After thinking about my grandfather yesterday and reading my friend Lady Gwendlyn’s blog about her mother I have been inspired to do something I thought I would not do but it somehow seems appropriate. About a year ago my grandfather passed away and to help get my feelings out I posted a blog on My Space, well I’m going to repost the blog here now as a loving tribute to The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived, Mario Terrigno. Without him and his influence and teachings I doubt I’d be the man I am today. So here it is my blog from last year in its entirety:
At 3 PM today, May 11 2008, the world lost a great man, my grandfather Mario Terrigno. He was a great man with a huge heart, if you were in need of anything he would not only give you the shirt off his back but give you his last $10 that he could not afford just to see that you were no longer in need. Even if he was sick he'd make an effort to help you out. Even though he was sick and in pain he never let anyone know, even in his last days. When he was healthy he would run around being Mr. Fixit for everyone. He built an entire upstairs of a house from just the frame work, he even added on an entire room to his house at one point. Up until this past year he was very active in everything and he was in his 80's too if I’m not mistaken. He is the one true father figure I've always had in my life. It's because of him that I am the man I am today a loving caring guy who will almost always turn the other cheek. He was also a loving husband to my grandmother for 60+ years. Not only was he a great grandfather and husband but also a great father to both his son (my uncle) and his daughter (my mom) and would help them out with anything no matter what. So I write this a part of my grieving to a beloved husband of my grandma, to a wonderful father of my mom and uncle, to a outstanding grandfather of six grandchildren who will all miss him deeply, but most of all to a great wonderful saintly man who I am proud to say to I will always love.
Rest in Peace
Grandpa Mario Terrigno
I know my blogs have been on the joking side, sort of, but today I felt I had to do this. Tomorrow I’m sure it’ll be back to normal.
