We are so sad to say that Poppa passed away very suddenly and unexpectedly last Sunday, 9/9/12. He fought hard and he fought strong and in the end, his body just couldn't take anymore. He was always stubborn, always tough and he fought the good fight to the very end, just like the proud Marine that he is.
He died at home, very quickly and with my mom. They are guessing it was a heart attack or a blood clot. He was in no pain. That is what he would have wanted and we have the comfort of knowing that he never was in hospice care, never in the hospital, never kept alive on a respirator. He was independent for the entire journey. He did it on his terms. We just weren't ready, and we never would have been.
He was an inspiration to so many people, not just through this fight, but for his entire life. He was an amazing person, the best kind, and he knew how to make people feel loved and special. We will never be the same without his big spirit, his humor, his hugs and his constant watching out for all of us. We are trying very hard to get through each day, but he was the hero and the mascot of our family, and there is just a big hole without him.
We will be holding services to remember him this Saturday at:
England Family Mortuary
27135 Madison Ave
Temecula, Ca 92590
951-695-8555
Everyone is welcome to join us. We will also be having a lunch at my parent's house, immediately after the service.
We are very grateful that through this journey, we have always felt so loved, so supported, so cared about. Thank you to everyone who has stood by us, and who continue to now.
Team Poppa will be forever. He will always be our champion.
....Team Poppa
We are so very sorry for your loss. You all have been and will continue to be in our prayers. Your Dad was a wonderful man and was so very much loved!
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Thinking and praying for you all. Team Poppa forever. His spirit lives on through you, your family and his grandchildren.
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