Share Your Thoughts and Memories

"Although we know that after such a loss the acute state of mourning will subside, we also know we shall remain inconsolable and will never find a substitute.  No matter what may fill the gap, even if it be filled completely, it nevertheless remains something else.  And actually, this is how it should be.  It is the only way of perpetuating that love which we do not want to relinquish."  --Sigmund Freud in a letter to a man who lost his son.


If you would like to share your thoughts, memories, stories, or photos of Joann, Kristin, or Zachary, or wish to offer your condolences to Chris and the Rumsey and Piano families, please send an email to rjpiano at yahoo.com

We will post them to this site as soon as we can.

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November 15, 2008

Kristen was such a loving little girl. Every day as we waited for Joann to pick her and Zachary up from daycare she would she would give Zach the biggest hugs and and make him laugh. When they saw mommy they both ran with open arms to greet her. I will miss her greatly as will many of the staff at the daycare. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in New Jersey.

Debbie Senft (Erie, PA)
November 9, 2008

Kristin was such a beautiful little girl. She had a wonderful imagination and was a great little helper. Kristin was anxious to come to daycare each morning, and as she entered the center, she always had a big smile on her face. She looked forward to seeing her friends and teachers. We will miss her so very much and will never forget her beautiful face. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you through this difficult time.

Lina Vitale (Erie, PA)
November 8, 2008

Kristin was such a sweet and beautiful little girl from the inside out. She always should such love towards her brother. A little angel for sure and will be missed by all at the daycare.

Monica Schoen (Erie, PA)
November 8, 2008

Kristin, you were such a beautilful young girl. You always stopped by the office at the daycare to show me what you brought in to share with you friends. You were always such a big helper to your mom by helping to carry things or trying to keep Zachary from running down the hallway. I will miss your smiling face. Chris, my heart goes out to your family during this time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

Marianne Smith (Erie, PA)
November 8, 2008

Kristen you were a wonderful big sister! Zachary was always excited to see you at the window or wave to you on the playground. I will never forget how you would gently console Zachary when he was upset. Your patience for the toddlers touching and admiring your clothes and hair showed what a beautiful yound lady you were becoming. Chris I am so sorry for you loss.

Jamie Dailey (Erie, PA)
November 8, 2008

Kristen was such an inquisitive and talkative little girl. I remember a time when I was at the house - Kristen was getting ready to go to Grandma Barb's house. She was so excited telling me how they were going to have pizza and made sure I would take care of Sophie, Mia, Bink, Cleo and George. She said to me - you are here to take care of Sophie, right, cos' I'm going to Grandma Barb's. She was so excited and so vivacious. She will be truly missed but know this angel is one of god's precious children.

Gay Boutwell (Erie, PA)
November 8, 2008

Kristin was one of the sweetest little girls. My daughter adored her and we both will miss her very much.

Mary Shaw (Erie, PA)
November 15, 2008

Little Zacahry , what a sweet little boy. Every day as he came to daycare he had his adorable little smile on his face that just melted your heart. When his class came to my room at the end of the day to wait for Mommies and Daddies he would have such energy. As Kristen and Zachary and I waited for Mommy to come we would sit by the window and watch and many times Zachy would just cuddle and give the best hugs. As soon as he saw Mommy he would jump right off my lap and run as fast as those little legs could take him. I will miss those hugs at the end of the day. He was a great little helper at the end of the day as well. He would help carry papers to the office and put away the toys and books. He touched all of us at New Adventures and we will never forget him.

Debbie Senft (Erie, PA)
November 9, 2008

Zachary was such a joy to see each morning with a big smile on his face as he came to daycare each day. We will miss this sweet little boy very much. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help during this most difficult time.

Lina Vitale (Erie, PA)
November 8, 2008

There is so much about this little boy that I have become to adore within a few months of knowing him through the daycare.. We always knew when you were coming and how your day would be, always happy!!! You always brought smiles to all of your teachers faces, by teasing us with always saying "no" then smiling as you did what you were told, your sweet innocense of you sleeping, and always saying "Aww" when you didn't get your way. But never once throwing a fit.. The love your parents taught you and your sister showed so much when you two were around eachother. We love you little Zacky!! we will miss you and you will never be forgotten!!

Monica Schoen (Erie, PA)
November 8, 2008

Zachary, you are definitely going to be missed! You had such a sweet innocense about you. I always tried to get that thumb out of your mouth but you would just smile and put it right back in! You were so happy to see mommy each night when she would come to pick you up from daycare. You woud stand by the window and start screaching exictedly when you saw her car pull into the parking lot. It's going to be hard not seeing you and Kristin each day. We all miss you both very much!

Marianne Smith (Erie, PA)
November 8, 2008

Zachary your smile made my heart melt. Your big brown eyes were absolutly charming. I will never forget how you always asked Why? and answered every request with a sweet No!. I will miss spinning you around the playground and tickling you. My heartaches that we will no longer be able to share sunny days and rainy afternoons together, our classroom at New Adventures will not be the same with out you. It was my pleasure to have been a part of your life and I will always carry a piece of your absolute sweetness in my heart. My condolences to Chris and family, I hope the memories of Zachary bring you comfort.

Jamie Dailey (Erie, PA)
I remember when I found out Joann had Zachary. He was the sweetest little boy and kept his parents on their toes. Zachary will be sadly missed along with his sister and mom. Always remember, another of God's precious children.

Gay Boutwell (Erie, PA)
I will miss this little boy. Zachary was so precious and I adored him. He had a second family in his daycare room that will never forget him.

Mary Shaw (Erie, PA)