Jen so sorry for your loss , your dad was a wonderful man. I sure hope he saves me a dance in heaven. You now have two very special angels watching over you.
Posted: 8/3/2010 by Loretta Hall of Auburn, Ma, USA
My condolences to the family. Ozzie was always so welcoming, with a big smile. He will be missed at the Leominster dances! Nancy
Posted: 8/3/2010 by Nancy B. of Leominster, ,
My deepest sympathies to Ozzie's daughter Jennifer, and to his sisters, brothers, niece, and dear friends. Ozzie was a charming and delightful man, warm and kind, and just a little bit stubborn. I was introduced to Ozzie at the Dance2Swing events at the Leominster Elks the first time I went there. Over the months he was kind enough to spend time helping me to learn the steps to swing dancing and the chacha. He was patient and encouraging with me, letting me know with enthusiasm when he'd noticed improvement in my dancing. Ozzie so loved and was so very proud of his daughter Jennifer, and delighted in her accomplishments. He will be missed by so many whose lives he touched. You, his family, are in my thoughts, wishing you peace and comfort in your grief.
Posted: 8/3/2010 by Caryn Stewart of , MA,
Hi Jennifer, I am deeply saddened of your Dad's passing. I know how hard it is to lost someone you love. I visited Ozzie last Thursday, July 29, and I read this short poem to him: You and I will meet again When we're least expecting it One day in some far off place I will recognize your face I won't say goodbye Ozzie For you and I will meet again Ozzie will always be in my heart, a good man, a good friend and a caring person. He gave me this butterfly that lights up at night. I cried when I saw how beautiful it is. All I said was that's my Ozzie ... gives me the light to walk on and to appreciate the beauty of life. Take care, Lydia
Posted: 8/3/2010 by Lydia De La Fuente of Shrewsbury, MA,
Jen, so sorry for the loss of your father. What a warm, fun loving gentleman he was. I only had the privilege of knowing him for a year and a half, but his caring, make-you-feel-at-home spirit was a trait I loved about him. He had a charisma about him and had a gift of being able to bring people together. He knew the genuine definition of social networking (without computers). He will surely be missed.
Posted: 8/3/2010 by Debi Berthiaume of Worcester, MA, USA
Ozzie was one of the nicest person I have ever met. What a wonderful man he was. May God bless his family.
Posted: 8/3/2010 by Lois of , ,
Ozzie was a very special person with a kind and loving heart and always a smile on his face. May he rest in peace and may all of you be surrounded by God's precious love.
Posted: 8/3/2010 by Janice of , ,
So sorry to hear about Ozzie. I didn't know him very well but enjoyed meeting him at the Maine House last year for the AMC hiking trip and subsequently at one or two dances. He lived life to the fullest and danced away his troubles. Rest in peacce Ozzie!!
Posted: 8/4/2010 by Robin Lovely of Providence, RI, USA
I'm so sorry for your loss Jen, but we all know that your dad had a lot of faith and was one of the most wonderful people I have ever met. He was always trying to help people. I am so sorry I have lost touch with him in the last few years. He was a great man, and will be missed by many. God Bless, Cyndi
Posted: 8/4/2010 by Cyndi Carley of Auburn, MA,
Ozzie has left a void in life. I went to his his birthday party but couldn't get in. He was always so nice to me. God bless his daughter and to his wonderful friends who meant so much to him. He always had that smile with a crack of a joke to it. My prayers......Carol Hurley
Posted: 8/4/2010 by Carol Hurley of Ashland, MA, USA
Jen: Your dad will never be forgotten. He has made an impact in so many lives. It was wonderful to see him enjoy his B-day party along with you and with an overwhelming showing of friends that loved him so much. I know you will be proud of your dad's accomplishments as you continue your life. I met your dad when he attended swing dances in RI a few years ago and he took me in as a friend from that time on. He'll be in our hearts as in yours. David
Posted: 8/4/2010 by David F. of , Rhode Island, USA
Ozzie was a good man and made a great contribution to our dance scene. His smile and smooth moves will always live in my heart.
Posted: 8/4/2010 by Ramona of Newport, RI, USA
Jen, your dad will be sorely missed by all of us, and I am sure by you the most. My heart goes out to you and your family. I have not known him for very long and wish I had known him sooner. He was a very special man and his memory will live on in the hearts of many, many friends. My deepest sympathy, Christine Robbins
Posted: 8/4/2010 by Christine Robbins of Worcester, MA, USA
The world has lost a special person today. I met Ozzie while working at the Veterans Shelter in Worcester and what a special man he was. I appreciated his kindness and the positive attitude he shared with everyone. I came to his dances and enjoyed his company and could see what a gift he had for bringing people together. He was a wonderful man and I am grateful I had the priveldge of knowing him for a short period of time. He will be missed !!
