Judy, Steve and I are there in spirit. He was such a wonderful person. Everyone that crossed his path is truely blessed. Love you!
Lee and Steve

Ah, Balla Gail wishes you the best on your journey. Give your wife a kiss, she is hurtying so bad, we were on the computer for 1/2 hour last night while she tried so hard to pack to come up there. I told her about how I blew the trial that time, you know who taught me how. I hope you rest in peace and out of pain and know you are loved, Mama Gail xoxo

Judy - I wish I had the words to say to ease the pain you are going through. Please know that you are in my thoughts daily and I'm sending love your way.

We are so sorry to hear about your loss.  May you take comfort in knowing that you will always have the best memories of Justin in your heart forever.
Love, Joyce and Marty Kobak

Judy you are in my thoughts and prayers.  Much love, Amy Evans

Judy, I am deeply sorry to hear of Justin's passing. I will never forget the day i met the both of you in Feb. 2006,at the airport. You both were very kind to me..Fond memory.. Justin offering me cashews or something, & him jamming out to his music at the airport!!! I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet him. I will never forget him either. Deepest sympathy to You & Justin's family. Love Lori

I have such fond memories of the entire Kaan family and was so very sad to hear of Justin's passing. Growing up with all of you was fun!  Justin was so very sweet. I have lost my whole family including my one and only brother as you all know... It is so difficult, I know only too well. The experience of losing a brother that was a son, a father and a husband as well is so very painful, but the passing of time does help with acceptance. I hope you will all find peace within. Cherish your memories and hold them close to your heart. Please try and stay strong. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. L'shana tova!!  I will say the Yiska prayer for Justin at Yom Kippur services today...  Love to all of you,  Sheryl

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I pray for strength and comfort to you and your family.

Little Do We Know

Little do we know
until our loved ones go
the love for them we show
by continuing with our lives.

The memories that we keep
will linger still so deep
the hurt we feel inside 
from some past, foolish pride.

So now we keep in our minds
to treat others just as kind
as we, in turn, would care to be treated.

For just in case our loved ones here
should be beckoned to return to the world from which they came...

When we are called to join them there,
We'll love...and be loved
all the same.

Wishing you peace, comfort & Love, Judy...

Be Strong Judy ! Justin loved you so very much...We will all miss him.

Judy, just want you to know that you and your family are continually in my prayers!

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Aloha o'e - Farewell to Thee
The charming one who dwells in the 
     shaded bowers
One fond embrace
'Ere I depart
Until we meet again

Aloha

From the moment I met Justin on Nov 3, 2006 - he touched my heart with his warmth and kindness and left an unforgettable memory that will live on in my heart till the end of my days. Unfortunately I never had the priviledge of seeing Justin again after the wedding but at least we got to speak many times. Judy - Justin loved you very very much, he told me that many times. Stay strong my dear "sister" Judy. Stay strong! Justin will never leave our hearts.

Judy, Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

My friend Justin and i met over 30yrs ago at the HOUSE Of HEALTH he and his family Mayo, Gloria, Robyn, Val, Phil, and Ronnie took me in as one of there own. I'll never forget the time i got stabbed and died at the Lynn Hospital, and got revived, Justin came in one day and brought his positive additude on life in that room, I was sad he made me smile and laugh. He always showed compassion, love and kindness, I will miss him very much. Now he and Mayo can party. My love and Prayers go out to the Kaan Family and all who came to meet Justin during his life. As we all remember the STRONG SURVIVE was the family's motto. GOD BLESS

While I did not personally know Justin, I do know Judy and I know how happy they made each other and how much they loved each other. My prayers are with Judy and the families every day in this difficult time. I know that the tears must come, but behind them will be the love and memories of Justin.

