Tuesday, July 16, 2024
The proof of a successful life, I believe, is the legacy of love and achievement you leave behind. In that sense, Mr. Edward D'Amico was "the man in the arena," as Theodore Roosevelt defined the term. He succeeded in all things, leaving his mark on the legal profession, on his community, and where it counted most--on his family. A proud and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he was most joyful at the prospect of being with the patriarch of a close-knit family. He found great satisfaction and fulfillment in teaching his sons to be good athletes and good young men. He was my first Little League baseball team's manager, which set him up as an important authority figure for me as a 10-year-old kid. He loved to teach the finer points of the game to me and other kids like me, as well as his own boys. But more than that, he wanted us all to become responsible, productive citizens, respectful of authority, kind to others, and committed to excellence. He was always a good example for us to emulate. I value all the days we spent with him in our youth.
May God bless Mr. D'Amico and seat him at His right hand. Rest in peace.
