Friday, September 1, 2023

Celebration weekend

 

During the pandemic, my sister began interviewing our Dad and recording his life stories for her creative writing class at the University of Las Vegas. 

This collection of stories and anecdotes eventually became a book project that documents the highs and lows of his long, full life. The book was recently published as a paperback on Amazon.

Congratulations, Marji!

We are very proud of her, especially her generosity in mailing dozens of copies to family members and old friends around the country. A true labor of love. 

People have been thrilled to receive the book, and the cards and tributes for Dad are pouring in. Always a modest man, he's been overwhelmed by all the attention for just a "Pennsylvania Dutch farm boy." 

John and I, along with my brother Dave, are flying to Las Vegas this weekend to celebrate both Marji's accomplishment and Dad's incredible 99th birthday September 3rd. Stay tuned for party pictures.



2 comments:

  1. My mom turns 99 on the 23rd. Hope they both have happy birthdays.

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  2. Congrats to everyone. September 3 is also Marla's birthday and it was Grandma Volpe's as well

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