June 22, 2013
Dearest Mr. Lombardi-
It is 1am and I cannot sleep. I am so sad about your passing. You were a wonderful man and you will be missed terribly.
I have so many wonderful memories of you and the beautiful family you created:
I remember you taking me out for Chinese food (my first time ever) at Chez Song.
I remember you going to the Dog Tracks and betting money on a “quinella” for Joanna and me. We danced around your living room chanting the numbers for the television channel VH1. ( I think it was 63 or 64) not sure but we were so excited that you said we won!
I remember your Lombardi Refrigeration van and matching shirts. I think I wore one of your shirts and cowboys boots to the Convenient Mart! I might have passed out a business card or two (Uh-Oh!)
I remember you wearing good smelling cologne and getting all dressed up in the nice clothes Gail bought for you.
I remember you taking me to “Rawhyde” to ride the stagecoach and get an ice cream.
I remember you being such a good sport during Joanna’s and my Dante’ Club party for Dads. You and my Dad just wanted to enjoy your beers and each others company, but we wanted you guys to watch cartoons (He-Man or Thunder Cats I think?) All in all, we were so happy you guys were friends for a night.
I remember you introducing my Dad to a mini keg of beer. I think it was a Japanese beer.
I remember your accent and you yelling and whistling for “Bimbo!” throughout the house.
I remember you calling Joanna “Cookie” and how much you adored her.
Most of all, I will always remember your LOVE for Gail. You took such good care of her and always treated her with the up most respect. You always appreciated all she did for you and treated her like a princess. She is so lucky to have found a man like you.
You are a true example of a wonderful Husband and Father, a true gem that we will all remember and cherish.
Everlasting Love,
“K.K”