My thoughts are with you  / David Drayton (acquaintance)
Mr. and Mrs. Baselice, I have recently learned of your lose and truely feel for you and your family. I worked at the mall when Art was working at Macy's. Althought I didn't know your son very well, we did hang out a few times and bumped into each other here and there. My prayers are with your family. I am glad Art's pain is now gone and he no longer suffers and I hope the pain brought upon your family soon heals. Close

Friend of Arthur's ( Alpha house)  / Dana Miller (childhood friend )
Mr. Mrs. Baselice
           I hope this note finds you both as well as you can be. It's Dana Miller, Arthur's friend from Alpha House.  I know it has been many, many years since I have seen Arthur, but I remember being in Alpha house's Christmas show together...happy times.
My mom showed me the pictures she sent you (we were pretty cute!) & told me about Arthur's web site.  I was terribly sorry to hear about what  Arthur had suffered & his passing.  I have been spending a lot of time reading about the abuse, that so many have suffered & how the church has attempted to cover it up.  It is appalling...an absolute disgrace.
I can't get it off my mind.  No one should have to endure what Arthur did.  He must have been a very strong man to come forward.  I can't imagine the courage that must of taken.
I am happy to hear that Neuman is being indicted.  I am praying that he suffers & rots in hell for causing Arthur & your family sso much pain & heartache.  Although nothing can change the past, I hope that your family gets some long overdue justice.

Holding you in my thoughts & prayers,
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Baselice Family  / Rachel Lombardo (Starace (friend)
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Baselice & Ashleigh,

          My name is Rachel Lombardo (Starace) & you may remember me from Wildwood.  I found out this past summer from my family about what happened tp Artie & I was shocked.  I walked around in a daze for a long time, thinking that it wasn't true & that it could not have happened.  It has taken me thish long to write to all of you because I did not know what to say, & I still don't know the right words.
          When I first met Artie when I was thirteen years old & I was totally by him.  He was very handsome & charming & I definitely enjoyed flirting with him when he worked for my parents in the icecream parlor.  We became friends & floated in & out of each others lives for the next five or six years.  I will never forget when he came to me & showed me a tattoo of a rose on his leg & said some day I'm going to get my child's name tattooedunder the rose.  I remember thinking that's kind of funny that he is talking about that now.
          A few months later he told me that he and his girldfriend were having a baby.  I remember coming to your house I & babysitting with Artie one night & taking care of little Anthony.  He was such a sweet boy.  Ashleigh, that night your brother expressed to me that he was worried about you & he wanted me to talk to you to makr sure that you were staying out of trouble.  He really loved you alot.
       Although we haven't seen or spoken to all of you in a really long time, one thing always remained quite clear to me, & that was the love that you all had for one another.  It reminds me of the way my family loves one another.  I wish that I wasn't contacting you under these circumstances & I am sorry that I never reached out to Artie when we fell out of touch, he really was a great guy.  He was always kind to me & polite.  My family really liked him a lot & all of you. 
      Mr. & Mrs. Baselice I just wanted to let you know that I always thought that that you were wonderful, caring & loving parents.  I came across pictures of Artie recently when I was cleaning my house & I would like to send them to you if you would like.  Agsin you are all in my thoughts & prayers.
Lots of Love,
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he is at peace now  / Katie Mcgarry
CROSSING A BRIDGE



I was in a big dark lonely pit,
So dark I couldn't see, not even a bit.
Thinking why was I even born,
My heart had been broken and torn.
Then I seen just up ahead,a light,
It hurt my eyes because it was so bright.
I kept going towards the light struggling,
Being pulled back, not sure what it would bring.
I finally got to it and what did I see,
A bridge with Jesus on the other side, reaching for me.
"Come my child," He said,"cross over to this side,
Do not be afraid, you no longer have to hide."
As I walked across the bridge towards Him,
I could feel something happening within.
I felt my heart being set on fire,
And my soul being filled with desire.
He wrapped me up in His arms lovingly,
Held me close and took all the hurt from me.
Thank-you sweet Jesus for your love,
Through you I now know my Father above. 


He is at peace now Elaine...and helping others with God on his side!
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Merry Christmas  / Joanne Millar (His son's grandmother )
I am so proud of you for putting yourself out there and bringing an unspeakable cretin to justice.  I know how hard it was to bare your soul and let the world into your life.  By doing so you have saved many many children the horror that you went through.  I hope with all my heart that eyes have been opened and by your sacrifice we all will protect the innocent so that they can have a life you were denied by a person who should have protected you from harm instead of causing it.
You have truly left your footprints on this earth and I commend you from the bottom of my heart.  God Bless Price Arthur. Close

"Merry Christmas From Heaven"  / Dana Maresco-Salvatore (Friend Forever )
Merry Christmas From Heaven


I still hear the songs, I still see the lights
I still feel the love, on cold wintry nights

I still share your hopes, and all of your cares
I'll even remind you, to please say your prayers

I just want to tell you, you still make me proud
You stand head and shoulders, above all the crowd

Keep trying each moment, to stay in His grace
I came here before you, to help set your place

