I remember those giddy days in 1976 when you two first met. You delighted in each other’s company and quickly established a firm bond that has lasted for four decades.
Those early days were full of discoveries and shared interests.
You spent those early days making discoveries about each other. You soon learned you were both educators who liked to travel during your summers off. One interest Jack had to pull you into was the world of house investments which turned out to be the right direction for you both.
Buying your first beach house in 1977 didn’t turn out too badly for your families either. Jack’s Mom and Dad enjoy their stays in September when they had the place to themselves. My kids and I had many happy times at that first beach house. Megan is still sore at you for selling “her” house. Hard to believe that we spent so much time there without a TV or even a phone but we did and had fun in the bargain. Still have fun happy memories of those times.
The kids looked forward to our Christmas Eves together and your generous gifts to them (except for the sleeping bags, mea culpa). Jack was more interested in the dinner menu of chicken and dumplings but food was an important part of his life. In fact the boy from South Phillie had a lifelong aim to remain a part of the culture that shaped him but also to expand beyond it to include classical music, distant places, good food, and fine wine.
Jack was a large man who aimed always to grow granded in all ways but never to lose the fun in life while doing it. His story of growth, love and happiness was only possible because you supported and enabled his plans and dreams. Joanne, you and Jack forged a strong team and I congratulate you!
Mimi
