Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Dear Bill, Susie and Lizzie, this will be my fourth and final attempt to share my condolences with each of you. Apparently computer literacy eludes me. I cannot tell you how very shocked and deeply saddened I was to learn of "Jack's" death yesterday. How many treasured memories I have of sitting around the kitchen table at the Tuscola Street residence and savoring each bite of whatever your dear mother concocted. I remember being up north on the pontoon and having so much fun with all of you. I will especially hold dear the Christmas of 1983 when I was inundated with gifts from all of you and I remember each present. Then later we celebrated at Aunt Lillian and Uncle Walter's house on ElMonte; however, by this time I was so excited I couldn't even eat the delectable food Aunt Lil prepared. So many of the people I mentioned are now gone, but not from my memory bank where they will remain as precious remembrances of times long past but never to be forgotten. Please know that I share your loss in the death of an old friend taken from you far too young. I recall him singing "I want to live hard, die young and leave a wonderful memory." He certainly left a beautiful memory. I just wish it could have been so much longer. I love you always...