Posted: 8/4/2010 by Denise Tufts of Leominster, Ma,
Ozzie, We will miss Ozzie!.. He was always a gentleman and a genuinely nice guy. He knows we felt that way about him. We will miss him at the dances! Our best to Jennifer and our condolences to the family. Peter Sykes and Carole Holstrom
Posted: 8/4/2010 by Peter Sykes of Dudley, MA, USA
Ozzie was certainly one of the "good guys". I loved to see his smiling face on Main Street in Worcester and when I ran into him in many other places. May he rest in peace, a peace that he so deserves.
Posted: 8/4/2010 by Laurie Raphaelson of Worcester, MA, USA
Ozzie was a special person, always joking and laughing, a pleasure to be around. I only knew him a few years but will remember him forever. My deepest sympathy for your and our loss...Linda
Posted: 8/4/2010 by Linda D. of Marlborough, MA, USA
Jennifer, Our deepest sympathies to you and the family. Ozzie was an amazing person who brought joy and laughter into so many people's lives. This was quite evident by all the people who attended Ozzie's birthday dance that wonderful Saturday. It was especially nice to see the two of you dancing together that night. He seemed to enjoy himself. We will forever be grateful to Ozzie for we met each other at one of his dances. If it wasn't for your father we would never be together. May you find some comfort in knowing what a great man he was. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Ron and Cindy
Posted: 8/4/2010 by Ron Nelson and Cindy Risch of Millbury, MA, USA
Dear Jennifer & family, love and sympathy to you and Ozzie's family. Ozzie will be remembered for all he did to bring smiles and happy times to so many people. Bruce Garland and I coudn't not get in at his birthday party. So sorry we weren't able to share with him & all his friends such a great tribute given to to him. Bruce Garland and I met at one of his dances, little over a year ago and are still together. We told him that last month when he came to the dance. He had a big smile as did we, to share that with him. God bless you all, Mary Wigglesworth & Bruce Garland.
Posted: 8/4/2010 by Mary Wigglesworth of Shrewsbury, MA,
In the ancient Roman Empire, the Praetorian guards would declare an acknowledgment of gratitude, respect & admiration to their consul by "saluting" him by beating their hand upon their armored breastplate at their heart & shouting the word: "TRIBUTE" at the same time. Well, none of us are "ancient" & some of us may be Roman, but to Ozzie & family we all, above our similarly "heartfelt" salutes, yet still wearing our breastplates of honor, respect & gratitude for you all declare of Ozzie: "TRIBUTE"
Posted: 8/4/2010 by Bruce & Mary of Hudson & Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, U.S.
Hi to the family and friends of Ozzie.... Like so very many, we too regard ourselves as "friends of Ozzie". Dot and I met Ozzie in March 2009, at the Sunday dance in Leominister that Ozzie so frequently attended. He had an exceptional personality - he made friends with you as soon as you met him. You couldn't help but feel good about knowing him. Our real test of friendship with Ozzie developed one cold winter night when we discovered we had locked our car keys IN our car at the dance. We were new there and didn't know many people, but we had met Ozzie. Within moments of describing our situation, Ozzie offered to drive us to Holden to get another set of keys, and then drive us back if need be. Friends are hard to find. Real friends that offer something like this on a cold snowy night are exceptional. Ozzie drove us to Holden, we got our keys, used our other car to get back to Leominister and slept safely in our beds that night. What a wonderful gift from a new found friend. We will always remember Ozzie and hope that he too is there to meet us at the bridge when we cross over. God bless you Ozzie. Dusty and Dot
Posted: 8/4/2010 by Edward Walker and Dorothy Ciak of Holden, MA,
We met Ozzie under sad circumstances at Worcester Memorial Park were we both were visiting our precious child lost to young,when he introduced himself as he did with alot of people we became friends quickly that was almost 4 years ago although we didnt know him that long he always made you feel like you were friends for a long time. Both Kevin & Myself believe he was our earth angel to help us with a difficult time as I am sure we did the same, we are very blessed to have had him in our lives and call him a dear friend he will be sadly missed and loved by so many lives he touched. To his Daughter Jen you were lucky to have a dad like him, he loved You and Ashley very much. To Anna who also lost a child you have become a good friend as well you had one great brother you both were trully blessed! My Deepest Sympathy to his Family & so many Friends. God Bless and free of pain Love Carol & Kevin Kelly.
