, 2012
My deepest sympathy to Emma and all of your family. Mr. D was a mentor, teacher and friend. He was truly loved, and will be missed by many. God bless all of you.
Rosanne Skrobola-Liebelt
May 31, 2012
To the D'Ostilio Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. I will always treasure the memories I have of being your neighbor. Mr. D teaching me how to drive, the pig pickins', the trip to Hawk Mountain my senior year, etc. I will miss and treasure always the beautiful hand illustrated Christmas cards. He was a wonderful and great person.
God Bless y'all,
Pamela Miller
May 31, 2012
Dear Emma,
Though I've been a continent away for four decades, I have held Dom in my heart as a steady, shining light throughout my high school years and beyond. His passion for the wonder of the natural world and his art; his infectious enthusiasm and encouragement of his students, whatever their interests; his sheer joy at being alive and connected to all the life around him, be it human or other have remained for me a beacon of inspiration and a model for how to live a fully realized life of love, celebration and gratitude.
My deepest sympathy for all of you, whom he touched -- and loved -- most deeply.
May 31, 2012
Good men leave a memory but great men leave a legacy! Mr. D'Ostillio will definately leave a legacy. Rest in peace neighbor.....Rest in peace FRIEND!
Andy Pinto
May 31, 2012
To Emma and the D'Ostilio Family,
My thoughts and those of my family are with all of you. Dom was both a significant figure in my life, and a friend. We had a love of nature and of art in common. He will be missed. Our deepest sympathy is with you.
Paul Skrobola
May 31, 2012
was a great pleasure having him for a neighbor for many years in this time of sorrow my condolences to the family God bless you all
May 31, 2012
You were my biology teacher at Trumbull High School; loved your class! Rest in Peace! JoAnn (Butkus) Lodice, Connecticut
Carol Ersepke
May 30, 2012
Angie and Family,
Please know heartfelt thoughts and empathy are coming to you from Wisconsin's Northwoods. Even though inevitable, loss is NEVER easy. So very hard. There is something within, however, that will assure us, if we can stop and listen, that this is not all there is. There is so much more. So much more . . . . .
Love to you all,
Carol
Helen Evans
May 30, 2012
My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. God bless each one of you.
Linda & Arlene Mills
May 30, 2012
To the D'Ostilio Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your many memories comfort you in your loss. Our deepest sympathy.
Sue Recupero
May 30, 2012
Last Sunday we lost a great man. He touched so many lives. I will always cherish the great memories! My sympathy to Emma and the D'Ostilio family.
Brenda Cyr
May 30, 2012
Mr. D,
You will be missed by many. I was so blessed to have known you and to have spent time with you. My sympathy goes out to all of the D'Ostilio family. I love you all.
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