You never seemed to know a stranger. The light, talent and your ability to bring a smile to the face of the hardest of characters never ceased to amaze me. Your love of your family was something embraced by you in the fiercest way! Whenever you encountered someone you loved down and depressed, you made it your personal business to bring a smile to their face, and laughter to their lips... I miss that so much! Your babies RJ and Helena were your life and you worked so hard to improve yourself for them, to endeavor to be everything you could be just for the love you held for them. I can't see or hear someone skating without remembering the hours and hours you spent with your friends skating... It always is bittersweet when I see someone skating. But it always brings a smile to my face and makes me remember when. I love you and miss you!!! I promise you I will be there for your poops, she misses you with everything that is in her! It's so hard to witness seeing her hurt so much and know there is nothing I can do to take it away. She carries on for RJ and Helena, you would be proud of her cause her love for you goes on in your two beautiful children, and her love for your 3 brothers! There is a new found love and respect your brothers have for each other, you would be proud of them. They miss you... We all miss you!!! Until next time, love you ❤ Patti and Dad