Yes a year has passed since my dear brother left me so suddenly with out saying good bye and today I continue to miss you dearly.Pablo you were always a true caring and devoted friend and I would always remember you. Rest in peace my brother and rise in glory

I regret that I didn't really know my cousin Dennis even though he lived only a block away from me in Trinidad...my loss. But somehow, viewing this site has reimbursed some of that loss. Thank you Deanne and Giselle for letting me catch a glimpse of Dennis' life. And as you all remember his passing this Sunday, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
love,
Paula (McLeod) Ramsay

Miss you Pablo. May you continue to rest in peace. From your cousin Gail.

On this the 69th Birthday of my dear beloved friend and brother I want not just to wish him a happy birthday but to remember him as being a true, loyal, sincere friend who I will always remember. As it approaches a year after his passing I still find it rather difficult to come to terms with his passing. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. A great friend he was. Love yuh Bro

Remembering you on your special day. Rest in peace as your memory continues to live on.

One year ago God took you home for a reason that we will never understand. Today would have been your birthday, and I know for sure there would have been a "grand" celebration, but for whatever reason, it's not so. May you rest in peace as your memory continues to live on

I will miss you Dennis, I cried when I heard the News.....everytime you're in trinidad around Carnival you will pass and check me & family out in St.James, When I was in New York for the First Time ,you showed me around.Thanking you and your brother Junior & Auntie Brownie for Knowing you guys in '06, You're the one & only Dennis "Pablo" Gittens............you will be surely missed. may your SOUL rest in peace in jesus name

Brother Poem: Written By Sister Lystra Funderburk

I wrote this as therapy as I though it would be good for me.

Never though it could be you, I NEVER wanted it too.

My tears will never go away, my heart seems like it has been thrown away.

While flying to see if it was true, memories of you ran through my head, and I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT MY BROTHER IS DEAD.

The last time I spoke to you, I promise to take care of you.

Always thought you would be around, not knowing you were on the ground.

I looked at you and I saw peace and that gave me some relief.

Now it is time to say goodbye all I feel to do is break down and cry.

Love you brother

"Our condolences to all the Gittens family on the passing of Dennis. This is from Bruce McLeod and family, Toronto, Canada. It is not easy to miss a family member so close to you all. God bless you all and comfort you all through the coming days."

I find it difficult to accept that

I find it very difficult to accept that my brother and friend of over 50 years has left me just like that without a sound or murmur.Pablo epitomized caring,love for others,a sense of humour,impecable integrity,love for the Steel pan and the Bands from Wood brook(Starlift,Invaders,Phase2),a TRUE loyalist and a patriot beyond reproach.With all the faults he had I loved him still. R.I.P PABL

Condolences from the entire Lewis Family:Rita, Clayton, Glenda, Brenda, Lennard and Stephen. Remember when I first visited New York in 1981 for 4 days.Pablo took me to several places including the Empire State Building . Cousin Dennis R.I.P

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Around Carnival time I would often meet Dennis along a street in Woodbrook and I knew he would, before returning home, drop by for a visit. He seemed to have all the latest news and would add some humorous anecdote to what he had to relate. Debbie also wants to say that she remembers him as being a jovial and carefree person. He will be missed.

R.I.P Pablo....Roxane and I remember you fondly....I remember 'Roasting Breadfruit with Red Seal and salt meat in the back garden in Alfredo Street...

So long Pablo. I don't remember a time in my life when I didn't know you. The Gittens and Lee families spent so much time together - Easter in Toco, Carnival limes, helping to make costumes for Starlift, waving flag for Invaders, pelau in the stands when the band crossed the stage, sailor bands and powder, pushing pan. R.I.P. my friend.

I knew him Pablo since I met him in 1972. He made us laugh especially at parties. I knew 2 sides of Pablo - the party side and the serious side. I remember when I saw Pablo in the deli on Lexington Avenue on a Monday morning and I did not recognize that Pablo. What a shock!!! After that I knew another side of Pablo that I really loved. See you again my friend.

I will like to thank Dennis for filling my life with joy, excitement and lots of memories. He was a true friend to me and my family. There were two sides to Dennis, sober and non-sober. I experienced both and to summarize our friendship, what a genuine intelligent person. He will surely be missed and my condolences to his family.

Thanks Giselle for sharing... I am only now learning of Dennis' passing, and am so sorry to hear. He will be missed by all you for his colourful character. Your comfort is in knowing that he joins his parents.
God willing, we plan to be home for Carnival.. we will be able to attend the memorial service. Eulan and Rusty. God Bless you all

Uncle Dennis, you will be truly missed. I remember you taking my sister and me to the candy store around the corner in Brooklyn,teaching us how to play "jacks".You bought me my first deck of magic cards, and we could always count on you for a tick tack.Last Christmas you spent with us,teaching my son to play bottle n spoon.
R.I.P. "Pablo".

Uncle Denis, what can I say... It was just last Christmas that you were teaching me how to beat bottle and spoon, in the kitchen.I was looking forward to a day when we will beat bottle and spoon together, because I have been practicing. I may not have as many memories as everyone else but you will be missed just the same. R.I.P

Carnival will never be the same without you, It was carnival this year (2013) when I last saw you on Alberto St. Gone, but will never be forgotten. My memories of you will always be fun and laughter, May God be with you. Peace. RIP

Dennis, the "one and only" a very unique human being. You left us unexpectedly, but with many memories. You will never be forgotten for the many ways in which you impacted this family. Gone but not forgotten. R.I.P. Ps.116:15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints

R.I.P Pablo. We will miss your sense of humor, your giving spirit and your presence at family functions. Woodbrook, Starlift and Invaders will also miss you, especially at carnival. You have left us with many memories and you would never be forgotten.

We will miss you Uncle Dennis. You took my sister and me to the Empire State Building for the first time, taught us how to fly a wasp (jack spaniard) on a thread in our backyard in Trinidad, and encouraged us to play fun word games that made us think. We will miss your bottle and spoon rhythm section at Christmas and carnival time. May you keep the rhythm going in heaven.