It's me Jack, John James Sappet IV

Six Months Old

Can you believe it? I am now six months old. I'm eating cereal and vegetables. I play with all my toys. Of course they all go in my mouth. I have two teeth and am the cutest little guy in the world.

Meeting the Cousins

Sorry it's been a while since I've updated any pictures. I thought this picture said it all about Jack's stay with us in December! He was a little unsure of his big cousins, but by the end I think he was enjoying their LOUD company!

I can't believe he is already 5 months old. We miss you, Jack and Liz...and Betty!!!

JJ's Decked Out for the Superbowl

It worked for the Red Sox so I wanted to make sure the Patriots had the same big guy rooting for them.

New England visit

The visit was short and sweet. Here's a couple pics of the little bugger with his Uncle Jeremy and Mark...notice the little rock and roll sign with the hand. Daddy would be proud.

Happy New Year

I'm looking forward to this New Year and all the things I will learn to do. Last year at Christmas I had the opportunity to meet my Aunt's and Uncle's and C ousin's and a lot of other people. Boy was it cold up North. Love to you all.

Getting Ready for Christmas

Santa I'm ready for you to come. Mom, Grandma and I will be in Massachusetts for Christmas so I hope you'll find us there.

Jack is 3 months old

What a baby

This is Jack Nov. 11, 2007. Sorry I didn't post sooner. I think he's just the greatest baby. I was fortunate enough to visit with Liz and Jack (and Betty) for a few days in November and I really hated to leave. I'm fairly certain that I cried halfway to Jacksonville Airport when I left. I wish I could have stayed longer. I think Jack kind of likes me. Ha ha. I mean really, look at how he's smiling at me and my camera. In reality, I think he had had just about enough of me and my camera by the time I left; I probably stuck it in his face a thousand times. Lucky for him, I hate using a flash, or else he'd probably still be blinking. I took him for a walk around the neighborhood, hoping to have some one-on-one conversation with him, but he fell asleep before we reached the end of the driveway. Well, at least I had some one-way conversation. :) Lizzie, if you ever read this, I love you lots and can't wait to see you again. Talk to you soon. Love Kellie

Baby Jack 2 months

Stopped to visit JJ

Johnnie wanted to let everyone know he is rooting for Liz, Jack and the Sox!

Hope everyone is well, keep the pictures of Jack coming! Can't get enough - can't wait to meet him.

Peace. GO SOX!

Go Sox

Our newest little Red Sox Fan!!! Go sox - lets get a sweep

Here is Baby Jack at 1 month old. Isnt he just tooo Cute! Can you believe its already 1 month

Baby Jack

Here is beautiful baby Jack. He has already gained a pound, so this picture is already outdated!!! We love you baby Jack!

Welcome John James Sappet IV

As many of you know, Liz has been blessed with a healthy baby boy, John James, born on September 11, 2007. He was born at 8:36pm, weighed 8 pounds even, and was 20 inches tall. Both mom and baby are doing great!

Thank you for the many prayers and positive thoughts for both Liz and the baby. Keep those coming. Many of you have asked what she needs at this time. Thanks to so many friends, family and coworkers, she is equipped with loads of baby clothes, a carseat, a pack and play, a bouncy seat, a crib, bath items, grooming items, and much more!

Keep sending your love and support! We'll keep you updated.

Happy Birthday John

In Mark's eulogy to John, he asked us to remember John by going out and making a difference. Together with my mother-in-law, Jeremy and Vicki, we have created Team Sappet for the Jimmy Fund Marathon walk on September 16, 2007. Please join our team and help raise money for the Dana Farber Cancer Research Institute. Walk the full 26.2, 13.1, 5, or even 3 miles. Every step is a step closer to a cure. Everybody is welcome to join!

John's Obituary

Just in case anyone missed it in the papers.


John J. Sappet, III

August 19, 1969-July 18, 2007

John James Sappet, III, 37 formerly of Bolton, MA died July 18, at home in Ormond Beach, FL with his wife, family and dog, Simon by his side, after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was the husband of Elizabeth A. (Fuller), formerly of Fitchburg, MA.

John was born in Framingham, MA, the son of John J. and Barbara J. Sappet, of Ormond Beach, FL. He is survived by his brothers, Jeremy A. Sappet and his wife, Shelley of Sterling, MA, Thomas Burke and his wife Cheryl, Sturbridge, MA, Mark Dilling and his wife Kellie, of Marlborough, CT and Ken Dilling and his wife, Sherri of West Boylston, MA and two sisters, Victoria A. Matts and her husband, Scott of Jacksonville, FL and Kimberly A. Fitzpatrick of Key West, FL, and several nieces and nephews.