You don't have to be perfect all of the time
He forgives you the slip, if you continue the climb

To my family and friends, please be thankful today
I'm still close beside you, in a new special way

I love you all dearly, now don't shed a tear
Cause I'm spending my Christmas with Jesus this year

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Think of you often  / Trish Straub-Reynolds (childhood)
So often I think of my childhood and every time you are in the memory.  Playing flag football on my street, Helmer Dr., with the Pernies and no one ever thowing the ball to me because I was a girl were some of the best of those memories.  Throughout elementary school and high school, the good times and the bad you were a contant.  You were always genuine with me.  I knew the real you even when you would put on a front when others are around.  You are caring, and sentimental and I am honored that I had a chance to know you and you have definitly affected my life for the better.  Thank you for being a part of it. Close

In my prayers  / Diana Konstance Karley (knew him in gradeschool )
I just wanted to say you and your family are in my prayers. I knew Art back in the SMS days. I ran in to Ashleigh at her work this week, and my heart ached for her and all of you. I just wanted to let you know that my memories are from a long time ago, but he touched my life at my young age. I had such a huge crush. I will pray for all of you. His son is very handsome, I saw him play footbal once, and it remined me of his dad from when we were little(my friend coaches calvary). I hope all works out. Close

to ashley  / Penny Quenzel
Ashly, I can't tell you how sad I feel for you and your family.  I'm so sorry for your loss.  I told Bobbi today that I saw you and I know she wants to hear from you but didn't have your number.  If you want to call her the # is 856 498 7854  Call her, I think it will help. Close

memories and time  / Lucia Aquilino
MEMORIES & TIME

There will come a time when memories will not be painful.
Just not today.
There will come a time when we can look at pictures and only smile.
Though not today.
There will come a time when the bitterness consuming us becomes a dull ache.
But, not today.
As the distance, from our loss, lengthens, the hurt will ease.
There will come a time.
There will be that day.
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Lost but NOT gone forever  / Danny D'Amico (Family Friend )
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. ~From a headstone in Ireland 

Art, Elaine, Ashleigh, Anthony, Noelle and Family;

I wish there was some way I could erase your pain and suffering, but I can't. All I can do is remind you to hold tight your love and memory of Arthur. This world is cruel and senseless at times. It tests us in the most ruthless  ways. There are no answers.  I hope its trials somehow make us/you stronger. Its been years since I've seen Arthur. Those days in Wildwood. Introduced to me as the son of an obviously proud father. A father himself at the time already bound forever with his own son. Standing by his side was his loving mother Elaine. (who somehow changed my opinion of eggplant from bad to good that summer) As a stranger I was invited to this household. One of kindness. . Its a small memory in all of  my life, but one of delight.  This is how I'll remember Arthur, a son, a brother, a father. A young man who's life ended way too soon but who's memory will carry us on.



Helen Keller:
I do not want the peace that passeth understanding. I want the understanding which bringeth peace. 



 
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My Arthur  / Mommy
Hi Arthur,  Well it's been 62 days since we spoke or seen each other it's hard to beleive. There are moments it's like yesterday,& times it's one hundred years ago. Mommy you left us all way to soon,to young & to much life to live yet! I want you to know I will hold onto every precious memory we made together. You filled those 28 yrs. with so much love how could I ever forget them. Yes there were troubled times but the good have out weighted them a million times over.
You were such a brave mam, although you did't see yourself that way,the courage it took you to speek about horrific times I know were most painful you seen it through.  Your passing this earth has not for on minute stopped our fight for your rights.  Your father & I will do whatever we can to bring justice where justice id deserved.You know your father, he'll never stop either will I. I want you to know we will take care of your son, no worries there.
Please stay by our sides through the time we have left on the earth,You are my new gaurdian angel,I know you have your arms around me all the time,as I would do for you. Mommy I just miss you so much my heart is breaking.Someday when we come together again all will be well.Until then all I can do is remember you, love you more,& pray for the day I could tell you in person just how much you have meant to me. Love you today & alwaysxoxoxoxo
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In my prayers  / Leslie Knott
Dear Elaine - You may not remember me, but we worked together at the Design Center before you moved to Mantua.  I just saw the news of Arthur's passing in the paper, and I wanted to let you know that I remember, and you, your family and your son are in my prayers.  You were an inspirational mother, and I know your heart is shattered.  Nothing takes the place of our children in our hearts.  Having grand children is a different kind of joy, and I hope having your grandson in your life helps you get through the hardest days.

My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

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Forever in so many hearts...  / Dana Maresco-Salvatore (Friend)
Arthur,
At this time I still can't put into words how I feel right now, but I am so sorry time stepped in and took us all away for so long.  I am glad I remember the happy kid that you always were.  You and your wise cracks and that distinct voice!  I can still here you trying to sing the song, "Knights in White Satin" after watching the Bronx Tale over and over.  I wish I could have helped you like old times.  The years have past and I never got that chance.  I know  Anthony doesn't remember me, but I am always here for him.  I know what it's like to loose your daddy, and I would be honored to be his friend too.  
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