Abigail Gilda Volpe

September 28 1999 - February 25 2006

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John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Thursday March 2nd 2006 4:00-8:00 PM

1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212

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Services:

Funeral Service
Friday March 3rd 2006 at 10:00 am

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
2001 N.W. Boulevard
Columbus , Ohio 43212

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Obituary

Abigail Gilda Volpe, age 6, passed away on Saturday, February 25th, 2006 due to a tragic accident. She was a kindergarten student at the Columbus Preparatory Academy. Abigail was an amazing child who brought joy to all who met her. She will continue to touch lives through her organ donation. She is preceded in death by her loving grandparents Gilda Volpe and Ronald Curry. Survived by her devoted parents Louis P. Volpe, Jr. and Kelly Curry Volpe, grandmother JoAnn Curry, grandfather Louis Volpe, Sr., aunts & uncles, Charlie(Sandy)Volpe, Susie(Steve)Gulla, Bobby(Betty Glass)Volpe, Linda(Ted)Norris, Tiffany(John)Schwab, Roni(Phil)Rowe, Mike(Carol)Curry and Monte Curry, cousins, Jessica, Stephen, Tyler, Lauren, Patrick, Jillian, Justin, Nicole, Mackenzie, Carley and Cassidy, great aunt Bev(Chet DeMary)Farrell and numerous relatives throughout the U.S. and Italy. Friends may call Thursday, March 2nd, 2006 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 4:00-8:00 PM. Funeral Service will be held 10:00 AM on Friday, March 3rd, 2006 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2001 N.W. Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio, Pastor Steve Wachtman, Officiating. PROCESSION WILL FORM AT CHURCH. Entombment will follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum, 6440 S. High Street, Lockbourne, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute in memory of Abigail to the Lifeline of Ohio, 770 Kinnear Road, Columbus, Ohio 43212. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.

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Condolences for Abigail Gilda Volpe

From : Susan and Becky at #189
To : Louis Volpe, Jr and Family
Date: February 28th 2006

We were very sorry to hear about the accident. We hope and pray for a complete recovery for Kelly. If there is any thing we can do to help, please don't hesitate to let us know.
From : Lorelei Theve and her parents, Beth and Chris
To : The Volpe Family
Date: February 28th 2006

We are so incredibly sorry to hear of your loss. Lorelei was heartbroken to hear that her dear little friend had passed. Abby meant the world to her, and I know that she will not be forgotten anytime soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
From : Lowell McELroy
To : Lou and Family
Date: February 28th 2006

God be with all of you in this time. I have no words to explain my sympathy and sorrow for all of you in this hour. I will pray for you Lou, and your family, my most sincere condolences, Lowell McElroy and Family.
From : Cindy Manzi
To : Louie Volpe and family
Date: February 28th 2006

My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this tragic loss.
From : Mary Ellen Wissel, MD Red Cross
To : Lou, Kelly , and family
Date: February 28th 2006

My thought and prayers are very much with you and your family at this time. My heart aches with you, and I can only pray that God's angels, with Abigail, are holding you together in tender faith and love.
Abigail's gifts of life to help other children in need is a gracious and courageous tribute to her time on earth, and now in heaven. May your absolute goodness and kindness serve to inspire us all. I know that I will carry the memory of your beautiful little girl with me as well.
From : Syndee Robinson, RN
To : The Volpe Family
Date: February 28th 2006

I am devastated by the news about Abby's death. I am the School Nurse covering Columbus Preparatory Academy. I didn't get to know her well, but I did see her occasionally in the health clinic, the last time being last week. She was a delightful child. My sincerest sympathies are with your family.
From : Becky LaTorre Schmitt
To : Roni Curry Rowe
Date: March 1st 2006

Roni, I am so sorry such a tragedy had to touch your family. All of you are in my thoughts. Hope your girls are happy, healthy and well. Abigail is beautiful. Fondly, Becky
From : Rocky & Lisa Carr
To : Lou Volpe
Date: March 1st 2006

Our prayers are with you & your daughter.
From : Tonya Lombard, Lifeline of Ohio
To : Mr. and Mrs. Volpe and Family
Date: March 1st 2006

I would like to extend my sympathy to your family. I can only imagine the pain you must be feeling. I hope you will find strength and comfort in knowing others are praying for you. There are several families at this time who will never be able to adequately express their gratitude for your selfless act of giving the gift of life. Abigail has become a personal hero to several others. She has truly touched the lives of many people. Her legacy lives on in the life of others. God Bless you and your family.
From : Tom Fultz
To : Lou
Date: March 1st 2006

Lou, I somehow lost your e-mail address, so I'll leave this message out here......

Please know that my family is thinking about you and your family in this unbelievably heart-wrenching, tragic time. I don't know you all that well, but I'm a good judge of character and know that you're an extremely stand up, good-hearted guy and I'd love to help you with whatever I can. Just give me a call @ 798-2995 or 299-4277 if I can help you with anything.

