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Subject: Re: [Mellotronists] Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Frank Samagaio

From: lsf5275@...
Date: 2011-04-12

I suspect sleep apnea took him. I know he suffered from it. His death would have been painless
 
In a message dated 4/12/2011 2:10:10 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, sdavmor@... writes:
 

On 04/12/2011 11:03 AM, lsf5275@... wrote:
> Here is a posting on my Facebook wall about Frank... It makes me happy
> that he likely went without physical suffering... at least I hope he did.
>
>
> Hi Frank...sorry our meeting has happened as a result of a
> dear friends passing. Frank ha been a part of my life
> since before I was born. My mom, Debra Dawson has been
> friends with him since Jr. High. Frank and I continued our
> friendship even now that I'm in my 30's. He is an amazing
> person, and I am so sorry for your loss as well. ...I
> spoke to his sister at his funeral and she informed me
> that they deemed it natural causes. His weight, smoking,
> etc. Probably too much on his heart. If you didn't know,
> I'll tell you that his sister is the one that found him.
> He was in his recliner, eyes closed and listening to
> music. When she got there, he had been gone for a while.
> We are all hoping he went without pain, she said he looked
> peaceful. I am going with that...I don't want to think
> that he was in pain when he died. You probably didn't hear
> back from Helen because as you can imagine she is having a
> really difficult time...for she is the one that found him.
> Once again, we all have suffered a loss in Frank. He was a
> great friend to you and a voice of reason for me. I looked
> up to him. He drove all the way to Tahoe for my little
> wedding. It meant the world to me, since at that time my
> dad was not able to be there. It was great talking to
> you...I'm here if you need a stranger to listen

Thanks for sharing this.
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