Jacob
Quinn DeMeis-Dullea
February
15th, 1997 ~ June 22nd,
2003
We loved
him more than anything as we know he loved us. We will miss him
but we know that he is always with us
as long as we
can recall a
favorite
memory, song or touch we shared.
He was all the best parts of us and he
embodied how
a life should be
celebrated, not mourned, no matter the
physical
limitations.
We love you Jacob!
Always ~ Mama
Miqelle, Daddy Bob, Brother Kiernan and puppy Oslo.
The
Day of Southeastern Connecticut
Published
on June 25th , 2003
Pawcatuck — Jacob Quinn DeMeis-Dullea, age 6 1/2, was released from his body on Sunday, June 22nd. He passed away at home with his mother, his father, his little brother and his beloved pets.
Amongst those whose hearts he filled with joy are his grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and the Fort Collins, Colo., and Stonington, Conn., communities. Jacob or "J-Muffin," as he was called by friends, had been battling with a rare genetic disease, Niemann-Pick Type C, that affects mainly children.
Jakey's life was not valued for the number of years he spent with us but for the number of hearts he touched.
Go run and climb now, Jacob. We love you.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl St., Mystic. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Jacob's residence in Pawcatuck, Conn. Please bring a picture or a special memento that you shared with Jacob to the service.
In lieu of flowers, Jacob's parents ask that donations be sent to the following organizations; The Ara Parseghian Medical Research Foundation, 3530 E. Campo Abierto Suite 105, Tuscon, AZ 85718-3327; The National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation, P.O. Box 310 Ft. Atkinson, WI 53538; or The Stonington Pre-School Program, Stonington Business Office, P.O. Box 479, Old Mystic, CT 06372 Please add to any contribution, "In Memory of Jacob Quinn DeMeis-Dullea."
For online directions, obituary information, and to send a condolence to the family, please visit www.dinotofuneral.com .
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Our dear Jacob...
Hold on little man, hold on
Your short time here has gone.
A lifetime of love you gave us all
Hold on dear tight and march most tall.
Beyond the clouds, beyond the stars
The gifts you gave will heal my scars.
I held you close on your first day
The pain today, so far away.
Colorado nights, they sang you to sleep
Mom and dad, and a fireplace seat.
News of worry, of disbelief
Came through the line igniting our grief.
Come see our home
Come live your life
With all who love you
Strangers alike.
You taught us well, there is no doubt
How to be strong, how not to give out.
Hold close your people, all have been taught
Hold close the time, hold close our thoughts.
As far away as you may be
I know you're there and hearing me.
Hold on like we, continue to teach
Hold on JQ, our hearts you reach...
All my love,
Dear Miqelle and Bob,
Bryanna and I were actually going to call
Jacob and you guys tonight (Sunday)
and before we did, I just saw your email about Jacob.
Bryanna and I are together right now sending you this email reply. We
loved
Jacob very much and always enjoyed dropping by to see you guys. Even
though
Jacob could not talk, it felt as if he enjoyed our company and we his.
I
remember that Bryanna did make him laugh that time she sang to him. He
has
touched our lives in a special way and remains always in our heart and
memory.
While we have tears because we will miss
him, we are happy that he will no longer
battle in his fight. May all of you find peace in your lives to stay
strong.
He knew that you were there for him and you gave him the comfort and
love in
his passing with all of you by his side.
It is a privilege to know all of you. You
are a beautiful family and I
cherish your friendship much.
We
love you and when you feel you can, please call us or email us. Love to
Kiernan and dog Oslo.
Dear Robert and Miqelle,
I
know there are no words nor motions that can help
you fell comforted at
this moment. Just know that we, the Kehoe family are with
you in body mind and
spirit. Please let us know of the funeral arrangements.
I am working Monday 3-11,
Tues 7-3, with Wednesday off. I hope I can be
present in some form to
let Jacob know he will be joined with Graham in the
next phase of life. May I
leave with you this poem quote:
"Your
absence has gone through me like thread through a needle-----
Everything I do is stitched with your color"..........W.S. Merwin
I look for Graham in the
clouds, in the freedom of birds and butterflies, I
find solace in these
things, yet I want him back, I want him with me, I know
the pain you are feeling
and somehow I extend a hug beyond all hugs.
Rhonda
Jacob…. your sparkling eyes and beautiful smile
spoke more than words could ever say.
For all the wonderful moments we
shared in so brief a span of
time we will be forever grateful.
Dear Miqelle, Bob, & Kiernan,
So sorry to hear of
your tremendous loss...Our hearts
and thoughts
are with you as we grieve with your family.
I know we all
feel the sadness each time one of "our"
children falls
to this disease.
Please know you are in our prayers,
The Teller Family
Bob and Miqelle….you were
given an angel to
love and cherish for such a short time,
know that he is at peace and
will be
remembered and loved for a life time.
My prayers are with you.
Dear Dullea family,
I am so sorry for
your loss. We lost
our sweet Amy April 24th '03.
There are no
words to express the
sadness at a time like this.
They say time
heals all wounds. I
pray that is true. It is to soon for us to
know. Memories
are our best friend
now. Memories, country music, which she
loved, and
purple, her favorite
color. Our thoughts are with you. Sincerely,
Bobby, Miqelle & Kiernan,
Our thoughts and prayers
are with you
during this time. Jacob will be missed.
He was a
beautiful boy and his
spirit will continue to live on and inspire others. With love,
I have
Jacob's picture on my bulletin board, and have since you all sent it to
me 4 years ago when
I
first met you all at the Family Conference in North Carolina. God bless
you all during this time.
I
am leaving for 10 days to join my family on vacation in Montana. I will
call you in a couple of
weeks to visit. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
God
Bless,
Glen
Shepherd
Ara Parseghian Medical Research Foundation
Dear Dullea Family,
I was so sorry to
hear of the passing
of your
precious Jacob. My heart and
spirit go
out to you. May God meet you at your point of need during this
very
difficult loss in your life.
Hunt Ozmer
moments……in Time
…… i remember Jacob……His brilliant smile……
His sparkling eyes…...His magnificent laughter
i remember
Jacob……
on our little strolls……in the cool shade
……
through wilcox park……to feed the ducks
on a most sunny
day……splashing in the
waves……
playing with the sand……at misquamicut beach
having lunch
together……a gentle breeze……
on the waterfront……in stonington village
our little
picnics……under the great
elms……
at mccook park……and riding on the swings
i remember
Jacob……
holding my hand……rubbing my
hair……
those many times…… while watching His tv friends
these are but a
few……of shared moments……
just the two of us……that passed too quickly
and i remember
Jacob……all the unshared
moments……
that could have been……that will never be
i will Always
remember Jacob……i miss You……
so very much……with All My Heart
grandpa……
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