Michelle,

I am very sorry to learn of your Dad's passing.  I remember him from high school as a good friend. He was always "one of the good guys", one of the guys you wanted to hang with and emulate.   I had several classes with him and remember him as always a serious student who paid attention and was willing to work hard.  I don't recall ever seeing your Dad  without his classic effervescent smile.  I missed seeing him at the 50th Reunion (it was difficult to recognize most of the folks there--they changed after five decades) and I was so looking forward to getting reacquainted at Reunion55/55 this October.  You should be very proud of your Dad.  He was a pretty neat guy.  Please accept my condolences.