Tuesday, November 5, 2019
JP was a generous brother, and uncle. He gave of his love, time and of course his opinion. He always gave me advice, sometimes gave me grief, (especially over the Christmas Eve sleigh ride to the laundry mat!) and occasionally gave me premature gray hairs (from taking my Ford Torino for a joy ride, along with our brother Stephen; JP was only 14 and Steve 12), but I love him dearly and would gladly have gone on getting more gray hairs from him. I appreciated that he always put gas back in my car after going for a "joy ride", and tried to park it in the same place I had left it; even if I didn't always say thank you (I probably was too busy defending him from my father's wrath).
I am especially proud that he was a Yonkers Fireman, and so admire his bravery and dedication. I really had to stop watching News 12 Westchester.
Thank you John, for giving us a fabulous sister in law, and 2 beautiful and talented nieces and an awesome nephew. We love and cherish them and will be there for them, always.
We will miss you, John and love you forever. They tell me that to be in the hearts of those who love you, is not to die. So forever, you will be in my heart, my dear brother. I will never let anything or anybody take away the love my heart holds for you!
So, rest now, and give us some of your courage, so we can bear the pain of losing you. You will never be forgotten because that is just impossible.
Your loving sister, Jean
