"When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure." —Author Unknown
My brothers Steve, Michael and my sister Josie and I are so blessed to have had our dad in our lives less than 3 weeks short of what would have been his 101st birthday. Just before taking his last breath Marcelle his devoted caregiver said our mother Maria was calling for him to join her. We exchanged the final words between us (I Love You Dad!) when I called him from Maui at 8 PM EST last evening. Cecile and I were fortunate enough to see dad November 14-19. I had an intuition he wouldn't make it beyond the end of this year. We are so happy we did. Here I am visiting with him at his bedside.
My father never told me how I should live my life, he lived a long life and let me watch how its done. I will always remember the gentle smile of his and his ability to laugh at life no matter what.
I will be flying back to California before heading to New Jersey to join my family in attending his funeral service on a date to be determined.
Dear Dad May You Rest in Peace❤️
Last photo: My niece Selina getting a kiss on the cheek.
Frank Augustine: Born: 01/05/1917 Died: 12/12/2017
