Admin
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Post by Admin on Jun 13, 2015 19:05:02 GMT
Found out earlier Today Jeff lost his battle with cancer.
I have been keeping an eye on his facebook page, and tried to email him.
One of his last posts here was he was going to spend time with family.
Amy his wife posted this.
I spent many hours chatting with Jeff and will dearly miss him, we often had chats about music or life in general, he became a true friend.
till we meet again old friend.
For members that just joined TSF Jeff was a co/Admin of the forum without his help and input I believe the forum may not have developed the way it is. Jeff was a big part of kick starting the site.
His collection has been passed to his daughter Alley who also shares Jeff's passion for stamps.
To Alley
If you happen to stumble across this thread in years to come remember that your Dad was loved by many people and will be dearly missed
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zipper
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Posts: 2,649
What I collect: Classic GB, QV, France Ceres/Napoleon, Classic U.S., Cinderella & Poster Stamps
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Post by zipper on Jun 13, 2015 19:41:33 GMT
Will miss him, but glad he's no longer suffering.
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Jerry B
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Rest in Peace
Marietta, Georgia USA
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Post by Jerry B on Jun 13, 2015 21:17:52 GMT
Hi
Jeff will be greatly missed. Rest in peace.
Jerry B
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tomiseksj
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Woodbridge, Virginia, USA
Posts: 6,385
What I collect: Worldwide stamps/covers, Cinderellas, Ohio Prepaid Sales Tax Receipts, U.S. WWII Ration ephemera
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Post by tomiseksj on Jun 13, 2015 21:42:40 GMT
The enthusiasm Jeff showed toward his collecting interests was energizing...he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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Admin
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Post by Admin on Jun 13, 2015 22:30:07 GMT
The enthusiasm Jeff showed toward his collecting interests was energizing...he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Steve Jeff sure had enthusiasm his collection of tobacco adverstnent covers was and is outstanding his passion for the postal history of jersey shrore is something few collectors will ever have. I really in a downer after finding out about his passing. I was looking forward to a weeks fishing in Jeff's hidden fishing holes. I feel like I lost a brother and will take time to heal. Funny how you meet someone on the internet and they become family without meeting in person I spent a good part of the day sheadding a tear looking over Jeff's posts. Were ever you are buddy let it be known you are missed. I getting my fishing gear sorted out for a fishing trip this week and will throw a line for you. Jeff you are one of the good ones that life decided to take young " only the good die young" Every time I open up a album you will be in my thoughts may you rest in peace brother and if they have the internet were you are please stop by and have a look in. I hope alley continues your collection she will always have a safe harbour here at TSF I hope she one day stops by and continue your collection I found it fascinating Admin out old buddy, take care and look forward sitting down with you. Mac and huckles will keep you company till then RIP old friend |
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zipper
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What I collect: Classic GB, QV, France Ceres/Napoleon, Classic U.S., Cinderella & Poster Stamps
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Post by zipper on Jun 14, 2015 0:15:10 GMT
It will hurt less if you keep your thoughts on how Jeff's suffering has finally stopped.
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Post by canadianphilatelist on Jun 14, 2015 2:22:35 GMT
RIP Jeff!
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Post by ChickasawStampMan on Jun 14, 2015 3:42:40 GMT
Jeff is in our thoughts and prayers. Jeff was the one that got me involved with this site.
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Londonbus1
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Cinderella Stamp Club Member 3059
Posts: 5,064
What I collect: Wonderland; 1912 Jubilee International Stamp Exhibition, London ('Ideal' Stamp, ephemera); French Cinderellas with an emphasis on Poster Stamps; Israel and Palestine Cinderellas ; Jewish National Fund Stamps, Labels and Tags; London 2010, A Festival of Stamps (anything); South Africa 1937 Coronation issue of KGVI, singles or bi-lingual pairs.
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Post by Londonbus1 on Jun 14, 2015 7:50:09 GMT
A sad day for Stamps, The Stamp Forum and for his family and friends. We will miss him. His enthusiasm for his hobby in the face of pain and discomfort was amazing, and I will never forget it. Let it be an inspiration to others.
