Friday, August 3, 2018
Dearest Joanne ,Andrea & Brian & family, Condolences are amongst the hardest part of life, isn't it. No matter how many loved ones leave us. We are rarely prepared!! I feel we are not immune to the pain it brings. Death is inevitable, and I question why now. Why Bill. I remember speaking with him over the telephone in regards to Andrea's first born. Bill, I shared, it's Pattyann, DID Andrea give birth yet..This quiet soul of a man bursts out, yes, he joyfully says "Ruby". I shared Ruby, yes Ruby, she had a girl- our first grand daughter. I CAN hear the excitement and pride in his voice. Mind you, it's 9-9:30pm figuring Joanne will be home-nope, she's out exercising..lol you know Joanne never stops, he shared, I congratulated him and we hung up. I can still hear his voice as I share this moment with you. I will miss seeing him in his buster Brown tan suede laced shoes that reminded me of my parochial school days. A good man, husband, friend and father and proud grandpa, gleaming from ear to ear when visiting with him. My heart and prayers go out to all of you.My very dear friends.I love you, Pattyann xoxo
