Monday, July 22, 2024
Leo, There are not enough words to describe how much you meant to our entire family. We moved next to you and Mary almost 26 years ago. We were neighbors who became friends and then family. You were there through celebrations and sad times. I will always cherish our talks about your childhood and how much history you taught me about life during those times. I loved hearing all the stories about you and Mary, from when you were dating, to the snowstorm on your wedding day and how your wedding guests got sandwiches to eat. We witnessed you being heartbroken when Mary got sick and cried with you as you told us how she passed in your arms. The only consolation now is that you are reunited with Mary, the love of your life. We knew you didn’t want to be here without her and were just biding your time to be together again.
You celebrated each of our children’s marriages and the births of our grandchildren. Harry, Isla and Molly will always remember the Hershey bars you gave them every time you saw them and they will always look for you sitting on your deck waving and talking to them while they are swimming in the pool. You especially loved Harry’s name and always asked about them and our kids every single time we talked, even if it was days apart. You constantly worried about us, the years spent watching Christina getting picked up and dropped off by the school bus when you would ‘just happen’ to be outside doing yard work at drop off times, making sure she got in the house ok while I was at work. You worried about Ken smoking and working too hard, but always came to him first when something needed fixing in your house and especially Mary’s car which you could not bring yourself to give up. We will not say goodbye, I know you are rejoicing in Heaven and I know for sure that we will meet again someday. Thank you for everything. May you rest in eternal peace with Mary by your side. Much love, Lynn, Ken, Christina, Kolleen, AJ, Kenny, Maria, Kaitlyn, Andrew, Harry, Isla and Molly❤️
