My Uncle, My Godfather

Yesterday I received very sad news that my Uncle Lenny, my godfather, passed. This photo of my mom and my uncle was taken at our son's, wedding. I will always remember his smile. He was a great husband, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, friend and he will be dearly missed.


My Uncle Lenny and Aunt Shirley lived a very fulfilling and busy life. You just never knew when they were going to pop in. They were into RVs and traveling, and I will think of them often when Bill and I do the same.

Cousin Kevin and wife Janet

Cousin Vicky and son with Daughter Alicia

We celebrated Uncle Lenny's life. Aunt Shirley's nephew, Michael, did a wonderful job with the memories he had of growing up. The one that stuck in my mind, was their 2 week camping trip to Maine. After Uncle Lenny set up camp, they waited for Aunt Shirley's brother, Henny, and family to arrive, only to find that Henny forgot to make his reservation for a campsite. Uncle Lenny decided if Henny and family had to camp in the parking lot, then they would not be alone. Uncle Lenny packed up his family and moved their campsite to the parking lot alongside Michael's family because "that's the kind of guy he was."

The priest gave a wonderful sermon on how we are not made to be perfect here on earth. Once we have reached our goal of "perfection," there is no more reason for us to be here, and we are called home......

Aunt Shirley and Mom

I could not help but notice the stunning sunset as we drove home. As I looked at the gorgeous sky, I imagined how beautiful it must be where My Uncle, My Godfather is now resting in peace.