Thank You Manny – John “Stoneface” Quinlan

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We’ve all had that special person(s) in our life’s journey who impacted us deeply. Big Manny, 4-eva one of the greatest R.I.P. as you gave me my nickname. God Bless. Who’s yours? 
*Taken from: www.johnjquinlan.com
– John “Stoneface” Quinlan

Never Forget You Big Manny & Thank You – John J. Quinlan

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It has been over 15 years since God called you home. Gone far to soon but never forgotten as I couldn’t have asked for a better person to train with (always stronger than me) & who motivated me to be better. I miss your jokes and over the years I’ve learned to embrace the Stoneface nickname you gave me which I initially kept hidden in the dark because it was associated with looking angry and mean all the time which is not the real me. Today, I feel like my nickname keeps your spirit alive and helps keep the great memories fresh in my mind. Rest in Peace Big Manny until I see you again.

Never Forget You Brotha!

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“Going back about 20 years, one day I walk into the gym and this guy says to me, “man you never smile, I’m not saying you look mean it’s really stone like with absolutely no expression. Smile man, it ain’t that bad.” So from that point forward whenever I would see him he would say, “Hey Stoneface how are you?” His name was Manny Catalano who became one of my best friends. Unfortunately Manny passed away in 2005 but I can still hear his laugh and the great memories will live on forever. I’m sure he’s up in Heaven now telling God a funny joke. I really miss Manny. Never Forget You Brotha!”
God Bless, John