It's hard to say just a few words about a man who meant so much to me

Grandpa would welcome me into his home, his nice quiet home, for weeks at at time in the summer growing up- and you all know I was not a quiet kid.

My time there over the summers were some of the best memories I have;

Watching Iron Chef and Emeril until 3am

Having his homemade blueberry pancakes for breakfast- surprising him with just how many I could eat

Drinking French Vanilla Cappuccinos with him and Grandma

And watching Sister Act 1 and 2 on repeat so many times he made me take them home so he never had to watch them again

So many more amazing memories I will remember forever

Grandpa was one of a kind, but I see so much of him in his kids;

My dad whose talent in a kitchen is well known, and no mystery who he takes after

Uncle Sam with his quick wit and a joke for all occasions

My Aunt Selina with her big heart

We will all miss Grandpa

I'm so grateful for the time I got to spend with him.