I have lost a few friends this year, including those I have never met. Living away from many friends and close family, I have found much comfort in my Philatelic 'buddies', most of whom I have never met in person. Jeff was one of those. May he Rest in Peace.
My thoughts and condolences go to Amy and Alley and his friends and family.
ILS- I Love Stamps.........you really did. 
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firstfrog2013
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Jun 14, 2015 20:39:51 GMT
Rest dear friend Jeff.We'll meet again one day and man, we are going to have some time!Alley if you find this post your dad was a great man and good friend to us all.
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Post by jamesw on Jun 15, 2015 0:45:00 GMT
The best friend I never met.
So sorry Amy and Alley. I will miss him dearly.
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Post by jkjblue on Jun 15, 2015 1:12:04 GMT
I am sorry to hear this, but Jeff was most brave in the face of mortality.
We will miss him.
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zipper
Member
Posts: 2,649
What I collect: Classic GB, QV, France Ceres/Napoleon, Classic U.S., Cinderella & Poster Stamps
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Post by zipper on Jun 15, 2015 7:55:22 GMT
When I see the RIP Jeff thread, I feel as if I had been sucker punched in the stomach.
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reena
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What I collect: US Federal Duck Stamps
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Post by reena on Jun 15, 2015 10:48:46 GMT
I'm still at a loss for words. Jeff, you are missed. RIP my courageous friend.
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Andy Pastuszak
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Praying for my family and everyone in Ukraine.
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What I collect: United States, Ukraine, Ireland
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Post by Andy Pastuszak on Jun 15, 2015 12:16:28 GMT
The friend I never met. You will be sorely missed. Thank you for sharing your life with us. We will remember you always.
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philatelia
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Captain Jack - my best kiloware find ever!
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What I collect: Ireland, Japan, Scandy, USA, Venezuela, Vatican, Bermuda, Austria
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Post by philatelia on Jun 16, 2015 14:47:43 GMT
Truly sad news. He will be greatly missed.
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tomiseksj
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Woodbridge, Virginia, USA
Posts: 6,385
What I collect: Worldwide stamps/covers, Cinderellas, Ohio Prepaid Sales Tax Receipts, U.S. WWII Ration ephemera
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Post by tomiseksj on Jul 22, 2017 12:41:00 GMT
I've been slowly replacing Jeff's blocked Photobucket images (600+ so far) and it has been a walk down memory lane. For those who didn't get the opportunity to know him, Jeff (I.L.S.) was a bundle of enthusiasm over seemingly everything he was involved with. Here is a picture Jeff posted of him with Alley, the daughter he loved so deeply. Being able to bring it back to life on the forum has made the image restoration process even more important to me. |
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Jerry B
Departed
Rest in Peace
Marietta, Georgia USA
Posts: 1,485
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Post by Jerry B on Jul 22, 2017 13:13:35 GMT
Hi
Jeff was a great guy. We had a few internet conversations. It was a sad loss.
Jerry B
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Beryllium Guy
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What I collect: Worldwide Stamps 1840-1930
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Jul 23, 2017 1:12:18 GMT
I am sorry to say that I never knew Jeff. But I am really impressed by the comments made about him here. He must have been an amazing person. So, I can see that I need to seek out his posts on TSF, and learn more about him and his TSF legacy. Speaking of which, special thanks to Steve ( tomiseksj) for working on preserving Jeff's posts by replacing the blocked images. I will endeavor to get to know Jeff a little through his TSF legacy. To me, TSF stands for The Stamp Family as much as anything else. |
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firstfrog2013
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Jul 23, 2017 14:00:29 GMT
I sometimes throw a "this one's for Jeff" before launching into a tune.He was a most unforgettable character who shared my passions for stamps and music.Has anyone heard from Amy or Alley ? I sent a note to his address but received no response.It may have been my poor penmanship that discouraged that.I did pass by Jersey Shore on the recent trip.
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