Posted: 8/4/2010 by Carol & Kevin Kelly of Worcester, Mass,
my condolences to jen and the family. i have only known ozzie since november of 2009 but he has touched my life in a special way when i needed it the most. they say a persons worth is how many lives they have touched while on this earth and ozzie has touched many. i thank god he has touched mine. we will miss you ozzie!!! ----mr. lenny jacob
Posted: 8/5/2010 by lenny jacob of webster , ma., usa
Ozzie, Always in my memory waltzing with you. Your kindness and ability to help people mingle and be comfortable was such a gift. You will be missed. Always, Marilyn
Posted: 8/5/2010 by Marilyn Capelle of Shrewsbury, Mass., USA
Dear Family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Ozzie was a wonderful, warm person. I had not known him long but immediately after meeting him at a singles event I knew he was a special kind of man. He made me and my friends always feel welcome and often made us laugh. I feel priveleged to have known him, my only regret is that I didn't make it to his Sunday night dance and get to dance with him. A great man has gone from our mist but has joined the most wonderful creator and is now in his arms, we will definitely meet up with him again one day. Until then, keep your eyes on Jesus and your memories of Ozzie close at hand.
Posted: 8/5/2010 by Carol Pacetti of Fitchburg, MA,
Dear Jennifer and Family, Deeply sorry to hear of Ozzie's passing. My friend Jim and I visited with Ozzie for two hours the day before his party. We reminisce about the good old days and had a few good laughs. He was a great friend from the days we first met at Heffernan Press. I accompanied Ozzie on our first trip to California. We had a great time. His sense of humor was superb. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. May the happy memories of a wonderful man and the love and support of your many friends and family members sustain you. God bless you all. Doris & Vinnie
Posted: 8/5/2010 by Doris and Vincent Maillet of Gardner, MA, USA
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT OZZIE. I KNEW HIM FOR OVER 20 YEARS WORKING FOR THE CITY OF WORCESTER.OZZIW WAS A WONDERFUL MAN.hE AWAYS PUT A SMILE ON MY FACE WHEN I SAW HIM.i WILL MISS HIM SO MUCH.gOD BLESS YOU OZZIE.YOU NARE THE BEST ARTHUR
Posted: 8/6/2010 by ARTHUR B ROUECHE of SPENCER, MASS, USA
Ozzie's spirit lives within us all. Peace and blessings to the Tuiskula family and to his many, many friends. Pat Lambert
Posted: 8/6/2010 by Patricia Lambert of Westborough, MA, USA
To the Tuiskula Family- "My FRIEND OZZIE" *MEMORIES* of our children in school together at Columbus Park, many sleepovers, camping trips,day trips to the beach and country fairs.. But the best of all -Our soccer coach for the Worcester Girls Soccer Team the WILDCATS!!! You will be missed ... MEMORIES FOREVER!!!! Say Hi to Ashley for us.. love and will miss you. Debbie Ryan
Posted: 8/6/2010 by Debbie Ryan of WORCESTER , MA, USA
Our thoughts and Prayer go out to the family.Ozzie was a great person. Breda Perreira Cloutier, Vinny, Brian and Nicole
Posted: 8/6/2010 by Brenda Perreira of Spencer, MA, USA
Ozzie was a great guy, full of life and energy. I will miss seeing him and was glad I was able to help him with his dances. He's pain free now with the Lord and has a special place in heaven. May God bless him. Frank Lederer
Posted: 8/7/2010 by Frank Lederer of Rutland, MA, USA
Ozzie - rest in peace. You made such a positive impression on everyone who knew you! I have happy memories of the Cha Cha Formation...as always you were the life of the party! And we were blessed to be a part your 70th birthday: a truly special celebration of your life. You probably already have a party planned up there - keep dancin'!
Posted: 8/7/2010 by Deb Flot of Grafton, ma, USA
Dear Jen - Although I never knew your Dad personally, I knew him through the eyes of my friend Gail Roberge. I have known about your Dad for years - his dancing, his jokes, his love for life, all his friends, and you. He was a remarkable person and loved by so many people. I heard that he planned his own funeral and made sure everything was just perfect. He is now in the arms of God and watching down on you with the same love he had during his lifetime on earth. I know you must be so proud of him and the way he lived his life. I wish you all possible good Jen and go on with your life and make your Dad proud. Blessings and Love to you.
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