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My Dad

 

There is no easy way for me to write this. My dad died last Tuesday. He hadn’t been well for a few weeks and he hated feeling sick.

 

 

I’m grateful for all the things he taught me, and for all the things he did for me.

 

 

I’m grateful he was alive to meet both his great-grandsons.

 

 

 

I’m grateful we had a wonderful last Thanksgiving together.  I’m grateful he didn’t suffer long. I’m grateful I had him for 59 years. I’m grateful God chose him to be my dad.

 

What are you grateful for this week?

 

Yours in Gratitude,

Angela

 

 

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  1. Kathy Basso says

    December 12, 2016 at 12:17 pm

    Dear Angela,
    You know how I felt about your dad. I really, really liked him a lot. I always enjoyed seeing him at your Open House and I loved sitting and chatting with him and your mom. Not a day goes by now that I am working in my soap lab and I use my soap molds and my curing racks that he made for me and I can’t help but think about him. He will always be with me. He was a wonderful man and I am happy that you cherished him the way you did.

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    • Angela Carillo says

      December 12, 2016 at 7:48 pm

      Thanks for sharing your memories with me Kathy. I see him in my curing racks and soap boxes too. He was such a big part of Alegna Soap.

      Reply
  2. Donna says

    December 12, 2016 at 4:37 pm

    Dear Angela, I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve been thinking about you. He has such a nice face. Take care.

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    • Angela Carillo says

      December 12, 2016 at 7:49 pm

      Thanks Donna. He was a special man.

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  3. Roberta Perry says

    December 12, 2016 at 6:22 pm

    Sending love and hugs and all sorts of gratitude karma. Love you!

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    • Angela Carillo says

      December 12, 2016 at 7:49 pm

      Thank you Roberta. I’ll take all the love and hugs I can get. 🙂

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  4. Anne Marie Esposito, CEO, Sparklefly Candle Company says

    December 12, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    I am grateful for you, your friendship, your products, the positivity you put out in the world. I am so sorry about the loss of your father. I am holding you all in my prayers. XO

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    • Angela Carillo says

      December 12, 2016 at 7:50 pm

      Thank you Anne Marie. I do appreciate your thoughts and prayers.

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  5. La Shonda Tyree says

    December 12, 2016 at 8:28 pm

    So sorry to hear about your dad! Thank you for sharing him with us through Facebook. Sending you hugs and praying for you and your family.

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    • Angela Carillo says

      December 12, 2016 at 10:53 pm

      Thank you La Shonda, I can feel your hugs.

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  6. Maureen Field says

    December 13, 2016 at 1:32 am

    I am so sorry Angela. I can’t believe I met him on a Jaunting Car in Ireland going around the Ring of Kerry. He was so full of life and so proud of you. What are the odds of meeting someone whose daughter worked at North Shore. He will be missed I am sure. God Bless Angela.

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    • Angela Carillo says

      December 13, 2016 at 11:04 am

      Thank you for sharing that memory with me Maureen. I remember when my parents took that trip and met you.

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  7. Debbie Ventura says

    December 13, 2016 at 11:39 pm

    So sorry to hear about your dad. Glad you got to share so many happy memories with him.
    He will always be with you. Prayers for you and your family at this difficult time.

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    • Angela Carillo says

      December 14, 2016 at 12:17 am

      Thanks Debbie.

      Reply
  8. Kristen M. Fusaro-Pizzo says

    December 13, 2016 at 11:56 pm

    Dearest Angela,

    I never had the pleasure of meeting your father in person, but through your stories and the woodwork in your lab, he was ever-present and transcends all of time. I am truly sorry for your loss and hope you can find comfort in how his spirit is everywhere about you.

    With love,
    Kristen

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    • Angela Carillo says

      December 14, 2016 at 12:18 am

      You’re right Kristen. He is present in my soap studio. He made my soap boxes, my display units and my curing racks and drawers. And he is all around me away from the studio too.

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  9. Sharon T McLaughlin MD says

    December 13, 2016 at 11:59 pm

    So sorry Angela. What a beautiful story, I am glad he did not suffer long. You spent a lot of time with and was such a good daughter. I am Happy that you have so many happy memories that can warm your heart. Wishing you much love.

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    • Angela Carillo says

      December 14, 2016 at 12:20 am

      Thank you Sharon. My dad was such a force of motion. He didn’t like to stay still and the last few weeks were so difficult for him because he couldn’t walk easily.

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  10. Jennifer Wojcieski says

    December 14, 2016 at 1:10 am

    So sorry Angela. He was so fortunate to have a wonderfully caring and grateful daughter. Sending love to you and your family. XOXO

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    • Angela Carillo says

      December 15, 2016 at 10:15 pm

      Thanks Jen.

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  11. Joan Morais says

    December 15, 2016 at 3:19 pm

    Angela, you paid your dad such a nice tribute. The photos of him you shared are precious. I’m sory for the loss of your dad. It is hard. My dad was one of my greatest loves in my life. I miss him everyday. Be gentle with yourself. Grief hits in waves and there is not much we can do about it except be there and feel it. Many hugs to you.

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    • Angela Carillo says

      December 15, 2016 at 10:15 pm

      Thank you Joan. I appreciate your thoughts.

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  12. Lynn JT says

    December 18, 2016 at 9:40 pm

    Sending you love and strength. Beautiful pictures too. Fathers are so important and the father daughter bond cannot be underestimated.

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    • Angela Carillo says

      December 18, 2016 at 9:49 pm

      Thank you Lynn. I can see that bond between my husband and daughter too.

      Reply
  13. Phyllis Morici says

    January 11, 2017 at 11:21 pm

    Angela I am so sorry for your loss. I always read your Newsletters I guess I missed this one. I just saw your email yesterday. I had now idea about your dad. I am so sorry I never got to pay my respects. I know how close you were to your dad. He was a wonderful man. I used to love seeing your parents at the school events when the boys were younger. I can only imagine how hard this is for your mom. At least she has you & your family to help her through this difficult time. I will keep you all in my prayers.

    Love, Phyllis

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    • Angela Carillo says

      January 12, 2017 at 5:15 pm

      Thanks so much Phyllis. I remember those soccer games like it was yesterday. Such good times.

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  14. Phyllis Morici says

    January 12, 2017 at 8:07 pm

    Yes they were great times and I have wonderful memories. My dad died 8 years ago and my one regret is he never got to meet Juliet. He would have loved her. At least your dad got to meet both of your grandsons and I am sure they brought him much joy. You will always have those memories of them spending time together. Treasure them always.

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