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Garrett Illes Obituary

Garrett Patrick Illes
Garrett Patrick Illes, 14, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, August 26, 2013, at his residence. He was born March 17, 1999 in Bethlehem, the son of John P. Illes and Amy J. Frisoli. Garrett was an honor student at Northeast Middle School. He played on the North Central Little League Phillies team. He loved all sports, especially the Steelers and the Phillies. He loved playing X-Box and sporting games. Garrett was also known for his terrific sense of humor. Survivors: He will be deeply missed by his mother, Amy; father, John; sister, Christine Illes; maternal grandparents, Debby and Charlie Frisoli; great-grandparents, Edward and Jean Longtin; uncle and aunt, Chuck and Kim Frisoli; cousins, Gianna and Mason Frisoli; other extended family; and his many friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Frank Illes; and great-grandparents, Frank and Helen Illes. Services: Services have been entrusted to Connell Funeral Home, Inc., Bethlehem, and will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Send online condolences to www.connellfuneral.com.

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Published by The Gazette on Aug. 29, 2013.

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A Mom

September 7, 2013

I do not know your family, but my sincere condolences in your loss of this wonderful young man. May he rest in our Lord's loving arms and be watching over each of you. God Bless.

Pat Bruzgulis

September 7, 2013

Amy, John & Family,

We just learned of Garrett's passing. So sorry for your tragic loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you from Adam, Tammy, Nick and I. Although I did not know Garrett, I cannot begin to imagine what it would be to have the loss of a child/grandchild. May the precious memories you have from his short life always continue to remain with you and to help you through.

Pat (Tammy DeLucia's mother)

Carol Weikel

September 5, 2013

I didn't know your son but after reading his obituary my heart is aching for your loss. I pray that God will give you strength through this most sorrowful time. My heart goes out to the entire family. A Mom & Grandmom.

A mom

September 3, 2013

I did not know Garrett or his family, but my heart breaks for all.

September 2, 2013

God bless your entire family. My prayers are with you.

Natalie Rice

September 2, 2013

I am so very sorry. This is a terrible loss.

Jennifer Valdez

September 2, 2013

I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. This is such a tragedy. Prayers

September 1, 2013

May the happy memories you have of your dear son, brother and grandson bring comfort to you during your darkest days.

Corron Family

September 1, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this hard time.

Chris Turner

September 1, 2013

Amy,John, and Christine
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will always remember him playing in the back yard or riding his bike up and down the side walk. Try to keep thinking of these good memories.
Old neighbor Chrs Fistner Turner

September 1, 2013

I am heartbroken to hear the passing of your beloved son Garrett. Amy, your family is in our thoughts and prayers. I will pray that you can somehow find peace in this most difficult time.
With heavy hearts,
Laura and the entire Silva Family

August 31, 2013

I wish to extend my heartfelt sympathy to the parents of a young wonderful boy.

Shannon Hajdinyak Chehouri and family

August 31, 2013

Amy, Debbie, Charlie and Chuck,
I was heartbroken to hear this news. You all have been in our thoughts and prayers this week. May God help to see you through this most difficult time. We will continue to keep all of you in our prayers. Love to all.

August 31, 2013

I had the privilege of teaching Art to Garrett at Thomas Jefferson. He was a wonderful student. He was smart, kind, funny and well liked by all. I especially remember his great sense of humor and how he would always make me smile. I remember that he drew a self portrait in charcoal that was especially exceptional. He will be greatly missed.
I am so sorry for your loss.

Sincerely,
Susan Facchiano

Mileysha Rodriguez

August 31, 2013

In loving memory of Garrett Illes, a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. R.I.P Garrett Illes.

A friend

August 31, 2013

I knew Garrett from Northeast and it was always great to see him. My thoughts and prayers go to the family.

August 31, 2013

Know that our deepest most heartfelt sympathy is with you and your whole family. We will keep you all in our prayers. We are all here for you if you need anything. Love to everyone, Valerie and Carl Reichl and family

Jamie Hawkey

August 31, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss. My daughter was in class with Garrett last year and she said he was so nice. Please know you and your family are in our prayers.

