The memory that I have of my Dad is when he took me out to dinner before Chris and I moved to PA. We enjoyed Itallian food together. we joked around with each other and I remember him saying to me" Kathleen, I am so glad that you and Chris are happy with the house that you bought.in PA. Then he started telling us about buying the chickens and the roosters. I remember calling him on the phone from PA and saying" hey Dad,it's been three months and they finally layed eggs! He quickly said to me "How many ? I said five eggs Dad but it's a start ! He said" Do you guys like it up there ? I said" Yes Dad, it is very peaceful and beautiful. He then said to me again" Kath, I am glad that you and Chris are happy. I am going to get up to see you. I was really looking foreword to Dad coming up to see us. I even told him Dad" I will make a special bedroom up for you. then Dad got sick and was in the hospital. I feel sad because we really wanted him to see our house but he never got to see it. I love you Dad. Love, Kathleen

My Dad was a very special person in my life. He was my best friend and we enjoyed watching The Orioles Games and The Ravens Games together. My Dad also taught me how to be a good Plumber as well as how to do Home Improvements. He was a very good Business Man and highly respectable person. Most of all, dad was my Best Friend. He taught me to be honest and to treat others the way that you would want to be treated. This was a very important value in my own life. My Dad really enjoyed the cool breeze on his face and the changing colors of the leafs as well as watching the wild deer pass by. He also enjoyed listening to the birds. I will miss him very much. Especially this Christmas because I always enjoyed spending Christmas with him and my Family . Although I have cryed tears of sorrow, I know that Dad is not in pain any more but in peace. When I cry tears of sorrow, I must also remember the tears of joy because Dad has given me the very gift of my good memories about him. He may be gone but my memories of him will last for ever until I see him again. I Love You Dad and I really miss you. thank You for all of the good memories Dad. Love, Chris your first born Son.