I am so happy and blessed to have known Justin.  He was an amazing human being who was patient, kind and loving.  I know he loved my "sister", Judy, with all his heart and more.  I am grateful that you, Judy, have experienced unconditional love from Justin, one of the best people.  I know the pain is unbearable now and the ache in your heart will never go away but over time it does lesson. XXX

Juddy will be missed greatly, but the great memories will last forever. When the pain of this loss won't pass, remember those good times and he will bring a smile to your face like he always did. Rest in peace Juddy.

Judy, I know that Justin is and will always be the love of your life. Love like that never ends. He will always be with you. Love you Judy. Charlene

I was very saddened to hear that Justin passed.We were in high school together and he was an amazing person.He was true to his beliefs,confident and a man that loved his family.My prayers go out to you Judy and his family.Just know that he is wrapped in God's arm now.

Justin was like a bottle of champagne always plenty of fizz.  Whilst I will miss him greatly, I will also remeber him with fondly

I am broken hearted at the loss of such a fine man and friend

David Austen
Croydon, Surrey. UK

My dear best friend, Judy. May God be with you and give you strength.I only met Justin once or twice, but I saw the love in his eyes that he had for you and that you had for him.We go back a long way and I know you will cherish the memories you and Justin shared in your heart forever. You were a very good wife and friend to Justin, and it showed in so many ways.He loved you so very much..My condolences to the Kaan family.I am here for you my dear friend.......Love you, Lorraine

To Justins wife and family, I will forever keep my good memories of times I spent with Juddy and it was a privilege to have have known him.

judy may u find strength through the love of justin he truly loved u u truly loved him u had something so special justin is around u and u will find the peace within

My dearest Judy -- please accept my most sincere condolences at the loss of your Justin.  To the Kaan family as well.   Judy -- I don't have alot of memories of your Justin, because I did not know him (we never met!) -- however, my memory of how happy you were when you were dating, probably right before you got engaged is one I'll always have in my heart.  You were a loving and devoted wife.  May God bless you.

Dear Judy,
I am so sorry for your loss.  You and Justin are in my prayers.  Sending you hugs.
Vito

to judy and the kaan family: my head is filled with memories of justin. he was the real deal, the guy you were proud to be friends with. you could always count on him for brawn or brains in any situation. he was an old soul. one of the good people in this world. his memories will live on with all who knew him and this world will miss him for sure.

We are so sorry for your loss  - the video was beautiful.  Love, Lori & Bobby

Judd,
I'll never forget - and we'll always have - those great times, on stage and off, at WHS!  You had a great gravitational pull on all of us, with your sheer zest for life, buoyant charisma, and ever-ready spirit of adventure! I am so very glad to have known you and called you my friend all those years ago...  You will always live in my mind, heart & soul!

To this day I do not recall how I met Justin, it was over the internet in early 1999 and had something to do with a ring he wanted me to inlay for him. We began a dialogue as I always like to know who I am creating for, at least a little. We shared similar interests in the esoteric and assisting humankind on their journey through this life. I found he had a good deal of information I did not possess odd as I owned and operated an esoteric bookstore for many years. I began to question him seriously about his path and he shared his knowledge liberally, something I was unused to on the path. I explained I was looking for a certain quality in my Initiatory Life and he would smile, it would be a few years down the road before I knew why he did that. Justin was a colleague, Friend and eventually became my Priest. I know he had other affiliations to Orders and organizations, but his role as a Setian Priest was the Being I engaged. Along the way Justin decided, and rightly so, that he wanted to live a more down to earth life and chose to leave his office as a Priest. He wanted to find love and happiness in ways he could not while a clergy member. He met Judy, who would become his future wife. By this time we were good friends and colleagues, I attended the wedding of Justin and Judy and met their families, certainly culture shock for me and I bet a little for them too. Justin's easy manner and kind heart had a way of settling any situation. He had proven himself exceptionally strong willed and one very tough Soul, overcoming enormous odds. Justin is responsible for changing my life almost completely or should I say for opening the door for me to complete my life. Today I stand in those same shoes, as a Setian Priest because of this man and I hold my office proudly and with integrity. The memory of Justin Kaan will live on, in the minds and hearts of those he touched.The Work we engage in this life as travelers on this path does not die with our mortal flesh but lives eternally. I am sad for his loss, more sad for his lovely wife who gifted him with a life he sought. Do not be troubled, my friend, Justin is not "gone" but changed into something different and more sublime. I, for one, will honor the memory of my Teacher, Friend and Brother, Justin Kaan, through the life I have left in carrying on the Work of making the world a little bit better than I found it. 
You are dearly missed Justin.

