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Title: Sad news for real...
Post by: thehornshoppe on October 21, 2022, 01:20:44 AM
Dad pretty much "gave up" last Dec. when Carolyn died. For a couple months he came out on the weekend for lunch but then he just "didn't feel like it" one weekend. That was it.  He started to barely eat. About the first of Aug. he started down hill fast. The last 5 or so weeks he was "gone". The last 2-3 he would barely eat, then it was sleeping all the time. The last 2 weeks he needed care 24/7, more than we could do. Prior to that we managed pretty well never leaving him for longer than it took to run errands and stuff.  So my brothers and I hired a service for in home care and we made sure there was someone there 24/7, them, us, or usually both.

He passed away with us by his side Sunday night about 7:30.
Ed
Title: Re: Sad news for real...
Post by: Capt. Z on October 21, 2022, 05:58:19 PM
Sorry for your loss. My thought and prayers are with you and the family.

Great to see, that you and the family were there for him when he did not feel to well and that he was able to be with family continues toward the end of his life.
Title: Re: Sad news for real...
Post by: henry on October 23, 2022, 06:07:02 PM
So sorry Ed, I know it was hard to let him go.  He was a good man for sure.
Title: Re: Sad news for real...
Post by: Cidermill1 on October 28, 2022, 07:27:07 PM
Dear Ed,
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
His good work has brought us countless hours of listening pleasure.
Respectfully yours,
Michael Schiff and Teresa Johnson
Brooklyn, NY
Title: Re: Sad news for real...
Post by: thehornshoppe on November 02, 2022, 05:09:34 AM
Thanks so much guys. It was rough watching him go from the Dad I knew to  a child so rapidly. He just gave up and I will miss him.
Ed
Title: Re: Sad news for real...
Post by: vrod on November 09, 2022, 12:38:32 AM
A little late ED, but sorry for your loss
Title: Re: Sad news for real...
Post by: Luddite on November 16, 2022, 01:32:21 PM
I'm late to reply too, Vrod.

Ed, I'm sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family.