Sunday, April 14, 2019
My heart breaks with the passing of Grandpa, and I am sending so much love and many condolences to the family during this difficult time. Grandpa was such a vibrant man, who brought so much laughter and joy into all of our lives.
Over the past week, I have found myself reflecting on all the memories made over the past years. I reflect back on our Italy trip when Grandpa took Jason, Pete and I on a grand tour of his beautiful country. One of my fondest memories from that trip was walking around Torrito, the town where he grew up, and hearing him tell stories about his childhood. I’ll never forget when he ran into an old friend who still lived there, and they laughed in disbelieve with tears in their eyes as they embraced for the first time in decades.
Another time that stands out is when Grandpa made various trips across the country (by himself!) to visit Jason and I in San Francisco. We have memories going to Italian dinners with Grant and Syd, cooking breakfast together at our apartment, touring the city and showing him the place we called home. It was so special to have him visit San Francisco, a city that has become such a major part of our lives.
I feel incredibly lucky to have known Grandpa. We will miss him every day. He was a hardworking man who showed the power of the American dream as he built a foundation for his family in coming to the States from Italy. He was kind, determined, and worked hard to provide the best life for his family. I truly admire his strength.
He is with us, always. Love and prayers from me, to each of you. RIP Grandpa, Nicolino Mattiace.
With love,
Erica Dann (soon to be Mattiace) <3
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