Hang in there bud.
From : Frank & Chris Oddi
To : Louis Volpe & Family
Date: March 1st 2006

We were so sorry to hear of the tragic death of your beautiful daughter Abigail. Words cannot express how badly we feel right now even though we know she is in a wonderful place and in God's care. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Abigail.

Very Sincerely,

Frank and Chris Oddi














From : Michael and Maria Crocco
To : The Volpe Family
Date: March 1st 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. My God bless you.
Mike and Maria
From : aleaseblackwell@hotmail.com
To : Volpe Family
Date: March 2nd 2006

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Volpe,
You have our deepest sympathy regarding the loss of your daughter. Please take comfort in the words of Jesus at John 5:28,29. There Jesus said that "The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs would hear his voice and come out."It is God's purpose to restore the dead to life. Jehovah's Witnesses will be happy to provide you with more information concerning this wonderful hope. Please speak with them when they call. Sincerely, The Blackwells
From : joe & michelle howard
To : lou & family
Date: March 2nd 2006

sorry about your loss our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family
From : Jerry & Ruth Henry
To : Lou Volpe
Date: March 2nd 2006

Sorry for your tragic loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
From : Kathe Selby
To : Lou
Date: March 2nd 2006

I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
From : Dwaine
To : Roni
Date: March 2nd 2006

My heart and prayers are with you Roni.

Dwaine
From : Tracy Roberson
To : Louis Volpe Jr.
Date: March 2nd 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you.
From : Marla Coronado
To : Louis Volpe
Date: March 2nd 2006

Our prayers are with you, your daughter was beautiful. Gurnee IL
From : Aleca Bryan--CATA
To : To the family of Abigail
Date: March 2nd 2006

On behalf of all of the staff members of Columbus Arts and Technology Academy, a sister school to Columbus Prepatory Academy, run by Mosaica Education. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
From : jim arrington
To : louie aka tom jones
Date: March 2nd 2006

I FEEL YOUR HURT AND PAIN I HAVE BEEN THERE BEFORE AND THIS WORST OF ALL HURTS.MAY THE HOLLY FATHER KEEP YOU
STRONG AND BLESS YOU.IF YOU NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO I AM HERE.
GOD BLESS.YOUR FREIND JIM ARRINGTON
From : Dave and Sandy Madwar
To : Lou and "Jack" and Louis, Sr.
Date: March 2nd 2006

Our deepest sympathy to you all. We,too,knew that Abigail was a special
little girl.
From : EARL MARSHEL
To : LOUIE AKA TOM JONES
Date: March 2nd 2006

MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME AND
ONE DAY YOU WILL ABIGAIL ON THE OTHER SIDE WHERE WE ALL WILL HAVE HAPPYNESS
AGAIN.GOD BLESS. EARL MARSHEL.
From : Jim and Tara Farabee
To : Lou Volpe
Date: March 2nd 2006

There are no words to express our deep sorrow for yur great loss. May god bless you and give you the strength to make it through this tragedy. If there is anything we can do to help you in the future. Please don't hesitate to call. You will forever be in my prayers and thoughts. With deepest sympathy. Jim and Tara
From : steve blackledge
To : lou volpe
Date: March 2nd 2006

Lou:
My heart aches for you and your wife right now. Your daughter was a bright, lovely girl. Difficult as it may be, try not to dwell on this tragic loss and the circumstances leading to it. Instead try to focus on the wonderful six years she spent brightening your lives and those of everyone who knew her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Steve Blackledge
From : Tammie Metcalf
To : volpe
Date: March 2nd 2006

I just wanted to tell you how very sorry I am to hear of your loss. I know what it's like to be adicted to alcohol because I am an alcoholic. I have a 5 year old little girl and I have realized because of what happened to you that it could have just have easily have been me. I know that the media can be very unkind when it comes to matters such as this but I know that what happened to you was in no way intentional and that you will regret it for the rest of your life. Please if you want to write to me. I can only just imagine what you are going through and if you need someone to talk to I would be more than happy to write you back. My address is 1069 Murnan Rd. Galloway, OH 43119. Take Care.
Tammie Metcalf
From : Gretchen Bodnar
To : Lou
Date: March 2nd 2006

Lou - Just wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gretchen
From : Peajai
To : Louie
Date: March 2nd 2006

Louie,

I can't even imagine what you must be going through. My deepest, deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. You and Abigail are forever in my thoughts and prayers. I will pray hard that your hurting heart feels peace someday. God bless you.

Peajai
peajai@johnstown.net
From : mark manack
To : lou and kelly
Date: March 2nd 2006

it is with heavy heart i write this...
i am deeply saddened to hear of your loss... and now, as folks gather to help you through this, i only wish i was among those faces... i share in your tears.
i love you and pray for your strength
From : Greg Trachsel
To : Louie Volpe
Date: March 2nd 2006

Louie,

The miles and years separate us, but true friends are just that always, true friends.

