Monday, April 22, 2024
Dear Keith and Kraig,along with your extended family, Andy and Marie were two of my dearest friends. I used to joke with Andy that Andrea was named after me and not with him in mind. I was shocked when your mom passed away. And now, I hadn't seen your dad in a number of years(as since the beginning of 2019 I've been either in a hospital or a nursing home for rehab). Prior to that I tried to keep in touch as often as I could. I was thrilled that we were always able to keep in touch despite phone numbers changing. After your dad was no longer the Town Attorney, your mom and dad always stayed in touch. I supported your dad's run for Supreme Court and was thrilled when he won. I made sure that if I hadn't seen them in a while, that I would make sure to see them over the holidays. I was happy they both were able to attend my wedding. A number of years went by (as I was living in New Hampshire) that if we weren't able to get together, we were always able to talk on the phone. I regretted not being able to attend either your mom's calling hours or funeral, as I was appointed by the Family Court Judge to be the neutral third party present during the non-custodial parent's visitation which consisted of the entire weekend in the southern tier. I was however able to reach Andy by phone and arrange to see him at a later date. I was just thinking of him today and came across his obituary. I am so very sorry for your loss. I know what a tremendous pain there is once you've lost both parents (especially in a close Italian family). Andy was such a wonderful person and he will be greatly missed. If we weren't laughing together, he was giving me some sage advice. I would have loved to see you both along with your children (who must be adults by now). Perhaps someday. May God bless you all and may He give you strength in your time of grief.
