A Fathers passing

My Father just passed away on Sun Feb 16th suddenly, I just wanted you all of you to know that he was a Ferrari lover to the end. He was a strong and proud man and extremely patriotic to his home land of Italy and loved anything and all Italian.

I am lucky enough to have such a large and loving family that it made his passing a little more tolerable. At his funeral is when I realized how many people my father touched, it was like the passing of a Don, the funeral included people such as our Mayor and well respected members of the community.....who knew????

I hope I am half the man my Father was. He immigrated to Canada with my mother and 5 out of 6 kid's to make a better life for us at the age of 45...
Not knowing a word of English and no job waiting for him he persevered and came through for the family. Due to his effort and hard work all of the children were given a chance at a better life and we all excelled in our professions.

I know for a fact that I would not be in a position financially that I am today if I was still living in Italy or owning my own business, for this I am so grateful to him. The nice thing is that I was able to say thank you to him this past Christmas for being such a strong family man, I don't think I would have been able to do what he accomplished especially at the age of 45.

I know he was proud of me and loved to tell people (especially back home) that I owned a Ferrari, he was grinning from ear to ear the first time I pulled up with my Spider and all he could say was

"Now that's an Italian woman."....

I will miss my Father very very much.

Good bye Dad....

 

I'm sorry Roberto. Can't imagine what it would be like to lose my father. Everyone's thoughts are with you, paisan. Was your father southern or northern?

 

Thank you my friend. We were from the Province of Abruzzo east of Rome on the Adriatic Sea, it is the last Province that is not overrun and spoiled with tourism, it is as beautiful if not more so than Tuscany. My Father loved that land.

 

Im sorry to hear Roberto!

It sounds like Dad was a good man!!

Also great to hear your family was there to give each other support! Thats what having a family is all about.

My thoughts are with you mate!

 

Very sorry to hear about your dads passing.

 

This will most likely be the target of my next Italian visit. Sounds like a great place to get back to the roots. Again, my thoughts are with you.

 

so sorry to read of your loss.

 

So sorry to hear that Roberto. God bless his soul.

 

mi dispiace roberto. I miei pensieri sono con te.

 

Very sorry to hear Roberto; just think how proud your dad was knowing his son owned a real Ferrari!!! I feel your pain, lost my mom last year...I'm glad she at least saw me achieve my dream of owning a Ferrari and got to ride in in once.

 

May your father RIP. He indeed sounds like quite a man, and a great example of putting others before himself. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.

Warmest Regards,
MB

 

Sorry to hear about your Pops Roberto.
May he rest in peace

 

Sounds like your dad had lived a decent and good life. Take care of yourself.

Troy

 

Sorry to hear of your loss Roberto. It sounds like your pop was a helluva guy. It is obvious you are just as proud of him as he was of you. Keep on doing what you do and do the best you can to honor him in every way.

Peace my friend,

John

 

Roberto,

Sorry to hear of your loss.

Best to honor your father everyday of your life.

 

Your father sounds like a great man ........... it is good you had time to thank him ........ now you can celebrate his life ............ and continue to make him proud !!!

 

My sincere condolences Berto.

 

Roberto, you were so fortunate to have such a great man, Dad, and mentor in your life. Something you will always be thankful for. Make sure your children know who he was and how important he was in your life.

Unfortunately, not everyone has the fortune of having a father like yours. I think if every child could grow up with a strong parent figure as your father was for you, this planet would look a whole lot different.

Use your father's knowledge wisely and celebrate his life often.

 

Sorry for your loss. My parents were hard working Greek immigrants and my life pretty much parallels yours - even with a college education and a successful business I do not feel I have accomplished what they did coming to the USA with no money and few skills. I think of my Mom and Dad every day and thank God they taught me well. God Bless

 

My condolences Roberto - you were fortunate to have such a man as a father.

 

Roberto,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss... my thoughts are with you and your family....

Mike in Kuwait

 

Roberto,

My best you and your family. Sounds like your father already instilled what he hoped to see grow in you. That's the dance we call life and his life will be celebrated as you'll see him everyday in every way. That's what has kept my spirit alive!

La Vita Bella!

Regards,
Brian

 

Sorry to hear about your loss, and so suddenly. Hope you can take some time to take it all in.

rik n beaux

 

My Great Grandfather emigrated to San Francisco from Casarsa (northern IT). I, too, and very grateful for their sacrifices. Your Dad sounds like a great man. Peace upon you, Tom

 

Sorry to hear about your loss paisan, my prayers are with you and your family. Take care