October 28, 2004
Sad Day
One of the finest men I have ever had the pleasure to meet passed away last night. Ernie Pancrazi, Pete's father, was truly one of the greatest generation - there aren't many of those guys left. He was a 19-year-old bomber pilot in WW II (he flew for the Air Force, his brother for the Navy), then went home to Yuma where his family lived, raised a family of his own, and built an empire. In every sense of the word, he was a real man
He and his wife, "Pete" (Pierrette), always used their position and wealth to help others, I don't know that I have ever met a more compassionate and generous couple. I am sure that he has a VIP pass to the front of the line at the Pearly Gates.
He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, their three children and 5 grand-children - as well as his twin brother, countless cousins, nephews, nieces, and so many, many people whose lives were made better because of his.
UPDATE: The funeral is Monday at 10:00 a.m. I will be going. It will be tough - hard enough that he is gone, but I am a basket case at military funerals. That flag draped casket means so much, I always end up bawling like a baby.
Posted by Vox at October 28, 2004 12:31 AM | general