My great Grandpa, Geno Grassi, passed yesterday at the ripe age of 95.
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| Young Geno |
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| Grandpa Geno and Grandma Audrey |
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| His 95th birthday party/family reunion. This was the last time I saw him. |
Geno was the coolest great-grandfather there ever was. When my cousins and I were kids he would catch toads in his backyard with us. He wore overalls 99% of the time. He was seriously hilarious. He'd tell me every time I saw him how much he loved my mom, and that she was his favorite grandchild. He was a total jokester. He'd tease me, keeping a totally straight face for a few seconds, and then he'd wink. It was a guaranteed fact that his wife would be right next to him at all times, and that he would be holding her hand. I love you so much, Grandpa Geno.
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| Holding my hand a few months ago. |
I'm so sorry about your loss. He sounds like he was a great man!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and endearing post. He sounds like an incredible man.
ReplyDeleteYou and your family are in my thoughts. <3
I'm so sorry to hear this. Cherish the wonderful memories you have with him xxx
ReplyDeletemy grandfather recently passed also. he was 95. so sorry for your loss. it's hard to lose your grandfather; they're the best!
ReplyDeleteHello, I'm a new follower and I was drawn in by this post... So many people don't get the chance to even know their great-grandparents. I love that you were able to! I'm the same way with mine... I got to meet almost all of my great-grandparents and I can't imagine life without them!
ReplyDeleteStay strong, sending much love!
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I love your blog (one of my daily checks) and I am so so sorry to hear about your Grandpa. He seems like he was quite the character :-) Wishing you and your family the best.
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So sorry for your loss. I have one great-grandparent left, and we're not close, but you've inspired me to reach out <3
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