Andrea McCarthy

August 30, 2013

My deepest sympathy to your family My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

August 30, 2013

I never met Garrett but used to see him walking to school in the morning. It always made me smile to see him. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this incredibly difficult time.
A Neighbor

August 30, 2013

We are so very sorry to hear about Garrett. Our son, Blake played baseball with Garrett at North Central. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
Julie, Mark and Blake Altonen

Liz Macarro-Brown

August 30, 2013

Amy and family,
There aren't word to say how sorry I am for your family in this time of immense loss..... Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kris Johnson

August 30, 2013

Amy - Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Kris and Ed Johnson

Jack & Dolores Gecsek

August 30, 2013

Dear Amy and family,
We are very saddened to learn of your great loss. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in our prayers. May God keep you in His loving care and we know He welcomed another angel into His loving embrace.

Darlene Kepner

August 30, 2013

Amy, Chuck, Debby & Charlie & Families,
I haven't seen you guys in such a long time, but you are still on my mind. I was so upset & shocked when I heard the terrible news. I didn't know Garrett, but being part of your family, he had to be a really special boy. My thoughts & prayers are with you guys at this sad, sad time, and hope you find the strength to get through this.
Love,
Darlene K

A Friend

August 30, 2013

I did not know Garrett or his family. The beautiful tributes in this Guest Book show what a wonderful person Garrett was. May the Lord give you courage and strength to face each day. Peace.

Huie

August 30, 2013

Garrett, you will be missed. I enjoyed your presence at Northeast in my classroom and in the school. I am praying for your family. You will be remembered.

Michelle

August 30, 2013

Although I did not know you or your family..May you rest in peace. My prayers are with you and your family.

Patrick & Lucia Iampietro

August 30, 2013

John,

There is no way to truly understand why these things happen to a good son, and to a good father. God bless you both and your family.

August 30, 2013

Dear Amy and Family,
I cannot begin to know the heartache you are suffering. Nothing I can say can take away your pain. In time I hope your wonderful memories will help ease your broken hearts. Garrett will now be the angel who watches over you all.
Mary Beth Granitz, Allentown

Jacque Scheetz

August 30, 2013

Losing a child makes your heart break in places you never know existed. I am truly sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you. May Garrett be at peace with God now for he is a beautiful angel.

Tealia Young

August 30, 2013

Garrett, I love you so much. I'm happy that you're happy. You were a great friend to be around. You always had me smiling and laughing. You're such a sweetheart and a kind and caring person. R.I.P Little angel, I love you

August 30, 2013

kim and chuck..
please accept our deepest sympathies during this horrible tragedy. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Michele and Kevin Duchala

Jeanne Urban

August 30, 2013

I don't know your family or Garrett but my thoughts and prayers will be with your family at this sorrowful time. Your Guardian Angel will always be with you.

Thomas Family

August 30, 2013

May the memories you have keep your soul full and the love that surrounds you help your heart heal.

August 30, 2013

We did not know Garrett, but will pray for your family with a loss of such a young child. May the prayers of so many be felt in you as you go thru this very difficult time.

Northampton Resident

August 29, 2013

Rest in peace sweet Garrett. You are a beautiful angel in heaven with God. Watch over your dear family and friends. With God's grace and love give them comfort and strength in the days ahead. You will always be with them.

My sincere deepest sympathy to Garrett's family. My heart broke for all of you when I read of his passing today. I do not know your family just wanted to let you know there are many thinking of you and your boy and praying for all of you.

August 29, 2013

RIP buddy</3

Jennell Schuler - Morcombe

August 29, 2013

John
So very sorry for your loss, my heart broke when I heard the news. I remember hearing stories of your kids while we ate lunch. Remember the happy times and know he is at peace now. May god comfort you in your time of need.

Dwayne

August 29, 2013

While I don't know you, rest in peace little man. It's so sad to lose someone so young. Watch over and comfort your family's spirits.

Christina and Anthony

August 29, 2013

John, Amy and Christine, Praying for your family during this time of sadness. May you rest in peace Garrett and may God comfort your family in this time of sorrow.

