On 1/5/2014 1:15 AM, Julie Bove wrote:

> Well you won't like this but... My dad requested prior to his death
> that there would be no services. And his favorite thing in life?
> Food. Most specifically going out to eat. And sadly once he moved into
> the home he was only able to do this once. So... In lieu of the
> service, the family is all going to get together to go out to eat.

My grandmother always insisted she didn't want any kind of service when
she died. We honored her wishes. No visitation, no memorial, no family
gathering, nothing. I will always be sorry we didn't do *something.*
As trite as it may sound, there was no closure to her death. As a
result I've told my family that I don't want any kind of visitation, but
would love it if my family and friends got together to have a party and
share remembrances of my life.

I'm glad you and your family will be gathering in remembrance of your
father. It will mean a lot to you in the years to come.

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DreadfulBitch

I intend to live forever....so far, so good.
......Steven Wright