My Uncle is missing--vehicle found near North Platte, Nebraska

The Joplin Globe ^ | 5/3/2003 | GOP_Thug_Mom

[GOP_Thug_Mom]

Please help locate my uncle. He was last seen in Joplin, MO, on April 23rd. His car was found locked and stuck up to its frame in mud off a country road south of North Platte, Nebraska. There are no clues as to his whereabouts (see article at link)

If any of you live in the Western Nebraska area, I'd appreciate any information you might have.

[Brad’s Gramma]

No, not all, but the majority of them are hideous.

[JailToThe Chief]

These People Make Me Sick

[azGOPgal]

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I was hoping that the outcome would turn out better for your family. You and your family are in my prayers.

[amom]

Sorry to hear Uncle Al left his loved ones behind so suddenly. I pray he is at peace and everyone who shares this loss some comfort.

Hugs to all here on this thread. Times like this I really appreciate what joins us together.

[Alamo-Girl]

I'm very sorry to hear the sad update on Uncle Al, but I join with all other Freepers in praying for the family and all who love him.

[Laurie S]

My prayers are with you, your family and your uncle.

God bless.

[TEXOKIE]

Thank you for the notification, Alamo-Girl.

My deepest and warmest condolences to you and your family, GTM. It is so hard to lose someone you love. Prayers are being offered for all concerned. (((((Hugs)))))

[mafree]

Sorry about your uncle's death- may he rest in peace and may God comfort all of you.

[GOP_Thug_Mom]

To all of you wonderful Freepers, One last thank you for all of your support and prayers when my Uncle Al was missing. You'll never know how much it meant.

As a sort of tribute to my uncle Al who was lost, but now is found, I'm posting his obituary, taken from the Joplin Globe Online:

Obituaries

Obituaries Published: 2003-05-11

Albert Cignetti

Albert E. Cignetti, age 70, 2908 South Patterson, Joplin, Mo., died approximately May 1, 2003 of an apparent heart attack, while seeking vehicle assistance on a rural farm road near McCook, Neb.

Mr. Cignetti was born in Joplin, Mo. on July 26, 1932 to Albert Ernest Cignetti and Alice Mae (Emmert) Cignetti, both deceased.

He attended Joplin schools and, after serving in the U.S. Navy he attended Wichita State University and was employed at Boeing Aircraft. After moving to California he was employed at Lockheed. He was married to Mary Tomasi in San Jose, Calif. from 1964 to 1974. They had one son, Michael. Albert was a mechanical drafting engineer with IBM in Beaverton, Ore. before retiring. In the late 1990s he returned to his hometown of Joplin.

Albert was a Roman Catholic, a Korean Conflict Veteran and a VFW member. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Michael Albert Cignetti and Christina (Lamirato) Cignetti, two small grandchildren, Enzo and Alessandra Cignetti, all of San Jose; one brother, Ron Cignetti, Joplin; four sisters and brothers-in-law, John and Mary Welch, Joplin, Jim and Carol Gaskill, Joplin, Loyal and Nancy Mayer, Ft. Worth, Texas, Shirley LePage and Jim LePage, Jefferson City, Mo.; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Cignetti, St. Louis, widow of a brother, Robert Cignetti, who preceded him in death. Other survivors include one maternal aunt, Josephine Johnson, Joplin, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Known to family and friends as ‘Al', he was a helpful and beloved father and a kind and caring brother. Al enjoyed his twice yearly trips to San Jose to visit his family and especially fishing with his son, Mike. He will be forever missed. "CAIO AL".

Al has been taken for cremation.

A memorial mass will be Saturday, May 17, 2003 at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Catholic Church.

May he rest in peace.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

I am so very, very sorry. : (

[Litany]

AMEN.

[Conservativegreatgrandma]

So sorry to hear about your loss. Also glad for the ping so I know the outcome. Thanks.

[pbear8]

Requiem aeterna dona eis Domine
Et lux perpetua luceat eis.

Deepest sympathy

[firewalk]

I'm sorry to hear that your uncle died. Thank you for letting us know. Prayers

[PGalt]

Sorry to read about your Uncle Al. My Uncle Al died when he was 39 years old, the only one of my mom's 5 brothers to die and that was over 25 years ago. He was an uncle very close to me and I think about him often. I was just out with my cousin, his only son, last night. My heart goes out to you, your family, and Uncle Al's family and friends.

[Pegita]

Thank you for letting us know ... prayer for comfort and thanksgiving that Uncle Al's life ended naturally ...

[Pan_Yans Wife]

May God bless you! I am so sorry to hear of your uncle's passing. Please know that I will say a prayer for him and all of his loved ones.

Thank you so much for the update.

Best wishes.

[Faith]

May God hold you and your family close. I am so sorry.

[Amelia]

Deepest sympathy to you and your family.

[Exit148]

I am saddened by the news of your uncle Al. In his picture he looked like a kindly, friendly man -- one who you would like to sit with and talk to.

I hope comforting angels were with him as he passed, and that they are with all members of the family who mourn him.

I'm also glad we were here for you and have helped your family during this difficult time.