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R.I.P. Dad

Homerboy

Lifer
Mar 1, 2000
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On Tuesday my dad (73 years of age) past away due to complications after surgery. His death came as a shock to us all (5 children and his wife) to say the least. While he was no pillar of health, he was more or less doing fine recovering from the surgery (technically speaking he aspirated).

While I was not particularly as close to my father as my siblings, I feel horrific for my mother who had been married to him, through thick and thin (there were lots of both), for 52 years. On top of that, my mother also lost her mother just this past Christmas morning. To say she has had a rough month is an understatement.

For those inclined, please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. She's a tough cookie, but she will need all the help she can get.
 

Dirigible

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Apr 26, 2006
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I'm sorry Homerboy. That totally sucks. Lost my dad in July when he was 74. Rough on everyone. Be there for your mom.
 

purbeast0

No Lifer
Sep 13, 2001
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im sorry for your loss man. my father passed away 2.5 years ago totally unexpected and it was a really tough time for me. i cry to this day about losing him. it is going to be a tough time no denying that. time will help though.

best thing i can recommend that helped me the most was to just be around family. also, let it out. don't hold anything in.

best wishes to you and your family.
 

busydude

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Feb 5, 2010
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Sorry man, my condolences.

Stay with your family, because they will need you there.. and you will need them too. :)
 

allisolm

Elite Member
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Jan 2, 2001
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So sorry to hear of your loss. Both my parents are gone, so I know how it is. Just keep all the good times alive in your heart.
 

Aharami

Lifer
Aug 31, 2001
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sorry for your loss. talk about coincidences. my coworker lost her mother a couple months ago and I just found out that her husband passed away this week also. I cannot even imagine what she, or your mother, must be going through right now!

btw, Your mother isnt Irina, is she?