Jamie posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
I have never known this man as anything other than "Papa". I was incredibly blessed to be a friend of the family growing up. I came from a broken extended family - and truly, spending time with Papa and Gramma was the coziest, most loving taste of family anyone could ever experience. Papa was ready to laugh and joke and share his time and conversation with anyone who wanted to - even a nerdy redheaded girl from around the corner. I had always mourned the lack of living grandparents in my life, but Papa and Gramma were the closest people to grandparents I'd ever have - and fortunately for me, they were the absolute best. I will always remember their hugs!
