Monday, June 7, 2021
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My family is grieving the loss of my grandfather and we feel his absence sharply. But we know that he is no longer in pain and is now in a place that is more amazing then the best possible day here on earth.
You were more than just my Grandpa, you were the best male role model in my life, and you showed me a love like no other. I’m beyond blessed to be part of this amazing family that you created. You have the biggest heart in the world and as you all know my know my grandfather would give his shirt off his back if you needed help.
Even these past two years as your fought your battle with cancer you were beyond strong. You showed us all a strength like no other.
Grandpa, I still can’t believe you are gone. I spent the last few hours looking through the thousands of photos my mother took, there you were smiling. You were always smiling. Always laughing. Always happy.
That’s how I will remember you.
We are all grieving the loss of you- the most amazing man. A devoted husband, a deeply loved and respected father, and an adored grandfather or as everyone but me calls you “PopPop”. The world seems a little less vibrant without you in it, Grandpa.
But thankfully this isn’t our final goodbye.
Thankfully, we share the same faith that this isn’t the end. I know we will see you again someday. Someday, you and Nonna will hold each other close and loudly disagree about something. Someday you will give Nonna a chunk of cash and watch her throw it into one machine at the casino and shrug your shoulders because you knew it made her happy. Someday, I will see your smiling face again, and I will hear your big belly laugh and I will feel your tight bear hug squeeze again. I know it.
Until then we will wrap Nonna in all the love and comfort that you have provided her for the 58 years that you were married. We will continue to look at photos and remember the amazing times we had with you. Especially when you took all 12 of us on the cruise to Bermuda. We will keep your memory alive and never, ever forget you.
Hug your parents up there. Have fun hunting all the turkeys and drinking all the wine and beer and know that one day when I join you up there we can go for walks and stop at carvel along the way. I love you so much and I will miss you everyday.
Until we met again.
