Dad - you will be missed every day.  You were an amazing man and so glad that you welcomed me into your family with open arms.  Even though the girls are young they will cherish the  great memories of the time they spent with you forever.  I'm glad you are reunited with your true love.  Hope you are up there smiling.  Love you forever.  

Love Lisa

Xo

This would be ironic if I am the first to do a story about "Cliffy". That's what I have always known him by. I say ironic to be first because Cliff yand I ran the 440 (quarter-mile as it was known) on the track team at Riverside High. I was pretty good but, Cliffy was always better. It took me three years to realize I was his "rabbit." I would sprint out to a quick lead but, Cliffy would never let me get too far in front. Then, no matter how big a lead I had, when we made that final turn, Cliffy woud turn it on and go past me. If I ran a "52", Cliffy would run a "51.5" and nip me at the finish line. In our senior year I asked Rocky Cancellieri, the coach, if I could run the dashes--100 and 220. He asked,"why?" And I said, "so I can have a chance of winning." Thankfully, Cliffy was content to keep running the 440.
  What I remember most about Cliffy, in addition to his strong competiveness, was that he always thought the best of everyone. I never heard him say a bad thing about anyone. It wasn't that he was a cock-eyed optimist but rather, he was just a great guy. Cliffy, I will miss you. Thanks for being the wonderful person you were.