He graduated from Nashoba Regional High School, Class of 1987. He was employed by Banker’s Life and Casualty Company in Daytona Beach, FL.

He loved life and lived it to the fullest! He had a beaming smile, a great laugh and charming ways. He enjoyed cooking, fishing and the company of his friends. He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan.

Funeral Mass will be Saturday, August 4, 2007 at 11:00 am at St. Francis Xavier Church, Route 117, Bolton, MA. Burial will be at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Hudson, MA.
A celebration of John’s life will be held at Guiseppe’s Grill in Northborough after the service at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in John’s name to Halifax Medical Center, 7th Floor, Oncology Unit, 303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114 or Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32129.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. 50 Central Street, Hudson, MA 01749.

Memorial Arrangements

Now we have added the details for the gathering after the gravside ceremony. I would like to thank Sherri, Ken and Tom for taking care of this. Peace. I apologize to all of you that have been checking the blog with no updates but there hasn't been anything before today to update you with.

The arrangements have been made and will be on Saturday August 4th. They will start with a mass at 11 AM in Bolton at St. Francis Xavier (where JJ and Tom were alter boys) then there will be a graveside service at St Michael's Cemetery in Hudson where JJ will be buried with his grandfather. We will have a hall with food and drink to which we all hope you come to. This will be posted as soon as we figure it out.

If you could just let me know if you hope to attend (if you already have you're all set) I would appreciate it - we can use it for a head count for food. mdilling@zygo.com

I love this picture of JJ and my cousin Andrea and if you look at him for even a split second you know why - because this is how we want to remember him. That smile unforgettable, that laugh unmistakable, rock on John.

Guiseppe's

We would like to invite all of you that attend the memorial to join us to celebrate Johnnies life and swap some funny stories while having something to eat and drink. There will be a buffet and a cash bar. Bring your best pictures, memories and stories to share. I will really enjoy meeting you, or seeing you again.

We will leave the cemetary and get back to 290 West for a short distance and exit soon after the Solomon Pond Mall. There will be plenty of people to follow and you are all welcome to follow me and Kellie, or my brother or Tom. I'm the dude with the goatee.

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GUISEPPE`S GRILLE IS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE FROM THE SOLOMON POND MALL

FROM THE WEST - ROUTE 290 TO EXIT 25A - APPROX 1/8 MILE OFF EXIT ON THE RIGHT.

FROM THE EAST - FROM MASS TURNPIKE - TO 495 NORTH - TO ROUTE 290 -EXIT 25A - APPROX 1/8 MILE OFF EXIT ON THE RIGHT

FROM POINTS NORTH AND SOUTH - TAKE ROUTE 495 NORTH OR SOUTH TO ROUTE 290 - EXIT 25A - APPROX 1/8 MILE OFF EXIT ON THE RIGHT
THE NAME OF THE EXIT WILL BE - HUDSON ST NORTHBORO

Guiseppe's Grille
35 Solomon Pond RoadNorthboro, MA 01532-1523
Phone: (508) 393-4405

John James Sappet III August 19, 1969 - July 18, 2007

Johnny peacefully left us this morning at home with his wife and brother by his side.


For those of you learning about JJ's death here for the first time we offer our apologies for the impersonal medium. I have faith in your understanding though, because if you know JJ enough to check this blog you will realize how difficult it would be to personally contact all the people he touched throughout his life.

Services and an after party to share stories and pictures will be held in central Massachusetts. They will take place on a Saturday to make it easier for you to join us. Presently we think this will happen Saturday August 4th. The location and a confirmed date will be posted here once the arrangements have been finalized. I ask you to email me at mdilling@zygo.com if you hope to make the memorial so that we may plan accordingly.

As painful as this experience has been since mid-February I will be forever grateful for many things as I believe most closest to JJ would concur. First and foremost I will forever be grateful for, and in awe of, Liz Sappet. The strength, grace and openess with which she handled her husband and his illness will forever be inspirational to us all.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to send cards, pictures, well wishes and prayers. It's unfortunate that you will never truly know just how much comfort it brought him. The outpouring of love amazed him every morning when he woke up to see all the cards Liz had hung for him.

There are people who you meet that make an impact on your life. Sometimes the impact is significant and you become close for a year or two.
Then there are people you meet that change your life and your perspective of it forever regardless how often you see them.

May you rest in peace our friend. We love you dearly and will miss you sorely.

Much Love,
Mark