Please know that you are in our prayers, and please know that all you have to do is say the word, and I will be there for you.
From : Neil Manack
To : Louis P. Volpe Jr.
Date: March 2nd 2006


Dear Lou,
I'm so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

From : CPS
To : The Volpe Family
Date: March 2nd 2006

May Abigail rest in peace and God be with you and your family.
From : Molly Deverse Callahan
To : The Curry & Volpe Families
Date: March 2nd 2006

I just wanted you to know how very sad that I am and that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. God be with you.
Molly
From : The Reeder Family (Columbus Preparatory Academy)
To : Family of Abigail Volpe
Date: March 3rd 2006

Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of Abigail. She will always
be remembered, not only by her beautiful smile, but by the smiles that she brought to everyone around her! She touched the lives of many!
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
From : David and Barbara Minico
To : The Volpe Family
Date: March 3rd 2006

Louis and Family,
Dave and I are friends of Linda's from Italian Class at St. John's. We met you about 10+ years ago. We were deeply saddened when we heard the news about Abigail and being parents ourselves, can only imagine the pain you are going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. Although we never met Abigail we can see that she was a very beautiful little girl. She will always be with you in your hearts. Our deepest sympathy.
From : Debbie & Marty Smith and Jay Willoughby & Family
To : Louis Volpe, Jr. & Family
Date: March 3rd 2006

Dear Louis & Family:
We are so sorry that you lost your darling Abigail. She was so beautiful. Our love and prayers are with you today.
From : Sandy (Blanchard) Mathews
To : Louie, Kelly, The Volpe and Curry Families
Date: March 3rd 2006

My heartfelt prayers go out to you for the loss of such a sweet angel. I pray that the memories you have of Abigail will hold strong to your hearts and help you heal.
From the Blanchard Family
From : Richard Jaynes
To : Louis & Kelly
Date: March 3rd 2006

Hey guys! I just received word from my father about your loss. I hope you remain strong and keep her in your thoughts. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
From : The McAuley Family
To : Lou
Date: March 4th 2006

Lou,
Please accept our condolences over the loss of your beautiful daughter.

We kind of felt like we knew her (though we never had the pleasure of meeting her) from the way you lovingly spoke of her during your visits to our home.

Though we do not even pretend to know the magnitude of your loss, it must be of some comfort to know another person(s) has been helped through the donation of Abigail's organs.

You and your family are in our prayers.

God Bless.
Jim, Laurie and Evan McAuley
mcauley.5@osu.edu
From : someone who is praying for you
To : The Volpe family
Date: March 5th 2006

Please be assured of our prayers for your family as you face this tragic loss.
From : Patty and Dick Glaser, Ann & Marty Fuller (Glaser)
To : Louis Volpe and family
Date: March 8th 2006

Louis,
Our heart broke when we heard the news. Please know that we are all thinking and praying for your family at this difficult time. I know that the entire class is sending you good wishes as well. May God help you through this. Abigail will be your angel now. Peace, The Glasers
From : Moe
To : Abigail
Date: March 13th 2006

I was so very sorry to hear about what happened to you---I live in Alabama and don't even know you but through my sister have followed your story of the tragic way you lost your life through no fault of your own---some parents just don't seem to understand that the children have no choice but to live with the stupid choices that their parents make ---and you paid the price... God bless you Abigail I know you are in a better place. Moe
From : Linda Stiles
To : Louis Volpe, Jr.
Date: March 16th 2006

I do not know you, but I heard about your tragic loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. Your loss touched me deeply because my son suffered the same fate. He lost his only child about 4 years ago in the same manner. Please know you are not alone. My prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless you during this difficult time.
From : Tammi Sheldon (Wright)
To : Lou and Kelly
Date: March 22nd 2006

My heart immediately went out to you when I heard of Abigail's death. You know I loved being her teacher last year. Her smile and joy warmed my heart each day. I have so many wonderful memories of your daughter that I will hold in my heart forever. I am praying for God's salvation, peace and comfort for both of you, Lou and Kelly. Psalm 23 "The Lord is my shepherd. . .he restores my soul. . ."
From : Debbie Taverna Denson
To : Louis Volpe
Date: August 28th 2006

Dearest Louie,

I don't know if you remember me but I was Sandy Gould's roommate in Columbus in the early 80's. You and Gary had come over to watch Ohio State and eat my homemade lasagna. (We laughed until my neighbor came over and told us to shut up! - Remember?)

Well, Sandy called me and told me all about your Abigail. Abigail's picture reminds me of you. Louie my heart breaks for you and can only imagine what you are going through. I have 3 children of my own and when I read the articles in the paper via internet, all I could do was cry for you and your family.

Louie, if you ever need someone to talk outside of the Columbus area, give me a call 619-249-0775or e-mail me (I live in San Diego).

My thoughts and prayers are with you. The only peace that one can get is knowing that Abigail is in heaven with your mom looking down on you.