June 29, 2010

Today I can say was the worst day of my life - the worst news. My dad (Lisa) passed away today at the young age of 62.

Stanley J. Zelasko - Born October 28, 1947, Died June 29, 2010.

He is the greatest man. He is the best husband, the best father, the best father in law, the best grandfather, the best brother, the best son in the world. We could not have asked for anything else from him. He is a man with the biggest heart .. a man that would do anything for anyone and put all others before himself. I cannot explain the sadness and sorrow that our family is feeling.

My dad was out fishing this beautiful day. The sun was shining, he was with a good friend and his grandson and he was doing what he loved best, fishing. He had a great day, sending pix to my mom from his cell phone, and my mom spoke to him around noon time and he sounded fine and was having a great time.

As I sit here crying as writing this, I cannot explain the emotions that are going through me. I cannot explain the sorrow. I wish I knew why God would take my dad, this great man, this wonderful man, the best dad in the world. He will remain in my heart, in our families hearts forever. He has touched so many people and the memory of him will never be forgotten. All great memories will remain in our hearts.

The Saturday before he died, he had a wonderful day at the Great Escape with his granddaughter Eva, myself, Mike, my mom, Billy, Kathy and Mike Catone. Eva wanted a Bugs Bunny stuffed animal. My mom and him went to play a game to win one. They won the game but they were out of Bugs - only the displays were there. Well, they would not give these away. My dad called the manager over and fought for that Bugs Bunny - and of course he won it for his granddaughter.. He was not leaving the Great Escape without one!!! LOL. He talked about the water sprinkler that Eva was running through as looking in the hole and water popping out of it and squirting her in her face and her falling backwards. He had a great time watching her and spending the day with her. I am so glad we were all together and had a great time......

I am so glad that Eva was able to meet her grandfather, this wonderful man. I just wish she didn't have to lose him so soon... but she will be reminded of him and all of great memories that they have shared. She arrived the end of January and brought so much joy. My dad loves her so much and Eva loves him so much. She made him happy, made him smile as well as he made her happy and her smile. I know he is in Heaven right now looking after all of us - smiling down on us and making sure that we are all OK.

One thing that will always bring a smile to our family is a dancing Gopher that my dad purchased and that is at my parents house. This Gopher does a little jig and ironically sings "I'm all right, don't you worry about me"... and every time that button is pushed for this little Gopher to sing and dance - Eva is dancing along right with it.

Daddy - I Love You so Much and I miss you so much.