Say a prayer...

Jstas
Jstas Posts: 14,806
edited November 2008 in The Clubhouse
A friend of mine passed away last week. He was a Catholic priest and I've known him since...well, as long as I can remember. Probably about 30 years. He was a big influence in my life and he was the pastor of the church my mother worked at. He was everything from a pastor/spiritual leader to a role model and as I grew older, a friend. He was a golfing buddy and a grandfather and a fixture in my family for many years. So much so that we all called him Dziadz which is a polish word for grandfather.

He was quite sick when he passed and my mother expended a great deal of time taking care of him as he grew worse because his family lives in Ohio and western PA and were unable to care for him from so far away. It was a shame to see him degrade and I know it torn him up more than anyone else.

But all in all, he was a very good man and those that knew him, we very blessed to have known him. He was a model of what a priest should be and he is very highly regarded throughout the diocese, not just the parish.

I can't cry for my friend because I know he is in a better place, without a doubt. I am glad his suffering is over. I miss him and Christmas this year won't seem quite as bright and festive. But life goes on and he wouldn't want anyone to languish over his passing. It was his time and he was called home.

So godspeed Dziadz. He always ended mass in the same way:

"May the Lord bless you and keep you, may His face shine upon you and be gracious to you and may He look upon you with kindness, all the days of your life."

He will be laid to rest today around noon.

Say a prayer, lift a dry martini in his honor 'cause we lost a great one.
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,151
    edited November 2008
    That's a great story, Jstas. I have been lucky enough to meet a few heroes who might remind you of Dziadz if you met them. These are the kind of people that give us all hope when there seems to be such a lack of it sometimes, who restore our faith in our world because of the way they see it. I will remember him when I next lift my glass ...
    Alea jacta est!
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited November 2008
    John, sorry to hear about the passing of your long time friend. He will be missed by many.
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited November 2008
    God bless you and yours during this difficult time. In the midst of every bad, God is always up to something good. Look to him & count on it.
    "Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." Bob Seger
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited November 2008
    Prayer's sent John.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited November 2008
    John, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep your friend and family in my thoughts and prayers.
    Carl

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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited November 2008
    Sorry to hear of your loss.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,066
    edited November 2008
    Prayers & thoughts sent.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited November 2008
    Jstas wrote: »
    I am glad his suffering is over.


    thats an important thing to focus on. I know too much from experience about that.

    sucks to lose the good ones man, my condolensces
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,986
    edited November 2008
    May your friend rest in peace John. My condolences to you and to all that knew him.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2008
    My condolences John.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited November 2008
    Prayers sent. Sorry for your loss.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited November 2008
    Prayer said.
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited November 2008
    My condolences.

    Joe
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited November 2008
    Sorry I missed this. My Prayers and Condolences.
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