In Memory of J. Victor Africano

J. Victor Africano passed away on March 08, 2002, after a ten month battle with lung cancer that metastasized to the bone.  Through it all he never complained and was always optimistic about the future. He believed that he could somehow conquer this disease that had crippled him and caused so much pain.  However, it was not to be. His time on earth was done.

He was not my biological father, but to me he was the only father I ever had.  I cherish the 12 years that God allowed me to have with him.  He was my confidant, friend, mentor and my father-always there to lend a helping hand or just a shoulder to cry on.

Life has changed for my husband and me.  His only grandchild was 4 years old when he passed away, and that is what saddens me the most. He loved Blake more than anything and now they are forever separated.

I miss all of our talks and all of the wisdom he shared with me.  I just want to tell him I love him and I thank him for everything he did for me.  He truly touched my life. 

Rest in Peace,  Mr. A.

-Kerri