For my dad- who passed away Sept. 13th

[supportivemom]

For my dad- who passed away Sept. 13th#1

Posted: 9/19/10 at 9:59am

This past Monday night, my 84 year old dad passed away. He had congestive heart failure, a pace maker, a diffibulator, and in the end, it was discovered he had lymphoma. However, he was exremely independent and drove himself to the synagogue every Friday night. He only had his keys taken away about 2 weeks before his death. He was born in Brooklyn and raised in the Bronx. He lied about his age to join the military so high school was the highest education he completed. He was an avid learner though. Yiddish was his first language but he also spoke many other languages. He had travelled to all 7 continents and even placed a Star of David on the South Pole. He loved classical music and opera- especially Maria Callas and did the NY Times crossword puzzle in ink! With all that- he also loved Hee Haw, Alf, the Beverly Hillibillies, All in the Family, and Three's Company. He was quite a character! Rest in peace dad! (and thanks to the board for indulging me)

[JustAGuy]

For my dad- who passed away Sept. 13th#2

Posted: 9/19/10 at 10:16am

Sorry for your loss.

"Just a Guy. Your feelings are touching. I am gladdened by the thought that you will one day wind up 6 feet under as we all do." - MrRoxy ------ "I do not suggest you walk out the door onto a New York street with your vulnerable child part exposed and not protected..." - Jason Bennett

[SNAFU]

For my dad- who passed away Sept. 13th#2

Posted: 9/19/10 at 10:32am

Heart felt condolences, Mom! He lives on in you and your son and daughter. Do him proud!

Those Blocked: SueStorm. N2N Nate. Good riddence to stupid! Rad-Z, shill begone!

[clever name]

For my dad- who passed away Sept. 13th#3

Posted: 9/19/10 at 10:33am

Your dad sounds like he was a wonderful man. I'm sorry for your loss, supportivemom.

[pushdabutton]

For my dad- who passed away Sept. 13th#4

Posted: 9/19/10 at 10:40am

You're father sounds like he was a great man who lived life to the fullest. I am so sorry for your loss suportivemom.

[romantico]

For my dad- who passed away Sept. 13th#5

Posted: 9/19/10 at 10:58am

What a wonderful story. If I had a daughter remember me that way I'd say,'Damn! I must have done something right in life!!" I think he'd be prouder than proud to hear such beautiful praise from his child. Sorry to hear about your loss. I dread the day when my parents go.Stay strong!

'There are three sides to every story. My side, your side, and the truth. And no one is lying. Memories shared serve each one differently' -Robert Evans-

[JerseyGirl2]

For my dad- who passed away Sept. 13th#6

Posted: 9/19/10 at 10:58am

I'm so sorry for your loss, mom. RIP.

Pretty pretty please don't you ever ever feel like you're less than f**ckin' perfect!

[Q]

For my dad- who passed away Sept. 13th#7

Posted: 9/19/10 at 11:12am

A lovely tribute, Supmom - peace of mind and heart to you and yours.

[FindingNamo]

For my dad- who passed away Sept. 13th#8

Posted: 9/19/10 at 11:14am

In the immortal words of Hee-Haw: "saaaaaa-lute!"

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[tazber]

For my dad- who passed away Sept. 13th#9

Posted: 9/19/10 at 11:30am

Deepest condolences mom.

He sounds like he was an amazing man.

....but the world goes 'round

[supportivemom]

For my dad- who passed away Sept. 13th#10

Posted: 9/19/10 at 12:10pm

Thanks everyone! Namo- I am shocked that you know that Hew Haw salute- lol! My dad was a very funny and simple man. He loved going to Big Lots and he bought almost everything that was "As Seen on TV". (ie. I have a Magic Bullet, a George Foreman Grill...) I'm so glad he knew my son was at NYU before he died. My son came home Wednesday night, attended the funeral, and left Thursday afternoon. Unfortunately, the fight between my sisters is about to begin- but that's another very long story! So thanks again to all my cyber friends! You all have such a way with words and that's why I love this board so much!

