Stephen DEMANUELE Obituary

Hi Mr.Demanuele..
It's your garden memorial opening tonight and i'm sorry I couldn't make it but i'm sure it's beautiful :) Just wanted to pop by and leave you a message and I thank you for everything you have ever done and provided me with :) You still continue to inspire me and guide me through the good and the bad. I'm doing everything I love doing today and I owe that all to you! You're basically with me everywhere I go since the tattoo I got lastyear was for you, as you probably saw :) I hope to be half the person you are and i'm so fortunate to have had someone like you in my life! I hope everything's alright up there! Miss you lots!

Dear Mr Demanuele

Two months on since you left us sir:
For the first month I admit I felt down. The boundaries of grief had been weakened. The floodgates of my tear ducts seemed to have opened. It is that hardship that I believe brought us all to reflect on all our good memories of you.
Mr Demanuele you were influential towards all your students. You took your time to mentor me, you showed faith that I would make through my school life and you taught me to follow my dreams. Your ability to believe in me against all opinions of other teachers made me have great respect for you.
You were and still are an inspiration to us all.
Since the grief has somewhat past I have finally been able to really reflect, and I think what I want to say is thankyou. Whilst I would prefer you were still here, i know you have provided me with the strength to make it through my exams and through day to day life.
You taught me to give people your time, you taught me the rights and wrongs of life and you taught me to have faith.
It is that faith that you have taught which I will continue to have in others in order to continue your legacy. You are gone but not forgotten
I would also like to thank your family for accepting me into there hearts through what was such a hard time, and for that I am forever great full

Yours sincerely
( your favourite student (: ) Michael Lopesi

Steve.
Like everybody else who was fortunate enough to know you, I still can't believe that you're not here anymore... You were an inspiration, a true friend and everything else in between.  I don't think anybody could resist your cheeky grin! And let's be honest, you excelled at being hilariously sarcastic.
We met in our first year of teaching and I don't think it would have been the same without you. We had a little group of newbies and all stuck together in the smoking room, swigging coffee and squashed together on the few seats provided. It was like we all met up at break time in a broom closet ??. We supported each other and bonded but you and I were particularly close and I am thankful that we remained in touch all these years. Although regretfully, not as much as I would have liked. 
You was my 'partner in crime' in the UK and it was difficult when you emigrated to NZ. But I had never seen you so happy as you were with Dave. You made each other whole and it was great to see you going on your fantastic adventure. What was even better... Knowing you were still so loved up and happy all these years later. I still have the postcard you sent me the day you and Dave arrived in NZ. Only now, it makes me cry rather than smile. Wherever you are, Steve, I'm sure you're making everybody laugh or you're taking somebody under your wing. With a broken heart, I'll say goodbye, Steve. You were loved very much and will be sorely missed.
Lisa xx

Oh Steve its so sad to be writing this as you had so much more life to live. I always had such a laugh with you at work we even used to get split up at times! I remember visiting you in Chelsea after you left work and walking down the Kings road just laughing until we cried at something! I hope you are laughing and at peace my lovely Steve xx

I have only known you and Dave for a few years but they have meant the world to me. Honoured to have known you and love to Dave and both families at this such a sad time. Big Hugs x.

I knew Mr Demanuele for the four years he taught me and I got to know him as more than the brilliant literature teacher that he was, I got to know him as a teacher of life lessons and a wonderful person with a fantastic view of the world. These lessons to always form your own opinion on everything will always be remembered, as will all of the great chats and debates I had with him every morning on various topics. I will miss him and his teaching skills and his very interesting views on the world as well as all the sarcasm and cheeky humour.

Thanks Sir for everything, you will be missed by everyone who got to know you. You were a great teacher and a brilliant friend, may you rest in peace.

We have lost a good friend and colleague. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will always laugh remembering all your jokes. You are a good inspiration to students and will never be forgotten by your friends and students. Rest in peace.

thank you for being such a great mentor, a great teacher, and a beloved family to me. I want to thank you for what you have done for me for the past 4years, I wouldn't be where I am right now if it wasn't just for you. you helped me a lot in class without a sigh or a moan. I remember when me and agnes showed up to your class room after school on a Tuesday and agnes asked you if I could take a photo of you for my art work because I was to scared to ask you, but I face my fair.for a few days I keep annoying you if I could take a photo of you without a moan and all he told me is not to post the photo of him on facebook even though I posted it on instagram without his permission, until Michael spoiled it for me, we had a little giggle about it.when we are in class with him we would ask him a question and he would either give us the most sarcastic reply or would give us a lecture. Mr demanuele was the teacher that was terrifying to the juniors but the seniors learnt to love him and the most funny strict teacher who would be telling someone off but as soon as they left the class, we would be laughing at them. I know you would be watching us and wishing us good luck for our exams. you have left a large hole in this school and all you students hearts. I am glad that I got to know you.

Never in a million years was I expecting this tragic news. Dear nephew. I will always remember you even before you were born. A happy child loved so much by all of us. You made your parents proud and all of your family. We might not see you again dear Stephen but you are always in our hearts. May you rest in peace in the arms of the Lord. I am sure you already settled with your Maltese nanna and nannu whom you adored and loved visiting. Always in my heart xxxx your aunt MARY xxxxxxx

I will forever be indebted to you for being such a big part of my career as a teacher. You were an awesome leader that commanded the respect of everyone. Thanks so much for getting me passionate about History and Social Studies. RIP Mr. Demanuele. I am going to miss our little conversations about life.

to a great friend, dean, teacher. Your jokes, sarcasm, great lessons and out of school catch ups will be dearly missed. Rest easy on your final journey, may the angles take you by the hand and lead you to eternal life.

Sleep in Peace Dear Friend. Your work is over. It is time to rest in Heaven. Love and Hugs.

Thank you for being such an inspiration to me, I've made it so far with your guidance and I will remember what you have told me forever.
Rest easy Mr Demanuele
From Dennis

Stephen, you visited Australia a few times and graced us with your wisdom and insight into life. I will forever remember those philosophical chats we would have under the back verandah. You were one in a million mate. A character one could never fault. I am sure that God has a reason why he has taken you at such a young age. You will always be in our hearts.

Stephen my son stay with nanna and nannu till we meet again Dad xxxxx

We have another angel in our family, you went to join your grandparents and your cousin Joyce who passed away last year. Although I don't remember you much I am sure you were such a nice person. God always take the best and nicest persons. Please pray for us. Until we meet again

Love caroline

Dear Stephen (Steve) you are my eldest nephew, I loved you when you were born, loved you when you were a toddler, loved you when you were a teenager, loved you when you had grown to a wonderful man.
I wish I could talk to you for awhile, talk to you about the lovely memories, about when you were little, when you used to come to Malta all by your self, only accompanied by an air hostess, and as always your suitcase used to be packed with books to read, and pen and paper to write on. I still can't believe you have gone, you were too young to leave this wonderful world. You still had lots of love and knowledge to offer especially to your past and present students. But God had other plans,I know you are in God's arms and surrounded by all the angels, you have reached a better place. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

You have left us in river of tears.
I love you now and will always love you for ever.
Until when we meet again.

Rest in Peace Stephen (Steve)
From aunty Monica & uncle Joe.
xxxxxx

Tarxien Malta