On behalf of my family, I want to thank those that sent flowers.
The funeral is this morning. Here is the text of the tribute we put together.
quote:Dad,
You were so many things – Loving Husband, Grandfather Father and Friend. You were a gentleman
We are going to miss you.
We will always remember how proud you were of all of us – We each felt like your favorite. It did not matter what we did in life as long as we worked hard and gave 100% all the time. You always had words of encouragement for us all.
You were so proud to be an American and always told us that we were living in the greatest country in the world. But you never let us forget our Irish heritage. Over and over you told us stories about your childhood and our relatives. You made us feel like we were there. You gave us roots.
You loved Ma very much. You taught us to honor and respect her. And we promise to take care of her now.
You were loyal to all your friends, never turning your back on them. If any of your friends needed help you were there. You were a man of your word
You were a simple and practical man never letting materialistic things guide your beliefs in any way. You would tell us that if we did not have our health we did not have anything. We were very lucky because we had a roof over our heads, food on the table and in good health. You thanked God for these simple things everyday.
The best gift you gave us is a sense of humor. Laughing together, at each other and at ourselves is something we do everyday. Laughing is healing.
As we think of you we will be sad at times. But we will sit and laugh at all the fun times we had together with you. You will forever make us smile.
I'm very sorry for your loss. That was a beautiful letter; your Dad must have been quite a man, and a wonderful father.
I lost my Dad about fourteen months ago, and did not get there in time to say goodbye. I'm so very glad that you got to be with your Dad, for a "parting well made." I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
It's obvious you have so many of your father's fine qualities, Mike. Beautiful tribute. I think he would be happy to see all of you together remembering him in such a loving way.
Thanks for sharing your tribute with us. Your father left a wonderful legacy in you and his other children. You and your family continue to be in my prayers.
But in a way, I do. When I was so ill last year, and spent a short time in the hospital, Paw found a way to get my unpublished number to ask my famiily what he could do. We do not know each other. I might recognize him becaue of various photos around here, but he'd never pick me out of a lineup.
Pawtucket: your Dad is gone from this life, but his ideas and the way he lived his life live on in you and your siblings.
I, for one, am sure he was very proud of you; and I, for one, am glad he was on this earth for a time. Such good family men are sometimes hard to find.
Mike , You and your family in my prayers and in my heart. Your Dad from the tribute I read was a wonderful thankful man who I am sure taught by example. God Bless your Dad.
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So sorry bro...so very sorry.
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A la prochaine
You are certainly in my heart and prayers at this time.
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pawtucket
On behalf of my family, I want to thank those that sent flowers.
The funeral is this morning. Here is the text of the tribute we put together.
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ChattyKathy
For you to have been a part that saw all of that in him, you learned from his example well. Thank you for sharing that with us.
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Watered Garden
Paw that is a beautiful tribute.
My condolences to you and your family. I pray that your hearts will be comforted.
Love,
WG
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Shellon
What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful man.
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Juan Cruz
Mike, that is indeed a beautiful tribute. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Juan
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Zixar
Deeply sorry to hear about your loss, Mike. I know how hard it is to lose your father.
Many condolences,
Reece
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notinKansasanymore
Paw,
I'm very sorry for your loss. That was a beautiful letter; your Dad must have been quite a man, and a wonderful father.
I lost my Dad about fourteen months ago, and did not get there in time to say goodbye. I'm so very glad that you got to be with your Dad, for a "parting well made." I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
love, niKa
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HAPe4me
Thinking of you today, especially, Paw. Heart and Peace.
~HAP
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Belle
Paw, I am so sorry. Your dad sounds like a wonderful man and the tribute is beautiful.
Thinking of you and your family today.
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dmiller
That was a beautiful tribute. Will be thinking of you and yours today, Paw.
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jardinero
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
It's obvious you have so many of your father's fine qualities, Mike. Beautiful tribute. I think he would be happy to see all of you together remembering him in such a loving way.
Thinking of you today.
Love,
J.
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Linda Z
Mike:
Thanks for sharing your tribute with us. Your father left a wonderful legacy in you and his other children. You and your family continue to be in my prayers.
Linda
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krys
I wish I could have known him!
But in a way, I do. When I was so ill last year, and spent a short time in the hospital, Paw found a way to get my unpublished number to ask my famiily what he could do. We do not know each other. I might recognize him becaue of various photos around here, but he'd never pick me out of a lineup.
Pawtucket: your Dad is gone from this life, but his ideas and the way he lived his life live on in you and your siblings.
I, for one, am sure he was very proud of you; and I, for one, am glad he was on this earth for a time. Such good family men are sometimes hard to find.
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Sudo
Geeze Paw..
Makes me want to tear up and bawl like a baby. So sorry for your loss. Words fail at a time like this.
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excathedra
what a tribute
what a dad
what a son
my deepest condolences dear paw to your mom, to you, and your family
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Raf
I can't say it better than that.
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dougie73
Mike , You and your family in my prayers and in my heart. Your Dad from the tribute I read was a wonderful thankful man who I am sure taught by example. God Bless your Dad.
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Donner
((((((((((((((((PAW))))))))))))))))
OX
Donner and Son
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2life
Paw... I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers and sent in your direction............your father raised a wonderful son.........
Janet
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Catcup
Dear Mike,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. God bless and keep you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Wacky Funster
Hi Paw...
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I just returned from a trip and saw this thread.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Stay healthy and remember to take care of yourself during these grieving times.
xoxoxo, Wacky
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gladtobeout
Paw,
I'm sorry for your loss. I'm praying for you and your family.
Love,
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