Vincent Filingeri

There aren’t enough words, nor enough time to convey to all of you dear people that are here today: just how special my father is. I want all of you present today to truly understand and recognize what the word “FATHER” really means.

 

If I opened a dictionary, I would only imagine that the word Father, the word HERO and the word SOLDIER would best describe my Dad. God certainly knows that name. VINCENT would be the righteous definition for these particular words. Indeed a man of integrity. My dad was and will always be MY BEST FRIEND. He is the most unselfish individual I will ever meet in my entire lifetime. I am Daddy’s little girl, even 50 yeas later. We have the most unique closeness that I only wish others could be as fortunate to experience. I am truly blessed and hold the highest respect and gratitude. I am so VERY thankful for his strong love with my daughter Danielle, his only granddaughter; which by the way, were inseparable. Danielle was his pride and joy.

My father has brought JOY, HAPPINESS, SMILES to all that knew him. I am so blessed to have had so much precious quality time with him. He taught me to give from the heart. We shared such a bond that I will treasure for the rest of the days of my life. He made me who I am today: I am truly his clone in every aspect, including our matching birthmarks.

This letter is for you Daddy. Daddy I can not believe how much time has passed, close to almost one whole year. One Whole Entire Empty Year.

These past 11 months were the most difficult times of my 50 years of

my life. Daddy, you have brought the most memorable times that I

will forever cherish. You were and will always be the most remarkable

man that I will ever have been fortunate to had in my life. Daddy, as you

know, and I do know that you know everything; even from your new

home in Heaven. Nothing will ever be the same you definitely know

what I am referring to. Your smile, your unconditional love, your positive attitude, your sense of humor, not to mention you were never

judgemental to me nor my daughter and especially Mommy. I have 11

months of things to tell you but actually you do know since we talk

all the time. I would give anything just to hear your voice again, just one more time for you to open the front door on a Friday . I think about

you and constantly talk about you. This alone is another gift from you. Why? I am so lucky to have this very, very special bond with you and

the utmost trust and respect. Daddy, my tears are starting to go onto

Danielles computer, so before she notices I will say goodnight and I

LOVE you with my entire being.