When I think about my Dad, I can’t help but to smile
Because crying, emotions, and “feelings” were never really his style
He’d want us to talk about all the good times, never thinking of the bad
Because he was a fighter until the very end and he wouldn’t want us to be sad
So sometimes what I say may even sound like a roast
But I promise you it’s only because that’s what he would have wanted most
He would be disappointed if I just sat around all day and sobbed
Because making him giggle against his will was always part of my job
He wasn’t just my dad, he was also like a bother
Because we were always playing around and messing with each other
He scarred me for life when he told me to “get that pillow out of my pants”
When my butt must have looked a little too big while getting ready for a dance
He would tease me about my hair and say it was “good enough for ball”
But he was also someone I could turn to whenever I would fall
He’d teach me some “life lessons” and get me back up on my way
“Just don’t let it get to you, Kid” was all he’d have to say
Then I’d get right back up to fight another round
Because I knew he’d always be in my corner as long as he was around
When I think about my Dad, sound may be the sense I tie to him the most
When I listened to him play his guitar, I was always simply engrossed
I thought he was a rockstar and could have made it big in a band
But all that fame and attention was something he just couldn't stand
He developed my love of music and taught me all about classic rock
So, if you’re someone who prefers the Beatles over the Stones, we probably shouldn’t talk
Dad really loved being a Pop Pop to his first grandson, Nick
I truly believe his love for him helped him hold on when he was very sick
He taught him to go “cwaaazy” and other annoying habits
But those were just some of his favorite things he enjoyed about his #1 Pop Pop status
That little boy could do no wrong or harm
Dad even continued to eat when Nick sneezed on his chicken parm
It wasn’t fair, but Dad didn’t care because that was his “special boy”
Getting to spend time with Nick truly brought him joy
When I think about my Dad, there’s still so much that I could say
But really I’m just sad we can’t make new memories together after today
My Dad was truly always my very bestest friend
So, it has been really hard for me to let go since his time came to an end
Dad still had so much life to live, but cancer took him away
Now we just have to trust in God that it was supposed to be this way
I pray Dad’s in heaven living it up with his fam
Maybe he’s even been selected as lead guitar in God’s special Angel band
But whatever he’s doing up there, I hope he’s having fun
And still having fun competing with everyone else to be number one
And when I get up there myself, I’ll find him right away
So we can just resume our fun and have eternity to play
I love you with all my heart, Dad and I miss you every day.
Born: 9/20/1960
Passed: 2/5/2022