Two years, still unbelievable! After thinking about him on his recent birthdate, and then of course 2 days ago, I thought I'd re-read these Tributes from family and friends. And surprised myself with tears falling. Still missing you Dennis. 

Shelley, I have been a little surprised, thinking back over this past year, by how often I've thought of Dennis and all his wonderful aspects. (I don't know much about his faults!) Maybe because I think of you so often and how you've gotten through this year. I recently read a quote from Rose Kennedy, who certainly knew her share of tragedy. She said something to the effect that Time Does Not Heal All Wounds But Just Makes It Easier To Live With Them. Dennis is missed by so many, and you have all our hugs and love. Sending mine, here. Auntie Jo

Happy Heavenly Birthday to you Dennis <3 I think about you often and smile when I reminisce of your contagious laugh, kind heart, and extreme love for your family. Thank you for continuing to be a source a strength for all of us and watching down on us from up Above. We miss you and love you.

Happy birthday in heaven Dennis. Miss you ♥️

Hey man... Happy Bday.... I was able to text you last year and can't believe it's been close to a year since you passed. We all miss you man. Hope you and the parents are doing well up there. Don't burn down the kitchen cookin for mom and pops up there like you did down here back in the day. Love you.

BTW - our fave player Novak (sarcasm) is playing in AO and got a vaccination exemption when everyone else has to be vaccinated. I so dislike the guy. If you have any pull up there, do not let him get to 21 titles. Nice work on blocking him last year from the Calendar and Golden Slam.

D... I drove by your old house today on Moonstar. The owners had the front door open to let air in and pass through into the backyard since it was hot in San Jo today. I didn't see anyone though. Part of me wanted someone to be standing outside and see me driving by. Almost to ask me why I was driving by, and I would proudly say my best friend and his family lived here. And that the house you live in now holds a lot of memories of great people. I saw a Lexus on the driveway and thought about that time you called me up and told me that you bought a Mustang. I remember visions of Steve McQueen in Bullitt ran through my mind only for it to be shattered when I actually saw it. You bought like a 1980's mustang for heaven's sakes. No one bought mustangs from that era. I remember us taking it for a spin and you did a u-turn on Mckee and Capital while it was lightly raining and it hydroplaned during the u-turn and we got scared and decided to go home. Lol. I told you I was good with rides from you from there on out. You always somehow start off with a good idea in mind but in your Dennis ways make it a situation where I can make fun of you all day. Like how we used to to go Abercrombie & Fitch and thought we were cool if we wore the clothes. You later bought a shirt and tried it on to show me when I visited you up in Sac. It was 2 sizes too small and your man boobs was gasping for air with every breath.

Miss you so much brotha... There's so much I want to tell you every day. Life has been crazy but you are always in our my thoughts. We hope you, the parentals, River, and Lou are doing well. Send them our love.

Thanks for being there D. No matter how small the occasion. Its always a grand gesture. Don’t think it is ever unnoticed. Love and miss you. Always glad for you’re smiling face! 

I miss you, your laughter, and the light you brought to everyone wherever you went. The world is dimmer without you, but I know you are watching over Shelley, Lauryn, the family, and all of us from up above.

Missing you even more today...It’s the first day of lent and you always drove us nuts with giving up chocolate, candy, soda, beef and pork. Most people only give up one thing but you always had to be “extra.” I’m also studying and refreshing on UST things. It brings me back to our UST Training days and time at SJC....fancy pens, paper clips, Reno, Hawaii, hiking, spin the wheel, luau, pathfinder, Dancing Queen, Christmas in July, all things that flood back memories.

So many people greatly miss Dennis, both family and friends. We need more people like him, not fewer! I think of his focus and his warmth; his humor and his dedication; his many skills in sports and with food (I once saw him play tennis, and listened with attention as he went over a map of the S.F. Marathon route with me, and what great meals I enjoyed!); his many Lenten sacrifices even while cooking for others; his amazing, deep love for his family, demonstrated in so many ways big and small. While I visited them in S.F. he shared with me his feelings for Caitlyn and I was so moved by his love for her. We didn't need to talk about his love for Lauryn or for Shelley as that was apparent in his every word to or about them, and actions around them. I was honored to read the Scripture at their wedding, and so glad to visit them over the following years. There is a hole in the fabric of our lives that may in time get "patched" but will never be the same. I am missing him and all that he was. Love always to him and those he cared about.

D...

Miss you man... Australian Open is going on and its the first time I can remember that I can't call or text you during a grand slam to tell you that Federer will take it. He will still take it, even though he's not even playing. I have that much faith in him. He will find a way. Don't give up on him. Tsitsipas still looks like he's parched and needs some water. Raonic still looks psycho when you watch him in slow mo when he hits a shot. I hope you are doing good up above playing with Caitlyn and River, and catching up with Lou and your parents. MIss you dearly my friend.

-John

We have fond memories of Dennis. We already loved Shelley and we were thrilled for her when she and Dennis married. He was always so sweet and kind. I was babysitting Lauryn one day, he came home for lunch and brought me a sandwich, how many guys dashing in for lunch and to see their little girl think to do something so thoughtful! Dennis liked to bake and entertain., we were on the receiving end of his baking on several occasions, birthdays and "just because". He was a dear man who loved his "girls". We will miss him and always remember his special smile and what a good man he was.

John Lai's eulogy for Dennis
1/29/2021, Divine Mercy Catholic Church

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rUXHXtkwV4g3xHY1pB3cv9t_ht8ioKkWG4WX4gwpgnc/edit?usp=sharing

My eulogy for Dennis
1/29/2021, Divine Mercy Catholic Church

https://docs.google.com/document/d/16bm_YRsthHiac2iYnovSPEIZE4tINNfInGalbmD093E/edit?usp=sharing