"Alas the Master; so he sinks in death. But whoso knows the mystery of man Sees life and death as curves of one same plan" A.C.

Growing up in a small town like Winthrop, you get to know the people that are there.  I remember in Highs school Justin was one of the first jocks to try out for a play.  Man that was a great day and he was such a natural at it.  Love that kid he was a great person and friend to all.

Dear Judy and Kaan Family,

I worked with Justin and the entire  Kann family at the House of Health Gym, starting off as a member and later asked to be an  aerobics instructor and then later managed the hair salon "Dillingers" upstairs. 

Not only did we all work together...we also socialized and became our own little family...headed of course by "Mama" Gail Bucci. We hung out on weekends, whether it being hanging poolside at Mama Gails, or going to Pauls camp, or "Boo Boo's" and as always maybe John Martin's manor for some dancing and laughing. Justin always there with his devilish smile and quick wit.

I was so saddended to hear of Justin's passing and at such a young age. He was the baby of the family but he was the sweetest and kindest and funniest of them all...he had his father's personality and such a love of life. 

I hope your memories and the strength of family and friends will see you through the difficult days ahead. 

We were a very tight knit group who all went our own ways as we became adults and this is a crush to our circle. We have vowed in Jusin's memory to restart our once a year Super Man gym reunion and no excuses for not having the time will be accepted...for this has been the worst kind of wake up call for all of us..none of us knows how much time we have here on this earth.


Words can not express our deeply sorry we all are and  how much love and prayers we are sending your way.

I know I speak on behalf of our group... we have you in our prayers..now and always...all ways...

He was a brother. So glad to reconnect. So sad to lose you so quickly.

Judy, Gloria, Robyn, Phil, Ronnie & Val:  

I'd like to express my sincere condolences to all of you whom have suffered the horrific untimely loss of your beloved, Justin. ~ Many family/friends of Justin will keep him close to their hearts. ~ Tho I had unfortunately never had the pleasure of knowing Justin, I have heard nothing but extremely complimentary & flattering things said about him. - My brothers (Steven & David Schwartz) have both grown up w/ two of Justin's siblings--Ronnie & Val--and, of course, I think everyone who grew up in the Winthrop area around my time and many more, must've known who the infamous 'Superman' was!!! ~ Your family is truly amazing, & although his journey seemed way too short, I believe you will get thru this most difficult time by gaining strength and comfort of many of Justin's friends & family members. ~ He will be in my thoughts & prayers. ~ May Justin 'RIP'. ~ 

Sherri [Schwartz] Esposito

Judy, Justin is with you daily in your heart and is as close as a whisper, He hears your prayers and sends you signs that he is never far away. I wish I could take away your heartache - I am sorry the love of your life is no longer beside you the way you want... I wish I had the opportunity to meet Justin in person, luckily I was able to speak with him on the phone and skyp. He fought so hard to stay here on earth but his body simply gave out and now his spirit soars with the angels. Sending you loads of love, hugs and support.  Love you Always!

I had the pleasure of being the DJ entertainment and Master of Ceremonies at Justin and Judy's wedding in November of 2006.  I truly enjoyed working them up to and during the event.  Justin was a fun-loving wonderful guy and I could tell that he and Judy were very much in love.  I am saddened to hear of his passing.  The world is missing one of it's great people now and I wish for Judy to keep the memories of Justin forever bright in her heart.  Always remember Justin is with you, Judy; whether it's the breeze blowing through your hair, an amazingly beautiful sunset or that one rose that stands out to you in a field of daisies.  May you be strong and surrounded by good friends and family in your time of sadness.

