Monday, March 17, 2008
I was sad to hear of John's death from our mutual friend, Paul Ribardo. I grew up knowing John at Our Lady of Sorrows grammar school, and later during high school and college. I socialized with John, and got to know him quite well. He was a good guy. He was always very nice to me, and to my wife, Terri.
After college, my wife and I settled in Burlington, Vermont, where we raised our family and ran our business. We have been blessed in life.
Later in his life, I spoke a number of times with John about his life, and shared with him some of my own experiences with similar issues to those he was dealing with in life. I enjoyed those discussions, and am hopeful that John has now found the peace he had great difficulty finding here.
John had a good soul; and though I am not surprised by his passing, I am sad. He had much to offer.
Rest well old friend....