[Q]

For my dad- who passed away Sept. 13th#11

Posted: 9/19/10 at 12:16pm

"the fight between my sisters is about to begin"

Hope you can escape unscathed. This can be a very interesting time for survivors.

[best12bars]

For my dad- who passed away Sept. 13th#12

Posted: 9/19/10 at 12:22pm

So sorry to read of your loss, supportivemom. Peace and prayers. I'll be thinking of you and your family.

"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."

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[danmag]

For my dad- who passed away Sept. 13th#13

Posted: 9/19/10 at 12:23pm

What a lovely tribute, Mom!

My thoughts are with you...xo

"This show had the WORST magnets on Broadway!"

[elphabelle07]

For my dad- who passed away Sept. 13th#14

Posted: 9/19/10 at 12:36pm

He sounded like a wonderful man, Mom. So sorry for your loss. Peace be with you and your family. We love you!!

"I'm a bagel on a plate full of onion rolls!"-Funny Girl

[bwaylvsong]

For my dad- who passed away Sept. 13th#15

Posted: 9/19/10 at 12:38pm

I'm so sorry for your loss. He's in a better place now and is resting in peace. The best thing for you to do is to stay out of your sisters' drama knowing that your father would not have wanted any fighting.

[sabrelady]

For my dad- who passed away Sept. 13th#16

Posted: 9/19/10 at 12:44pm

A loving tribute by a wonderful daughter. The reason that there is grief is that there is so much love. There could be less grief but that would have meant less love and I never met anyone who wanted less love. May the L*rd bless you and your children and may your year be full of naches from each other.

[jacobsnchz14]

For my dad- who passed away Sept. 13th#17

Posted: 9/19/10 at 3:23pm

He is lucky to have had a daughter like you. My heart felt condolences go out to you and your family. As far as "the fight between you and your sisters" goes, just stay the child that is not going to argue over anything. Besides, more importantly, he will always be with you with or without a few of his possessions he left behind.

"He who has gone, so we but cherish his memory, abides with us, more potent, nay, more present than the living man."

Peace, prayers, and blessings...

-Jacobsnchz14

[singtopher]

For my dad- who passed away Sept. 13th#18

Posted: 9/19/10 at 8:33pm

My condolences.

I find inspiration in how he visited all seven continents. That is one of my lifetime goals. I've got 4 down.

"If this is going to be a Christian nation that doesn't help the poor, either we have to pretend that Jesus was just as selfish as we are, or we've got to acknowledge that He commanded us to love the poor and serve the needy without condition and then admit that we just don't want to do it." -Stephen Colbert

[supportivemom]

For my dad- who passed away Sept. 13th#19

Posted: 9/19/10 at 9:04pm

Thanks again everyone!

[wexy]

For my dad- who passed away Sept. 13th#20

Posted: 9/19/10 at 11:14pm

Sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.

'Take me out tonight where's there's music and there's people and they're young and alive.'

[PalJoey]

For my dad- who passed away Sept. 13th#21

Posted: 9/19/10 at 11:22pm

He lived in the Bronx and loved Maria Callas and the Beverly Hillbillies...he sounds an awful lot like my father.

Please accept my condolences.

But if this is a Shiva Thread (I don't know that we've ever had on on BroadwayWorld), shouldn't we bring food?

[NYadgal]

For my dad- who passed away Sept. 13th#22

Posted: 9/19/10 at 11:43pm

I offer my sincere condolences, as well.

Your tribute was lovely - and I hope that all the wonderful memories you shared bring you comfort as you grieve your loss.

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

[wonderwaiter]

For my dad- who passed away Sept. 13th#23

Posted: 9/20/10 at 12:06am

"But if this is a Shiva Thread, shouldn't we bring food?"

Yet another example of the kinship between Jews and Southerners.

supportivemom, you have my deepest, sincerest condolences. And, should we ever meet in real life, some fried chicken and a Jello salad.

And no one grew into anything new, we just became the worst of what we were."

[sabrelady]

For my dad- who passed away Sept. 13th#24

Posted: 9/20/10 at 12:32am

Montreal bagels, cream cheese and some nova lox w onions.

Oh and hard boiled eggs.

(never knew why, just had people push them on me & my family when my dad passed)