My Father

A Tribute To My Dad
Today (Christmas Eve) my dad would have been 76 years old. Thursday (Christmas Day) is the 10th anniversary of my dad's passing. I can't believe it's been 10 years already.
Dad and mom (Christmas 1965)

Because I'm not very good at writing paragraphs, here are some facts about my dad --

Born Dec. 24, 1932

His parents were Hungarian immigrants

His name was Wendell, but everyone called him Wendy

He worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. for 30 years

He married my mom in 1966

Died Dec. 25, 1998

My dad and his usual Christmas gift, a can of pipe tobacco (1989)
In the 1970s he would buy comic books, read them, then give them to me and my brother. In the 1980s when my brother and I would buy boxes of non-sport trading cards he would sit with us and open packs and help sort the cards. It's because of him that I'm the geek I am today.
Dad as Santa for the Foresters (1989)
Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas Dad!