Cyndi Kern

August 29, 2013

Dearest Amy and family, Our hearts are saddened to hear of Garrett's passing. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Garrett will always be with you as a special Angel above watching over you. If you need anything please do not hesitate to call. Cyndi Kern, Mark and Winnie

Coach Marion

August 29, 2013

I am very sad for your loss at such a young age, I am hurt to even type this but my god bless your family...

Michelle Stein Miller

August 29, 2013

No words can truly convey the heartbreak that I feel for your loss. Garrett was a great kid, and I had the privilege to get to know him when I was his fifth grade teacher. You are in my prayers. May you all be blessed with the peace of knowing that Garrett will always be with you in spirit. I will miss him.

Lehigh Valley Family

August 29, 2013

From our family our deepest condolences. We don't know your family, however we will pray for you in your time of need. God bless.

Courtney A

August 29, 2013

I don't know your family but I am so sorry for your tragedy. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

August 29, 2013

I didn't know Garrett and I don't know your family but I want to offer you my deepest sympathy. May he rest in peace and find the light of God.

Janice Bitner

August 29, 2013

May you find peace, in this time of your
loss. My prayers go out to you and your family.

Nicki (Miller) Hildebrant

August 29, 2013

Amy, John & Christine, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your entire family at this time, I only knew Garrett as a small child but his spunk and funny personality will never be forgotten. May God watch over all of you in this difficult time.

Pat Combs

August 29, 2013

Deepest condolences on the loss of your son. Sending Prayers, Rest In Peace Garrett.

Pam Hoy

August 29, 2013

Tears cloud my eyes...cannot fathom such a loss. Please know that many (known and unknown) people are praying for you all, as you try to carry on in the coming days, weeks, months. Garrett is precious and is now wholely with God. I pray that you sense God's comforting presence and know that Garrett is safe at last...RIP, resting in peace, and not remaining in pain ever again. Pam Hoy

August 29, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss, garrett was my son machos friend from school and playing football over the summer he is so destroyed from this news your family is in my prayers!

Michele Fenstermacher

August 29, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to Garrett's family and friends. So saddened to hear of his passing! I had the pleasure of teaching Garrett in second grade at TJ. What a sweet boy and great student! I know he will be missed dearly! May his family and friends find comfort in the great memories at this difficult time. Rest in peace Garrett.

Jessica Benitez

August 29, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

August 29, 2013

I didn't know Garrett, but my heart goes out to his family. I hope he is at Peace, and I hope your family can someday feel that same peace. May the Lord comfort you and give you strength.

Jeffrey&Karen Becker

August 29, 2013

Amy, John Christine and Family, Our family can never ease the pain of your broken hearts. We are so very sorry for your loss. Garrett was an amazing little "DUDE" his smile was radiant. May God bless you in your time of sorrow.

mikey lasso

August 29, 2013

May god bless you and your family. I wasn't his bestfriend, but I remeber playing baseball, football, basketball with Garrett. He had such a great sense of humor. I saw him at musicfest we were hanging out having a great time. Everytime I saw him he had a smile on his face. When I heard about this my heart sank and I just started crying. God bless you. Rest in peace Garrett. You will always be in my heart.

August 29, 2013

My deepest sympathy to your family.

August 29, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Nicole Meixell

August 29, 2013

I did not know Garrett but this truly broke my heart... He didn't even get to live his life .... There are no words that will take the pain away from his family and loved ones ... He is with The Lord now.... Rest in Paradise Garrett!!!

August 29, 2013

John,Amy,and Christine,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Jess Seglets

Sardis Gonzalez

August 29, 2013

I didnt knkow you, but Rip. It brakes my heart when someone who was known by many people die. My Prayers and thoughts go out to the family and friends through this difficult time. God bless you.

SULIN LUGARDO

August 29, 2013

Did not personally know your family.
I am still saddened and hurt by the news of this loss. My condolences to the family that are mourning the loss of such a beautiful young soul.

GOD BLESS
Sulin and Brian
South Whitehall Township
Parkland

Jacquelyn Sisle

August 29, 2013

Garrett was such a polite & fun kid. I remember his smile, how he loved my cat, & the time we experienced the "earthquake" together. My deepest sympathies to the entire family.

