All I can say is that it was my great pleasure to know Gonzi Pardo.  I will miss this fine, dignified and selfless gentleman dearly.

Dear Mrs. Pardo, Chris, Beth, Brian, family and friends,  I grew up across the street form the Pardo family.  I have so many wonderful memories of Dr. Pardo and his loving family.  My sister and I spent countless hours playing day and night with Chris, Beth, and Brian as well as their relatives and friends.  We had so many fun times together.  As a boy (and still today) I was very interested in remote control models.  As you all know, Dr. Pardo was into model airplanes (and the real ones as well).  I can still smell the epoxy and paint smells which existed in the basement of their home and the wonderment of seeing those beautiful model aircraft which he created and flew.  On more than one occasion, he brought me out to the fields to help him fly his models.  I really enjoyed those times and appreciate how generous he was with his time.  The welcome mat was always out at the Pardo's house.  Thank you all for the wonderful memories and experiences. Dr. Pardo and his family made a huge positive difference in my life and the crazy world we live in.  He lives on in our memories and will be missed.  On behalf of my family, I offer our most sincere and loving condolences to the Pardo family.  Love Cliff

Dear Aunt Winnie, Chris, Brian, Beth and families,
Thinking of you and sending you all my love and prayers at this very, very sad time. I wish I was there with you...
Hugs to all...

Dr. Pardo was my dentist,neighbor and the father of my best friend..He loved children and his home was always open to my brother and I as we ran around screaming and laughing with the Pardo kids. He was funny,had a wonderful laugh and told great stories about sharks. I remember his airplanes,his birdfeeder and the time he made a ramp for the turtle tank. He included me in jogs around the block and first flights of model airplanes. his heart was always open and I am so sorry that he is gone.

Dear Mrs. Pardo, Brian, Chris and Beth,
We just heard and we are so sorry for your loss.
Some of my most cherished memories growing up were with your family. And Dr. Pardo helped me to see so many things that have shaped my life -- perhaps most importantly that learning and giving back were both timeless and of highest value, always.
We are so thankful for the privilege of knowing him ...
With much love,

Winnie, Beth, Brian, and Chris, 
It was an honor and pure pleasure to have known your wonderful, gentle, and kind husband and father.  I've never known a more intelligent man with pure common sense and skill.  Godspeed, Gonzi.  I'll see you on the other side when I get my silver wings.  We'll soar together, my friend.

Winnie,Brian, Beth and Chris,  We feel blessed to have known Gonzi.  He was a very special person and our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your memories bring you some comfort. Affectionately , Joanne and Joe Urgese

Dear Mrs. Pardo, Brian, Chris and Beth - 

I feel so lucky to have been Dr. Pardo's Godchild.  I have the best memories of him taking me up in the plane - and insisting on me flying it once in the air. He was so kind and encouraging.  I seriously thought that we'd end up soaring into the Long Island Sound with me flying, but he had such confidence in me.  Much more than I had in myself.  Such a brilliant and kind man, believing in me to fly a plane!  This is something I will never forget.  

I can still hear his voice saying, "Where's my Godchild?!  Come here and give me a hug!", whenever he came to the house.  

I will miss him so much.  I feel so blessed to have known him and will never forget him.  I truly feel that the times I spent with Dr. Pardo shaped who I am today.   

The world is a better place having had him here and I am a better person having been a part of his life.  

Thinking and praying for all of you.
Much love,
Kerry (Seekircher) Beltram

It is a pleasure and true blessing to be able to say I knew Gonzi and better yet will always know him throughout eternity.

It took me no time at all to realize what a wonderful gentleman he was. I can only say it is my loss to have not known him longer. Such that it is, it was an honor to have been able to meet the one who along with Winnie faithfully served the Pardo family  for so many years. 

Only someone like Gonzi could have been concerned about my foot infection while laying on his back in the hospital bed. WOW.  What a memory I can carry realizing that indeed it is better to put others ahead of one's self as Gonzi always did.

Aunt Winnie, Chris, Brian, & Beth and all the grandchildren, Uncle Gonzi was such a strong guiding force in our lives.  He was truly "The Ambassador" of the 
Pardo family.
As I expressed earlier, he no longer needs his airplanes to fly.... He has truly earned his wings.  He is now celebrating with all our ancestors.
What a gift he was to so many!

Dear Winnie, Chris, Beth and Brian, I will always remember the loving, kind and understanding person that Uncle Gonzi was to all of us, just so sorry not to have had the opportunity to share more lovely moments with him and the family. He will be dearly remembered always. Many warm hugs and lots of love to all in this sad moment, Graciela Pardo Schlenker

Dear  Winnie, Brian, Chris & Beth,  How saddened I was to receive the news about Gonzi.  He was such a fine gentleman.  Was always a pleasure to be in his company.  Frank always enjoyed  being up in the air with him.    Love & Prayers

Winnie, Brian, Chris, Beth - Yesterday we lost not only our neighbor but one we considered our best friend.  He was just like our family and we miss him .  I know we have a son and daughter who always looked forward to visiting with him when they was able to return to Shoreham. We are so glad he was able to see Evan and Kara recently  and to enjoy his more recent years with  Zoe and Marion.  ..  
                                                             Wilma and Bob

Dear Aunt Winnie, Brian, Beth, Chris and Grand Kids, You were all so blessed to have Uncle Gonzi. He was a wonderful man that made a difference in every life he touched. He is now in heaven with my father [his brother].  He was my favorite uncle, and supported me during some of the worst times in my life. I will always remember him with love and affection.

OBITUARY

Gonzalo I. Pardo

January 16, 1929 – October 2, 2013

O.B. Davis Funeral Homes

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