09/04/2026
It is with the heaviest of hearts that I share that my beloved Dad passed away on the evening of September 1.
My Dad was the most beautiful human being—a gentle, jovial soul and, quite simply, my favorite person. He was a serial optimist, as I called him, who could always see the bright side of anything and always seemed to know exactly what to say. He could make me laugh, make me feel better, and somehow always remind me that things would be okay. I feel incredibly lucky to have been his daughter.
Losing him comes just eight months after the loss of my Mom, and our family is now facing another enormous loss. To say we are heartbroken - and still in shock - feels like an understatement. We are in deep mourning and trying to navigate this unimaginable stretch of time together.
I’m sharing this here because so many of you have been part of my life and his for many years, and I know you’ve loved and cared about my parents, too. Thank you for every message, phone call, hug, memory, and kind word. I may not have the capacity to respond to everyone right now, but please know that I see them, I feel the love behind them, and they mean more than I can say. I will respond to everyone when I can.
We will be sharing details about Dad’s funeral and arrangements in the next couple of days once we have everything in place.
Your love and support mean more than you know.
… Dad, I love you more than words could ever hold. ❤️