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4/20/2021 5:57am
My Dad passed away Tuesday night and it saddens me that I was not able to be there to say goodbye. 
He went downhill very fast and even though his health had been deteriorating for years he wanted to make it to his birthday on 9/11.
What is ironic though is the hospice nurse said he took his last breath at 9:11 p.m. I am thankful my loving sister Stephanie and husband Dave were there to be with him. 🙏
Jan and I had planned to go Thursday after her important Oncologist appointment that I did not want her to change but it was not to be.
He did get his wish though and he was able to take his last breath in his HOME that he called his Castle and was very proud of.
Dad worked his whole life starting from a young boy selling newspapers with his brother Sal that grew into a Branch Manager for the Herald Examiner and LA Times. And just like Sal he bought a liquor store/market in downtown LA that was very successful until it was burned down from the Rodney King riots.
Dad never really held grudges though and he did not talk about that at all even though it was a major setback. Every time I see a riot it makes no sense and upsets me.
It has not really set in yet but I know it will when I go home to clear out stuff.
I will not be able to see him and cook him his favorite Turkey dinner.... 😥
Matter of fact the last Thanksgiving it was just Jan, Dad and I and he kept saying over and over how "it was the BEST Thanksgiving EVER!!!" 😃
Just the three of us, it was simple and good quality time.
I asked him to tell me some stories of his childhood that he loved to share, I will cherish those times forever. ❤ One of the greatest gifts he spread to my Sister and I was the LOVE of animals and we have had pets our whole Life. 🐈🐕
I want to thank my sister Stephanie and Dave
for all they have done for our parents.
Jan for going into the kitchen and making coffee and his favorite peanut butter toast while reading the newspaper cover to cover.
And now my Dad can join my Mom and RIP.....🙏😥
He went downhill very fast and even though his health had been deteriorating for years he wanted to make it to his birthday on 9/11.
What is ironic though is the hospice nurse said he took his last breath at 9:11 p.m. I am thankful my loving sister Stephanie and husband Dave were there to be with him. 🙏
Jan and I had planned to go Thursday after her important Oncologist appointment that I did not want her to change but it was not to be.
He did get his wish though and he was able to take his last breath in his HOME that he called his Castle and was very proud of.
Dad worked his whole life starting from a young boy selling newspapers with his brother Sal that grew into a Branch Manager for the Herald Examiner and LA Times. And just like Sal he bought a liquor store/market in downtown LA that was very successful until it was burned down from the Rodney King riots.
Dad never really held grudges though and he did not talk about that at all even though it was a major setback. Every time I see a riot it makes no sense and upsets me.
It has not really set in yet but I know it will when I go home to clear out stuff.
I will not be able to see him and cook him his favorite Turkey dinner.... 😥
Matter of fact the last Thanksgiving it was just Jan, Dad and I and he kept saying over and over how "it was the BEST Thanksgiving EVER!!!" 😃
Just the three of us, it was simple and good quality time.
I asked him to tell me some stories of his childhood that he loved to share, I will cherish those times forever. ❤ One of the greatest gifts he spread to my Sister and I was the LOVE of animals and we have had pets our whole Life. 🐈🐕
I want to thank my sister Stephanie and Dave
for all they have done for our parents.
Jan for going into the kitchen and making coffee and his favorite peanut butter toast while reading the newspaper cover to cover.
And now my Dad can join my Mom and RIP.....🙏😥
The Shop
The memories will sometimes bring tears but, many smiles and laughs too.
I sense that with you and your Dad G-man. Damn right it was the best Thanksgiving ever! Condolences and sorry to hear about your loss.
Pit Row
RIP Pops.
RIP, Mr. G-Man.
I lost my Dad like 16 years a go, reckon I think of him most days since, if not everyday, as a few have already posted similar messages.
I remember you posting a while back about your dear cat Smokey passing also- me also had a lovely cat called Smokey the same- we posted stuff a while back about our dear animals a while back.
My family also- we have always loved animals! Mum rescues dogs and is still going strong with it.
Credit to your dear pops and you for helping the animals and being a caring soul towards them as you so warmly speak of.
All the very best.
Thanks
15 hours ago
Sorry for your loss, you have been having some tough times lately .Keep your chin up, my friend.
Wow you guys have great memories and yes the last 12 months have been brutal and some very sad times.
Jan was diagnosed with cancer in May
Mom passed away a few weeks later alone with no family around due to Covid in her Dementia home and no service or Family gathering.
My favorite cat of all time, Smokey I had to put down.
They were having layoffs at work (I survived those! )
And now my Dad......
All that and not to mention all the Covid bs that keeps Jan and I sequestered at home and not being able to enjoy going out and doing fun things together like normal.
Sheesh!
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