It is hard to believe that Bob's passing was two years ago today!  His presence still lives on.  He was a wonderful man and a friend to all of us!  As friends of Cindy, we were family!  He was the resident parental figure.  When he and Fran attended Jazz Fest and met my parents, he and my dad were like two peas in a pod!  So many memories of Bob...he and Fran always getting to the Del Mar concerts early and setting up a wonderful spot for us...always being his smiling presence at all events.  One of my favorites is Jazz Fest in New Orleans after Katrina...we had a wonderful time!  He is missed and yet still present in spirit,,,,definitely a class act and glad and proud to have known him and called him a friend! 

Today (June 7th) would have been my parents’ 53rd wedding anniversary.  Their true love and commitment to each other in good times and bad is how I continue to envision all great marriages.  My hope is that all your relationships include love, faith, joy, kindness, trust, respect, laughter, support, patience, sharing, an appreciation of family and of each other’s unique gifts and abilities.  Thank you to everyone who contributes to this website with their memories and stories.   It means so much to us and we are grateful for so many wonderful friends and family!

Mom and Dad,

Thank you for being such incredible role models.  Happy Anniversary!!

Always and Forever,

Love, Cindy

Dear Friends,  I feel privileged to have had a brother who was fun, inspirational and caring.  As a teenager, it seemed special to know that there was someone older I could turn to if needed.  Not only did I love meeting all his teenage buddies, but he was there to teach me to drive a car when turning 18.  What a treat to tool around his bulbous big black Buick convertible.  Our family was always entertained with Bob's sense of humor as our sister Peggy was the perfect foil for his wisecracks and they could go on forever, unlike sisters Dotty and MJ who just enjoyed the entertainment.  We all enjoyed many family reunions at Fran and Bob's marvelous river property in Grand Island, NY.  I will never forget when he pulled my 12 year old son Karl all way round the island on water skiis!  He enjoyed my 3 sons while I loved his gorgeous daughters whom I appreciate more than ever!  I look forward to our heavenly reunion one day.  His nephews carry on the family tradition of loving motorcycles and I have to admit we have photos of my Dad as young man riding a cycle on Staten Island, NY.    Vaya con Dios Bob!  All my love, Dotty