Saturday, February 18, 2017
Dear Pakka, Deanna, Lilly and all of Opa's Family ~ It is with heartfelt sympathy that we learned from his granddaughter, Lilly, of Opa's passing. It's truly amazing that, as the saying goes, "God works in strange ways!" Two young ladies became roommates at Endicott College (Lilly and our granddaughter, Demi); and from their very close friendship, our families became a 'bigger family'. We only knew Opa, through his kindness and generosity of sharing his "Opa's Jelly". So delicious!! It was such a treat for us!! Isn't it something that you can learn to love someone you haven't personally met through an act of love and kindness???
After reading the beautiful tribute written by Pakka, we fully realized what an exceptional gentleman he was. "The Apple doesn't fall far from the tree" is an old adage which certainly applies to the members of your family we are privileged to know and love . . exceptional . . . kind . . . sincere . . . generous . . . spiritual . . . and loving!
It is our prayer that God will give you all strength, courage and support during the difficult days ahead. May God hold Opa tightly in His loving arms, and may he rest in peace with his grandson, Diete,r and all his loved ones already in that perfect place . . . heaven!
With love, prayers, and deepest sympathy ~ Carmen and Carol Quintiliani