I remember moving to Winthrop 1976 . I met Juddy, and hung around with him a few times through the years. He always greeted me with the biggest and most genuine smile...... It's just something you never forget.... And the times we did hang out , were always a memorable experience.... Juddy you were one of a kind ,I will always remember you and I will see you again someday                                                            
Judy and Family our prayers are with you
                                                        George and Kim Lescay

i will alyays rember the love that justin,,expressed to me ,,and it was the joy of finding his lovely wife judy,his soul mate,,she never gave up!  god had a plan for justin,it was that he needed another angel,,well he is an angel,,and his life needs to be celebrated,,i will pray for the living  now,because he is with our maker,,,   love susan ! bb!

Judy, My heart and prayers go out to you and the entire Kaan family.  Justin and I were really good friends in high school.  He and I were "drama jocks" and hung out a lot during rehearsals and at cast parties when we participated in the high school productions.  Those fond memories will always remain with me.  Please know that even though you and I never met, you can be comforted knowing that you are not alone.  Take care.

Judy, May God bless and keep you in this New Year.  I will be thinking of you this weekend.  There is a light shining down upon you.  Be well and seek comfort with your nears and dears.

All my love to Justin's family.  He was a powerful and beautiful spirit and I was glad to have him in my life.

Our Thoughts and prayers are with Justin, his wife and the Kaan Family.Anne Spitaleri, and Fran Zolla

judy,
I am so sorry for your loss of justin. I know you loved him very much.My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I wish i could ease your pain you are feeling.I am here for you night and day.         
      Lauren and Bobby Yellin (Springfield,New Jersey)

Our heartfelt sympathy....We are truly sorry for your loss...Our love and prayers are with you all...Sue and Yaacov

Find in your memories and the love in heart for Justin to get you through today. While we can't be there with you know that we love you and are planting flowers today in the Kaan family honor. Love The Trimmers - Ken, Cinnamon, Garett, Nicky, Jacob and Ashton

I was so touched in his video when he spoke of his love for his family and said the only thing I have to say is "Thank God."  What a beautiful spirit ! May the Lord's peace and love comfort you at this time.

Our deepest condolences,

Dear Judy,
I am so sorry for your loss. You remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Judy , My heart is with you at this most difficult time . Sending you love and hugs .. Judy Chandler

Dear Judy,
I feel so bad about you losing Justin. I will continue to pray for you during this challenging time.  

In Sympathy,
~ Evette Denise Harris

Dear Judy,

I was so saddened to hear about the loss of Justin. You will continue to be in my prayers during the days ahead.

Dear Judy

I'm very sorry for your loss.xo

Dear Judy,
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.

Dear Judy,
 
Sending you lots of love, strenght, and peace during this difficult time. You're in my thoughts and prayers. 

Love & Blessings

Dearest Judy,

I am very sorry for your loss & keeping you in my prayers. Take comfort in knowing you have special guardian angels who love & care about you!

Dear Judy, thinking of you. I'm so sorry for your loss. xoxo

Judy, I wish I could ease your heartache. Please know that my heart is just one among many that is breaking for you and your loss of your soulmate and true love Justin. My prayers are with you and Justin's closest family & friends as you navigate your way through this incredibly difficult time.  Sending LOVE, comfort, hugs, peace, warm sunshine and gentle ocean breezes from my heart to yours.

Dear Judy and the Kaan Family,

We are very sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Judy, Your loss is shared by many who care. Wish I could ease your pain.  Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

To the Kaan family:
Justin touched so many of us through the years. I am so grateful that I got to re-connect through fb. He will be missed by so many.

Judy

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know I am here for you. Love and hugs

Kim

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Justin Kaan

Born MARCH 7, 1960

Star of David Memorial Gardens Cemetery & Funeral Chapel

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