John Raposo - June 18

A year ago today I received the news that you had been taken away.  Sadness overwhelmed and took over. An unbearable experience that no one should ever have to endure and one that will be with me for all my days. That day and the decisions others made forever changed EVERYTHING!

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You were such a strong individual with a biggest heart who lived life to its fullest in every way.  You taught me many lessons including; the art of conversation, to make everyone whom I speak with feel important, to stop and help others always, and most of all to stand up for what is right and just even when no one else has the courage to speak up. You had all these qualities that made you so amazing and well loved.

I miss you, your smile, your energy and your love of life. 

Wishing you were here XOXO

 

 

Everyday your missed but your energy is here

 

JOHN RAPOSO

 

As everyday passes we are reminded of how much we miss you. 

 

Your energy and charismatic personality that always captivated the attention of everyone in a room is so greatly missed.  Today was such a special day and although you were not here physically you were here in spirt. We will continue to live on in our memories, and through our conversations of how you touched our hearts. Life will never be the same without you. 

 

The Meaning of Christmas

The true meaning of Christmas is not the giving or receiving of gifts but the time spent with loved ones.  I can remember Christmas Eve being such a special time for us during our youth, going to midnight mass before coming home to feast on a meal together.  To  our later years when we would gather to wait for the hour of midnight to celebrate in cheer and be the first to say "Merry Christmas" to each other.  It saddens me so much this year that all I could do for you was place a wreath at the place where you took your last breath. It is so disheartening to think you are no longer with us here to share in all the joy and happiness the holiday season is supposed to bring.  For all the Christmas' in the future will not hold the same energy as when you were there to celebrate it with us.  You are greatly missed John.

I miss you everyday

It’s been four months since you were taken away from us. Our hearts are heavy with grief and it seems that the pain will never subside.  Words could never describe how each and every day there are reminders of you in this world - you are missed - your smile, your love and your presence.

Police arrest man in fatal Little Italy shooting - John Raposo - Sicilian Cafe, College Street

Torstar News Service Flowers are seen outside the Sicilian Sidewalk Cafe in Little Italy where John Raposo, 35, was gunned down Monday.

http://metronews.ca/news/toronto/272713/police-arrest-man-believed-to-be-suspect-in-little-italy-shooting/