Airnight RIP - Funeral Arrangements

[Big Jeff]

This is from DOM's cousin Teresa:


This is his cousin, Teresa, and on behalf of the entire family thank you so much for showing your love and condolences for Dom. It's still surreal to think that he is really gone. I just wanted to give you guys the info that you need for the upcoming days:

calling hours: Friday 4-9pm at Lombardo Funeral Home on 885 Niagara Falls Blvd.

Funeral Saturday 9am at Mount Calvary Cemetary 800 Pine Ridge Road in Cheektowaga

(the notice will be in the Buffalo News tomorrow)

home address:
209 Dean Rd.
Depew, NY 14043

Thank you again for all your support during this difficult time.

ill be there

[Dirty Duck]

This is just my opinion, so take it for what it's worth. I think out of respect to Dom's family, it would be better to not show up for the memorial service on a sport bike. I'm not familiar with their culture, but would rather not take a chance on offending them. Again, this is just an opinion.

[ambassador]

I spoke to his mom, she didnt care about it. In fact, she wants bikes there.

Saturday afternoon August 7, 12:00 , Dom's Parents would like everyone to stop by the house. This is the benefit to dom. I am going to give them a cash donation, because I think this would be better than collecting anything from you guys. Bikes welcome, she said she doesnt mind.

[walter]

Are we going to show up on bikes? I think it would be appropriate as it was such a large portion of his life, something I have seen unfortunately at other services like this. Perhaps if we could all meet somewhere and ride in together? Just a thought.

[mike125k]

I think showing up on bikes would be what Dom would have wanted. Count me in for a ride there if it is going to happen. I wish I could have made it out to some other group rides with him before. I'll always remember senior year of high school when Dom sat behind me in english class and how he and our teacher would always be taking shots (joking around of course) at each other throughout the whole year.

[iconoclast4]

I definately plan on going after work on Friday. I do not think I will be able to make the funeral on Sat. But I would like to try to meet up with you all when I finish dealing with my obligations. How long will people be visiting Dom's parents? Is there something planned for later on? Please keep me posted. Also, If donations to the family are the concensus who would I write a check to?

[Joe Foe from Buffalo]

I may go to the funeral Sat. insted of going to the Wake Firday which I feel is more for family. If others plan to go Friday I may also if I have a time we all plan to arive. I don't like things like this...but feel I need closesure or to show my repects. Hope others feel the same way since I'm sure his family/Dom would like it.

[iconoclast4]

I do not know about the cultural differences, but I lost a close friend less then a year ago and his family was very appreciative to people who showed up for the wake, funeral and at thier home later. In my experience, for what its worth, it helps for people in mourning to be surrounded with others they can share their grief with as well as sharing memories and learning things about thier loved one they did not know. personally, I only knew Dom from 2 group rides, hooters and lots of forum chatting and I feel compelled to show my respects as time will alow for me to do so. Anyone else with a limited schedule is welcome to PM me if they do not want to go alone on FRI (Joe, I work untill 530 downtown).

[avs]

I agree with Dirty Duck. I think the family prefer having a quiet funeral instead of a noisy one. I suggest you guys carpool there or something.

[Lbdwag]

If there is going to be a group ride to the calling hours I think that we should meet at the usual meeting spot and ride from there. It would only be fitting.

If someone talks to the family could they double check on bikes coming. We do not want to disrespect them in anyway.

[avs]

I just spoke to Dom's cousin Teresa and she wants me to post this.
You'll meet at the cemetary @ 9 AM
There's gonna be a lotta people there that'll want some quiet time.
Please No Bike!

[PFFOG]

Correct me if I am wrong, but lets see if we are all on the same page.

NO BIKES at Calling hours Friday night. Are we going to meet at any specific time?? (Does 7:pm sound reasonable)

Family and close friends at Funeral and grave side services Saturday, a quiet ceremony for family (NO BIKES)

Saturday 8/7/04 Group ride to Dom’s parents house with collection of gifts and memorials for family. Meet at the standard meeting place (Sunoco, 10am)


I would also pitch in for flowers if anyone orders some for WNYSR.

[iconoclast4]

I thought the meet on the 7th was going to be at noon, or is there going to be a regular short ride to end up at the family home. Also, as I have earlier said I plan on contributing in any way I can. It would be good to figure out a way of putting all of our WNYSR donations together if possible. Does someone want to take the reins for that?

[wmh81199]

the way im understanding the riding thing is bikes ok to the wake, but not the cemetary
I spoke to his mom, she didnt care about it. In fact, she wants bikes there.

like some one wrote bikes were a big part of his life. he would have wanted it that way.

[Dj Eclipse]

the way im understanding the riding thing is bikes ok to the wake, but not the cemetary
I spoke to his mom, she didnt care about it. In fact, she wants bikes there.

like some one wrote bikes were a big part of his life. he would have wanted it that way.

You have to remember that the wake and funeral is also for the family.

[wmh81199]

yeah one is for quiet time the other is for gathering and talking about the good times. the other is peaceful and quiet. i game either way. just someone call the shot.

[j1284]

I'm in, get this together and post the final decision. I'll help any way i can.

[Lbdwag]

I vote for the meeting at 7PM for calling hours, no bikes if we are going to Dom's parents house on Saturday on bikes. Do we want to meet right at the funeral home?
(Even though I think it would be nice to have a ton of bikes come to the calling hours, I will not ride mine if his family does not want us to. However if they do, rain or shine I'll ride.)

If we are meeting at 7PM for calling hours we could start the collection then, and then again on Saturday, for those who missed it, before going to Dom's parents house. I think Saturday would be a better time to present them with it.

[Joe Foe from Buffalo]

Sounds good.

[Dirty Duck]

I can only get to the calling hours early. Maybe I could meet up with whoever is handling donations?

[frofan]

I'll see everyone at calling hours at 7.

[Big Jeff]

FYI for everyone.

I unfortunately WILL NOT be able to make it to either the wake on Friday or the Funeral On Saturday. I am pretty upset about that but unfortunately I have to be in New York City and I am leaving early Friday.

I WILL be able to make next Saturday's ride to Dom's parents house. (I think alot of people are getting mixed up that this is right after the funeral, which its NOT) Should I post another sticky about it?

Jeff

[jabbu]

You gotta do what you gotta do Jeff...

I think a recap sticky would be good, with dates and times and what the deal with bikes and what time everyone is meeting, etc. We have alot of threads going that could be recapped with critical info.

[Joe Foe from Buffalo]

Jeff, please do start another post or one I think is all ready started. I was thinking we could meet at the regular time (10:00am) and ride around for a while/ visit the crash sight and ride/meeting spot again @ noon for anyone that is late or can only come at noon. Or we meet @ noon if the Weather turns to crap.

[avs]

I just got an IM from Dom's cousin Teressa and she ask me to post this.
TeresaResa1122: we need to find pallbearers for Saturday, and I think having the riders doing it would be a good choice
TeresaResa1122: and anyone interested can call my cell 716-997-9623