So my uncle Butchie passed today.
Maybe not too many knew him or of him but he was my mom's brother. He was handicapped with the mind of a 13 year old. His speech wasn't the best but he could understand what you were saying mostly. He wasn't the most clear talker but those who knew him best heard him with clarity. He was recently diagnosed with bone cancer after fighting through esophageal cancer and being treated for that. It's hard to say how much he understood on what was happening with himself but he just knew he was done with doctors. So I like to think he wasn't too aware of what was going on so he could keep positive on things he liked before he passed this morning. So for those who didn't know him well this will give you some insight on him.
He worked at John of God's where he did little tasks. He would always come home and tell me how work was good or that it was slow or something crazy happened with the bus. I would always give a crazy response and he would laugh with his whole body and go about his night. He had a love for all animals and they loved him back. We would wonder where the cat was and it was normally napping with him or near him in his room.
He loved all things from when he was younger like the show Knight Rider, Dukes of Hazzard, and of course the Incredible Hulk. Anything green was for him being his favorite color. Playing videogames was always his favorite thing to do when home if not watching TV or just walking outside enjoying the weather and sounds. Which he had his own sound he would make almost like a cat purring really loudly. Some thought it was weird but to me it was kinda comforting. He mostly played the Lego type games or something else super hero or Mario.
I was his designated movie buddy. He wasn't one that went out much or did many things but whenever a good movie came out that he wanted to see that would be all for me. Ninja Turtles, Transformers, SpongeBob were the top movies he would want to see so we would go. My favorite was taking him to see Transformers because anyone who's been to movies with me will tell you I don't just watch the movie I watch the person I'm with to see the reaction to things. Watching him go from sad to happy in that movie was great. Seeing his range of emotions and how he gets deeply involved in the story is something many lack today but he didn't.
When my parents took over guardianship of him back in 2005 was a big positive for him. His mom passed a few years prior leaving him with his dad. Anyone who knew him knew he was not the best person to take care of anything. He helped save my parents as much as they saved him. It gave them more to think about and care for especially my mom who was heartbroken over her mom's passing for years. They helped each other heal and grow. Now it's time for him to be with his mom again and I couldn't be happier knowing that. Knowing my mom now has two of the best people looking over her. It will be hard for her for a while I know but it's better he went fast with this before too much pain.
Well in a nutshell that was, is , and will be everything about my uncle butchie. You'll be missed by many and some more now that others know about you more too.
CJ Curry
Family and friends are invited to visit with family on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 from 3-4pm at FERTIG FUNERAL HOME, 63 N. Main St., Mullica Hill, NJ 08062, where a service will follow. Interment private.
