Tony

we said goodbye to Tony. I was lucky to catch him on the phone before he went. supposedly he wasn’t responsive, but he chimed back in response to the jokes he and I used to share. he had a beautiful send-off. it was surreal to see all of my cousins crying. Carol looked an absolute dream in her black velvet gown. a whole church packed to farewell my father’s father.

I wish we’d spent more time together. we sat together at Easter lunch, and though I knew my time left with him was short, I regret not making more chances to be with him. he’s a great guy, and I love him very much. we’ve been so lucky to have him. <<