June 12, 2021
June 12, 2021
Im the youngest child and only boy, Just because of that, I was blessed to learn so many things from my dad that only I can apply being the only son. Above everything, Pop taught me how to be the best possible father to my two boys and husband to my wife. He did this all by example. I know I am far from being the dad/husband he was but he has given me the foundation for it and if I can only be a fraction of the man he was then I know I will have succeeded.
The last 3 months before his passing were very difficult for me, because of the heightened quarantine restrictions I was not able to even physically see him, to make it worst for more than a year I was not able to physically hug him or be close to him because of the precautions being taken due to covid. We have always been a close family and kissing/hugging and being close to our parents were a very common thing. How I wish I could turn back time to pre covid days and still be with him “normally”.
My dad was a great man, he loved his family above all things and never put anything ahead of us. He constantly made sure we were always happy, even if it meant he had to go out of his way or inconvenience himself just to achieve our happiness. As children, we took this for granted and just thought we were living a perfect life, not knowing life was actually full of imperfections, and we were just so lucky to have a dad and mom continuously ensuring everything turned out perfect for us. To this day I cannot think of one thing I would change as a child growing up, I pray my kids can experience all the happiness I did growing up.
He was the life of the party, the hero during challenges, the carpenter when things needed to be fixed, the teacher when I needed to learn, the soldier when discipline was required, the mechanic when the car was broken, the plumber during leaks, weatherman during storms. He was a champion athlete in sports, the best storyteller, the most generous selfless person, the driver when you needed a ride, the star actor when making commercials, the great friend to all people, the loving son to his parents. Pop was a whiz in dominoes, poker and mahjong, he was the top performer at work, number one fan of La Salle, he was the best grandfather to his grand and great grand children. He was a comedian when you needed a laugh, the prankster when having fun. He was the most intelligent but at the same time most practical person you could meet, he was caring, prayerful and supportive. He was strong and firm yet the most gentle person you around. My dad was sweet and always ready to help, he was good looking just like me :) he was the boss when you needed guidance, he was the grocery man when you needed stocks, the pharmacist when you needed medicines, but most of all he was my dad whenever I needed my fathers love.
My dad loved my mom more than anything in this world, the same why she loved him. My dad was all things good and more, I would need forever to talk about him, because Im so proud to be his son. How I wish I could still get his daily minute phone calls just to check if everyone is alright. I miss him terribly and still find myself thinking about picking up the phone at around 515 in the afternoon to call him. But I know he is now in heaven with my mom, my brother and his parents, as well as all the other family members and friends who have gone ahead. He may no longer be here physically but his legacy lives on in each of us because he has taught us well thru his undying love. Thank you Pop for everything, there is not one thing you did that I am not thankful for, please give mom a hug and kiss for me. I love you forever.
The last 3 months before his passing were very difficult for me, because of the heightened quarantine restrictions I was not able to even physically see him, to make it worst for more than a year I was not able to physically hug him or be close to him because of the precautions being taken due to covid. We have always been a close family and kissing/hugging and being close to our parents were a very common thing. How I wish I could turn back time to pre covid days and still be with him “normally”.
My dad was a great man, he loved his family above all things and never put anything ahead of us. He constantly made sure we were always happy, even if it meant he had to go out of his way or inconvenience himself just to achieve our happiness. As children, we took this for granted and just thought we were living a perfect life, not knowing life was actually full of imperfections, and we were just so lucky to have a dad and mom continuously ensuring everything turned out perfect for us. To this day I cannot think of one thing I would change as a child growing up, I pray my kids can experience all the happiness I did growing up.
He was the life of the party, the hero during challenges, the carpenter when things needed to be fixed, the teacher when I needed to learn, the soldier when discipline was required, the mechanic when the car was broken, the plumber during leaks, weatherman during storms. He was a champion athlete in sports, the best storyteller, the most generous selfless person, the driver when you needed a ride, the star actor when making commercials, the great friend to all people, the loving son to his parents. Pop was a whiz in dominoes, poker and mahjong, he was the top performer at work, number one fan of La Salle, he was the best grandfather to his grand and great grand children. He was a comedian when you needed a laugh, the prankster when having fun. He was the most intelligent but at the same time most practical person you could meet, he was caring, prayerful and supportive. He was strong and firm yet the most gentle person you around. My dad was sweet and always ready to help, he was good looking just like me :) he was the boss when you needed guidance, he was the grocery man when you needed stocks, the pharmacist when you needed medicines, but most of all he was my dad whenever I needed my fathers love.
My dad loved my mom more than anything in this world, the same why she loved him. My dad was all things good and more, I would need forever to talk about him, because Im so proud to be his son. How I wish I could still get his daily minute phone calls just to check if everyone is alright. I miss him terribly and still find myself thinking about picking up the phone at around 515 in the afternoon to call him. But I know he is now in heaven with my mom, my brother and his parents, as well as all the other family members and friends who have gone ahead. He may no longer be here physically but his legacy lives on in each of us because he has taught us well thru his undying love. Thank you Pop for everything, there is not one thing you did that I am not thankful for, please give mom a hug and kiss for me. I love you forever.