Dad and Mom at Rockaway Beach 1945

Dad and Mom at Brooklyn College 1945

Early this morning I received a phone call from the hospital that Dad was doing very poorly and that maybe I should come to the hospital. I called Uncle Mike and Aunt Mary for support because it seemed like this was the end. They picked me up at 8AM, since I was too nervous to drive. We got to the hospital and went up to the ICU. My father's heart EKG was not looking good and his breathing was strained, even with the ventilator assisting him. At about 11AM he expired. The man that helped bring me into this world was gone. He touched so many lives. He will be sorely missed. We all love you Dad. Rest in peace.

Mom and Dad's wedding picture 1945

Dad and Carly at the Rainbow School 1999

Last week Carly, my daughter, went to visit Grandpa in the hospital. Dad and Carly have been very close since the day she came home from China. There was an instant bond and my Dad has loved her dearly ever since that day. They had spent many hours together playing and I am sure that she has been one of the highlights of his life (Along with the other grandchildren, of course.).

Carly was quite upset the whole time she was there and just buried her face in our sides. She wanted to tell Grandpa, in a loving way with a little tongue in cheek, that she would marry a nice Jewish boy. This is what Grandpa advised her, in a half serious way, in the past. With me as her spokesman, the message was communicated to my unconscious father. Carly seemed happy that this was accomplished. Carly will always be with you in spirit Dad. She loves you very much.

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Dad in 1940