Anna ` Lawson

August 29, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. My daughter has been in school with Garrett for the last 3 years. He was such a great kid. May this angel always shine his light upon all of you. Words cannot express our sincere condolences. May Garrett be at Peace.

Marilyn Hartman

August 29, 2013

I don't know what to say so we gathered together on Tuesday to ask God to comfort you and your family.

The Merced Family

August 29, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. This is so heartbreaking. May God give your family the strength and comfort in this difficult time.

August 29, 2013

John, Amy & Christine,
Garrett was such an inspiration in my sisters life. The last year and a half , he has brought so much happiness to her. We are very sorry for this unfortunate loss of a special young man. He was a pleasure to be around and she/we will surely miss him.
Please keep in touch always.God bless all of you .
Sincerely, Shelly(Lisa's sister) and Family

Teresa Williams

August 29, 2013

My most deepest condolences to John and his family,I am truly saddened and sorry for your loss. May god give you the strength needed during this now difficult time.

August 29, 2013

With our sincere sympathy-
The Appleby family

Lori Bayard

August 29, 2013

We are so saddened to hear of the sudden loss of Garrett. My son Aaron was a student with Garrett at Northeast. His smile and sense of humor will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
~The Bayard Family

Kristy Pollock

August 29, 2013

John,
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your son. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jennifer C

August 29, 2013

I didn't know this young man personally nor do I know the family, but my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of great sorrow. I can not even begin to know your pain. May God keep you and bless you.

sandy verbos

August 29, 2013

We did not know your son, but our hearts go out to you. We will pray for him. God bless you.

Jim and Connie Follweiler

August 29, 2013

The sudden passing of Garrett has come as a great shock to all of us who loved and cherished him. There are no words that can ease the pain we are all feeling in this time of sorrow. We hope the family can gather some comfort knowing he will always be in our thoughts and prayers . We will miss him dearly. Rest in peace " little man "

Kim, Brad, Ben & Greta Stuckey

August 29, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to your family in this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Ray & Bonny Campbell

August 29, 2013

May the grace of God be with you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss.

August 29, 2013

John,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Julia and Nick

Bethanie Schreckinger

August 29, 2013

John, Amy, and Christine
I am so sorry for your loss. I couldn't believe the news I was hearing. Makes me so sad and heart broken. I remember every time we would say hi to Garret as he would pass our house he would smile back with a quick wave. Such a sweet boy! Please know that we are deeply sadden and that the whole family is in our thoughts. We may live on different streets now but your family will always be "Our Neighbors"
Love, Schreckinger's

Jennifer Terry

August 29, 2013

I was so sad to hear of your loss, as I read the paper this morning. Although I did not know Garrett personally, I'm sure he was such an amazing young man. I am praying for your family during this time.

Barb Fluck

August 29, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. God bless!

Amy Campbell-Musser

August 29, 2013

May your hearts be lifted during this time of sorrow as you are blessed with the memories of your son's life. So sorry for your loss.

Maggie Sweet

August 29, 2013

Such a profound lost...my niece was his classmate, I will pray for Garrett and his family.

Sue Williams

August 29, 2013

You are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart aches for you. I am so deeply sorry. Sending my love.

August 29, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to your family. Prayers for all of you.

With Sympathy,
Terri

August 29, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mike, Sue and Adam Becker

August 29, 2013

Our deepest sympathies are extended to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

Ronnie Arena

August 29, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Garrett. He was a student in my classes last year. He was always sweet and respectful with a twinkle in his eye. What a loss.

Olena Lugo

August 29, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the family. Didnt kno this child personally but it broke my heart when I read this.. May he Rest In Paradise..

August 29, 2013

I am so heart broken for your family. Garrett was such as awesome kid. He will be greatly missed by everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tonya Bayak and Rutger Fluck

the repsher's

August 29, 2013

My heart is breaking for your family right now, prayers for everyone and know you now have a very special angel watching over you

August 29, 2013

Rest in peace little angel

August 29, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My prayers are with you.

August 29, 2013

Garrett you will be missed but never forgotten! We love you!

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