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Do you want xtf It was always a joke with us after that. That’s die kind of relationship I had with Tim. I loved him; he was like a brother to me.In addition to Singel's smile, many people who were close to him remember his character. It was often cited as his best attribute.Timmy is the kind of guy that I’d loved to have come to my house and take out one of my daughters, Cignetti said. “He’s just a special person. ... He always said, ‘Yes, sir’ or 'No, sir.'”That attitude likely came from Page, who has mentored die Laurel Valley football program since 1979, Singel graduated from Laurel Valley in 1999 where he was an Appalachian Conference and Southern Allegheny Coaches Association all-star.Singel was redshirted at IUP in 1999, but played all 11 games last season as a reserve free safety and special teams player. He had six tackles in the school’s season-opening 31-10 victory over Findlay last Saturday.“When you’re in the coaching business,” Page said, “you become acquainted with many fine individuals. Quite often the emphasis on memories is on the negative, but it wasn't that way with Tim for me.shy freshman when he iirst walked into the team’s office three years ago, said she developed a special bond with not only Singel, but many of his teammates.'1 get land of motherly with them all,’’ she said. “1 get more attached to some of them because I see them every day. Especially the kids, like Tim, who I remember coming in here for the first time.”With the Indians, Singel took an unselfish approach to being a backup at safety. He did everything he was asked to do, and according to Buffone, did it to the best of his ability.'Anything he did, he didn't give you 100 percent, Buffone said, he’d give you 120 percent or 150 percent. He'd always go that extra mile. You didn’t even have to be around, him to know what kind of guy he was. He was a good guy. I j ust ask that everyone pray for his familyMost everyone said Singel loved football and loved playing it for IUP. Page recalled a time when, as a sophomore at Laurel Valley, Singel wrote down his goals for football. What he wrote, according to the coach, was to play for IUEBuffone said Singei was the definition of what an IUP football player should be.When camp opened on Aug. y, the Indians-felt optimistic about a run at an NCAA Division II championship.But Cignetti said the team has to get through this loss before it can look too far ahead.It’s a time for prayer and sorrow,”Cignetti said. We offer our prayer and support to the Singel family.Team members had not yet decided how they would pay tribute to Singel.Tm sure we'll do something, Cignetti said.A memorial service has beenscheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 18, at the St. Thomas More University Parish at 5 p.m.His presence will always be in our locker room,” Cignetti said, “and his spirit will always be with us when we play..He was such a special guy, Tor-torelia said. No matter what hap- • pened, he always had that smile on his face. There wasn’t a bad bone in that kid’s body. He had a great sense of humor, and he was one of the most popular guys on the team: But he was always smiling.”(A complete obituary will appear in Sunday’s Gazette. The Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home in New Florence is in charge of arrangements.)
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Sat, Sep 08, 2001
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