Rest in Peace
At 8:30 this evening Dad peaceable passed away. Born in Philadelphia, married to his childhood sweetheart, an army corp medic in WWII, a chemical engineer graduate from Drexel University, a father to 5, grandfather to 9, great-grandfather to 3. Learned he had Stage 4 colon cancer August, 2005 and fought it with surgery, and chemo while continuing to live and enjoy his life.
May 7, 1919 to September 7, 2007
Rest in peace
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September 8th, 2007 @ 7:33 am
*hugs*
September 8th, 2007 @ 8:55 am
I’m sorry.
September 8th, 2007 @ 8:58 am
Very sorry for your loss. (((hugs)))
September 8th, 2007 @ 9:39 am
You and your family will be in my heart,thoughts, and prayers. I loved the smile on your dad’s face in the picture.
September 8th, 2007 @ 10:10 am
I am very sorry for your loss.
That picture is so cute and even more precious now.
September 8th, 2007 @ 10:37 am
I too am sorry for your loss. It is a blessing he had a wonderful two years to enjoy life and leave you with fond memories, a special bond, and the knowledge that you meant a great deal to him.
September 8th, 2007 @ 11:47 am
My condolences.
September 8th, 2007 @ 3:59 pm
God Bless you today. How sweet and wonderful to see how much you cared for your dad
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